dLAN HS Ethernet ® © 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 characteristics. 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 Windows® and Microsoft® are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp. Mac® 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® is 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 registered 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 | Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The devolo dLAN HS Ethernet is a HomePlug adapter for data communications over the household electrical power supply network. With its Ethernet interface, the dLAN adapter lets you set up or expand a home network easily and economically. Functions such as copying or moving files, using shared printers or accessing the Internet are all realized via existing power lines in your home. With the dLAN HS Ethernet, any electrical socket in your home can be used as a network connection--from the basement to the attic. About this manual This manual contains all the information you need about your dLAN HS Ethernet from devolo. It tells you how to set up and configure your dLAN adapter. The 'All about the home network' chapter also contains examples of applications for the dLAN HS Ethernet and general information on dLAN 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 HS Ethernet. 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. Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN HS Ethernet: b b b b dLAN HS Ethernet Ethernet cable (3 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 Highspeed Ethernet | | 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. | devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet | | Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? ................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 What does the dLAN HS Ethernet have to offer? ............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Connection and startup .................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 System requirements ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 Connection and display elements .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.3 Connecting the dLAN HS Ethernet .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 devolo dLAN software ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.1 Overview of the devolo software .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.1.1 dLAN configuration wizard ............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.1.2 Informer ......................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.1.3 EasyShare ...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.1.4 EasyClean ...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.2 Installing the devolo dLAN software .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.3 Configuration of the dLAN network using the dLAN configuration wizard . . . . . . . . 11 3.4 Overview in the dLAN network with the Informer ........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.5 Communication in the network using EasyShare ............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.5.1 Configuration ................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.6 Maintain your privacy with EasyClean ............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4 All about the home network ............................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4.1 Internet ADSL standalone solution--Option 1 ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4.2 Home networking--Option 2 ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4.3 Home networking--Option 3 ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4.4 Home networking--Option 4 ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4.5 Worth knowing ............................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5 Appendix .......................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5.1 Technical data .............................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5.2 Device care and maintenance ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.3 CE conformity ............................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.4 Declaration of conformity .............................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.5 Warranty conditions ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 | devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet | 6 Introduction | 1 Introduction In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the new dLAN technology and introduce the dLAN HS Ethernet briefly. 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 home 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 in the home or office. Depending on the damping factor, distances of u to 200 meters can be covered. With a maximum data rate of up to 85 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download speeds, dLAN is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solutions and the current WIFI wireless standard for home applications. TM Data security and radiation DESpro bit encryption is used, which guarantees secure data transfer within the network. dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation. | devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet | | 1.2 Introduction 7 What does the dLAN HS Ethernet have to offer? Powerful and flexible For the first time, the dLAN HS Ethernet offers a transfer rate of up to 85 Mbps over your household power supply grid. The new high-speed standard lets you transfer large files between the computers of your network without long waits. You can even send DVD-quality videos over your household grid. In conjunction with IP-TV, you can experience video on demand throughout your house--anywhere an electrical outlet is available. You can find examples of possible networks and general information in the chapter 'All about the home network'. Simple installation b Connect the dLAN HS Ethernet to the computer or the device with the Ethernet cable. b Connect the dLAN HS Ethernet to the power supply grid. b Install the devolo dLAN software. b That's it! Ethernet connection The dLAN HS Ethernet adapter has an Ethernet port for connecting to a device in the home network (e.g. computer, notebook, modem, router, switch etc.). The euro AC power plug connects to your household power supply grid. Status display The control lamps (LEDs) of your dLAN HS Ethernet display the connection status, and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission. The dLAN HS Ethernet features 6 status lights. | devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet | 8 Connection and startup | 2 Connection and startup This chapter covers the connectors and display elements of your dLAN HS Ethernet and explains how to connect the device. 2.1 System requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your dLAN HS Ethernet: b Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, Mac OS X or any other operating system with network support b Ethernet connection Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter with an Ethernet port. 2.2 Connection and display elements The dLAN HS Ethernet adapter has six indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet port: b ETH 100/Act: Is lit whenever an Ethernet connection exists; flashes to signal 100 Mbps data rate. | devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet | | Connection and startup 9 10/Act: Is lit whenever an Ethernet connection exists; flashes to signal 10 Mbps data rate. Col: Flashes at a faster rate if the network is experiencing increasing use. b dLAN Power: Is lit when the dLAN HS Ethernet is ready for operation. Act: Flashes when data are being sent or received over the power lines. Link: Is lit if connected to the dLAN network. b Ethernet connection: This is the connection point on the dLAN HS Ethernet for connecting it to a computer or another device with the network cable (included). Make sure that all of the dLAN adapter that you want to add to your network are also connected to the power supply grid. After about 15 minutes, a dLAN adapter switches into stand-by mode unless there is an active device connected to the Ethernet interface. dLAN adapters in stand-by mode are not accessible over the power supply grid. 2.3 Connecting the dLAN HS Ethernet In this section, we will show you how to connect the dLAN HS Ethernet to a computer. Before connecting the dLAN HS Ethernet, note its security ID and keep it ready for configuring the network. You can find the security ID on the bottom of the dLAN adapter. With the computer running connect the dLAN HS Ethernet to an Ethernet port of the computer with the network cable (included). Plug the dLAN HS Ethernet adapter into a convenient power socket. Continue with the installation of the devolo dLAN software. For more information, refer to the chapter on 'devolo dLAN software'. No drivers are required for running the dLAN HS Ethernet. | devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet | 10 devolo dLAN software | 3 devolo dLAN software This chapter introduces you to the dLAN configuration wizard, Informer, EasyShare and EasyClean devolo tools. It describes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN network. 3.1 3.1.1 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 location, such as fr ...