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1. Support section of our website at www devolo com devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D gt irs 2 3 Functions The dLAN 85 HSplus has three control lamps LEDs The device is also equipped with an integrated electrical socket and a network jack 2 3 1 Control lamps LEDs Illustration is country specific Power Ethernet d dLAN a 4 devolo dLAN 85 HSplus green orange green green dLAN 85 HSplus is ready for operation LAN 85 HSplus is in standby mode A connection to the dLAN network exists flashes when data is being transmitted A 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps connection to the Ethernet net work exists flashes when data is being transmitted 2 3 2 2 4 O Cm HERO Ports O Network connection This is the connection point on the dLAN 85 HSplus for connecting it to a computer or another network device with the network cable included O Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a multiple socket plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus The inte grated mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and signifi cantly improves data transmission in the home network Please note that all dLAN devices to be connected to your network are also con nected to your household electrical wiring A dLAN device switches to standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a computer is con
2. nected to the network port In standby mode the dlAN device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid As soon as the network device e g compu ter connected to the network interface is switched on again your dLAN device can also be reached again via the electrical wiring Connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus This section describes how to connect your dLAN 85 HSplus to a computer or to a network The firmware updater application can be found in the download section of our website at www devolo com Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 85 HSplus to the net work port of your running computer or other network device Plug the dLAN 85 HSplus into a wall socket 3 Additional network devices that are connected via a multiple socket are con nected to the mains power supply by plugging the multiple socket into the integrated electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus Once you have connected at least two dLAN 85 HSplus adapters as described in D and your dLAN 85 HSplus network has been set up To protect your dLAN network individually from unauthorised access you should first write down the security IDs of the dLAN devices This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing Then continue with the configuration of your network as described in Chapter 3 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D q 14 2 5 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 5 3 Software installation Software fo
3. function and transfer rates of up to 85 Mbps are enough for bandwidth hungry applications e g online gaming VolP telephony and Internet media Automatic data prioritisation ensures inter ference free reproduction of voice and video data O Reduced energy consumption with patented power save mode see Section 1 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT i e if no data transmission is taking place the energy consumption is automatically decreased by 30 O No configuration is necessary plug the dLAN 85 HSplus into the power outlet connect it to your computer via the network cable and you are ready to go O Full compatibility with devolo adapters of the first dLAN generation 14 or 85 Mbps O User friendly software for PC Windows XP Windows Vista Mac and Linux allows individual network encryption for even more security O 4 devolo dLAN 85 HSplus Introduction 9 1 4 Sample applications 1 4 1 Networking between two computers dLAN 85 HSplus dLAN 85 HSplus 1 4 2 Internet standalone solution Extending Internet over the electrical wiring dLAN 85 HSplus dLAN 85 HSplus Ethernet Modem Router PC devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D IE Introduction 1 4 3 Internet multiple installation solution Networking IP telephone and computer online gaming over the elec trical wiring ALAN 85 HSplus For additional application scenarios as well as answers to frequently asked questions FAQ
4. Power Ethernet Link Act dLAN Link Act quality Socket connector DE NL ES PT AT SW FI NO Type F CEE 7 4 Type E F CEE 7 7 CEE 7 4 FR BE Type E CEE 7 7 Type E F CEE 7 7 CEE 7 4 UK Type G BS 1363 Type G BS 1363 CH Type J SEV 1011 Type J SEV 1011 Power output at integrated socket 230 V 16 A maximum Device port Ethernet RJ45 Power consumption 5 W max 3 3 W in standby Power supply AC 100 240V 50 60Hz Damping filter 2 30 MHz Filter characteristics 22 dB to 45 dB Temperature Storage 25 C 70 C Operation 0 C 40 C Weight 240g Dimensions 130 x 66 x 42 mm height x width x depth Ambient conditions 10 90 humidity non condensing System requirements Ethernet interface Operating systems Windows XP32 pi Windows Vistaszea Linux Mac OS X and all operating systems with TCP IP support Certifications CE compliant in accordance with the technical requirements of all EU countries and Switzerland EN 60950 1 2006 EN 55022 2006 EN 50412 2 1 Declaration of conformity CE KONFORMITATSERKLARUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller devolo AG Manufacturer Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen Produkt devolo dLAN 85 HSplus Product Typnummer MT 2201 2202 2203 2204 Type number Verwendungszweck PLC zu Ethernet Adapter Intended purpose PLC to Ethernet Adapte
5. Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser e devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D ETI Index B Bandwidth optimisation 19 E CE conformity 20 Connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus 13 Control lamps LEDs 12 D Declaration of conformity 23 Default password 15 16 dLAN 6 dLAN Configuration Wizard 15 E Encrypting the dLAN network 15 G Green IT 7 Informer 18 Integrated electrical socket 13 20 L Linux 14 M Mac OS X 14 Mains filter 4 13 N Network cable 11 Network connection 13 Network password 15 P Package contents 11 Power saving mode 7 R Random password 15 q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus S Security ID 15 Software installation 14 System requirements 11 T Technical data 22 Transmission speed 18 W Wall socket 19 Warranty conditions 24 Windows 14 www devolo com 5
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7. ank you for placing your trust in this devolo product The dLAN 85 HSplus allows you to set up your own home network with almost no effort Because the clever dLAN technology transmits the data over the household electrical wiring you do not have to lay any new cables You do not even have to do without an electrical socket as the dLAN 85 HSplus provides a power supply to which you can connect your terminal devices or multiple sockets as usual The integrated mains filter significantly improves data transmission in the home network Surfing on the Internet is fast and secure with transfer rates of up to 85 Mbps and DESpro encryption with the dLAN 85 HSplus It is also fully compatible with first generation high speed dLAN adapters 14 or 85 Mbps About this manual After a brief introduction to dLAN and Green IT basics in Chapter 1 Chap ter 2 will cover successfully setting up your dLAN 85 HSplus Chapter 3 explains how to configure your dLAN network Technical specifications tips for band width optimisation and our warranty conditions can be found in Chapter 4 and conclude the manual 4 devolo dLAN 85 HSplus gt BA gt Preface 5 Icons This section contains a brief description of the icons used in this manual Very important note Failure to observe this note may result in damage mportant note that should be observed Additional information background material and configuration tips for your device And
8. cters E Show characters Random password Default password Click Next to assign the password above to the detected local adapter lt Back Cancel The factory default password is HomePlug IN Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining ALAN network Configuring additional dLAN adapters optional After setting up the local dLAN adapter you can if you want assign the dLAN password selected in Step 2 to other dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closed dLAN network You will need the 16 character Security IDs of the various adapters from the label on the housing Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes and confirm by clicking Define password If a security ID is correct and the device is reachable in the dLAN the device is added to the list of already configured adapters When launching the dLAN Configuration Wizard again after a successful initial installation when integrating a new adapter into the network for example the application will remember devices and security IDs entered in previous sessions if you have encrypted them with a personal network password or the default password In this case you do not need to enter the devices again q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus Security in the dLAN MA However if the random password was used to encrypt the network during the last installation if you want to integrate a new adapter in
9. devaLo dLAN 85 HSplus O 2009 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 Trademarks dLAN is a registered trademark of devolo AG HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Power Alliance Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Mac and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp devolo and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG All other names mentioned may be trademarks or regis tered 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 February 2009 A TE Contents Pr face 20 A AOS Dee a 4 Thank you for
10. ender are to be immediately informed in writing at the latest within 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 y 9 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 q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus Appendix PE 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 cha
11. ere sufficient ventilation can be ensured Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning Use a moist towel to clean the device Never use water paint thinner benzene alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cleaning the device as these could damage the case Never use the device with a power supply that does not meet the specifica tions provided on the rating plate If you do not know what type of power supply you have at home contact your dealer or energy supplier In the event of damage disconnect the device from the power supply grid and contact customer service This applies for example if O the power cable or plug is damaged O liquid has been spilled on the device or objects have fallen into the device O the device has been exposed to rain or water O the device does not work even though the operating instructions have been followed properly O the device s case is damaged devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D 7 E 4 3 devolo dLAN 85 Hsplus dLAN 85 HSplus Technical data Standards Ethernet specifications IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3x IEEE 802 3u Auto MDI X backward compatible to HomePlug standard 1 0 Protocols CSMA CA Transmission speed 85 Mbps Transmission method asynchronous Modulation OFDM 84 carriers Data path Ethernet lt gt power supply grid Range up to 200m over power supply grid Security DESpro encryption over household power supply grid LEDs
12. ical wiring to trans fer data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network components As a result any power outlet can be used as a network access point The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via household power lines State of the art technology ensures that the power and data net 4 devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 1 2 Introduction 1 works do not interfere with one another Networking via dLAN is fast and secure The data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by third parties devolo Up to speed on green IT The topic everyone is talking about is green IT devolo has an easy solution the power saving mode which comes standard with the home network adapters sets the company apart from many competitors in the IT industry And that has been the case even before global warming and the scarcity of resources have become concerns on everyone s mind Developers at devolo have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power dLAN adapters may consume After all a devolo network via electrical sockets should not only be convenient but also require as little energy as possible particularly during times when it is not being used That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficiency is evidenced by the pat ented power saving mode in the devices It automatically lowers energy consumption by 30 50 when the computers in the dLAN network or con nected equipment are switched
13. ice directly into a wall socket Avoid multiple sockets devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D PL Appendix You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a mul tiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket integrated into the dLAN 85 HSplus To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 85 HSplus and to improve data transmission in the network always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus O IN f you need to power more devices use a remote wall socket q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 4 2 Cr gt Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device and should be kept for future reference Never open the device There are no user serviceable parts inside the device Do not try to service this product yourself Contact qualitied technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance There is a risk of electric shock Use the device in a dry location only Always use the included network cable to connect the device Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device To disconnect the device from the power supply grid pull the power plug Do not keep the device in direct sunlight Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation Never block or cover them Never set up the device near a heater or radiator The device should be located only wh
14. if you are satisfied with your dLAN 85 HSplus be sure to have a closer look at our other products which are also designed to make your connected lifestyle easier and simpler We hope you have just as much fun reading this manual as we had writing it If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products we would be delighted to hear from you at support devolo com devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products visit www devolo com The down load area not only contains product descriptions and documentation but also updates of devolo software and your device s firmware We especially recommend the extensive devolo manuals on the topic of home networking that contain a wealth of interesting background information These are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the Service amp Support area of our website devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D q 6 1 1 Introduction Introduction dLAN is an intelligent secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily quickly and economically via your household electrical wiring without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling The available performance and effort required for the installation also compares favourably to traditional methods dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other LAN technologies and installing it is a breeze What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct Local Area Network uses the household electr
15. ith the same specifications and features Operating manuals and pos 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 s
16. ive connections between the adapters devolo Informer generally updates the list of found dLA devices automatically If newly added adapters do not appear in the window refresh the display with F5 or via the View menu Use the Device menu or the context menu that opens with a right click on the name of the displayed dLAN device to rename the adapter or launch the dLAN Configuration Wizard Q devolo Informer Device View Help dLAN 85 HSpl z Device dL Rename 0 mdd Start dLAN Configuration Wizard a Games console 6 Device dLAN 6 MAC address 00 0B 3B 08 C6 1D Connection rate 11 Mbps a Computer via HomePlug Device dLAN HS Ethernet MAC address 00 0B 3B 55 23 02 Multiple instances of devolo Informer installed in your network can be set to exchange information about found dLAN adapters under View gt Options You may also specify whether information on the performance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo here The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 4 1 Appendix WR Appendix Bandwidth optimisation To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network we recom mend that you comply with the following connection rules Plug the dev
17. off The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a tribute to environmental protection but also a real service to the customer Most people tend to forget to regularly press the standby button on the hardware The patented technol ogy in devolo adapters allows you to save energy without having to do anything And if less energy is consumed your electric meter will turn more slowly In other words every minute the adapter is in power saving mode you will save money A alAN adapter connected to a computer can only go into power saving mode ifthe network card of the switched off computer is also inactive Ifyou are using a network card that remains active even when the computer is switched off we recommend connecting the computer to an on off switch using a multiple socket so that both the computer and the integrated network card are de energised devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D 8 Introduction 1 3 The dLAN 85 HSplus at a glance O The dLAN 85 HSplus quickly and easily establishes a network connection over the household electrical wiring O Simple plug and play connection between the routers computers and other network compatible devices O The integrated electrical socket enables additional terminal devices or mul tiple sockets to be connected to the adapter just as a normal wall socket no power supply is lost O The integrated mains filter significantly improves data transmission in the home network he Quality of Service
18. r Richtlinie EMV 2004 108 EG Directive EMC 2004 108 EC Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der folgenden Normen und Methoden The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following standards and methods Sicherheitsanforderungen EN 60950 1 2006 Safety requirements Immunit tsanforderungen EN 50412 2 1 Immunity requirements Emissionsanforderungen gestrahlt EN 55022 2006 Emission requirements radiated Emissionsanforderungen leitungsgebunden TCF vom Notified Body Emission requirements conducted TCF from Notified Body Diese Erkl rung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch This declaration is submitted by Aachen 14 Januar 2009 Lo Aachen 14 January 2009 Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender CEO devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D YER Appendix 4 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 w
19. r Windows Use the installation wizard folder to set up the following software components for using the adapter with the Windows operating system O The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard lets you set up custom encryption or your dLAN 200 AV network The devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN network and displays information on the devices found To install the software insert the included CD ROM in the CD drive of your com puter If autoplay is installed on your computer the installation will start auto matically Otherwise open the folder with the Windows Explorer by right clicking on Start and selecting Explorer from the context menu Now select your CD ROM drive Double click to start the installation wizard manually During the installation process you will be given the choice of installing all soft ware components Standard installation or selecting individual ones Custom installation To take full advantage of the functions of your device we recommend installing all of the applications You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to devolo The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products You can find the installed software applications in the Start gt Programs de
20. rge 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 liability 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 negli gence 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 periodic secu ity data back ups have been made f The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not transferab g The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the case that the purchaser is a mer 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 contract devolo 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
21. s about dLAN networks visit our website at www devolo com HO q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 2 1 2 2 gt Initial use 11 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 85 HSplus It will explain connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus and its functions We will also introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 85 HSplus The following components are included in the scope of delivery O dLAN 85 HSplus Starterkit 2 dLAN 85 HSplus Network cable Starterkit 2 network cable Printed information leaflet O CD containing software and online documentation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice System requirements O Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Windows Vista 32 64 bit Linux Mac OS X and any other operating system with network support O Network connection Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter with a network port Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo 14 Mbps and devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 85 Mbps can be used on the same household electri cal wiring as ALAN 200 AV devices 200 Mbps without interference but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another More valuable information about dLAN is available in the Service
22. to the network you must re register all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID dLAN Configuration Wizard Configuring additional dLAN adapters Configure additional dLAN adapters that are accessible via the mains wiring You can assign this password to other dLAN adapters that are accessible via the mains wiring This requires the security ID The security ID is located on the label on the bottom of the adapter o 2 aan CE Security 10 y y A 1 Define Adapters already configured J00 08 38 1F 78 C8 on this computer Gana Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters your dLAN net work is complete All computers and other network devices connected to the adapters by cable should now be able to communicate with one another in the network devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D LE Security in the dLAN 3 2 devolo Informer devolo Informer can detect all available dLAN adapters in your home network and display device information in an overview After installing the devolo soft ware it can be found in the Start Programs devolo program group When the Informer is launched it initially scans your home network for all avail able dLAN devices This may take a moment All found adapters are listed with their names and MAC addresses in the overview window Their firmware ver sions are also displayed as are the transfer speeds of act
23. volo program group Software for Mac OS X The software mac folder contains the dLAN configuration software Software for Linux The software linux folder contains the dLAN configuration software q devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 3 1 O Security in the dLAN WE Security in the dLAN To ensure the privacy of your dLAN network data transfer via the household electrical wiring is encrypted using the dLAN Configuration Wizard Using another utility program devolo Informer you can gain an overview of all the reachable dLAN adapters in your own network Encrypting the dLAN network Using the dLAN Configuration Wizard you can connect multiple devolo dLAN adapters to each other to create a closed and secure home network After suc cessfully installing the devolo software you can launch the dLAN Configuration Wizard in the Start All Programs devolo program group Before beginning with this step make a note of the security IDs of all existing dLAN devices This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN devices are connected to the electri cal wiring and computers or other network components as appropriate f the dLAN Configuration Wizard cannot tind a dLAN device in your network even though one is plugged tightly into a power outlet follow the instructions for bandwidth optimisation in the Anne
24. x Configuring your dLANs using the dLAN Configuration Wizard consists of three steps Scan for local adapter After launching the wizard it initially scans for a dLAN adapter connected directly to your computer Entering a network password If your dLAN adapter has been found that is reachable directly from your com puter you can select a network password in the next step to be valid for this and all other specified adapters in your personal home network You can choose between your own password a random password and the default password To define your own password with a length of at least eight characters enter this into the Network password min 8 characters text field Alternatively you can have a randomly selected highly secure password assigned using the Random password button Pressing the Default password key resets the password of the dLAN adapter to the factory setting Normally devolo dLAN 85 HSplus D IC Security in the dLAN the display of the password is hidden for security reasons If you enable the option Show characters the current password is displayed in legible form in the text field dLAN Configuration Wizard Enter the network password Define the password for your local dLAN adapter A dLAN adapter has been detected that is connected directly to your computer To create a dLAN network assign a common network password to more than one dLAN adapter Network password min 8 chara

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