Devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router User Manual

MicroLink® ADSL Modem Router

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Preface

Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.

With the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router, you have purchased an ADSL router that combines the functions and advantages of an ADSL modem, a switch (hub) and a router in a single device. This combination makes it the optimal, user-friendly network and Internet access solution for small-office and homeoffice (SOHO) environments.

쎲 The router's ADSL modem provides satisfyingly fast Internet access:

쑗 Download speeds of up to 8 Mbps make transferring video material,

graphics and other high-volume data a pleasure.

쑗 With upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps, you can easily send large e-mail

attachments quickly and at low cost.

쎲 It also serves as an optimal combination of Internet-access router and

network switch:

쑗 The router simplifies the installation of Internet access significantly,

as no special drivers are required for the connected individual com puters. The access protocol has been implemented in the router itself.

쑗 The router functionality lets multiple users access the Internet at the

same time. NAT and firewall functions protect your local network against intruders. DHCP automates the TCP/IP configuration of the connected computers. The router can be configured conveniently using a Web browser.

쑗 The integrated switch is the foundation for small networks. Up to four

computers can be connected simultaneously. Each of the four ports can also be used as an uplink port to connect additional routers, switches or hubs.

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About this manual

Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest sati sfaction with this MicroLink ADSL Modem Router.

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.

For further information, please visit 'www.devolo.com'

Our online services (www.devolo.com) are 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 router:

쎲 MicroLink ADSL Modem Router 쎲 AC adapter 쎲 ADSL cable 쎲 2 clips for stacking various devolo products 쎲 CD ROM with manual and software 쎲 printed manual

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

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Content

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

1.1 What is ADSL?...............................................................................6

1.2 What does the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router have to offer? ...7

2 Connection and installation ................................................................8

2.1 Display and connections................................................................8

2.2 Connecting the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router ..........................9

2.3 Networking examples..................................................................11

3 Router configuration ........................................................................... 12

3.1 Setting up Internet access using the setup wizard..................... 12

3.2 Setting up Internet access manually........................................... 13

3.3 Advanced configuration...............................................................14

3.3.1 Description of the buttons ...........................................15

3.3.2 Starting the advanced configuration ...........................15

3.3.3 Main menu ...................................................................16

3.3.4 Setup ............................................................................17

3.3.5 Status ...........................................................................25

3.3.6 Tools............................................................................. 27

3.3.7 Advanced...................................................................... 30

4 Appendix ............................................................................................... 37

4.1 Performance data and specifications..........................................37

4.2 Care and maintenance of the device...........................................38

4.3 CE conformity...............................................................................38

4.4 Declaration of conformity............................................................ 39

4.5 Warranty conditions .................................................................... 40

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Introduction

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 avai lability in as many offices and private households as possible. One of the 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.

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 'Asymme tric' indicates that the transmitting and receiving channels can carry different quantities of data:

쎲 When the user surfs the Internet, the data sent to the Internet Service

Provider (ISP) 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.

쎲 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.

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1.2 What does the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router have to offer?

The following is an outline of the principal features of the device giving you a quick overview of its capabilities.

Simple installation

쎲 Connect the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router to the power outlet 쎲 Connect the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router to the computers in your

LAN

쎲 Connect the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router to the ADSL line using the

ADSL cable

쎲 Configure Internet access using the setup wizard 쎲 Done!

ADSL operation

쎲 Access the Internet and use the telephone at the same time 쎲 No new wiring, because the existing telephone lines (copper wire) can

still be used

쎲 High transmission rates of up to 8 Mbps (download) or up to 1 Mbps

(upload)

Status display

The control lamps (LEDs) at the front of your device display the router status, and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission.

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Connection and installation

2 Connection and installation

This chapter explains the display and connections of the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router and shows you how to set up the device and connect compu ters as well as other network devices. Two network examples are illustrated at the end of the chapter.

2.1 Display and connections

Power Power supply.

Link WAN connection; lit when a connection exists to the Internet

Connect Lit when an active point-to-point connection exists.

Data Lit during data transfers.

Ports 1 ... 4 Connections for up to four computers or switches (hubs) in

Link/Act Link = connection, Act = activity. Lit when a computer (or hub/

FD/Col FD = Full Duplex, Col = Collisions. Lit during full duplex opera-

10/100 10/100 = 10 or 100 Mbps. Lit when data transfer rate is 100

access device. Flashes during training.

LAN.

switch) is connected. Flashes during data transfers.

tion. Flashes during data collisions.

Mbps.

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Button for manual reset. If this button is pressed for longer than one second, all of the stored configuration data will be deleted and the router will be restored to its factory defaults.

Connection and installation

RJ11 socket for ADSL cable (at least UTP CAT3, preferably UTP CAT5) to Internet access device.

RJ45 sockets for network cables (patch cables, at least UTP CAT5) to connect computers in the LAN or additional switches.

Connection for AC adapter.

Power switch.

2.2 Connecting the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router

Preconditions

To work with your MicroLink ADSL Modem Router, you need at least one network cable with RJ45 plugs (also known as a patch cable) of the type UTPCAT5 (Unshielded Twisted Pair, Category 5) and a computer that meets the following preconditions:

쎲 Network-enabled operating system with a Web browser, such as Win-

dows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, MAC OS X

쎲 Ethernet port (RJ45)

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햲 Connect the device to an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Turn on the

햳 Connect the ADSL cable to the socket on your 'ADSL' router and to the

If necessary, connect your Internet service provider's ADSL connection device to your telephone socket using a telephone connection cable. The 'ADSL Link' LED will light up after several seconds.

햴 Next, use a network cable to connect a computer to one of the router's

power with the microswitch on the back. The blue 'Power' LED on the front panel will light up.

ADSL connection.

RJ-45 sockets (e.g. '1') and start the computer. The 'Link/Act' LED will light up

It is important to always start the router before the computers so that the computers can receive their address configuration from the router while booting.

햵 You may also connect additional computers or switches to ports '2' to '4'

now or at a later date.

As each of the ports also functions as an uplink port, you may connect either a computer or an additional switch (hub) to any of the 4 ports, should you need to link more than 4 computers. Thanks to autosensing, you can use either crossover or normal twisted-pair cables. A blue LED labeled 'Link/Act' will be lit on the front panel for every computer or switch (hub) which is con nected and powered up.

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2.3 Networking examples

Connection and installation

햲 Networking of multiple workstations; Internet access via the MicroLink

ADSL Modem Router

ADSL

MicroLink ADSL Modem Router

햳 Linking of two subnetworks using a switch; Internet access via the Micro-

Link ADSL Modem Router

ADSL

MicroLink ADSL Modem Router

Switch

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Router configuration

3 Router configuration

This chapter will explain how to set up Internet access and how to take advantage of additional functions and settings of your router with advanced configuration.

The configuration of the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router can be broken down into the following steps:

쎲 Check and configure the DHCP parameters and a number of other settings

of the computers in the network

쎲 Set up Internet access 쎲 Configure additional router functions

We recommend using the setup wizard to configure the DHCP parameters and set up Internet access. It will assist you with the most important settings and make suggestions for the required configuration steps ( net access using the setup wizard” on page 12).

Alternatively, you may also set up Internet access using browser-based configuration (“Setting up Internet access manually” on page 13).

The additional functions of the router must be set up manually using the browser-based configuration (

If you have switched the router's power off and back on, or reset the router using the 'Factory Default' switch or settings dialogs, you must then also restart all of the connected computers to update the TCP/IP information.

“Advanced configuration” on page 14).

“Setting up Inter-

3.1 Setting up Internet access using the setup wizard

If you are using a computer with a Windows operating system to configure the router, you have the option of using the setup wizard.

햲 Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. The 'devolo

MicroLink ADSL Modem Router' setup application will start automati cally.

If it does not start automatically, run the file ’autorun.exe’ in the root folder of the product CD.

햳 In the CD setup select 'Install MicroLink ADSL Modem Router'..

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Router configuration

햴 The wizard will now install the selected devolo software on your com-

puter. When the installation is complete, the router configuration wizard will automatically start. Initially, it will check your computer's DHCP set tings and adjust them as necessary. Once this is complete, it will assist you in setting up Internet access for the router.

햵 Finally, the wizard will contact the devolo website to ensure that Internet

access is working. If the Internet connection is working correctly, config ure all other connected computers. Insert the devolo product CD in the computers to be configured and install 'MicroLink ADSL Modem Router Installation' as a minimum. The wizard will then check the settings of the operating system and correct them as necessary, and will skip setting up Internet access if so requested.

3.2 Setting up Internet access manually

You will also have the option of setting up the router manually if you cannot use the setup wizard—if you are not using Windows as your operating sys tem, for example.

The computer you are using to configure the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router must be set up to receive DHCP information automatically. For further information, please see the documentation of your operating system.

햲 Open your browser and enter the URL 'http://192.168.0.253'.

햳 Enter the default username and password 'admin' and 'password'.

햴 If you have not yet configured Internet access, a list will now be displayed

of the countries in which you can operate the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router. Select your location from the country list and click Next

The sample provider list illustrated here is for Germany. Further provider lists are available with providers relevant to other countries.

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