® devolo dLAN 200 AVplus
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Contents Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents devolo dLAN 200 AVplus
Preface 5 1 Preface 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 200 AVplus 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 200 AVplus provides a power supply to which you can connect your terminal devices or multiple sockets as usual.
6 Preface devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com. The Service centre area not only contains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware.
Introduction 7 2 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.
8 Introduction 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer 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 networks do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure.
Introduction 9 A dLAN adapter connected to a computer can only go into power saving mode if the network card of the switched-off computer is also inactive. If you 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. 2.
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Introduction 11 Networking between two computers (fig 2) fig 2 Internet multiple installation solution (fig 3) fig 3 devolo dLAN 200 AVplus
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Initial use 13 3 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AVplus. It will explain connecting the dLAN 200 AVplus and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation.
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Initial use 15 Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/ 500 Mbps) without interference, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another. Hence, to set up a dLAN AV network, you need two dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/ 500 Mbps).
16 Initial use 3.3 Functions The dLAN 200 AVplus features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green: Lit steady when dLAN 200 AVplus is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode. dLAN green: The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted. orange: The network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.
Initial use 17 Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electrical wiring. A dLAN AV device switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a computer is connected to the network port. In Standby mode, the dLAN AV device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid. As soon as the network device (e.g.
18 Initial use If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installation will start automatically. Otherwise, open the folder with the Windows Explorer by right-clicking on Start (or the Windows logo) and selecting Explorer from the context menu. Double-click to start the installation wizard manually. During the installation process, you will be given the choice of installing all software components (Standard installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom installation).
dLAN network 19 4 dLAN network 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 200 AVplus in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a home network. Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this: 쎲 Shared use of a dLAN password results in a delimited dLAN network. 쎲 Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access control to the dLAN network as well as the encryption, and thereby the interception protection, of the transmitted data.
20 dLAN network After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN network 21 All adapters found in the network appear with as adapter icon with a corresponding product name. The adapter in the middle of the dLAN network identified with the symbol shown here symbolises your locally connected device. If you have multiple dLAN devices connected locally, you can jump back and forth between them. Clicking an adapter icon with the mouse enables the corresponding dLAN AV device and highlights it.
22 dLAN network The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation instructions and information about how to connect your devices optimally with one another. 4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit If you use dLAN AV devices without an encryption button, data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cockpit. Before the networking procedure, note the security IDs of all dLAN AV adapters. This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing.
dLAN network 23 The factory default password is HomePlugAV. Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network. vice. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AV network with a randomly generated password. If dLAN Cockpit is called up again later after a successful initial installation, for example to integrate a new adapter into a network, the application remembers the devices that were entered earlier.
24 dLAN network Encrypting a new dLAN AV network consisting of two dLAN 200 AVplus adapters (fig 4) Once both dLAN 200 AVplus adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another. fig 4 devolo dLAN 200 AVplus That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorized access.
dLAN network 25 Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 200 AVplus (fig 5) then press the encryption button of your new dLAN 200 AVplus (1 second) within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AVplus network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate other adapters.
26 dLAN network Excluding a dLAN 200 AVplus from your network (fig 6) To exclude a dLAN 200 AVplus adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network. To integrate the adapter in a different dLAN 200 AVplus network, follow the steps described above, depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one.
Appendix 27 5 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption, refer to the label on the rear side of the device. For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE. Additional technical information is available at www.devolo.com. 5.
28 Appendix 쎲 You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket integrated into the dLAN 200 AVplus. To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 200 AVplus and to improve data transmission in the network, always plug the multiple sokket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVplus.
Appendix 29 쎲 If you need to power more devices, use a remote wall socket. (fig 9) fig 9 5.2 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. 쎲 Never open the device. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance.
30 Appendix 쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device. 쎲 To disconnect the device from the power supply grid, pull the power plug. 쎲 Do not keep the device in direct sunlight. 쎲 Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation. Never block or cover them. 쎲 Never set up the device near a heater or radiator. 쎲 The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. 쎲 Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning.
Appendix 31 5.3 Disposal of old devices 5.4 Warranty conditions The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Since 24 March 2006, these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste. Rather, in Germany, they can be given to a municipal collection point free of charge.
32 Appendix 3 Warranty procedure a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immediately, at the latest within a period of 7 days. b) In the case of any externally visible damage arising from transport (e.g. damage to the housing), the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immediately.
Index Index N Numerics Network connection 16 Network password 22 3 control LEDs 16 P B Bandwidth optimisation 27 Package contents 14 Power saving mode 8 C S CE declaration 27 Security ID 22 Software installation 17 D Disposal of old devices 31 dLAN AV network 19, 23 E W Warranty 31 Windows 17 Encryption button 16, 23 F Factory default password 22 G Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 I Important safety instructions 27 Integrated electrical socket 16 Integrating the new adapter into the
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