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The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
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Functions such as copying or moving files, using shared printers or access- ing the Internet are all realized via existing power lines in your home. With the dLAN duo, any electrical socket in your home can be used as a network connec- tion—from the basement to the attic.
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Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual. Very important notice which, if ignored, may lead to damage. Important notice which should be heeded. Additional information which is useful to know, but not vital. devolo dLAN duo...
Contents 1 Introduction ... 7 What exactly is dLAN?... 7 What does the dLAN duo offer you? ... 8 2 Connection and installation ... 9 System requirements ... 9 Connection and display elements ... 10 Connecting the dLAN duo..11 2.3.1...
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5 Appendix... 25 devolo dLAN duo Technical data ... 25 Device care and maintenance... 26 CE conformity ... 26 Declaration of conformity ... 27 Warranty conditions... 28...
Data security and radiation For the sake of security, the DES transfer within the network. dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and com- ply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation. wireless standard for home applications.
Connect the dLAN duo to the computer or the device with the Ethernet or USB cable The dLAN duo can be connected either via Ethernet or USB ports. If both are installed, USB has priority. Connect the dLAN duo to the power outlet...
Note that your computer or the device to which you want to connect the dLAN duo must have an Ethernet port, i.e. a network card or a network adapter USB port Note that the computer to which the dLAN duo is to be connected must have a USB port. Connection and installation...
Connection and installation Connection and display elements The dLAN duo adapter has six indicator lights (LEDs) as well as an Ethernet and a USB port: ETH/USB 100/Act: Lit while 100 Mbps data transfer rate is active. 10/Act: Lit while 10 Mbps data transfer rate is active.
Connecting the dLAN duo... In this section, we will show you how to connect the dLAN duo—either via Eth- ernet or USB. If both are installed, USB has priority. Before connecting the dLAN duo please note its security ID and keep it available for configuration of the network.
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'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and click Next. The correct driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the 'CD- ROM drive' option and deactivate all other boxes. Then click Next. The driver installation is started.
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By clicking Finish you'll exit the installation. In the next chapter 'All about the home network' you can find useful information on networks. For more information on the installation of the devolo dLAN soft- ware please see the 'devolo dLAN software' chapter.
Internet DSL workstation solution—option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an DSL modem Home networking—option 2 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a LAN router and an DSL modem LAN router devolo dLAN duo DSL modem DSL modem...
Home networking—option 3 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN DSL router devolo dLAN ADSL Modem Router Home networking—option 4 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN ISDN router devolo dLAN ISDN Router All about the home network...
Compatibility – The dLAN adapters by devolo are compatible to all other devolo LAN products, to all devices conforming to the IEEE 802.3 standard and to other HomePlug devices. Network security – dLAN adapters use internal DES encryption to guaran- tee the security of the network.
This chapter introduces you to the dLAN configuration wizard, Informer, Easy- Share and EasyClean devolo tools. It describes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN network. Overview of the devolo software 4.1.1 dLAN configuration wizard The dLAN configuration wizard helps you to build and change your encrypted dLAN network.
If you would like to choose the software components to be installed yourself, select 'Custom Installation'. Then, click Terminate the installation by clicking Finish. After the installation has been completed successfully, start the devolo tools by clicking Start ard, EasyShare, Informer or EasyClean.
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In the following dialog box select a common password for your dLAN net- work and confirm your input with Next. The password set up initially by devolo is The dLAN adapters connected directly to your computer is detected auto- matically. All other dLAN adapters have to be entered manually. Enter in sequence the security IDs of the dLAN adapters that are to be included into a network and click Add.
After about 15 minutes, a dLAN adapter switches into stand-by mode unless there is an active device connected to the Ethernet or USB interface. dLAN adapters in stand-by mode are not shown in Informer. devolo dLAN duo...
EasyShare is started, or by using the sharing wizard. You can open the sharing wizard by clicking the Add share button, or by select- ing File Add share from the menu. devolo dLAN software devolo dLAN duo...
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The 'Host' column shows the computer from which the file is being down- loaded, or to which it is being uploaded from your computer. You can cancel the current download by clicking the file and selecting Cancel from the context menu (right mouse button). devolo dLAN duo Options from the menu.
These files may contain personal information such as log-in data, passwords or credit card numbers. Temporary Internet files—Temporary files are stored on your hard drive while you surf the Net. Over time, these files take up a considerable amount of space. devolo dLAN software devolo dLAN duo...
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Sensitive information such as this should only be stored locally in special programs designed for this purpose. Document history—Internet Explorer maintains lists of open documents and visited websites. This information is generally no longer needed. Please note that EasyClean only supports Microsoft Internet Explorer. devolo dLAN duo...
Linux, Mac OS X (only for Ethernet connection) or any other operating system with network support CE-compliant in accordance with the technical requirements of R&TTE for all EU countries and Switzerland Plastic housing 80 x 63 x 37 mm (height x width x depth) 3 years Appendix devolo dLAN duo...
To clean the device housing of soil, use a damp cloth or a lens-cleaning towel. Never clean the dLAN duo using water, thinner, benzene, alcohol or any sharp cleaning aids, as these materials can damage the housing. CE conformity This product complies with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Direc- tive (R&TTE) and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG, and it is designed for...
Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die EMV §3 (1) 2, (Artikel 3 (1) b) Protection requirements with respect to EMC §3 (1) 2, (Article 3 (1) b) EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 Competent Body EMC (CE 0682) Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender Appendix devolo dLAN duo...
Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. Warranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
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Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negli- gence.
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