® dLAN 85 HSplus
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| 3 Contents Preface .............................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. .................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About this manual ......................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 devolo on the Internet.................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Introduction ..
Preface | Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN 85 HSplus 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 85 HSplus provides a power supply to which you can connect your terminal devices or multiple sockets as usual.
| Preface 5 Icons This section contains a brief description of the icons used in this manual. Very important note. Failure to observe this note may result in damage. Important note that should be observed. Additional information, background material and configuration tips for your device.
1 Introduction | 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. The available performance and effort required for the installation also compares favourably to traditional methods—dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other LAN technologies, and installing it is a breeze! 1.
| Introduction 7 works do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by third parties. 1.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT The topic everyone is talking about is green IT. devolo has an easy solution: the power saving mode, which comes standard with the home network adapters, sets the company apart from many competitors in the IT industry.
1.3 Introduction | The dLAN 85 HSplus at a glance The dLAN 85 HSplus quickly and easily establishes a network connection over the household electrical wiring. Simple plug-and-play connection between the routers, computers and other network-compatible devices! The integrated electrical socket enables additional terminal devices or multiple sockets to be connected to the adapter just as a normal wall socket— no power supply is lost.
| 1.4 Sample applications 1.4.1 Networking between two computers 1.4.
1.4.3 Introduction | Internet multiple installation solution Networking IP telephone and computer; online gaming over the electrical wiring For additional application scenarios, as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about dLAN networks, visit our website at www.devolo.com.
| 2 Initial use 11 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 85 HSplus. It will explain connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus and its functions. We will also introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation. 2.
2.3 Initial use | Functions The dLAN 85 HSplus has three control lamps (LEDs). The device is also equipped with an integrated electrical socket and a network jack. Illustration is country-specific. 2.3.1 Control lamps (LEDs) green dLAN 85 HSplus is ready for operation. orange dLAN 85 HSplus is in standby mode. dLAN green A connection to the dLAN network exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.
| 2.3.2 Initial use 13 Ports Network connection This is the connection point on the dLAN 85 HSplus for connecting it to a computer or another network device with the network cable (included). Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a multiple socket, plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus. The integrated mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and significantly improves data transmission in the home network.
Initial use | 2.5 Software installation 2.5.1 Software for Windows Use the installation wizard folder to set up the following software components for using the adapter with the Windows operating system: The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard lets you set up custom encryption for your dLAN 200 AV network. The devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN network and displays information on the devices found. To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD drive of your computer.
| 3 Security in the dLAN 15 Security in the dLAN To ensure the privacy of your dLAN network, data transfer via the household electrical wiring is encrypted using the dLAN Configuration Wizard. Using another utility program, devolo Informer, you can gain an overview of all the reachable dLAN adapters in your own network. 3.1 Encrypting the dLAN network Using the dLAN Configuration Wizard, you can connect multiple devolo dLAN adapters to each other to create a closed and secure home network.
Security in the dLAN | the display of the password is hidden for security reasons. If you enable the option Show characters, the current password is displayed in legible form in the text field. The factory default password is "HomePlug". Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network.
| Security in the dLAN 17 However, if the random password was used to encrypt the network during the last installation, if you want to integrate a new adapter into the network, you must re-register all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID. Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters, your dLAN network is complete. All computers and other network devices connected to the adapters by cable should now be able to communicate with one another in the network.
3.2 Security in the dLAN | devolo Informer devolo Informer can detect all available dLAN adapters in your home network and display device information in an overview. After installing the devolo software, it can be found in the Start Programs devolo program group. When the Informer is launched, it initially scans your home network for all available dLAN devices. This may take a moment. All found adapters are listed with their names and MAC addresses in the overview window.
| 4 Appendix 4.1 Bandwidth optimisation Appendix 19 To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets.
Appendix | 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 85 HSplus. To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 85 HSplus and to improve data transmission in the network, always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus. If you need to power more devices, use a remote wall socket.
| 4.2 Appendix 21 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. 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. There is a risk of electric shock! Use the device in a dry location only.
Appendix 4.3 | Technical data Standards Protocols Transmission speed Transmission method Modulation Data path Range Security LEDs Socket / connector Power output at integrated socket Device port Power consumption Power supply Damping filter Filter characteristics Temperature Weight Dimensions Ambient conditions System requirements Operating systems Certifications | devolo dLAN 85 HSplus | Ethernet specifications IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
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4.5 Appendix | Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverage a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.
| Appendix 25 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs. 6 Additional regulations a) b) The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legal liability. The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such as any refund in full or in part.
| Index B Bandwidth optimisation 19 C CE conformity 20 Connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus 13 Control lamps (LEDs) 12 D Declaration of conformity 23 Default password 15, 16 dLAN 6 dLAN Configuration Wizard 15 E Encrypting the dLAN network 15 G Green IT 7 I Informer 18 Integrated electrical socket 13, 20 L Linux 14 M Mac OS X 14 Mains filter 4, 13 N Network cable 11 Network connection 13 Network password 15 P Package contents 11 Power saving mode 7 R Random password 15 | devolo dLAN 85 HSplus | S Security I
