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3 devolo MicroLink dLAN Software
This chapter introduces you to the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard,
MicroLink
Informer, MicroLink EasyShare and MicroLink EasyClean devolo
tools. It describes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN net
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work.
3.1 Overview of the devolo software
3.1.1 MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard
The MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard helps you to build and change your
encrypted dLAN network. With its help, you can add dLAN adapters to your
network. It allows you to configure all dLAN adapters on the network from a
central location, such as from a single workstation. For the encryption pro
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cess, you need the security IDs of the dLAN adapters (provided on the under-
side of unit) and a network password of your choosing, which you will assign.
The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug.
You will find the software and notes about the installation of the MicroLink
dLAN Configuration Wizard for Mac and Linux on the supplied devolo product
CD.
3.1.2 MicroLink Informer
The MicroLink Informer displays information about all dLAN devices in your
network, such as their MAC addresses for dLAN and current transfer speeds.
The MAC address (Media Access Control) is a serial number and unique. It is
programmed into the hardware and cannot be changed. The MAC address for
dLAN can be found on the underside of the dLAN adapter.
3.1.3 MicroLink EasyShare
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.