Devolo MicroLink dLAN duo
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1. astic housing 80 x 63 x 37 mm height x width x depth 3 years devolo dLAN duo 26 Appendix 5 2 Device care and maintenance There are no user serviceable parts within the housing of the device Never open the housing To clean the device housing of soil use a damp cloth or a lens cleaning towel Never clean the dLAN duo using water thinner benzene alcohol or any sharp cleaning aids as these materials can damage the housing 5 3 CE conformity This product complies with the technical requirements of the 1999 5 EC Direc tive R amp TTE and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG and it is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland The product is class A equipment This equipment may cause interference with radio waves in home use if this occurs the operator may be required to take cor rective action devolo dLAN duo Appendix 27 D 5 4 Declaration of conformity CE KONFORMITATSERKLARUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Firma devolo AG The Company Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erkl rt dass das Produkt dLAN duo declares that the product Verwendungszweck PLC zu Ethernet und USB Adapter Intended purpose PLC to Ethernet and USB adapter den grundlegenden Anforderungen des 3 und den Ubrigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen des FTEG Artikel 3 der R amp TTE entspricht complies with the appropriate essential requirements of the FTEG Article 3 of R amp TTE and the2. DSL modem 3 2 Home networking option 2 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a LAN router and an DSL modem LAN router devolo dLAN duo All about the home network 3 3 Home networking option 3 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN DSL router Internet 8 devolo dLAN ADSL Modem Router LA J 3 4 Home networking option 4 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN ISDN router devolo dLAN ISDN Router devolo dLAN duo 16 All about the home network 3 5 O Worth knowing Network traffic The maximum number of dLAN adapters that can partici pate in a network at the same time is theoretically much higher than the 10 devices recommended for practical reasons Compatibility The dLAN adapters by devolo are compatible to all other devolo LAN products to all devices conforming to the IEEE 802 3 standard and to other HomePlug devices Network security dLAN adapters use internal DES encryption to guaran tee the security of the network Individual security settings are managed by the dLAN configuration wizard For more information refer to the chapter on devolo dLAN software You can tind more answers to frequently asked questions FAQs at our home page www devolo com devolo dLAN duo devolo dLAN software 17 4 4 1 1 gt gt _ N O 4
3. This information is generally no longer needed Please note that FasyClean only supports Microsoft Internet Explorer O devolo dLAN duo Appendix 25 9 5 Appendix 5 1 Technical data This table has detailed information for those interested dLAN duo Standards Protocols Trabsfer rate Transfer procedure Modulation Range Security LEDs dLAN connection Computer interface Power consumption Power supply Environment System requirements CE conformity Design Warranty Ethernet specification IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3x IEEE 802 3u Auto MDI X compatible to USB specification Rev 1 1 compatible to HomePlug standard 1 1 CSMA CD 14 Mbps Asynchronous OFDM 84 carrier Up to 200 m via power supply DESpro encryption via power supply 3 ports Link Act 10 Ethernet Link Act 100 Ethernet USB 3 HomePlug status Power Act Link Standard power plug RJ45 or USB 3 3 VA max ntegrated power supply via power socket Rated voltage 110 230 VAC Rated current 0 13 A Rated frequency 50 Hz Humidity non condensing 10 90 orage 25 C 70 C peration 0 C 40 C on Ethernet or USB interface Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Linux Mac OS X only for Ethernet connection or any other perating system with network support oO CE compliant in accordance with the technical requirements R amp TTE for all EU countries and Switzerland Le
4. 1 3 devolo dLAN software This chapter introduces you to the dLAN configuration wizard Informer Easy Share and EasyClean devolo tools It describes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN network Overview of the devolo software dLAN configuration wizard The dLAN configuration wizard helps you to build and change your encrypted dLAN network With its help you can add dLAN adapters to your network It allows you to configure all dLAN adapters on the network from a central loca tion such as from a single workstation For the encryption process you need the security IDs of the dLAN adapters provided on the underside of unit and a net work password of your choosing which you will assign The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug For installing the dLAN configuration wizard under Linux and Mac please refer to the supplied devolo product CD Informer The Informer displays information about all dLAN devices in your network such as their MAC addresses for dLAN and current transfer speeds The MAC address Media Access Control is a serial number and unique It is programmed into the hardware and cannot be changed The MAC address for dLAN can be found on the underside of the dLAN adapter EasyShare EasyShare is a file sharing and chat tool for your local network It allows you to exchange files easily between local Windows computers The chat function allows instant communication between all network u
5. EasyShare is first installed you can assign a new name to your computer or use the default name suggested by the operating system Your computer is visible by this name to all EasyShare users The computer name can be changed at any time by clicking the Options button or by selecting Tools gt Options from the menu Refreshing shared folders To view newly shared folders of other EasyShare network users select File gt Refresh from the menu or Refresh from the context menu right mouse but ton The contents of all shared folders will appear in the top right hand win dow Downloading files To download shared files from other EasyShare network users select the com puter belonging to the user and then mark the shared folder for that user The upper right window then lists all the contents of the folder From the list mark the files and or folders that you want to download and then select File gt Download from the menu or Download from the context menu right mouse button Choose a target folder on your computer and confirm by clicking OK The files are now downloaded to your computer The status of the download is displayed in the lower right window entitled Data transfer in process Data transfer in process All Data transfer in process are displayed in the lower right window and disap pear from the screen once they are finished The Name column indicates the name of the file being downloaded The S
6. 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 access ing 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 trom 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 All about 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 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 O Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of you
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8. 3 days of delivery 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 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 Suspension of the warranty All warranty claims will be deemed invalid a b c d e f g devolo dLAN duo if the label with the serial number has been removed from the device if the device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of nature or by environmental influ ences moisture electric shock dust etc if the device was stored or operated under conditions not in compliance with the technical specifications if the damage occurred due to incorrect handling especially to non observance of the system description and the operating instructions if the device was opened repaired or modified by persons not contracted by devolo if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage or if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b Appendix ED 5 Operating mista kes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable operation devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for hardware software installation o the resulting testing costs Addition
9. al regulations The above conditions define The warranty gives no entitlement to additional c Compensation claims regardless of the legal basi he complete scope o devolo s legal liability aims such as any refund in full or in part s are excluded This does not apply if e g injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product liability law or in cases o Claims for compensation of lost profits indirect or devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of los gence intentiona act or culpable negli gence data in cases o consequential detriments are excluded slight and ordinary negli 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 ity data back ups have been made he warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not transferab he court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the case t chant 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 jurisdiction applies This is also applicable if the purchaser s domici of institution of proceedings he law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not o the recovery o apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser data where periodic secu
10. de devolo dLAN duo Connection and installation 2 3 2 3 1 D KIO 2 3 3 2 3 4 Connecting the dLAN duo In this section we will show you how to connect the dLAN duo either via Eth ernet or USB If both are installed USB has priority Before connecting the dLAN duo please note its security ID and keep it available for configuration of the network The security ID can be found on the bottom of the dLAN adapter Via Ethernet With the computer running connect the dLAN duo adapter to an Ethernet port of the computer with the network cable included Plug the dLAN duo adapter into a convenient power socket Then install the devolo dLAN software For more information see the devolo dLAN software chapter No drivers are required for installation of the dLAN duo adapter Via USB With the computer running connect the dLAN duo adapter to a USB port of the computer with the USB cable included Plug the dLAN duo adapter into a convenient power socket Now install the drivers in the desired operating system Then install the devolo dLAN software For more information see the devolo dLAN software chapter Installation of the USB drivers under Linux USB drivers for Linux could be found on the supplied devolo product CD Installation of the USB drivers under Windows The dLAN duo supports plug amp play This makes installation much easier Win dows wizards guide you through the i
11. devaLo dLAN duo 2006 devolo AG Aachen Germany While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care it may not be deemed an assurance of product char acteristics devolo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development You can find all declarations and certifications of compliance for the products as long as they were available at the time of publication in the appendix of this documentation rademarks Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp ac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Power Alliance dLAN js a registered trademark of devolo AG devolo and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG All other names mentioned may be trademarks or regis ered trademarks of their respective owners Subject to change without notice No liability for technical errors or omissions devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen Germany www devolo com Aachen May 2006 o TED Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product The
12. ion of the dLAN network can be changed or updated at any time To do this repeat the configuration process as described above O devolo dLAN duo 20 devolo dLAN software 4 4 devolo dLAN duo Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer Due to the Informer you always have an overview of all dLAN adapters in your dLAN network The Informer shows the dLAN adapter connected directly to the computer as well as all dLAN adapters that are included into the same dLAN network _ devolo Informer Device View Help Ban mac address 00 09 3F 03 07 50 a gt The Informer displays information about all dLAN devices in your network such as their MAC addresses for dLAN and current transfer speeds Via Device gt Rename you can change the name of the selected device Right clicking on one of the dLAN adapters opens a context menu in which the following commands are available Rename opens a dialog in which you can assign a new name to the device Start dLAN configuration wizard opens a dialog in which you can add new dLAN adapters to the dLAN network and assign the network password Informer displays only those dLAN adapters that are connected to the power supply and added to your dLAN network After about 15 minutes a dLAN adapter switches into stand by mode unless there is an active device connected to the Ethernet or USB interface dLAN adapters in stand by mode are not shown in I
13. me 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 wireless standard for home applications Data security and radiation For the sake of security the DESpro encryption is used to guarantee secure data transfer within the network dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and com ply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation devolo dLAN duo 8 Introduction 1 2 FIO O 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 o
14. ne 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 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 devolo dLAN duo Connection and installation EN 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 connec
15. nfiguration Wizard 7 4 1 2 NONE A cae TA ee AE 7 41 3 EaSyS hate rennes neue a nes 7 AVA SEaSyelean sen ann RE 8 4 2 Installing the devolo dLAN software enenennen 18 4 3 Configuration of the dLAN network using the dLAN Configuration Wizard est enasna ee irnia a etai 8 4 4 Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer 20 4 5 Communication in the network using EasyShare 21 4 5 1 CONIQUIALON een 21 4 6 Maintain your privacy with EasyClean eeennene 23 devolo dLAN duo EU o 5 Appendix cscs aona Eaa a an aa anaana 25 Dal gt T ChNICAl data en nenn len 25 5 2 Device care and maintenance 26 53 A GECOMMONMIL iss Rte tee Re in eut 26 5 4 Declaration of conformity 27 5 5 Warranty CONDITIONS fic ne anse Min ed nanas 28 devolo dLAN duo Introduction 7 D 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 ho
16. nformer devolo dLAN software 21 4 5 Communication in the network using EasyShare All users on the local network who have started EasyShare are automatically rec ognized by the program and listed CEDH anis Ems M L tonsl office Name F Maruats datestreet_derolo_dian_sduo_en odt gh Marketing Mag Tr E Arodu information fal Projects Ken fea nen Th datasheet devolo den duo_en pcf 4 5 1 Configuration The EasyShare software provides two easy wizards which will guide you quickly and easily through the configuration process the first setup wizard which starts automatically the first time the program is started and the sharing wizard which allows you to add shared items at any time The individual functions of the EasyShare software are described here Folder sharing To share data with others a EasyShare network user has to make the data avail able in a shared folder When a folder is shared all of its files as well as the files of all its subdirectories become available to all users on the EasyShare network Folders can be shared either by usin matically the first time the EasySha You can open the sharing wizard by g the initial setup wizard which opens auto re is started or by using the sharing wizard clicking the Add share button or by select ing File gt Add share from the menu devolo dLAN duo 22 devolo dLAN software Mm Options Every computer has a name When
17. nstallation process and request the required data Windows 98 Put the devolo product CD in your CD ROM drive devolo dLAN duo 12 Connection and installation O Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected Confirm by clicking Next Windows provides you with two options for searching for drivers Select the Search for the best driver for your device Recommended option and click Next The correct driver can be found on the devolo product CD Activate the CD ROM drive option and deactivate all other boxes Then click Next The driver installation is started Click Next to continue the installation You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD Insert it into your CD ROM drive and click OK By clicking Finish you ll exit the installation Click Yes to any prompts to restart the computer Windows Me Put the devolo product CD in your CD ROM drive Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected Confirm by clicking Next Windows 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 started By clicking Finish you ll exit the installation Confirm any prompts to restart the computer with Yes Windows 2000 Put the devolo product CD in your CD ROM drive Windows 2000 star
18. other relevant provisions Harmonisierte Normen Gesundheit und Sicherheit gem 3 1 1 Artikel 3 1 a Harmonised standards Health and safety requirements contained in 83 1 1 Article 3 1 a EN 60950 1 2001 Harmonisierte Normen Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die EMV 83 1 2 Artikel 3 1 b Harmonised standards Protection requirements with respect to EMC 3 1 2 Article 3 1 b EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 class A and Expert Opinion by Competent Body EMC CE 0682 Diese Erklarung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch This declaration is submitted by Aachen 16 M rz 2005 Ae Aachen 16 March 2005 Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender CEO devolo dLAN duo 28 Appendix 5 5 Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty con ditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions 1 a 2 Warranty coverage The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts Parts will at devolo s sole dis cretion be replaced or repaired free of charge if despite proven proper handling and adher ence 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 pos
19. r 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 devolo dLAN duo 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 gt devolo dLAN duo TD Contents 1 Introduction As nn ain 7 1 1 What exactly is dLAN 7 1 2 What does the dLAN duo offer you nennen 8 2 Connection and installation 9 2 1 Syste requirements sa ave een a 9 2 2 Connection and display elements 0 2 3 Connecting the dLAN duo 1 23 1 a MA Ethernet eeen e A n SEGE 1 292 aa US reinen advair anionic 1 2 3 3 Installation of the USB drivers under Linux 1 2 34 Installation of the USB drivers under Windows 1 3 All about the home network unnnsnnenensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnn 14 3 1 Internet DSL workstation solution option 1 4 3 2 Home networking option 2 4 3 3 Home networking option 3 5 3 4 Home networking option 4 5 3 5 Worth KNOWING sands es tnt et ne late na anne RN 6 4 devolo ALAN software 17 4 1 Overview of the devolo software 7 ATI dLAN co
20. rts the network anal ysis and searches for dLAN adapters on your network Make sure that all of the dLAN adapters that you want to add to your network are also connected to the power supply grid If no active device is connected to the Ethernet or USB port a dLAN adapter will go into standby mode after about 15 minutes It cannot be contigured while in standby mode devolo dLAN software In the following dialog box select a common password for your dLAN net work and confirm your input with Next O The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug The dLAN adapters connected directly to your computer is detected auto matically All other dLAN adapters have to be entered manually Enter in sequence the security IDs of the dLAN adapters that are to be included into a network and click Add Click Next when you have entered all desired dLAN adapters dLAN Configuration Wizard Add dLAN adapters Add other dLAN adapters that are addressable via the power supply grid To add dLAN adapters that are addressable via the power supply to your network enter their security IDs and click the Add button The security ID is printed on a small label on the bottom of the adapter Security ID HARD WARE EINS 2302 Add gt W00 03 3F 03 03 5F on this computer Exit securing your network by clicking Finish Your dLAN network is now secure against unauthorized access from outside The configurat
21. sers devolo dLAN duo 18 devolo dLAN software 4 1 4 4 2 O 4 3 A A devolo dLAN duo EasyClean Microsoft Internet Explorer stores files in a cache on your hard drive while you surf the Internet With EasyClean you can determine which of these unwanted files you would like to delete Installing the devolo dLAN software Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD ROM drive From the CD setup select Install dLAN software Windows starts the wiz ard Confirm by clicking Next Select Standard Installation to install the complete devolo dLAN Software package Then click Next f you would like to choose the software components to be installed yourself select Custom Installation Then click Next Terminate the installation by clicking Finish After the installation has been completed successfully start the devolo tools by clicking Start gt Programs gt devolo gt dLAN configuration wiz ard EasyShare Informer or EasyClean Configuration of the dLAN network using the dLAN configuration wizard Please have the previously noted dLAN adapters security IDs ready The dLAN contiguration wizard requires them for configuration of the network You will find the security D on the bottom of the device Start the dLAN configuration wizard under Start gt Programs gt devolo gt dLAN configuration wizard Confirm with Next The dLAN configuration wizard sta
22. sibly supplied software are excluded from the warranty 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 Replaced parts become property of devolo 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 technical state This does not result in any additional charge for the customer A legal claim to this service does not exist 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 installed replacement parts ends with the warranty period of the device as a whole 4 Warranty procedure If defects appear during the warranty period the warranty claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period of 7 days In the case of any externally visible damage arising from transport e g damage to the hous ing the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immedi ately 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
23. tatus column shows the current transfer progress and the transfer speed The Host column shows the computer from which the file is being down loaded or to which it is being uploaded from your computer You can cancel the current download by clicking the file and selecting Cancel from the context menu right mouse button devolo dLAN duo devolo dLAN software 23 4 6 Chatting The lower left window functions as a chat room which is visible and accessible to all EasyShare users on the local network Users can chat by writing mes sages and clicking Send Maintain your privacy with EasyClean With EasyClean you can delete the cached files listed below Select the check boxes of the file types you would like to remove then click Delete devolo EasyClean Please select the data for deletion Internet Explorer amp File lists Cookies are small files that can be used to store the settings for web sites e g ordered goods Delete temporary Internet files Internet Explorer stores the files From web sites to accelerate the display of the pages V Delete history Every web site that you visited in the last two to three weeks is stored in the History folder V Delete stored form data The Internet Explorer provides the option of filling in your entries automatically To do this it remembers the data that you type in V Delete stored passwords The Internet Explorer pro
24. tion or any other oper ating 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 FIO Eo devolo dLAN duo 10 Connection and installation 2 2 Connection and display elements The dLAN duo adapter has six indicator lights LEDs as well as an Ethernet and a USB port ETH USB O 100 Act Lit while 100 Mbps data transfer rate is active O 10 Act Lit while 10 Mbps data transfer rate is active O USB Steady when connected to USB dLAN O Power Steady when connected to power O Act Flashes when data is being sent or received over the electrical lines O Link Steady when connected to the dLAN network Ethernet port This is the connection point on the dLAN duo adapter for connecting it to a computer or another device with the network cable included USB port This is the connection point on the dLAN duo adapter for con necting it to a computer with the USB cable included di Make sure that all of the dLAN adapter that you want to add to your network are also connected to the power supply grid If no active device is connected to the Ethernet or USB port a dLAN adapter will go into standby mode after about 15 minutes It cannot be configured while in standby mo
25. ts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected Click Next The wizard offers two options to search for the driver Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended option and click Next The correct driver can be found on the devolo product CD Activate the CD ROM drives option and deactivate all other boxes Then click Next The driver installation is started devolo dLAN duo Connection and installation BEN Click Next to continue the installation By clicking Finish you ll exit the installation Windows XP Put the devolo product CD in your CD ROM drive Windows XP starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected In the following dialog window activate the option Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next The driver installation is started By clicking Finish you ll exit the installation In the next chapter All about the home network you can find useful information on networks For more information on the installation of the devolo dLAN soft ware please see the devolo dLAN software chapter Elo devolo dLAN duo 14 All about the home network 3 All about the home network This chapter contains examples for possible home network designs and general information 3 1 Internet DSL workstation solution option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an DSL modem
26. vides the option of filling in your access data automatically Delete the list of recent files Various lists of the files recently opened or websites recently visited are saved on the computer These include the address list in the Internet Explorer and the list of recently run programs Cookies Many websites store small files on your computer so called cookies These files may contain personal information such as log in data passwords or credit card numbers Temporary Internet files Temporary files are stored on your hard drive while you surf the Net Over time these files take up a considerable amount of space devolo dLAN duo 24 devolo dLAN software History files Internet Explorer records your surfing activity over a period of days or weeks This can be practical but it also takes up space and can be undesirable in many cases Stored form information Internet Explorer stores information that you enter in forms and can auto complete this information in the future Stored passwords Passwords can also be stored and automatically inserted together with usernames in subsequent log in procedures While this is convenient it s also dangerous especially in connection with bank transactions Sensitive information such as this should only be stored locally in special programs designed for this purpose Document history Internet Explorer maintains lists of open documents and visited websites
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