Devolo dLAN duo User Manual
dLAN®
duo
© 2006 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Aachen, May 2006
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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 economi
cally. Functions such as copying or moving files, using shared printers or accessing the Internet are all realized via existing power lines in your home. With the
dLAN duo, any electrical socket in your home can be used as a network connec
tion—from the basement to the attic.
About this manual
This manual contains all the information you need about your dLAN duo from
devolo. It tells you how to set up and install your dLAN adapter. The '
the home network' chapter also contains examples of applications for the dLAN
duo and general information on networks.
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for
high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satisfaction
with this dLAN duo.
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.
All about
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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.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation
of your dLAN duo:
dLAN duo
Ethernet cable (3 m)
USB cable (5 m)
Printed information leaflet
CD with drivers, online documentation and application software
devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
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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.
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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
2.2 Connection and display elements ...............................................10
2.3 Connecting the dLAN duo... ....................................................... 11
2.3.1 ...via Ethernet.............................................................. 11
2.3.2 ...via USB .................................................................... 11
2.3.3 Installation of the USB drivers under Linux ................... 11
2.3.4 Installation of the USB drivers under Windows ............. 11
3 All about the home network ........................................................ 14
3.1 Internet DSL workstation solution—option 1 .............................. 14
3.2 Home networking—option 2 ..................................................... 14
3.3 Home networking—option 3 ..................................................... 15
3.4 Home networking—option 4 ..................................................... 15
3.5 Worth knowing .......................................................................... 16
4 devolo dLAN software .................................................................. 17
4.1 Overview of the devolo software.................................................17
4.1.1 dLAN configuration wizard .......................................... 17
4.1.2 Informer...................................................................... 17
4.1.3 EasyShare ................................................................... 17
4.1.4 EasyClean ................................................................... 18
4.2 Installing the devolo dLAN software ........................................... 18
4.3 Configuration of the dLAN network using the dLAN
configuration wizard .................................................................. 18
4.4 Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer........................ 20
4.5 Communication in the network using EasyShare ......................... 21
4.5.1 Configuration..............................................................21
4.6 Maintain your privacy with EasyClean ......................................... 23
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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.................................................................. 28
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1 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.
Cost factor and transmission quality
dLAN is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need
to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power point.
The dLAN technology 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 in the home or
office. Depending on the damping factor, distances of up to 200 meters can be
covered.
With a maximum data rate of 14 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download
speeds, dLAN is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solutions and the
current WIFI
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wireless standard for home applications.
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Data security and radiation
For the sake of security, the DES
transfer within the network.
dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation.
encryption is used to guarantee secure data
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1.2 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 Eth
ernet 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 exam
ple, PCs or laptops can be integrated into a dLAN network using either of the
ports—depending on which one is available.
You can find examples of possible networks and general information in the
chapter 'All about the home network'.
Simple installation
Connect the dLAN duo to the computer or the device with the Ethernet or
USB cable
The dLAN duo can be connected either via Ethernet or USB ports. If both are
installed, USB has priority.
Connect the dLAN duo to the power outlet
Install the devolo drivers (for USB connection)
Install the devolo dLAN Software
Done!
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Ethernet and USB port
The dLAN duo has
an Ethernet port for connecting to a device in the home network (e.g. PC,
notebook, modem, router, switch etc.),
a USB port for connection to a computer in the home network with a USB
port,
a standard power plug for connection to a power outlet.
Status display
The indicator lights (LEDs) of your dLAN duo show the connection status and
allow the data transmission to be checked. The dLAN duo has 6 indicator lights.
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2 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.
2.1 System requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your dLAN
duo:
Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Win-
dows XP, Linux, Mac OS X (only for Ethernet connection) or any other operating system with network support
Ethernet port
Note that your computer or the device to which you want to connect the dLAN
duo must have an Ethernet port, i.e. a network card or a network adapter
USB port
Note that the computer to which the dLAN duo is to be connected must have a
USB port.
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