User Manual

15 Introduction
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next
2 Introduction
2.1 devolo Magic
devolo Magic embodies the new generation of the
tried-and-true Powerline technology (PLC) based
on the cutting-edge G.hn architecture. G.hn was
developed by the International Telecommunica-
tion Union (ITU) with ongoing development pro-
vided primarily by the HomeGrid Forum industry
association. devolo Magic products are certified
according to HomeGrid standards and are compat-
ible with other HomeGrid-certified products.
Like the HomePlug AV technology used in
reputable devolo dLAN devices, devolo Magic uses
the household electrical wiring to transmit data.
To set up a devolo Magic network, you need
at least two devolo Magic devices. For tech-
nical reasons, devices from the
devolo Magic series are not compatible with
dLAN devices.
2.2 Short overview of the devolo
Magic adapter
Powerline
b Over distances up to 1600 ft
b Security—with 128-bit AES Powerline encryp-
tion
Mesh Wi-Fi
b Four antennas cover the 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
frequencies at the same time and use the full
range of the entire 5 GHz frequency band
(Dynamic Frequency Selection, DFS).
b Multi-user MIMO technology—
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi next streams to your
smartphone, tablet and other devices simulta-
neously
b Air-time fairness—Faster Wi-Fi devices take
priority in the network
b Band steering—Optimum frequency band
usage (2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands)
b Roaming—Connect to the strongest Wi-Fi
access point available
b Security—With WPA2/WPA3 for wireless ac
("IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac" Wi-Fi standards)
b Convenient additional functions such as
parental controls, guest Wi-Fi, scheduling and