Product manual

devolo dLAN 200 AVpro host
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Configuration
If the isolation from neighbouring devices is disabled (peer-to-peer network
mode), the remote devices are automatically assigned to peer-to-peer mode.
If the isolation from neighbouring devices is enabled and the dLAN 200
AVpro host is configured as master, the remote devices are automatically
assigned to slave mode.
When communicating via Powerline (unlabeled transmission mode switch on
the rear side of dLAN 200 AVpro host is not pressed), 63 remote devices are
supported for management. When communicating via Coax-line (unlabeled
transmission mode switch on the rear side of dLAN 200 AVpro host is
pressed), 253 remote devices are supported provided that the device is
configured as master (peer isolation activated). In a peer-to-peer network
working via Coax, the number of supported remote devices is again limited
to 63.
1.4 dLAN password (network password)
The dLAN 200 AVpro host assigns a unique dLAN password to all registered
adapters for two purposes:
1. The common dLAN password defines a logical segment [password
circle] enabling the communication between the different devices
(Only dLAN adapters with the same password can exchange data).
2. The data transmission is encrypted using the dLAN password as a
key. This is the basis for the high security standard of dLAN
connections (AES with 128bit keys).
By default, the dLAN password is “HomePlugAV”. Under Overview >
Network configuration > dLAN password you can change the password
(for safety reasons highly recommended!).
If the password has changed, it will be updated for the registered remote
devices automatically. The field Security ID has to be left blank in this mode
of operation.