Devolo MicroLink ISDN Router User Manual

MicroLink® ISDN Router

MicroLink

dLAN® ISDN Router

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HomePlug

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is a registered trademark of HomePlug Power Alliance.

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Preface

Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.

By purchasing the MicroLink ISDN Router or MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router, you have chosen an ISDN router that innovatively combines the functions and advantages of an ISDN modem, a switch, a router and a firewall all in a single device. This combination makes it the optimal, user-friendly network and Internet access solution for home network solutions and small-office and home-office (SOHO) environments.

 The ISDN modem provides satisfyingly fast Internet access:

 With transmission speeds of up to 128 kbps, long waits when down-

loading files, loading Web pages or playing online games are a thing of the past.

 An installation wizard helps you get connected to the Internet quickly.

Access settings for common ISPs are already preconfigured.

 It serves as an optimal combination of Internet-access device and net-

work switch:

 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.

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

same time. The firewall function provides protection from hacker attacks. DHCP automates the TCP/IP configuration of the connected computers. The router can be configured conveniently using a Web browser.

 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.

 A HomePlug adapter allows access to the router throughout the building

without having to lay new lines. Instead of network cables, household power lines are used to transfer data.

 Combine your MicroLink ISDN Router together with a devolo Home-

Plug adapter to connect to other network devices via the household power cables.

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MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router only

Model restrictions

 The HomePlug adapter is already built into your MicroLink dLAN

ISDN Router. The router is automatically networked to all other HomePlug adapters simply by connecting it to the power supply grid of the building.

 DES

encryption provides the highest degree of interception protec-

pro

tion during data transmission over the power supply grid.

Model versions

This documentation is intended for users of the following devices:

 MicroLink ISDN Router  MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router

If a part of the documentation applies to a certain model only, this is indicated by a note in the margin.

In the other parts of the documentation, the models are referred to collectively as the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router.

About this manual

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 (dLAN) ISDN 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 questions 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 router:

 MicroLink ISDN Router or MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router  ISDN cable (RJ11 – RJ45) 5m  Power supply pack: 230V / 9V AC; 800 mA (MicroLink ISDN Router) or

Power supply pack: 230V / 12V DC; 700 mA (MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router)

 CD-ROM with manual (PDF) and installation support  printed manual

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

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1 Introduction ............................................................................................8

1.1 What does the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router have to offer? .....8

1.2 What exactly is dLAN?.................................................................. 8

2 Connection and installation ..............................................................10

2.1 Display and connections .............................................................10

2.2 Connecting the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router .......................... 11

2.3 Networking examples .................................................................12

3 Router configuration........................................................................... 15

3.1 Set up Internet access................................................................. 15

3.1.1 Setting up Internet access using the setup wizard ....15

3.1.2 Setting up Internet access manually ...........................16

3.1.3 Checking your Internet connection ..............................17

3.2 Advanced configuration ..............................................................18

3.2.1 Start Advanced configuration ......................................19

3.2.2 General......................................................................... 19

3.2.3 Internet connection ......................................................20

3.2.4 Local network............................................................... 22

3.3 Saving and restoring your configuration..................................... 26

3.4 Uploading new firmware............................................................. 27

4 devolo MicroLink dLAN software ....................................................28

4.1 Overview of the devolo software................................................ 28

4.1.1 MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard ........................28

4.1.2 MicroLink Informer....................................................... 28

4.1.3 MicroLink EasyShare.................................................... 28

4.2 Installation of the devolo MicroLink dLAN software.................. 29

4.3 Configuring the dLAN network with the MicroLink dLAN

Configuration Wizard ..................................................................29

4.4 Overview of the dLAN with the MicroLink Informer................... 31

4.5 Communication in the dLAN with the MicroLink EasyShare...... 32

4.5.1 Configuration................................................................ 32

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5 Appendix............................................................................................... 34

5.1 Performance data and specifications.......................................... 34

5.2 Declarations of conformity.......................................................... 35

5.3 CE conformity ..............................................................................37

5.4 Care and maintenance of the device ..........................................37

5.5 Warranty conditions.................................................................... 38

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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 What does the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router

MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router only

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

 Connect the computers in the LAN (Ethernet) to the MicroLink (dLAN)

ISDN Router.

 Connect the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router to the ISDN connection.  Connect the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router to the power supply grid.  Configure Internet access  That's it!

Versatile networking

Because of the built-in 4-port switch, the PCs connected to the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router form an internal network with transfer rates of up to 100

Mbps.

The MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router lets you choose how you would like to connect your PCs to the Internet— you can connect them using either the power supply grid or network cables.

Thanks to the built-in HomePlug technology, the network can be expanded through household power cables without the need to lay new lines. Each PC simply needs a MicroLink dLAN connected to an electrical outlet. With dLAN, you can connect to the Internet, exchange data, share printers or play exciting multiplayer games from any room of your house. Simply connect the router to the rest of the dLAN network via the power cable. The four Ethernet ports remain available for connecting other network devices.

1.2 What exactly is dLAN?

There is now a new alternative to the well-known wired LAN and Wireless LAN network technologies: dLAN (direct LAN, i.e. directly networked). dLAN is networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building.

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Introduction

Cost factor and transmission quality

dLAN is an especially easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need to lay cables and you can connect to the 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. Depending on the attenuation factor, dLAN is capable of covering distances of at least 200 meters.

With a maximum data transmission rate of 14 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download, the dLAN standard is equivalent to classical Ethernet net working solutions and is faster than the wireless standard 802.11b. Depending on the line quality, bandwidths of 6 to 8 Mbps are possible in practice— quite sufficient for extending the Internet connection.

Data security and radiation

For security reasons, DES data transfer within the network. In addition, the power meter in the building can act as a physical barrier against unwanted access from outside.

dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation. Its radiation level is actually well below that of Wireless LAN technologies.

encryption is used, which guarantees secure

pro

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Connection and installation

2 Connection and installation

In this chapter, we will explain the displays and connections of the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router and show you how to set up the device and connect com

2.1 Display and connections

puters as well as other network devices. A couple of network examples are illustrated at the end of the chapter.

Only for MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router

쐃

쐇

쐋

쐏

쐄

쐂

쐃 dLAN Link Lit when connected to another dLAN adapter.

dLAN

쐇 dLAN Act Flashes during data transfers via dLAN.

쐋 Power Lit when the device is switched on.

쐏 S0 Lit when the ISDN bus is active.

쐄 Link/Act Lit when ISDN connection is active, flashes during data

ISDN

쐂 Multilink Lit when channel bundling is active.

쐆 Link/Act Lit when a computer (or hub/switch) is connected to the

쐊 FD/Col Lit in full duplex mode, flashes during data collisions (FD =

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

LAN connections 1 to 4

transmission (Link = connection, Act = activity).

device. Flashes during data transfers in the LAN.

Full Duplex, Col = Collision).

쐆

쐊

쐎

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쐃쐋

쐇

쐃 Power switch. 쐇 Connection for AC adapter. 쐋 Button for manual reset; if this button is pressed for longer than five seconds,

쐏 RJ45 jack for ISDN cable for the ISDN connection. 쐄 RJ45 sockets for network cables (patch cables, at least UTP CAT5) to connect

all of the stored configuration data will be deleted and the router will be restored to its factory defaults.

computers in the LAN or additional network devices.

쐏쐄

2.2 Connecting the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router

Preconditions

Your MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router requires a computer running an operating system with TCP/IP support (e.g. Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, MAC OS X, Linux) connected to the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router via LAN (Ethernet).

To connect a computer to the integrated switch via LAN, use a network cable with RJ45 plugs, also known as a patch cable. The computer must have a free LAN port (RJ45).

Connection

햲 Connect the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router to an AC outlet using the AC

adapter. Turn on the power with the switch on the back. The green 'Power' LED on the front panel will light up.

햳 Connect the ISDN cable first to the 'ISDN' socket on your router and then

to the ISDN connection.

햴 Next, use network cables to connect up to four computers to a router's

RJ45 socket (LAN port) respectively and start the connected computers. The associated 'Link/Act' control lamps light up.

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It is important to always start the router before the computers so that the computers can receive their TCP/IP configuration from the router's DHCP server while booting.

As each of the RJ45 sockets also functions as an uplink port, you may connect

either a computer or an additional switch (hub) to any of the four ports to link more than four computers. Thanks to Auto MDI/X, you can use either cross over or normal cables. An LED labeled 'Link/Act' will be lit on the front panel for every computer or every network device which is connected and powered up.

For information on configuring the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router, please see the following Chapter

2.3 Networking examples

햲 Networking of multiple workstations; Internet access via the MicroLink

ISDN Router

“Router configuration” on page 15.

ISDN

NTBA

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MicroLink ISDN

Router

Ethernet

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Devolo MicroLink ISDN Router User Manual

Contents

1 Introduction

1.2 What exactly is dLAN?

2 Connection and installation

2.1 Display and connections

2.2 Connecting the MicroLink (dLAN) ISDN Router

2.3 Networking examples