Operation Manual

Network configuration 55
devolo dLAN 500 WiFi
6.5.1 Access point
Since the dLAN 500 WiFi functions as an access point,
you will have to configure various parameters for your
wireless network.
Keep in mind that after saving this
setting, you will be disconnected
from any existing Wi-Fi connection to
the dLAN 500 WiFi. In this case, configure the
device via Ethernet or dLAN.
Settings
When activating the encryption, make sure that the
Wi-Fi settings (SSID, encryption mode and encryption
key) of the access point always correspond to the set-
tings of the clients, as otherwise you will be (uninten-
tionally) excluding devices from your network.
In the factory default setting of the
dLAN 500 WiFi, the Wi-Fi function is
enabled and Wi-Fi WPA2 encryption is
configured. The default Wi-Fi key is
the Wi-Fi key of the dLAN 500 WiFi.
You will find the key on the label on
the back of the housing.
The SSID specifies the name of your wireless network.
You can see this name when logging onto the Wi-Fi
and thereby identify the correct subnet. If you enable
the Hide SSID option, your wireless network remains
hidden. In this case, potential network users must
know the exact SSID and enter it manually to be able
to set up a connection.