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    © 2006 devolo AG, Aachen (Ge rmany) While the informati on in this manual has been compiled with gr eat care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product char- acteristics. devolo shal l be liable only to the de gree specified in the ter ms of sale and delivery. The reproduction and distribution of the do cumentation and software supplied with th[...]

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    | | devolo dLAN duo | Preface Thank you for placing your tr ust in this devolo product. The devolo dLAN duo is a HomePlug adap ter for data commun ications over the household electrical power supply network. With its Ethernet and USB ports, the dLAN adapter lets you set up or ex pand a home network easily and economi - cally. Functions such as copy[...]

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    | | devolo dLAN duo | Description of th e 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.[...]

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    | | devolo dLAN duo | Contents 1 Introduction .......... ......... .......... ........ ........... ........ ......... .......... ........ . 7 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? ................ ................ ............. ................ ..... 7 1.2 What does the dLAN duo offer you? ............... ............... ............... 8 2 Connection and inst[...]

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    | | devolo dLAN duo | 5 Appendix ... ........ ......... .......... ........ ......... .......... ........ ......... .......... ... 25 5.1 Technical data ........... ............. ................ ............. ................ ...... 25 5.2 Device care and maintenance ............... ................ ................ ...... 26 5.3 CE conformity ...[...]

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    | Introduction 7 | devolo dLAN duo | 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 hom e networking: dLAN (direct LAN, i.e. directly ne[...]

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    Introduction | | devolo dLAN duo | 8 1.2 What does the dLAN duo offer you? Pow er fu l a nd f le xib l e 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[...]

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    | Connection and installation 9 | devolo dLAN duo | 2 Connection and installation This chapter shows you how to connect the devolo dLAN duo. It also contains a brief description of the installation pr ocedure under Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 2.1 S ystem requir ements Your computer must meet the following re quirements to o[...]

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    Connection and installation | | devolo dLAN duo | 10 2.2 Connection and display elements The dLAN duo adapter has six indicator ligh ts (LEDs) as well as an Ethernet and a USB port:  ETH/USB  100/Act : Lit while 100 Mbps data transfer rate is active.  10/Act : Lit while 10 Mbps data transfer rate is active.  USB : Steady when connected [...]

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    | Connection and installation 11 | devolo dLAN duo | 2.3 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 I[...]

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    Connection and installation | | devolo dLAN duo | 12 햳 Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected. Confirm by clicking Next . 햴 Windows provides you with two options fo r searching for drivers. Select the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and click Next . 햵 The [...]

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    | Connection and installation 13 | devolo dLAN duo | 햶 Click Next to continue the installation. 햷 By clicking Finish you'll exit the installation. Windows XP 햲 Put the devolo product CD in your CD- ROM drive. 햳 Windows XP starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected. 햴 In the following dialog window acti[...]

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    All about the ho me network | | devolo dLAN duo | 14 3 All about the home network This chapter contains examples for poss ible home network designs and general information. 3.1 Internet DSL workstation solution—option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an DSL modem 3.2 Home networking—option 2 Networking several workstat ions with one [...]

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    | All about the home network 15 | devolo dLAN duo | 3.3 Home networking—option 3 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN DSL router 3.4 Home networking—option 4 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a dLAN ISDN router devolo dLAN ADSL Modem Rou ter devolo dLAN ISDN Router[...]

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    All about the ho me network | | devolo dLAN duo | 16 3.5 Worth knowing Network traffic – The ma ximum number of dLAN adapters that can partici - pate in a network at the sa me 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 LA[...]

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    | devolo dLAN software 17 | devolo dLAN duo | 4 devolo dLAN software This chapter introduces you to the dL AN configuration wizard, Informer, Easy - Share and EasyClean devolo tools. It de scribes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN network. 4.1 Overview of the devolo software 4.1.1 dLAN configuration wizar d The dLAN configuration w[...]

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    devolo dLAN software | | devolo dLAN duo | 18 4.1.4 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. 4.2 Installing the devolo dLAN software 햲 Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD- ROM dri[...]

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    | devolo dLAN software 19 | devolo dLAN duo | 햴 In the following dialog box select a common password fo r your dLAN net - work and confirm your input with Next . The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug . 햵 The dLAN adapters connected directly to your computer is detected auto - matically. All other dLAN adapters have to be entered m[...]

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    devolo dLAN software | | devolo dLAN duo | 20 4.4 Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer Due to the Informer you always have an ov erview of all dLA N adapters in your dLAN network. The Informer shows the dLAN adapter connected directly to the computer as well as all dLAN ad apters that are included into the same dLAN network. The Informer [...]

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    | devolo dLAN software 21 | devolo dLAN duo | 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: 4.5.1 Configuration The EasyShare software provides two easy wizards, which will guide you quickly and easily through the conf iguration p[...]

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    devolo dLAN software | | devolo dLAN duo | 22 Options Every computer has a name. When EasyShar e 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 [...]

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    | devolo dLAN software 23 | devolo dLAN duo | Chatting The lower left window functions as a ch at room, w hich is vi sible and accessible to all EasyShare users on the local netw ork. Users can "chat" by writing mes - sages and clicking Send . 4.6 Maintain your privacy with EasyClean With EasyClean, you can delete the cach ed files listed[...]

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    devolo dLAN software | | devolo dLAN duo | 24  History files —Internet Explorer records your surfing activity over a period of days or weeks. This can be practica l, but it also takes up space and can be undesirable in many cases.  Stored form i nformation —Internet Explorer stores information that you enter in forms and can auto- complet[...]

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    | Appendix 25 | devolo dLAN duo | 5 Appendix 5.1 T echnical data This table has detailed inform ation for those interested. dLAN duo Stan da rds Ethernet specification IEE E 8 02.3, IEEE 802.3 x, IEEE 802.3u Auto MDI/X compatible to US B specification, Rev . 1.1 compatible to HomePlug standard 1.1 Protocols CSMA/CD Tra bs fe r r a te 14 Mbps T rans[...]

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    Appendix | | devolo dLAN duo | 26 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, th inner, benzene, alcohol or any sharp cleaning aids, as these materi[...]

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    | Appendix 27 | devolo dLAN duo | 5.4 Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Fir ma: devolo AG The Company: Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erklärt, dass das Produkt: dLAN £ £ £ £ duo declares that the product: Verwendungszweck: PLC zu Ethernet- und USB -Ad apter Intended purpose: PLC to Ethernet- and USB-[...]

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    Appendix | | devolo dLAN duo | 28 5.5 Warr anty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purch asers of devolo products in additi on to the warranty con- ditions provided by law and in accord ance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverage a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and al l its parts. Parts will, at devolo's s[...]

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    | Appendix 29 | devolo dLAN duo | 5O p e r a t i n g m i s t a k e s If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunct ion of the d evice has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing co sts. 6 Additional regulations a) The above conditions de[...]