devolo dLAN® 200 AV USB extender
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Contents Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender
Preface 5 1 Preface The dLAN 200 AV USB extender makes it easy to share the use of USB devices intelligently, as this adapter is the first product to enable terminal devices with USB connection to be connected via the powerline. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is the ideal solution if USB cables are simply not long enough – dLAN works up to 300 metres. Every power outlet in the house becomes a USB port.
6 Preface If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be delighted to hear from you at support@devolo.com! devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com. The Service centre area not only contains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware.
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.
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10 Introduction Central data storage on an external USB hard drive devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender
Initial use 11 3 Initial use 3.1 Package contents This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AV USB extender. It will explain connecting the dLAN 200 AV USB extender and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation. Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AV USB extender.
12 Initial use dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit) and all operating systems with network support 쎲 Network connection To set up a dLAN 200 AV network using additional devolo dLAN 200 AV adapters, your PC or the respective device must have a network card or a network adapter with a network port. 쎲 USB port The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is intended for connection to USB devices such as (multifunctional) printers or hard drives. The adapter only ever supports one USB device.
Initial use 13 3.3 Functions 3.4 Software installation The dLAN 200 AV USB extender has three control lamps (LEDs) as well as a USB port and the encryption button. 3.4.1 Software for Windows Power Flashes green during start-up of the dLAN 200 AV USB extender; lights up green when the dLAN 200 AV USB extender is ready for operation. dLAN Lights up green when there is a dLAN connection; flashes during data transfer.
14 Initial use If not already detected by your operating system, install the relevant driver for your USB device in accordance with the respective manufacturer's instructions. 햴 After you have successfully installed the complete software, continue by installing the dLAN 200 AV USB extender hardware. (see 3.5 Connecting the dLAN 200 AV USB extender) 3.5 Connecting the dLAN 200 AV USB extender This section describes how to connect your dLAN 200 AV USB extender to a USB device in your dLAN 200 AV network.
dLAN network 15 4 dLAN network 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 200 AV USB extender in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN 200 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.
16 dLAN network After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN network 17 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 200 AV device and highlights it.
18 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 200 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 200 AV adapters. This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing.
dLAN network 19 The factory default password is HomePlugAV. Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network. 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. Enter the new device as described in the Adding an adapter section. The current network password is assigned automatically to the newly added device.
20 dLAN network Encrypting a new network with a dLAN 200 AV USB extender and a devolo dLAN 200 AV adapter (Fig. 1) Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for approx. one second within two minutes of one another. fig. 1 devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender That's it! Your dLAN 200 AV network is now protected against unauthorised access.
dLAN network 21 Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AV USB extender (Fig. 2) If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate further adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 200 AV USB extender, first press the encryption button (approx. one second) of one of your network’s existing adapters, then press the encryption button (approx.
22 dLAN network Removing a dLAN 200 AV USB extender from a network (Fig. 3) To remove a dLAN 200 AV USB extender adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least 10 seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer fig. 3 devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender be able to access the network.
dLAN network 23 4.3 dLAN Cockpit and dLAN 200 AV USB extender ly from a DHCP server. In the delivery status, the Otain IP address automatically option is activated. Using the dLAN Cockpit you can control access to the dLAN 200 AV USB extender and thus to the connected USB device. After the installation, the dLAN Cockpit can be found in the Start 쒁 Programs 쒁 devolo program group. 4.3.1 Settings and functions Click on the Options button or tab page to find information on IP address assignment.
24 dLAN network When assigning fixed IP addresses, please note that they must be in the same IP address range, since you will otherwise exclude devices from your dLAN network (unintentionally). 4.3.2 Highlights of the dLAN 200 AV USB extender dLAN Cockpit only ever displays the symbols for possible actions which can be performed logically as a result of the current connection status. The statuses of a dLAN 200 AV USB extender are described below. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is free.
dLAN network 25 Click on the Connect USB device tab page to access the dLAN 200 AV USB extender directly. The green USB symbol in the top left-hand corner of the dLAN 200 AV USB extender signals the now existing connection to the USB device. dLAN 200 AV USB extender now signals that the USB device has been released. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is occupied by your own PC and is released for use.
26 dLAN network The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is already occupied by another computer in the network. The other user now has the opportunity to accept or decline your request: The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is currently being used by another subscriber in the dLAN network. The red USB symbol in the top left-hand corner of the dLAN 200 AV USB extender signals this occupied connection to the USB device. Request another user to release the USB device by clicking on the Take over USB device tab page.
dLAN network 27 쎲 If the other user declines your request, you will receive a negative message on your PC. 쎲 If the other user does not respond to your request, you can cancel your request prematurely or it will be cancelled automatically after 2 minutes.
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Appendix 29 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.
30 Appendix 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. 쑗 the device’s case is damaged. 5.3 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 5.
Appendix 31 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 Security ID 18 System requirements 11 C T CE declaration 29 Connecting with USB device 25 Control lamps (LEDs) 13 Taking over the USB device 26 U D USB connection 13 USB hard drive 14 Disposal of old devices 30 dLAN 200 AV network 15 W E Warranty 30 Windows 13 Encryption button 13 F Factory default password 18 G Generate secure password 18 I Important safety instructions 29 Integrating the new adapter into the network 19 IP address 23 N Network password 18 P Package contents 1
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