Manual devolo Magic 2 LAN triple
devolo Magic 2 LAN triple
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Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 Description of the icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 3.5 3.3.3 Changing the network password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface 6 1 Preface Thank you very much for purchasing our product! 1.1 About this manual Carefully read all instructions before setting up the device and store the manual and/or installation guide for later reference. After a brief introduction to the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 tells you how to start using the adapter in your network. Chapter 4 describes in detail the setting options of the built-in devolo Magic configuration interface.
Preface Symbol Description The device is restricted to indoor use only. The device is a Class I product. All electrically conductive (metal) housing parts which in case of a fault condition during operation or maintenance can be under voltage, must be continuously connected to the ground wire. The manufacturer/distributing company uses the FCC marking to declare that the product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Preface 8 Ambient conditions The device may only be installed and used in dry indoor locations. The device may not be used outdoors because high temperature fluctuations and moisture can damage both the product and the power line. Temperature range during operation: scenario, render them unusable and negatively affect conformity. Always use the most up-to-date software version to make sure you have the latest security functions and device updates.
Preface To disconnect devolo devices from the power supply, unplug the device from the electrical outlet. devolo devices may be operated only on a power supply as described on the rating plate. devolo Magic 2 LAN triple devolo devices should only be installed in locations that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and openings on the housing are used for ventilation.
Preface 10 Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the devolo device from the power supply by pulling it or its plug out of the electrical outlet. Then contact only qualified specialist personnel (aftersales service).
Preface 1.5 Regulatory notice and statement The following information is intended for devices used in the United States and Canada: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Preface 12 ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the device and your body. 1.5.3Canada certification This device complies with the IC Canada licence-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: b (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and b (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Introduction 2 Introduction 2.1 devolo Magic devolo Magic embodies the new generation of the tried-and-true Powerline technology (PLC) based on the cutting-edge G.hn architecture. G.hn was developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with ongoing development provided primarily by the HomeGrid Forum industry association. devolo Magic products are certified according to HomeGrid standards and are compatible with other HomeGrid-certified products.
Introduction 14 The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple features b b b b An integrated electrical outlet, One PLC/reset button Three Gigabit network ports One indicator light The LED status display can be disabled. You can find more information about this in Chapter 4 Network configuration. 2.2.1 PLC button Starting up a new devolo Magic PLC network devolo Magic adapters that are in the factory default condition, i.e. have been recently purchased or successfully reset (see Chapter 2.2.
Introduction You can find detailed information about installing devolo Magic adapters in Chapter 3.3.2 Single—Expanding an existing PLC network by adding another devolo Magic 2 LAN triple. 2.2.2 Reading the PLC indicator light The integrated PLC indicator light (LED) shows the status of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple with solid or flashing light: LED Behavior Meaning LED status display (web interface*) 1 Red LED Lights up for up to 2 sec.
Introduction 16 3 LED Behavior Meaning LED status display (web interface*) Red LED Solid on Status 1: The other network nodes are in standby mode, so they cannot currently be accessed over the electrical wiring. The PLC LEDs on the other devolo Magic adapters flash white only for a short time. Can be disabled Status 2: The connection to the other network nodes has been interrupted. There may be electromagnetic or radio frequency interference on the power line.
Introduction 5 LED Behavior Meaning LED status display (web interface*) White LED Status 1: Flashing at intervals of 0.5 sec. (on/off) Status 1: This devolo Magic adapter is in pairing mode and the system is searching for new devolo Magic adapters. Cannot be disabled Status 2: Flashing at intervals of 1 sec. (on/off) Status 2: Someone has triggered the "Identify device" function on the web interface or in the devolo Home Network App.
Introduction 18 * Information about the web interface can be found in Chapter 4 Network configuration. ** Information about improving the transmission rate can be found in Chapter 5.2 Connection tips. ***A devolo Magic adapter switches to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes if no active network device (e.g. computer) is connected to the network interface and Wi-Fi is switched off. In this mode, the devolo Magic adapter cannot be accessed over the electrical wiring. As soon as the network device (e.
Introduction 2.2.5Reset/Restart Restart The device restarts if you press the PLC/reset button for less than 10 seconds. Reset—Factory default settings 1 To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your devolo Magic network and successfully restore its entire configuration to factory defaults, press and hold the PLC/reset button longer than 10 seconds. Be aware that this loses all changes to all settings! 2 Wait until the LED flashes white and then disconnect the devolo Magic adapter from the power supply.
Initial use 20 3 Initial use This chapter tells you how to set up your devolo Magic 2 LAN triple. It also describes the devolo software that comes with it. 3.
Initial use 3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic adapters 3.3.1 Starter Kit—Automatic setup for a new devolo Magic PLC network In the following sections we describe how to connect the devolo Magic adapters and integrate it into a network. We clarify the exact procedures based on various possible network configurations. 1 Connect the devolo Magic 2 LAN 1-1 to your Internet access device's network port (e. g. your Internet router) using the network cable included (Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use).
Initial use 22 (see Chapter 2.2.2 Reading the PLC indicator light). When the LEDs on both devolo Magic adapters light up solid white, your devolo Magic network has been set up according to your individual specifications and is protected from unauthorized access. Using a Starter Kit, you have now successfully completed the installation. 3.3.
Initial use 3.3.3Changing the network password A network password can also be changed in the following ways: b Using the web interface of the devolo Magic adapter (see Chapter 4.2.2 Powerline) or b Using devolo Cockpit or the devolo Home Network App. For more information about installation, refer to the next chapter. 3.
Initial use 24 3.5 Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your network and successfully restore its entire configuration to the factory default settings, press the PLC/ reset button longer than 10 seconds. Wait until the LED flashes white and then disconnect the adapter from the power supply. Be aware that this loses all changes to all settings! To integrate it into another network, proceed as described in Chapter 3.3.
Network configuration 4 Network configuration The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple has a built-in web interface that can be called up using a standard web browser. All settings for operating the device can be modified here. 4.
Network configuration 26 The main areas of the web interface and their subcategories are listed on the left edge. Click the entry for an area to move directly into it. Logging out Log out of the web interface by clicking Log out. Language selection Select your preferred language in the language selection list. Making changes Once you make a change, two icons appear on the menu page: b Disk icon: Save your settings. b X icon: Cancel the operation. Your settings are not saved.
Network configuration Help text blank fields Fields that have not been filled out yet contain grayed out help text, which indicates the required content for the field. This help text disappears as soon as content is entered. Default settings Some fields contain default settings, which ensure the greatest amount of compatibility and ease of use. Default settings are identified with an * in drop-down menus. Default settings can of course be replaced with custom values.
Network configuration 28 4.2.1Overview The Overview area shows the status of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple and the connected LAN and PLC devices.
Network configuration Name server: DNSv6 server in use 4.2.2 Powerline Connections Make all changes to your PLC network in the Powerline area.
Network configuration 30 b Simply using the PLC button (see Chapter 3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic adapters) b Using the web interface, in the PLC menu; as described below: Pairing—Using on-screen button 1 Click Start pairing to start the pairing operation. This may take some time. 2 As soon as the new devolo Magic adapter is integrated into your existing network, it appears in a list of available and established connections.
Network configuration Get in touch with your Internet provider to find out which signal transmission profile is best for your Internet connection. which is either entered manually as a static address or automatically retrieved from a DHCP server. The MIMO operating mode and the VDSL 17a signal transmission profile are configured by default. In the factory default settings, only the DHCP enabled option for IPv4 is enabled. This means that the IPv4 address is retrieved axiomatically from a DHCP server.
Network configuration 32 router), enable the DHCPv6 enabled option to ensure that the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple automatically receives an address from this device. multiple devolo Magic adapters are to be used and identified in the network. If you want to assign a static IP address, make entries accordingly for the Address, Prefix, Default gateway and Name server fields. Confirm your settings by clicking the Disk icon.
Network configuration To do so, enter the desired new password twice. The web interface is now protected against unauthorized access with your custom password! Identify Device The devolo Magic adapter can be located using the Identify device function. Click Identify to make the white LED for the corresponding adapter flash for 2 minutes to make it easier to identify by sight. LED Enable the LED disabled option if the LED on the devolo Magic adapter is intended to be switched off for normal operation.
Network configuration 34 Standby If Standby mode is enabled, the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple automatically switches to Standby mode if no Ethernet connection has been enabled, i.e. if no network device (e.g. computer) is switched on and connected to the network interface and if Wi-Fi is disabled. In this mode, the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple is not accessible over the Powerline network. As soon as the network device (e.g.
Network configuration The currently installed firmware of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple is displayed on the overview page (see Chapter 4.2.1 Overview). The firmware update can be initiated automatically or manually. The adapter can also look for new firmware upgrades automatically. To do this, enable the Regularly check for firmware updates option. devolo Magic 2 LAN triple restarts automatically. Make sure the update procedure is not interrupted.
Network configuration 36 2 Wait until the LED flashes white and then disconnect the devolo Magic adapter from the mains supply. Doing so causes you to lose your custom PLC settings. The last-assigned passwords for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple are also reset.
Appendix 5 Appendix 5.2 Connection tips 5.1 Technical specifications To improve the transmission capacity of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Security Device port Power consumption Power supply Temperature (storage/operating) Dimensions (without plug) Ambient conditions Certifications 128 Bit AES 3x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet port) Maximum: 6.1 W Typical: 5.2 W Stand-by: 0.
Appendix 38 5.3 Disposal of old devices Electronic waste or e-waste refers to electronic products that have reached the end of their operable lives. The United States is beginning to address its waste problems with regulations at a state and federal level. E-waste legislation in Canada has been set mainly at provincial level. When you decide to dispose of such a product, please do so in accordance with your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Index Login password 25 M A Maximum installation height 8 Adapter equipment 14 N C Network connection 18 Changing/assigning the network password 14, 23 P D Package contents 20 Pairing (establishing a PLC connection) 14 PLC 13 PLC status display 15 PLC/reset button 14, 19 Powerline 13 devolo app 23 devolo Cockpit 23 devolo software 23 DHCP server 31 E Electronic waste 38 Expanding an existing devolo Magic network 14 F Factory default settings 19, 24 Factory reset 19, 35 FCC 11 I IC 12 Integr
