Installation guide

16 Installation
devolo dLAN 550 duo+
Additional network devices that are con-
nected via a multiple socket are connected
to the mains power supply by plugging the
multiple socket into the integrated electri-
cal socket of the dLAN 550 duo+.
Once you have connected at least two dLAN
adapters as described above, your dLAN network
has been set up. To secure your dLAN network,
continue with the configuration as described in
chapter 4 dLAN network.
3.5 Software installation
3.5.1 Software for Windows
The devolo software is available to you at
www.devolo.com/dLAN550duo+
. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
Use the installation wizard to install the
devolo Cockpit for using the adapter with the Win-
dows operating system. devolo Cockpit finds all
reachable dLAN adapters in your dLAN network, dis-
plays information about these devices and encrypts
your dLAN network individually.
During the installation process, you will be given the
choice of installing all software components (Standard
installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom in-
stallation).
To take full advantage of the functions of
your device, we recommend installing all of
the applications.
You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous
performance data related to your dLAN adapter to de-
volo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the per-
formance values of your dLAN devices. The data is
anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical
purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our
products. You can find the installed software applica-
tions in the Start Programs devolo program
group.
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X
The devolo software is available to you at
www.devolo.com/dLAN550duo+
. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu)
The devolo software is available to you at
www.devolo.com/dLAN550duo+
. After you have