Devolo MicroLink 56k Fun LAN - Manual (Page 5)

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1 Introduction
1.1 What does the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN have to
offer?
The MicroLink 56k Fun LAN is an optimized and user-friendly network and
Internet access solution for home and SOHO (small office/home office) use.
This innovative modem allows both individual installation and multiple instal-
lation solutions. The latter, when used in combination with a LAN router
(such as the devolo MicroLink LAN router) allows you to connect multiple
computers to a single analog Internet connection. This for example allows
multiple users to send and receive e-mail at the same time.
Connecting to the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN provides the following advantages:
b
Internet access for multiple computers using a single analog telephone
jack
b
Almost all computers have an Ethernet interface
b
Device can be connected to a router or dLAN via the Ethernet interface
b No dial-in modem means optimum protection against dialers
Simple installation
b Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the Ethernet port of your com-
puter or LAN router using the network cable provided
b
Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the connection jack of the tele-
phone line using the telephone cable provided
b
Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the power supply grid using the
power adapter provided and switch it on
b Install and set up the Internet access software (for individual installation
solution only)
b
Enter your Internet access data
b
That's it!
Status display
The LED control lamps of your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN display the device sta-
tus and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission. The
MicroLink 56k Fun LAN has three LEDs on the front panel and two on the rear
panel.