Devolo MicroLink dLAN Wireless - Manual (Page 12)

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3 devolo MicroLink dLAN Software
In this chapter, we will introduce to you the MicroLink dLAN Configuration
Wizard, MicroLink Informer and MicroLink EasyShare devolo tools, and
describe how to install them in the section entitled, 'Installing the devolo
MicroLink dLAN Software'.
3.1 MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard
The MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard helps you to build and change your
encrypted dLAN network. With its help, you can add the MicroLink dLAN
Wireless to your network. It allows you to configure all dLAN adapters on the
network from a central location, such as from a single workstation. For the
encryption process, you need the security ID of the MicroLink dLAN Wireless
(provided on the underside of unit) and a network password of your choosing,
which you will assign.
The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug.
For information on configuring the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard or
your dLAN network, refer to the chapter on 'Network configuration'.
3.2 MicroLink Informer
The MicroLink Informer displays information about all dLAN devices in your
network, such as their MAC addresses and current transfer speeds.
The MAC address (Media Access Control) is a serial number which is unique
throughout the entire world. It is permanently programmed in the hardware
and cannot be altered. You can find the MAC address of the dLAN adapter on
the bottom of the unit.
3.3 MicroLink EasyShare
MicroLink 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 users.
MicroLink EasyShare is very user-friendly and easy to use. All users on the