Devolo MicroLink 56k Fun USB User Manual

MicroLinkTM 56k Fun USB

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Aachen, September 2003

Preface

Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.

With the MicroLink 56k Fun USB, you will be able to access the Internet and take advantage of a variety of other data communications applications by using the included software package. for power supply is not required and the plug&play recognition simplifies the installation considerably.

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 modem.

About this manual

This manual will inform you about all aspects of your MicroLink 56k Fun USB and help you get it operating. In addition, you will find some answers to fre quently asked questions in the appendix.

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 devolo product

Additional information in the Internet at 'www.devolo.de'.

Our online services www.devolo.de are available to you around the clock should you have any queries regarding the MicroLink 56k Fun USB.

Package contents

Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your MicroLink 56k Fun USB:

 MicroLink 56k Fun USB  Telephone connection cable  USB cable  CD-ROM including manual, drivers, Norman firewall and virus scanner

and additional application software

 Installation guide (in print)

devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.

Due to USB an external power adapter

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CE conformity

This product meets the requirements of the 1999/5/EG Directive R&TTE and is designed for connection to public telecommunications networks in the EU and Switzerland.

The declaration of conformity can be found in the appendix of this manual.

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 What does the devolo modem have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.2 V.92 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Communications software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.4 Firewall and virus scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Connection and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 Installation of drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3.1 Installation under Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3.2 Installation under Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.3 Installation under Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.4 Installation under Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Introduction

1 Introduction

This chapter is intended to present you the MicroLink 56k Fun USB and its most important features. It also includes short explanations about the munications software Classic PhoneTools of BVRP and the firewall and antivirus software Norman Internet Control.

1.1 What does the devolo modem have to offer?

Simple installation

 Connect the MicroLink 56k Fun USB to the computer via the supplied USB

cable

 Connect the MicroLink 56k Fun USB to the applicable telephone socket

via the supplied telephone connection cable

 Installation of the devolo software  Go!

USB port

Because of the USB port the MicroLink 56k Fun USB does not require power from an external power adapter. It is also automatically detected on installa tion by plug&play.

Status display

The LED lights on the front of the device show the modem status, simplifying diagnosis in the event of possible system problems and allowing the data transfer to be monitored. The MicroLink 56k Fun USB has 3 LEDs on the front panel.

com-

1.2 V.92 standard

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB supports the following features of the V.92 standard:

 Much faster initiation of dial-up connections

The dial-up sequences to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) are temporarily saved in quick connect to speed up the establishment of a new connection.

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 V.44 data compression

Data throughput can be increased by a factor of six, e. g. when downloading web sites.

Please note that your Internet service provider must offer the V.92 standard before you can use these features with your MicroLink 56k Fun USB!

1.3 Communications software

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB is supplied with the BVRP software package Classic PhoneTools. Classic PhoneTools is a communications program which provides you with the most important data communications applications in a convenient, easy-to-use package.

The included software Classic PhoneTools provides the following features in conjunction with your modem:

 fax operation: send and receive up to 14,400 bps  answering machine  address book (e.g. fax and telephone numbers)

1.4 Firewall and virus scanner

Introduction

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB 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 of unwan ted code.

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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2 Installation

This chapter will help you get your modem operating as quickly as possible. It contains a short guide to installation 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 MicroLink 56k Fun USB:

 Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 oder

Windows XP

 USB port

The USB function is only available if the hardware of your computer and the operating system support the USB connection. USB support is already integrated into recent operating systems. However, if the MicroLink 56k Fun USB is not recognized, please verify if the USB support function in the BIOS is acti vated and/or if all required chip set drivers of your mainboard are installed.

2.2 Connection and display elements

This section introduces the unit's hardware. It covers the unit's display elements and connection options.

Status display on the front (LEDs):

 Power: Lit when the modem is ready for operation.  Data: Flashes when data is being sent and received over the modem.  Connect: Flashes as long as a connection is training.

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Ports on the back:

 USB port  Line port (RJ 11 socket)  Telephone connector (RJ 11 socket)

Installation

Connecting an additional telephone If you have only one applicable telephone socket for your MicroLink 56k Fun USB, you can connect your telephone (via RJ11 cable or adapter) to the line connection



on the back of the modem.

2.3 Installation of drivers

Plug&play installation

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB supports plug&play. Plug&play simplifies the installation considerably. Windows wizards will guide you through the instal lation and asked you for required data.

There are differences between the installation procedures for the described Windows versions. The driver installation will be described separately for each version for the sake of clarity.

2.3.1 Installation under Windows 98

 Start your PC.  Please insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive.  Connect your modem to the computer via the supplied USB cable.

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 Connect your modem to the applicable telephone socket via the supplied

telephone connection cable

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has

been detected. Confirm this message with Next.

 Windows provides you with two different options for searching for

drivers. Select the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommen ded)' option and click Next.

 The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the

'Specify a location' option and deactivate all other boxes. to switch to your CD-ROM drive (e.g. D:\) and select the directory 'driver\win98'. Confirm with Next.

 Confirm the search results again with Next.  In the subsequent dialog box, confirm the first part of the driver installa-

tion by clicking Finish.

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has

been detected. Confirm this message with Next.

 Windows provides you with two different options for searching for

drivers. Select the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommen ded)' option and click Next.

Use Browse...

 The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the

'Specify a location' option and deactivate all other boxes. to switch to your CD-ROM drive (e.g. D:\) and select the directory 'driver\win98'. Confirm with Next.

 Confirm the search results again with Next.  In the subsequent dialog box, confirm the second part of the driver instal-

lation by clicking Finish.

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB will be registered in the Device Manager as 'Wave Device for Voice Modem' to allow the use of the voice functions.

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has

been detected. Confirm this message with Next.

 Windows provides you with two different options for searching for

drivers. Select the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommen ded)' option and click Next.

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Use Browse...

 The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the

'Specify a location' option and deactivate all other boxes. to switch to your CD-ROM drive (e.g. D:\) and select the directory 'driver\win98'. Confirm with Next.

 Confirm the search results again with Next.  Finally, click Finish to exit the driver installation.

2.3.2 Installation under Windows Me

 Start your PC.  Please insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive.  Connect your modem to the computer via the supplied USB cable.  Connect your modem to the applicable telephone socket via the supplied

telephone connection cable

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and provides you with two options

for searching for drivers. Select the 'Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)' option and click Next. The driver installation is procee ding.

Installation

Use Browse...

 In the subsequent dialog box, confirm the first part of the driver installa-

tion by clicking Finish.

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and provides you with two options

for searching for drivers. Select the 'Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)' option and click Next. The driver installation is procee ding.

 In the subsequent dialog box, confirm the second part of the driver instal-

lation by clicking Finish.

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB will be registered in the Device Manager as 'Wave Device for Voice Modem' to allow the use of the voice functions.

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and provides you with two options

for searching for drivers. Select the 'Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)' option and click Next. The driver installation is procee ding.

 Finally, click Finish to exit the driver installation.

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2.3.3 Installation under Windows 2000

telephone connection cable

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has

been found. Confirm this message with Next.

 Windows provides you with two different options for searching for

drivers. Select the 'Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommen ded)' option and click Next.

 The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the

'CD-ROM drives' option and deactivate all other boxes. Click on Next.

 Confirm the search results again with Next. Windows 2000 is installing

the driver.

 Finally, click Finish to exit the driver installation.

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB will be automatically registered in the Device Manager as 'Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device' to allow the use of the voice functions

2.3.4 Installation under Windows XP

telephone connection cable

 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has

been found.

 In the subsequent dialog boy, activate the 'Install the software automati-

cally (Recommended)' option. Confirm with Next. The driver installation is starting.

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 Windows will prompt you to restart your computer. Confirm this message

with Yes.

 Click on Finish to exit the driver installation.

The MicroLink 56k Fun USB will be automatically registered in the Device Manager as 'Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device' to allow the use of the voice functions

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3 Appendix

3.1 Technical data

This table has detailed information on the MicroLink 56k Fun USB for those interested.

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Tra nsfe r rate s Receive: 56 000–300 bps asynchronous;

Command set AT command set in accordance with V.250, V.251 Power supply Via USB, no external power adapter required Data compression V.42bis; with V.92: V.42bis and V.44 Error correction V. 42 Power consumption Transmission phase (online) 700 mA typ.

Dimensions 40 x 90 x 113 mm (height x width x depth), plastic housing Environment 5..40°C, humidity 0..80%, non condensing Voice operation Voice command set V.253 Fax operation 14 400–2400 bps in accordance with V.17, V.29 and V.27ter;

Dialing method Multifrequency dial Outside line By flash button or digit Bit rate adaptation Automatic in accordance with V.8 Computer interface USB CE conformity Tested under EN 50022, Class B; EN 55024, EN 60950;

Operating systems Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 und Windows XP

Send:33 600–300 bps asynchronous (V.90, 56k flex, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.21, V.23) with V.92: Receive: 56 000–300 bps asynchronous; Send: 48 000–300 bps asynchronous

Command phase (offline) 350 mA typ.

0.9 W

Fax command set class 1 (TIA/EIA-578)

technical requirements in accordance with R&TTE for all European countries and Switzerland

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3.2 Declaration of conformity

Appendix

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:

erklärt, daß das Produkt: MicroLink

declares that the product:

Verwendungszweck: analoges Modem

intended purpose:

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))

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))

Schnittstellenspezifikation:

Interface specification: Termination point of a public telecom. network

Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch:

This declaration is submitted by:

(FTEG) und der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG (R&TTE)

EC- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen

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Telekommunikations (TK-) Endeinrichtung

telecommunications terminal equipment radio equipment

des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.

provisions.

EN 60 950: 1992 +A1: 1993 +A2: 1993 +A3: 1995 +A4: 1997 +A11: 1997

(1) b))

EN 55 022: 1998 Class B +A1 : 2000

EN 55 024: 1998

Netzabschluß eines öffentlichen Tk-Netzes

KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

Aachen, 28. August 2002

Aachen, 28th August 2002

Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender

CEO

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Appendix

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question

Cause

Solution (1. disable dial tone detection)

This section provides solutions to problems regarding your MicroLink 56k Fun USB, which our support team has already worked through for other customers.

How can I configure an analog modem for a private branch exchange (PBX)?

The analog modem is connected to a PBX. A connection cannot be established. Every time a dial sequence is run, the following messages are displayed:

 'Error 680: No dial tone'  'Error 678: The dialed computer is not answering' or 'Error 678: No

answer'

A PBX requires a number for accessing an outside line. Usually this is specified with a single digit (0-9), while some systems use several digits or the flash button. When you first setup your Internet connection, Windows prompts you to enter this number in the 'General Information'. Even if the number for accessing an outside line is entered, problems can occur when trying to establish a connection. If this is the case, check the following settings:

With the Windows standard configuration, the modem waits for a dial tone before dialing. This function has to be disabled.

Windows 98

Under My Computer  Dial-Up Networking, click the dial-up connection you have created with the right mouse button. Under the 'Properties' entry, click Configure. On the 'Connection' tab, disable the 'Wait for dial tone before dialing' option.

Windows Me

Under Start  Settings  Dial-Up Networking, select your dial-up connection using the right mouse button. Under the 'Properties' entry, click Configure. On the 'Connection' tab, disable the 'Wait for dial tone before dialing' option.

Windows 2000

Click Start  Settings  Control Panel  Phone and Modems Options. On the 'Modems' tab, select your modem. Click on Properties. On the 'General' tab, disable the 'Wait for dial tone before dialing' option.

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Solution (2. specify numbers for outside lines)

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Windows XP

There are various ways to configure this aspect under Windows XP. For more information, please refer to your Windows XP documentation.

Click Start  Control Panel  Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options. On the 'Modems' tab, select your modem. Click on Properties. On the 'Modem' tab, disable the 'Wait for dial tone before

dialing' option.

For advanced users: The dial tone can also be ignored by using the AT command X3. This is entered in the modem properties under 'Advanced' in the 'Extra Settings' field.

A PBX requires a number for accessing an outside line in order for a connection to be established.

Windows 98

Select Start  Settings  Control Panel  Modems and select your modem. Click Dialing Properties and enter the numbers needed for accessing an outside line for both local and long-distance calls.

Windows Me

Windows 2000 Under Start  Settings  Control Panel  Network and Dial-up

Connections, select the Internet connection you have created by clicking it using the right mouse button. Under 'Properties', enable the option to Use dialing rules. Click Rules and then Edit. Now enter the numbers needed for

accessing an outside line for both local and long-distance calls.

Windows XP

There are various ways to configure this aspect under Windows XP. For more information, please refer to your Windows XP documentation.

Under Start  Control Panel  Network and Internet Connections  Network Connections, click the Internet connection you have created using the right mouse button. Under 'Properties', enable the option to Use dialing rules. Click Dialing Rules and then Edit. Now enter the numbers

needed for accessing an outside line for both local and long-distance calls.

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For advanced users: Numbers for accessing outside lines and wait commands can also be typed in manually in front of the phone number. Because a delay can occur after the number for an outside line is dialed and before the outside line is connected by the PBX, you may have to specify pauses between the outside line number and the phone number (indicated by one or more commas, for example: 0,,12345), or better yet, use the wait command (w). For most private branch exchanges, 0w (e.g. 0w12345) is sufficient. Under Windows 2000, letters cannot be used in dialing parameters. Instead, use commas after the outside line number (e.g. 0,,12345).

Question

Causes

Why does my Internet connection suddenly disconnect without me wanting it to, and why is it so slow (slower than on other analog connections)?

 The hardware installation within the computer case has to be clean and

correct. By clean and correct, we mean: few junction boxes, and tightly, cleanly and correctly connected electrical connections (using screws and fasteners), etc. Magnetic and electric fields, such as halogen desk lamps placed on the modem, can cause interference.

 For lack of enough available phone jacks, two devices may have to share

the same physical line. To this purpose, multiplexers are installed at the customer junction line point. If a multiplexer is in use, fast V.90 connections are not possible. Instead, the top transfer rate will be 33.6 Kbps. You can contact your telephone service company for more information and to find out if a multiplexer is installed on your line. In Germany, business subscribers call Telekom at 0800/3301172, and residential subscribers call 0800/3302000.

 Find out whether any additional services are enabled for the analog

network, such as call charge metering, call waiting, etc. The signals sent over your line by such services have little effect on voice calls. However, they act as noise interference on a data line and should be disabled for the duration of data connections. In apartment buildings especially, many phone jacks are installed and used on many floors. Often, the installations of these terminals are parallel, which is a code violation in Germany. Germany's telephone networking codes require that the house connection is nonreflecting at a specific impedance. Connecting several devices having the same impedance in parallel reduces the total impedance. This should be avoided as much as possible. A clean technical solution to this is the so-called telephone toggle switches, which prevent a second phone to listen in on an existing call, or small

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branch exchange systems, which usually allow you to make in-house calls as well.

The fast transfer protocols based on V.90 and 56kflex cannot be compared to the classic modulation protocols. Unlike, for example, V.34, these protocols are based on a different technology. In principle, the maximum achievable speed is determined by the amount of available line bandwidth. This can vary greatly from one line to the next and therefore, the actual connection speed can vary significantly.

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3.4 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. 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 instal led replacement parts ends with the warranty period of the device as a whole..

3 Warranty procedure

a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immedia-

tely, 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 hou-

sing), the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed imme-

diately. 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 sy-

stem description and the operating instructions, e) if the device was opened, repaired or modified by persons not contracted by devolo,

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f) if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, or g) if 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 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 ne-

gligence. 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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Devolo MicroLink 56k Fun USB User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 What does the devolo modem have to offer?

1.2 V.92 standard

1.3 Communications software

1.4 Firewall and virus scanner

2 Installation

2.1 System requirements

2.2 Connection and display elements

2.3 Installation of drivers

2.3.1 Installation under Windows 98

2.3.2 Installation under Windows Me

2.3.3 Installation under Windows 2000

2.3.4 Installation under Windows XP

3 Appendix

3.1 Technical data

3.2 Declaration of conformity

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

3.4 Warranty conditions