Devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet User Manual
dLAN® HS Ethernet
© 2006 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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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 econom
ically. 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 HS Ethernet, any electrical socket in your home can be used as a network
connection—from the basement to the attic.
About this manual
This manual contains all the information you need about your dLAN HS Ethernet
from devolo. It tells you how to set up and configure your dLAN adapter. The '
about the home network' chapter also contains examples of applications for the
dLAN HS Ethernet and general information on dLAN 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 HS Ethernet.
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.
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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 HS Ethernet:
dLAN HS Ethernet
Ethernet cable (3 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 ...................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 System requirements ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Connection and display elements .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Connecting the dLAN HS Ethernet .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 devolo dLAN software ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Overview of the devolo software .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.1 dLAN configuration wizard ............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.2 Informer ......................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.3 EasyShare ...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.4 EasyClean ...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Installing the devolo dLAN software .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Configuration of the dLAN network using the dLAN configuration wizard . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer ........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Communication in the network using EasyShare ............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.1 Configuration ................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.6 Maintain your privacy with EasyClean ............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 All about the home network ............................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Internet ADSL standalone solution—Option 1 ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Home networking—Option 2 ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3 Home networking—Option 3 ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Home networking—Option 4 ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5 Worth knowing ............................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 Appendix .......................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Technical data .............................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Device care and maintenance ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3 CE conformity ............................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.4 Declaration of conformity .............................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5 Warranty conditions ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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1 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.
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 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 in the home or
office. Depending on the damping factor, distances of u to 200 meters can be
covered.
With a maximum data rate of up to 85 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.
Data security and radiation
DES
bit encryption is used, which guarantees secure data transfer within the
pro
network.
dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation.
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1.2 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. In conjunction
with IP-TV, you can experience video on demand throughout your house—any
where an electrical outlet 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 HS Ethernet to the computer or the device with the Eth-
ernet cable.
Connect the dLAN HS Ethernet to the power supply grid.
Install the devolo dLAN software.
That's it!
Ethernet connection
The dLAN HS Ethernet adapter has an Ethernet port for connecting to a device
in the home network (e.g. computer, notebook, modem, router, switch etc.). The
euro AC power plug connects to your household power supply grid.
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Status display
The control lamps (LEDs) of your dLAN HS Ethernet display the connection status, and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission. The
dLAN HS Ethernet features 6 status lights.
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2 Connection and startup
This chapter covers the connectors and display elements of your dLAN HS Ethernet and explains how to connect the device.
2.1 System requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your dLAN
HS Ethernet:
Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Win-
dows XP, Linux, Mac OS X or any other operating system with network support
Ethernet connection
Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter
with an Ethernet port.
2.2 Connection and display elements
The dLAN HS Ethernet adapter has six indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet
port:
ETH
100/Act: Is lit whenever an Ethernet connection exists; flashes to signal
100 Mbps data rate.
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