® dLAN duo
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| Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The devolo dLAN duo is a HomePlug adapter for data communications over the household electrical power supply network. With its Ethernet and USB ports, the dLAN adapter lets you set up or expand a home network easily and economically. Functions such as copying or moving files, using shared printers or accessing the Internet are all realized via existing power lines in your home.
| Description of the symbols 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.
| Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................... 7 1.1 What exactly is dLAN?.................................................................. 7 1.2 What does the dLAN duo offer you? ............................................. 8 2 Connection and installation ........................................................... 9 2.1 System requirements .................................................................... 9 2.
| 5 Appendix....................................................................................... 25 5.1 Technical data ........................................................................... 25 5.2 Device care and maintenance..................................................... 26 5.3 CE conformity ............................................................................ 26 5.4 Declaration of conformity ........................................................... 27 5.5 Warranty conditions.........
| 1 Introduction 7 Introduction This chapter gives you an overview of the new dLAN technology and a brief introduction to the dLAN duo. 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? There is now a new alternative to the well-known wired LAN and Wireless LAN network technologies currently used in home networking: dLAN (direct LAN, i.e. directly networked). dLAN is home networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building.
1.2 Introduction | What does the dLAN duo offer you? Powerful and flexible Ethernet or USB? This question no longer arises with the dLAN duo. Featuring both Ethernet and USB ports, the dLAN duo combines the features of dLAN Ethernet and dLAN USB devices. The result is new freedom and flexibility: it's no longer necessary to settle on one or the other connection technology. For example, PCs or laptops can be integrated into a dLAN network using either of the ports—depending on which one is available.
| 2 Connection and installation 9 Connection and installation This chapter shows you how to connect the devolo dLAN duo. It also contains a brief description of the installation procedure under Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 2.
2.2 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. USB: Steady when connected to USB. dLAN Power: Steady when connected to power. Act: Flashes when data is being sent or received over the electrical lines. Link: Steady when connected to the dLAN network.
| 2.3 Connection and installation 11 Connecting the dLAN duo... In this section, we will show you how to connect the dLAN duo—either via Ethernet 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. The security ID can be found on the bottom of the dLAN adapter. 2.3.1 ...
Connection and installation | 햳 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected. Confirm by clicking Next. 햴 Windows provides you with two options for searching for drivers. Select the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and click Next. 햵 The correct driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the 'CDROM drive' option and deactivate all other boxes. Then click Next. The driver installation is started.
| Connection and installation 13 햶 Click Next to continue the installation. 햷 By clicking Finish you'll exit the installation. Windows XP 햲 Put the devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. 햳 Windows XP starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected. 햴 In the following dialog window activate the option 'Install the software automatically (Recommended)'. Click Next. The driver installation is started. 햵 By clicking Finish you'll exit the installation.
3 All about the home network | All about the home network This chapter contains examples for possible home network designs and general information. 3.1 Internet DSL workstation solution—option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an DSL modem DSL modem 3.
| 3.3 All about the home network 15 Home networking—option 3 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN DSL router devolo dLAN ADSL Modem Router 3.
3.5 All about the home network | Worth knowing Network traffic – The maximum number of dLAN adapters that can participate in a network at the same time is theoretically much higher than the 10 devices recommended for practical reasons. 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.
| 4 devolo dLAN software 17 devolo dLAN software This chapter introduces you to the dLAN configuration wizard, Informer, EasyShare and EasyClean devolo tools. It describes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN network. 4.1 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. With its help, you can add dLAN adapters to your network.
4.1.4 devolo dLAN software | EasyClean Microsoft Internet Explorer stores files in a cache on your hard drive while you surf the Internet. With EasyClean, you can determine which of these unwanted files you would like to delete. 4.2 Installing the devolo dLAN software 햲 Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. 햳 From the CD setup, select 'Install dLAN software'. Windows starts the wizard. Confirm by clicking Next.
| devolo dLAN software 19 햴 In the following dialog box select a common password for your dLAN network and confirm your input with Next. The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug. 햵 The dLAN adapters connected directly to your computer is detected automatically. 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. Click Next when you have entered all desired dLAN adapters.
4.4 devolo dLAN software | Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer Due to the Informer you always have an overview of all dLAN adapters in your dLAN network. The Informer shows the dLAN adapter connected directly to the computer as well as all dLAN adapters that are included into the same dLAN network. The Informer displays information about all dLAN devices in your network, such as their MAC addresses for dLAN and current transfer speeds.
| 4.5 devolo dLAN software 21 Communication in the network using EasyShare All users on the local network who have started EasyShare are automatically recognized by the program and listed: 4.5.1 Configuration The EasyShare software provides two easy wizards, which will guide you quickly and easily through the configuration process: the first setup wizard, which starts automatically the first time the program is started, and the sharing wizard, which allows you to add shared items at any time.
devolo dLAN software | Options Every computer has a name. When EasyShare is first installed, you can assign a new name to your computer or use the default name suggested by the operating system. Your computer is visible by this name to all EasyShare users. The computer name can be changed at any time by clicking the Options button or by selecting Tools Options from the menu.
| devolo dLAN software 23 Chatting The lower left window functions as a chat room, which is visible and accessible to all EasyShare users on the local network. Users can "chat" by writing messages and clicking Send. 4.6 Maintain your privacy with EasyClean With EasyClean, you can delete the cached files listed below. Select the checkboxes of the file types you would like to remove, then click Delete. Cookies—Many websites store small files on your computer, so-called cookies.
devolo dLAN software | History files—Internet Explorer records your surfing activity over a period of days or weeks. This can be practical, but it also takes up space and can be undesirable in many cases. Stored form information—Internet Explorer stores information that you enter in forms and can auto-complete this information in the future. Stored passwords—Passwords can also be stored and automatically inserted together with usernames in subsequent log-in procedures.
| 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical data Appendix 25 This table has detailed information for those interested. dLAN duo Standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u Auto MDI/X compatible to USB specification, Rev. 1.1 compatible to HomePlug standard 1.
5.2 Appendix | Device care and maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts within the housing of the device. Never open the housing. 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. 5.
| 5.4 Appendix 27 Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Firma: The Company: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erklärt, dass das Produkt: dLAN duo £ declares that the product: Verwendungszweck: PLC zu Ethernet- und USB-Adapter Intended purpose: PLC to Ethernet- and USB-adapter den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
5.5 Appendix | Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverage a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.
| Appendix 29 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs. 6 Additional regulations a) b) The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legal liability. The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such as any refund in full or in part.
