User Manual

Introduction 22
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next
Before initiating networking, write down
the Wi-Fi key for the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next. You can find the
device's unique key on the label on the back
of the housing.
In order to connect the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next to your laptop,
tablet or smartphone later via Wi-Fi, enter
the noted Wi-Fi key as the network security
key.
b In order to switch Wi-Fi off, press and hold the
Wi-Fi button longer than 3 seconds.
b In order to switch Wi-Fi back on, briefly tap
the Wi-Fi button.
Connecting Wi-Fi devices via WPS
b If the device settings are still their factory
defaults, tap the Wi-Fi button to activate
WPS.
b If the Wi-Fi connection was switched off and
you would like to activate WPS, press the Wi-
Fi button twice; once to switch Wi-Fi on, and
again to activate WPS.
b If the Wi-Fi connection is switched on and you
want to copy these settings to another
devolo Magic adapter, go to Chapter 4.7.5
Config Sync.
WPS is one of the encryption standards de-
veloped by the WiFi Alliance. The objective
of WPS is to make it easier to add devices to
an existing network. For more detailed in-
formation, refer to Chapter 4.4.7 Wi-Fi Pro-
tected Setup (WPS).
2.2.4Reading the Wi-Fi indicator light
The integrated Wi-Fi indicator light (LED) shows
the status of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi next with
solid or flashing light