Devolo ADSL Fun LAN User Manual

MicroLink® ADSL Fun LAN
© 2005 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Aachen, March 2005
Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.
By selecting the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN you now have an ADSL modem that will enable you to surf the Internet at high speed. Transmission rates of up to 8 Mbps download make it easy and fast to download animations, graphics or similarly large quantities of data. And an upload rate of up to 1 enable you to send even large e-mails fast without incurring high costs.
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satis faction with this MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN.
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.
Additional information in the Internet at 'www.devolo.com'
Our online services (www.devolo.com) is available to you around the clock should you have any queries or require any further support.
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Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the instal­lation of your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN:
MicroLink ADSL Fun LANNetwork cable (3 m)ADSL cable (5 m) Power adapterInstallation guide (in print)CD-ROM including drivers, manual, firewall and virus scanner
devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
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Contents
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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 What is ADSL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 What does the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Firewall and virus scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Connection and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Connection and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Connecting to your stand-alone computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.1 Installing the PPPoE Internet access software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.2 Installing the AOL Internet access software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 Connecting to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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3.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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1 Introduction
1.1 What is ADSL?
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.
New technologies are eliminating the restrictions and are offering the user true broadband communications at significantly higher transfer speeds. An important criterion for the spread of these access technologies is their availability in as many offices and private households as possible. One of the new technologies is transfer by ADSL, which bridges the section of the network that connects to the customer (“the last mile”) over standard copper wires. ADSL can thus be used for broadband access to the Internet, for example.
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ADSL technology (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) uses three regions of different sizes on the copper wire of a standard telephone line. Two regions are used for data transmission and one for telephoning. The term 'asymmetric' indicates that the transmitting and receiving channels can carry different quantities of data:
When the user surfs the Internet, the data sent to the provider tend to
carry less information (e. g. addresses of web sites or e-mails). The transmission rate of up to 1 Mbps is generally sufficient for this purpose.
To load multimedia content (video sequences, animations, images etc.)
onto the computer from the Internet at acceptable quality and speed, a transmission rate of up to 8 Mbps brings a significant saving in cost and time.
The advantages of ADSL
Use the Internet and telephone at the same time (using a splitter)No new wiring, because the existing telephone lines (copper wire) can
still be used
High transmission rates of up to 1 Mbps (upload) or up to 8 Mbps (down-
load)
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If you want to be able to use the telephone and the Internet simultaneously, you will need a splitter to separate the high-frequency data signals from the low-frequency telephone signals. It will be provided by your network opera tor.
1.2 What does the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN have to offer?
With the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN you have an ideal and user-friendly net­work and Internet access solution for the use at home and in SOHOs. It will enable you to surf the Internet at high speed. Transmission rates of up to 8 Mbps download make it easy and fast to download animations, graphics or similarly large quantities of data. And an upload rate of up to 1 enable you to send even large e-mails fast without incurring high costs.
You can use the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN as a single station solution—using your DSL Internet connection on one computer—or as a multiple-station solution. The second option allows you to connect several computers to a sin gle DSL Internet connection in combination with a LAN router, such as the devolo MicroLink LAN router.
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You can find examples of possible applications in the chapter 'Connection and installation'.
Simple installation
Connecting your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to the Ethernet jack of your
computer or LAN router using the network cable provided with the pro duct
Connecting your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to the ADSL line using the
ADSL cable provided with the product
Plugging in your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN using the power adapter pro-
vided with it
Installing the devolo PPPoE driverEntering your Internet access dataDone!
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Status display
The indicator lights (LEDs) of your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN adapter show the connection status and allow the data transmission to be checked. The Micro Link ADSL Fun LAN adapter has 3 indicator lights on the front panel and two at the back.
1.3 Firewall and virus scanner
The MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN is supplied with the Norman Internet Control software. Norman Internet Control is a firewall and anti-virus program that monitors your PC for malicious software, also referred to as malware. The most common types of malware are viruses, worms, and trojans. For the sake of simplicity, we often use the term virus as a collective description.
Norman Internet Control can detect and remove known and unknown viruses from hard disks, floppy disks, e-mail attachments, etc. Norman Internet Con trol checks files when they are accessed, and possible viruses are removed automatically. If Norman Internet Control is unable to clean an infected file, you will receive a warning and instructions on how to proceed.
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This chapter presents the hardware of the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN. We describe the device and show you how to connect it and start using it as quickly as possible.
2.1 System requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN:
Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
Ethernet port
2.2 Connection and display elements
This section covers the unit's display elements and connections options.
You will find three indicator lights (LEDs) on the front panel:
Power: Steady when connected to power via the power adapter. Data: Flashes when data is being sent or received over the modem.Connect: Blinks while the connection to the remote station is being
tested; lights continuously once the remote station is reachable.
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There are four connectors and two indicator lights (LEDs) at the back of the device:
I/O: On/off switch used to switch the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN on and
AC 9V~: This is the connection point on the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN for
LAN 10/100: Ethernet connection (RJ45) used to connect the MicroLink
off.
connecting it to the power supply with the power adapter (included).
ADSL Fun LAN to your computer or router using the network cable pro vided.
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LED (upper-left): 10 Mbps data transfer rate;
is lit if the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN is connected to your computer or router; blinks when data is being transferred.
LED (upper-right): 100 Mbps data transfer rate;
is lit if the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN is connected to your computer or router; blinks when data is being transferred.
Line: ADSL connection (RJ11) used to connect your MicroLink ADSL Fun
LAN to the ADSL line of your Internet service provider using the ADSL cable provided.
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2.3 Connecting to your stand-alone computer
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ADSL cable
Network cable
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Power adapter
Follow these steps to connect the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to your stand­alone computer:
Connect your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to your computer using the net-
work cable.
Connect your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to the ADSL line using the ADSL
cable provided with the product.
Plug in your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN using the power adapter provided
with it.
Start your PC.
Switch the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN on.
Insert the devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive and select either the
option for:
'Installing the PPPoE Internet access software' for your operating sys-
'Installing the AOL Internet access software'.
No additional drivers are needed for using your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN. You will only need a PPPoE software to establish the connection to the Internet. PPPoE allows your computer to exchange data with the WAN (i.e. the Inter net). If you already have PPPoE software installed on your computer, you do not need to install the devolo PPPoE driver provided on the CD.
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2.3.1 Installing the PPPoE Internet access software
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Select the 'Install PPPoE software' menu item from the CD Setup options.
Confirm the subsequent dialog, 'Install PPPoE software' with Yes. The
installation begins.
You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD. If prompted to, insert this CD into your CD drive and confirm with OK.
Windows may also ask about your location. If so, enter your area code
number (prefix number) and then click Close.
When Windows prompts you to reboot your system, click Yes. The new
Dial-Up Networking connection has been created successfully and the installation of the PPPoE software is now finished.
You will find a shortcut to the new Dial-Up Networking connection on your desktop. Its name matches the name of your network card. With it, you can connect to the Internet by entering your Internet access login data. For instructions on dialing into the Internet, see the section entitled, 'Establishing a Dial-Up Networking connection'.
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Select the 'Install PPPoE software' menu item from the CD Setup options.
Confirm the subsequent dialog, 'Install PPPoE software' with Yes. The
installation begins.
Windows may also ask about your location. If so, enter your area code
number (prefix number) and then click Close.
Confirm the installation with OK. The new Dial-Up Networking connec-
tion has been created successfully and the installation of the PPPoE soft­ware is now finished.
You will find a shortcut to the new Dial-Up Networking connection on your desktop. Its name matches the name of your network card. With it, you can connect to the Internet by entering your Internet access login data. For instructions on dialing into the Internet, see the section entitled, 'Establishing a Dial-Up Networking connection'.
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Windows 2000
Select the 'Install PPPoE software' menu item from the CD Setup options.
Confirm the subsequent dialog, 'Install PPPoE software' with Yes. The
Confirm the installation with OK. The new Dial-Up Networking connec-
You will find a shortcut to the new Dial-Up Networking connection on your desktop. Its name matches the name of your network card. With it, you can connect to the Internet by entering your Internet access login data. For instructions on dialing into the Internet, see the section entitled, 'Establishing a Dial-Up Networking connection'.
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tion has been created successfully and the installation of the PPPoE soft­ware is now finished.
Select the 'Install PPPoE software' menu item from the CD Setup options.
Confirm the subsequent dialog, 'Install PPPoE software' with Yes. The
installation begins.
During the installation Windows will inform you that the software that you are installing has not passed the Windows logo test. Always continue with the installation by selecting Continue Installation 'in the Windows Logo Certification' dialog box.
Confirm the installation with OK. The new Dial-Up Networking connec-
tion has been created successfully and the installation of the PPPoE soft­ware is now finished.
You will find a shortcut to the new Dial-Up Networking connection on your desktop. Its name matches the name of your network card. With it, you can connect to the Internet by entering your Internet access login data. For instructions on dialing into the Internet, see the section entitled, 'Establishing a Dial-Up Networking connection'.
Establishing a Dial-Up Networking connection
After having installed your PPPoE Internet access software successfully, you will find a shortcut to the new Dial-Up Networking connection on your desk top. Its name matches the name of your network card. With it, you can con­nect to the Internet by entering your Internet access login data.
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If your Internet service provider is AOL, you do not need a PPPoE software, and a Dial-Up Networking connection does not have to be created. In this case, install the Internet access software provided by your Internet service provider and use it to connect to the Internet. The AOL Internet access soft ware can be found on the AOL CD included in this package.
2.4 Connecting to an Ethernet network
MicroLink LAN Switch ...
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further PCs
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Follow these steps to connect the MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to your Ethernet network:
Connect your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to the WAN Ethernet jack on your
router using the network cable provided.
For instructions on connecting a router to your computer, refer to the docu­mentation provided with your router.
Connect your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN to the ADSL line using the ADSL
cable provided with the product.
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Plug in your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN using the power adapter provided
Switch all devices of the network on.
When using a LAN router, you do not need to install the PPPoE access soft­ware. Your router is integrated with its own PPPoE capability.
Finally, configure your DSL Internet access through your LAN router.
If you are using the devolo MicroLink LAN Router, refer to the documentation provided with it to find out how to configure the router and set up Internet access on your system.
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Check that your connection is working by opening an Internet address, such as www.devolo.com.
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The MicroLink Informer shows detailed information on your MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN, e. g. the current transfer rate.
3.1 Installation
Put the devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive.
In the CD setup select 'Install MicroLink Informer'.
Windows starts the wizard. Click Next.
The following dialog box shows the default devolo target folder in which
the MicroLink Informer will be installed. Select a new folder or accept the default folder, and then click Next.
Click Next again (2x), and continue the installation with Finish.
After a successful installation, start the MicroLink Informer with Start
Programs devolo devolo MicroLink Informer.
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4.1 Technical data
ADSL standards ADSL over ISDN: ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt, Annex B)
LAN standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3
Transf e r r a te s Download: up to 8 Mbps; upload: up to 1 Mbps
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Telekom specification (U-R2) ADSL over POTS: ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt Annex A, Annex B) ITU G.992.2 (G.lite)
Fast-Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3u Full-duplex specification IEEE 802.3x
WAN connection RJ11
LEDs Power
Data (receive data/transmit data) Connect
Computer interface RJ45
Protocols CSMA/CD
PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516)
Power supply Power adapter 9 V AC/800 mA
System requirements Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Ethernet interface For Internet access: ADSL connection by an ADSL provider
Environment 0-40°C, 10-90% humidity (non-condensing)
CE conformity CE-compliant in accordance with the technical require-
ments of R&TTE for all EU countries and Switzerland EN60950, EN55022, EN55024
Warranty 3 years
CE conformity
This product complies with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Directive (R&TTE) and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG, and it is desi gned for use in the EU and Switzerland.
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4.2 Declaration of conformity
KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
gemäß dem Gesetz über Funkanlagen und Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
appropriate to the law of radio and telecom terminalequipment and Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
Die Firma: devolo AG
The Company:
(FTEG) und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE)
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen
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erklärt, dass das Produkt: MicroLink
declares that the product:
Verwendungszweck: ADSL Modem
Intended purpose: ADSL Modem
den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen
complies with the appropriate essential requirements of the FTEG (Article 3 of R&TTE) and the other relevant
Harmonisierte Normen: Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß §3 (1) 1. (Artikel 3 (1) a))
Harmonised standards: Health and safety requirements contained in §3 (1) 1. (Article 3 (1) a))
EN 60 950: 1992 +A1: 1993 +A2: 1993 +A3: 1995 +A4: 1997 +A11: 1997
Harmonisierte Normen: Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die EMV §3 (1) 2, (Artikel 3
Harmonised standards: Protection requirements with respect to EMC §3 (1) 2, (Article 3 (1) b)
Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch:
This declaration is submitted by:
Aachen, 17. März 2003
Aachen, 17thMarch 2003
des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
(1) b)
EN 55 022: 1998 Class B +A1: 2000
££££
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EN 55 024: 1998
Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender
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4.3 Warranty conditions
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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. Parts will, at devolo's sole
discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper handling and ad herence to the operating instructions, these parts became defective due to fabrication and/ or material defects. Alternatively, devolo reserves the right to replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and features. Operating manuals and possibly supplied software are excluded from the warranty.
b) Material and service charges shall be covered by devolo, but not shipping and handling
costs involved in transport from the buyer to the service station and/or to devolo. c) Replaced parts become property of devolo. d) devolo is authorized to carry out technical changes (e.g. firmware updates) beyond repair
and replacement of defective parts in order to bring the equipment up to the current tech
nical state. This does not result in any additional charge for the customer. A legal claim to
this service does not exist.
2 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. The warranty period for in stalled replacement parts ends with the warranty period of the device as a whole.
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a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immedi-
ately, at the latest within a period of 7 days. b) In the case of any externally visible damage arising from transport (e.g. damage to the hous-
ing), the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immedi-
ately. On discovery of damage which is not externally visible, the transport company and
the sender are to be immediately informed in writing, at the latest within 3 days of delivery. c) Transport to and from the location where the warranty claim is accepted and/or the repaired
device is exchanged, is at the purchaser's own risk and cost. d) Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original purchase receipt is returned with the
device. devolo reserves the right to require the submission of the original purchase receipt.
4 Suspension of the warranty
All warranty claims will be deemed invalid
a) if the label with the serial number has been removed from the device, b) if the device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of nature or by environmental in-
fluences (moisture, electric shock, dust, etc.), c) if the device was stored or operated under conditions not in compliance with the technical
specifications, d) if the damage occurred due to incorrect handling, especially to non-observance of the sys-
tem description and the operating instructions, e) if the device was opened, repaired or modified by persons not contracted by devolo,
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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) The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legal liability. b) The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such as any refund in full or in part.
Compensation claims, regardless of the legal basis, are excluded. This does not apply if e.g.
injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product lia
bility law, or in cases of intentional act or culpable negligence. c) Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. d) devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary neg-
ligence. e) In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of devolo employees has caused a
loss of data, devolo will be liable for those costs typical to the recovery of data where pe
riodic security data back-ups have been made. f) The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not transferable. g) The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen, Germany in the case that the purchaser is a
merchant. If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of
Germany or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclusion of the contract, devo
lo's court of jurisdiction applies. This is also applicable if the purchaser's domicile is not
known at the time of institution of proceedings. h) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable. The UN commercial law does not
apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser.
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