® dLAN HS Ethernet
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| Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The devolo dLAN HS Ethernet is a HomePlug adapter for data communications over the household electrical power supply network. With its Ethernet interface, 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 ...................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? ................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 What does the dLAN HS Ethernet have to offer? ............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Connection and startup .................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.
1 Introduction | Introduction In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the new dLAN technology and introduce the dLAN HS Ethernet briefly. 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 7 What does the dLAN HS Ethernet have to offer? Powerful and flexible For the first time, the dLAN HS Ethernet offers a transfer rate of up to 85 Mbps over your household power supply grid. The new high-speed standard lets you transfer large files between the computers of your network without long waits. You can even send DVD-quality videos over your household grid.
2 Connection and startup | Connection and startup This chapter covers the connectors and display elements of your dLAN HS Ethernet and explains how to connect the device. 2.
| Connection and startup 9 10/Act: Is lit whenever an Ethernet connection exists; flashes to signal 10 Mbps data rate. Col: Flashes at a faster rate if the network is experiencing increasing use. dLAN Power: Is lit when the dLAN HS Ethernet is ready for operation. Act: Flashes when data are being sent or received over the power lines. Link: Is lit if connected to the dLAN network.
3 devolo dLAN software | 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. 3.1 Overview of the devolo software 3.1.1 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.
| 3.2 devolo dLAN software 11 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. 햴 Select 'Standard Installation' to install the complete devolo dLAN software package. Then, click Next. If you would like to choose the software components to be installed yourself, select 'Custom Installation'. Then, click Next.
devolo dLAN software | 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. 햶 Exit securing your network by clicking Finish. Your dLAN network is now secure against unauthorized access from outside. The configuration of the dLAN network can be changed or updated at any time. To do this repeat the configuration process as described above.
| 3.4 devolo dLAN software 13 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.
3.5 devolo dLAN software | Communication in the network using EasyShare All users on the local network who have started EasyShare are automatically recognized by the program and listed: 3.5.1 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 15 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.
3.6 devolo dLAN software | 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. 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.
| devolo dLAN software 17 Stored passwords—Passwords can also be stored and automatically inserted together with usernames in subsequent log-in procedures. While this is convenient, it's also dangerous—especially in connection with bank transactions. 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.
4 All about the home network | All about the home network This chapter contains examples for possible home network designs and general information. 4.1 Internet ADSL standalone solution—Option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL modem ADSL modem 4.
| 4.3 All about the home network 19 Home networking—Option 3 Connection of workstations and a high-speed IP-TV application to the Internet via dLAN ADSL modem router devolo dLAN ADSL Modem Router 4.
4.5 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.
| 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical data Appendix 21 This table has detailed information for those interested. dLAN HS Ethernet Standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u Auto MDI/X 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 HS Ethernet using water, thinner, benzene, alcohol or any sharp cleaning aids, as these materials can damage the housing. 5.
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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 25 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.
