® devolo dLAN 500 AVmini
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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 500 AVmini
Preface 5 1 Preface 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 500 AVmini from devolo is the home plug-in device for high requirements: The fast transfer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every bandwidthintensive Internet application a real multimedia treat. The integrated "Quality of Service" function measures the bandwidth requirement, optimises the data flow and ensures excellent quality—particularly for voice and video data.
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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.
10 Introduction fig 1 Networking of two workstations (fig 2) fig 2 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini
Introduction 11 Distributed Internet access solution (fig 3) Connection of an IP telephone, a high-speed Internet application and an IP-TV application with Internet access via a DSL modem router fig 3 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini
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Initial use 13 3 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVmini. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation. 3.
14 Initial use 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).
Initial use 15 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 AVmini features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green: Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVmini 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.
16 Initial use 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini This section describes how to connect your dLAN 500 AVmini to a computer or other network device. 햲 Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 AVmini to the network port of your running computer or other network device. 햳 Plug the dLAN 500 AVmini into a free electrical outlet. 햴 Once you have connected at least two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters as described above, your dLAN 500 AVmini network has been set up.
Initial use 17 statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our products. You can find the installed software applications in the Start Programs devolo program group. 3.5.2 Software for Mac (OS X) The software mac folder contains the dLAN configuration software. 3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) The software linux folder contains the dLAN configuration software.
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dLAN network 19 4 dLAN network 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVmini 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 500 AVmini network consisting of two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters (fig 4) Once both dLAN 500 AVmini adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another. fig 4 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 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 500 AVmini (fig. 5) then press the encryption button of your new dLAN 500 AVmini (1 second) within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing dLAN 500 AVmini network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate other adapters.
26 dLAN network Excluding a dLAN 500 AVmini from your network (fig. 6) To exclude a dLAN 500 AVmini 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 500 AVmini 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. 5.1 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.
28 Appendix 쑗 the device has been exposed to rain or water. 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. 쑗 the device’s case is damaged. 5.2 Disposal of old devices 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.
Appendix 29 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.
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Index Index P Numerics Package contents 13 Power saving mode 8 3 control LEDs 15 S C CE declaration 27 Security ID 22 Software installation 16 D T Disposal of old devices 28 dLAN AV network 19, 23 Transfer rate 9 E Warranty 28 Windows 16 Encryption button 15, 23 W F Factory default password 22 G Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 I Important safety instructions 27 Integrating the new adapter into the network 23 L Linux 17 M Mac (OS X) 17 N Network connection 15 Network password 22
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