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| EN Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. With the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router, you have chosen an ADSL router that innovatively combines the functions and advantages of an ADSL modem, a switch, a router and a dLAN adapter in a single device. This combination makes it the optimal, user-friendly network and Internet access solution for small-office and home-office (SOHO) environments.
EN | About this manual Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satisfaction with this MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router. This documentation was compiled by several members of our staff from a variety of departments in order to ensure you the best possible support when using your product. For further information, please visit 'www.devolo.com' Our online services (www.devolo.
| 5 EN Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 7 1.1 What is ADSL?............................................................................... 7 1.2 What exactly is dLAN? .................................................................. 7 1.3 What does the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router have to offer?................................................................................. 8 2 Connection and installation ..........
EN 6 | 5 Appendix ............................................................................................... 47 5.1 Performance data and specifications.......................................... 47 5.2 Declaration of conformity............................................................ 49 5.3 Care and maintenance of the device........................................... 50 5.4 CE conformity............................................................................... 50 5.5 Warranty conditions ......
1 Introduction 1.1 What is ADSL? Introduction 7 EN | The sheer speed of development of computer technology over the last few years has resulted in a huge increase in the volume of electronic data traffic. More users every day want to send and receive a constantly increasing volume of data. Conventional transmission technologies (analog modems or ISDN devices) are no longer equal to the demand.
Introduction | EN Cost factor and transmission quality dLAN is an especially easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need to lay cables and you can connect to the network at every power point. The dLAN standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on the power lines. Modulation and demodulation is a well-known and proven method of data transmission, which has been in use in other applications for a number of years. Now it is used to set up Internet and network accesses.
| Introduction 9 EN Versatile networking The MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router lets you choose how you would like to connect your PCs to the Internet—via your household electrical network or a conventional network cable. Both options are no problem. Thanks to its integrated 4-port switch, the computers connected to the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router form an internal network with transfer rates of up to 100 Mbps.
EN 10 2 Connection and installation | Connection and installation In this chapter, we will explain the displays and connections of the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router and show you how to set up the device and connect computers as well as other network devices. A couple of network examples are illustrated at the end of the chapter. 2.1 Display and connections Power Power supply. Connect Lit when an active point-to-point connection exists.
Connection and installation 11 EN | 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐏 쐄 쐃 RJ11 socket for cable to ADSL port. 쐇 RJ45 sockets for network cables (patch cables, at least UTP CAT5) to connect computers in the LAN or additional switches. 쐋 Button for manual reset. If this button is pressed for longer than five seconds, all of the stored configuration data will be deleted and the router will be restored to its factory defaults. 쐏 Connection for AC adapter and dLAN. 쐄 Power switch.
EN 12 Connection and installation | 햲 Connect the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router to an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Turn on the power with the switch on the back. The blue 'Power' LED on the front panel will light up. 햳 Connect the ADSL cable to the 'ADSL' socket on your router and to the ADSL connection. 햴 Next, use network cables to connect up to four computers to the router's RJ45 socket and start the connected computers. The associated 'Link/ Act' control lamps light up.
2.3 Connection and installation 13 Networking examples 햲 Networking of multiple workstations; Internet access via the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router 햳 Connecting additional computers via the household electrical network (dLAN); data communication between all computers in the LAN and dLAN and Internet access via the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
EN 14 Connection and installation | 햴 Integration of an additional subnetwork using a switch; data communication between all computers in the subnetworks of LAN and dLAN and Internet access via the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
3 Router configuration 15 Router configuration This chapter will explain how to set up Internet access and how to take advantage of additional functions and settings of your router with advanced configuration. If you intend to use a computer connected via dLAN to configure the router, you must set up the dLAN network first. For more information, please see “Configuring the dLAN network with the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard” on page 41.
Router configuration | EN 햲 Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. The 'devolo MicroLink dLAN Modem Router' setup application will start automatically. If it does not start automatically, run the file ’autorun.exe’ in the root folder of the product CD. 햳 In the CD setup select 'Install MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router'. 햴 The wizard will now install the selected devolo software on your computer.
Router configuration 17 햵 Choose your ADSL provider from the list and confirm your choice by clicking Next. If you are using an unlisted provider, select the entry ’Other provider (via TDSL)' and set up the connection manually. 햶 Enter your access information (username, password) and click Next. Keep in mind that the settings you have configured only take effect if you confirm them under 'Save Settings' by clicking Save. This will restart the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router.
Router configuration | EN Please note that using the setup wizard will delete all of the settings you have made in the advanced configuration. 3.3.1 Description of the buttons This section provides a brief description of the buttons used in the configuration interface. Individual buttons related to specific configuration menus are covered in the descriptions of the relevant menus. All of your changes to the configuration will be temporarily saved on the individual configuration pages.
| 19 Main menu EN 3.3.3 Router configuration Status 'Status' provides an overview of general settings. The default language setting for the menus is based on the language version of your web browser. In addition, the menu language (German/English) can be toggled by clicking the corresponding flags found on the start page of the configuration interface. The MAC address (Media Access Control) is a serial number and unique. It is programmed into the hardware and cannot be changed.
Router configuration | EN software. The MAC address for dLAN can be found on the underside of the router. Save Settings Here you can save all of the settings you have changed. Keep in mind that the settings you have configured only take effect if you confirm them under 'Save Settings' by clicking Save. 3.3.4 Setup Admin Password Specify the password here. Select a new password to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration of your router. Enter it into both fields.
Router configuration 21 Please note that changing the administrator password will disable the setup wizard. To use the setup wizard, restore the password to its default setting, 'password'. LAN Define the settings for the local network under 'LAN'. 'IP Address': By default the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router has the IP address '192.168.0.253'. This address can be changed as required for your local network. Please note that changing the IP address will disable the setup wizard.
EN 22 Router configuration | 'DHCP address pool selection': Select 'System Allocated' to automatically assign an IP address from your IP address pool; select 'User Defined' to assign an IP address manually. 'User Defined Start Address': When working with a user-defined DHCP address pool, enter the IP start address manually. 'User Defined End Address': When working with a user-defined DHCP address pool, enter the IP end address manually.
Router configuration 23 the wizard, are provider-specific. For setting up your Internet access, please refer to “Setting up Internet access using the setup wizard” on page 15. 'PVC': A variety of PVCs can be set and configured individually under Change Adapter. Please note that your Internet provider must support multiple PVCs (permanent virtual channels) for you to use this feature. 'VC' (Virtual Circuit): The current PVC can be enabled and disabled.
EN 24 Router configuration | 'VPI', 'VCI' are data about your Internet connection, which you obtain from your ISP. 'DHCP Client': WAN-side; can be enabled and disabled. 'Host Name': This is the name that the router sends the DHCP server when making DHCP queries. 'MAC Spoofing': WAN-side 'MAC Address'; can be entered manually. The MAC address (Media Access Control) is a serial number and unique. It is programmed into the hardware and cannot be changed.
Router configuration 25 tional charges), you obviously do not have to worry about such "inadvertent” connections to the Internet.
EN 26 Router configuration | Miscellaneous 'HTTP server access': Controls access to the configuration pages: 'All': If this function is enabled, the configuration pages will be accessible from both the WAN and the LAN. 'Restricted/LAN': If this function is enabled, the configuration pages will be accessible from the LAN only. 'Restricted/WAN': If this function is enabled, the configuration pages will be accessible from the WAN only.
Router configuration 27 Permitting WAN-side access to the configuration pages is a major security risk. 'FTP server': here you can switch the FTP server on and off. The 'Disable WAN side FTP access' function is enabled by default. 'DMZ' (Demilitarized Zone): This function is a DMZ host. A DMZ host is a computer (server) running all Internet services such as Web, e-mail, FTP and game servers and is therefore directly connected to the Internet.
EN 28 Router configuration 3.3.5 Status | ADSL Detailed information on the ADSL line is available under 'ADSL'. | devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
| Router configuration 29 EN PPP Current protocol data is available under 'PPP'. 'Connection': Choice of configured Internet connection(s): 'Connect/Disconnect': Click Execute to manually select ('Connect') a specific Internet connection or manually deselect it ('Disconnect'). | devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
EN 30 3.3.6 Router configuration | Tools System Log Under 'System Log', there is a log file which records the activities of your router. The log file can also be saved as a text file on any connected computer. 'Clear Log': Select 'Clear Log' when all entries in the log are to be deleted. 'Log Messages': 'All': Select 'All' to display all entries in the log file. 'Events': Select 'Events' to display only events in the log file.
| Router configuration 31 EN Reset to Factory Default To reset the router to its factory defaults, select 'Reset to Factory Default' and confirm your choice with the Reset button, or press and hold the 'Factory Default' button on the rear panel of the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router briefly. This will restart the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router. Next, restart all of the connected computers. The reset will discard your current settings, making it necessary to reconfigure the router.
EN 32 Router configuration | process. The router will restart automatically when the firmware update is complete. The router switches into a special mode during firmware uploads; the ADSL module is disabled in this mode, for example. Configuration functions and Internet access are also disabled during this process. The router will remain in this mode—even if the power is switched off—until the new firmware has been successfully loaded or the update process canceled.
| 33 Advanced EN 3.3.7 Router configuration These functions are advanced functions which have been preset for optimal use. Normally, it is not necessary to modify these settings. Virtual Server You can use 'Virtual Server' to activate (via IP address) a certain service (specified by port number) for specific local computers for direct access from the Internet (e.g. for web, FTP or e-mail servers).
EN 34 Router configuration | names). New IP numbers as assigned by the ISP are automatically forwarded to the DDNS provider so that a plain-text name (e.g. www.devolo.com) is constantly available despite the varying IP address. 'Dynamic DNS Enabled': This is where you activate the DDNS function. 'DDNS Server': Host name of the DDNS server. 'Update Type': The is where you select the various DNS products 'static', 'dyndns' and 'custom'. More information is available from www.dyndns.org.
Router configuration 35 associated with the IP address ranges is also stored here. These settings can be modified while the WAN connection is active. 'System Default Gateway Configuration': 'None': The router does not use a default gateway. 'Auto': The router selects the gateway automatically. 'Interface': The default gateway can be entered manually. 'IP Address': IP address of the gateway (or router). 'Manually Configured Routes': 'Destination': IP address of the destination network.
EN 36 Router configuration | 'Gateway': 'IP Address' of the next router over which the destination network can be reached. 'Interface' is the interface over which the target network can be reached. PPP Disconnect Timeout Use 'PPP Disconnect Timeout' to define filters for the idle time. These filters can be used to accept or discard certain data packets.
Router configuration 37 matically, it automatically reestablishes a connection (if you have enabled the option 'Reconnect on Internet access'). 'Enable/Disable Idle Time Filter': If the 'All traffic will reset Idle Timer (ignore filter below)' option is enabled, no filters will be applied when establishing the Internet connection.
EN 38 Router configuration | 'Inbound Traffic Only' 'Outbound Traffic Only' or 'Inbound and Outbound Traffic'. 'Filter Details': Define the filters at the protocol level here by specifying a protocol and a port. Select the appropriate 'Action' to add or remove a protocol.
Router configuration 39 Select 'User Configuration' to use DNS addresses you have entered manually. 'DNS Server IP': When specifying settings, enter the IP address(es) of your Internet provider's DNS server(s) in the 'DNS Server' field, click 'Add' and confirm with Submit. ADSL configuration Settings for the ADSL protocols can be defined under 'ADSL configuration'. 'User Selected Annex Mode': Annex A or Annex B, depending on the standard of your ADSL provider.
EN 40 4 devolo MicroLink dLAN software | devolo MicroLink dLAN software In this chapter, we will introduce you to the devolo MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard, the MicroLink Informer MicroLink EasyShare software and the HTML configuration interface. We will also describe the installation and configuration of your dLAN network using the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard. 4.1 Overview of the devolo software 4.1.
| 41 MicroLink EasyShare EN 4.1.3 devolo MicroLink dLAN software MicroLink EasyShare is a file-sharing and chat tool for your local network. It allows you to exchange files easily between local Windows computers. The chat function allows instant communication between all network users. MicroLink EasyShare is very user-friendly and easy to use. 4.2 Installation of the devolo MicroLink dLAN software The devolo MicroLink dLAN software is normally installed together with the setup wizard.
EN 42 devolo MicroLink dLAN software | 햲 Start the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard by clicking Start Programs devolo MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard. 햳 Confirm with Next. The MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard starts the network analysis and searches your network for the dLAN devices. Make sure that all of the dLAN adapters that you want to add to your network are also connected to the power supply grid.
devolo MicroLink dLAN software 43 You can change and/or update the configuration of the dLAN network at any time. To do so, repeat the configuration process described above. 4.4 Overview of the dLAN with the MicroLink Informer With MicroLink Informer, you always have an overview of the dLAN adapters on your dLAN network.
EN 44 4.5 devolo MicroLink dLAN software | Communication in the dLAN with the MicroLink EasyShare All users on the local network who have started MicroLink EasyShare are automatically recognized by the program and listed: 4.5.
| devolo MicroLink dLAN software 45 EN Options Every computer has a name. When MicroLink 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 MicroLink EasyShare users. The computer name can be changed at any time by clicking the 'Options' button or by selecting Tools Options from the menu.
EN 46 devolo MicroLink dLAN software | Chatting The lower left window functions as a chat room, which is visible and accessible to all MicroLink EasyShare users on the local network. Users can "chat" by writing messages and clicking Send. | devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router | Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
| Appendix 5.1 Performance data and specifications 47 EN 5 Appendix MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router LAN standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3 Fast-Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3u Full duplex specification IEEE 802.3x ADSL standard ADSL over ISDN (Annex B [Germany]) ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Telekom specification (U-R2) or: ADSL over POTS (Annex A) ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) ITU G.992.2 (G.
Appendix | EN 48 MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router System requirements Computer with network-enabled operating system with a Web browser, such as Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, MAC OS X and an Ethernet port (RJ45) CD-ROM drive For Internet access: ADSL service Power supply 230 V/6.5V DC special power adapter, 1.
5.2 Appendix 49 Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Firma: The Company: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erklärt, dass das Produkt: MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router £ £ declares that the product: Verwendungszweck: ADSL-zu-Ethernet-Router mit PLC-Adapter Intended purpose: ADSL-to-Ethernet router with PLC adapter den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
EN 50 5.3 Appendix | Care and maintenance of the device There are no user-serviceable parts inside the case. Do not open the case. Clean the unit by wiping dirt from the case using an eyeglasses cleaning cloth or other soft cloth. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cleaning the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router, as these could damage the case. 5.
5.5 Appendix 51 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.
EN 52 Appendix | e) f) g) the device was opened, repaired or modified by persons not authorized by devolo, the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a) or 3b). 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable software, hardware, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs.
