® dLAN 200 AVpro i
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| Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product! The dLAN 200 AVpro i is a network device that uses power and coaxial cables which have already been installed in order to provide data communication for applications such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony, and fast Internet connection. Once it has been installed successfully, the dLAN network behaves like a conventional LAN.
| Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVpro i: dLAN 200 AVpro i Network cable Ethernet cable Coaxial cable Coaxial adapter Printed information leaflet CD containing software and online documentation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. Description of the symbols Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual.
| Content 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1 What exactly is dLAN?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 What does the dLAN 200 AVpro i have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Connection and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2 Connection and display elements . . .
1 Introduction | Introduction In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the dLAN technology and introduce the dLAN 200 AVpro i briefly. 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? There is now an exciting new alternative to the familiar cable-based and wireless technologies, LAN and Wireless LAN: dLAN (direct Local Area Network, i.e. networked directly). dLAN uses power or coaxial cables that have already been installed to enable data communication.
| Introduction 7 Data security and radiation The dLAN 200 AV devices are protected with 128-bit AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard). This procedure represents reliable protection for your dLAN network against unauthorized access. dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation. 1.
Introduction | Application examples of possible networks can be found in chapter 'All about the network'. Simple installation Connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the computer or the network device using the Ethernet cable provided. Connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the power supply grid using the power adapter cable provided. In order to use the power supply grid as the transmission medium: Set the switch to "Hybrid".
| 2 Connection and Startup 9 Connection and Startup This chapter covers the connectors and display elements of your dLAN 200 AVpro i and explains how to connect the device. 2.1 System requirements Operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, Mac OS X and any other operating system with TCP/IP support Ethernet connection Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter with an Ethernet port.
2.2 Connection and Startup | Connection and display elements The dLAN 200 AVpro i features 5 control LEDs as well as an Ethernet, coaxial, and a power connection: Power Lit steady when the dLAN 200 AVpro i is ready for operation; flashes when the dLAN 200 AVpro i is in Power Save mode. dLAN Link/Act Lit steady when a connection with the dLAN 200 AVpro i network exists; flashes when data is being sent or received via the power or coaxial circuits.
| Connection and Startup 11 ETH This is the connection point on the dLAN 200 AVpro i for connecting it to a computer or another network device with the network cable (included). The Auto-MDI(X) interface in the dLAN 200 AVpro i automatically detects when a contact is seized and determines the transmission rate of the connected network device. Coax Here you connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the coaxial connector using the coaxial cable supplied.
2.3 Connection and Startup | Connecting the dLAN 200 AVpro i In this section, we will show you how to connect and start the dLAN 200 AVpro i. 햲 Use the included AC adapter cable to connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to a power supply grid. 햳 Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the Ethernet connector on the computer that is switched on.
| 3 devolo dLAN 200 AV software 13 devolo dLAN 200 AV software In this chapter, we introduce the devolo software package, including dLAN Configuration Wizard, Informer, EasyShare and EasyClean. We will also provide instructions for installing the software and configuring your dLAN 200 AVpro i network with the help of the dLAN Configuration Wizard. 3.1 Overview of the devolo software 3.1.
3.1.4 devolo dLAN 200 AV software | devolo EasyClean Microsoft Internet Explorer stores files in a cache on your hard drive while you surf the Internet. With EasyClean, you can determine which of these unwanted files you would like to delete. 3.2 Install the dLAN 200 AV software 햲 Insert the provided devolo product CD into the CD-ROM drive. 햳 Select 'Install dLAN 200 AV'. Windows launches the wizard. Then, click Next.
| devolo dLAN 200 AV software 15 If a device that has been switched off (e.g. a computer) is connected to the Ethernet port, a dLAN 200 AVpro i device switches to Power Save mode after about 20 minutes. In Power Save mode, the dLAN 200 AVpro i device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid or the coaxial network. As soon as the device that is connected to the Ethernet port is switched on again, your dLAN 200 AVpro i is available again via the power grid or the coaxial network.
devolo dLAN 200 AV software | nicate with each other. This assignment of IDs thus protects your dLAN 200 AV network from unauthorized access. The configuration of the dLAN 200 AVpro i network can be changed or upgraded at any time. To do this, simply repeat the steps for configurating as described above. 3.4 Overview of the dLAN with the devolo Informer With the Informer you can maintain a constant watch over all dLAN 200 AVpro i devices in your dLAN 200 AV network.
| devolo dLAN 200 AV software 17 dLAN 200 AVpro i network. If a device (e.g. computer) that is connected to the Ethernet port has been switched off, the dLAN device switches to Power Save mode after about 20 minutes. dLAN 200 AVpro i devices that are in Power Save mode do not appear in the Informer. As soon as the device (e.g.
3.5 devolo dLAN 200 AV software | Communication in the network using devolo EasyShare All users on the local network who have started EasyShare are automatically recognized by the program and listed: 3.5.
| devolo dLAN 200 AV software 19 Options Every computer has a name. When EasyShare is first installed, you can assign a new name to your computer or use the default name suggested by the operating system. Your computer is visible by this name to all EasyShare users. The computer name can be changed at any time by clicking the Options button or by selecting Tools Options from the menu.
3.6 devolo dLAN 200 AV software | Maintain your privacy with devolo EasyClean With EasyClean, you can delete the cached files listed below. Select the checkboxes of the file types you would like to remove, then click Delete. Cookies—Many websites store small files on your computer, so-called cookies. These files may contain personal information such as log-in data, passwords or credit card numbers. Temporary Internet files—Temporary files are stored on your hard drive while you surf the Net.
| devolo dLAN 200 AV software 21 Stored passwords—Passwords can also be stored and automatically inserted together with usernames in subsequent log-in procedures. While this is convenient, it's also dangerous—especially in connection with bank transactions. Sensitive information such as this should only be stored locally in special programs designed for this purpose. Document history—Internet Explorer maintains lists of open documents and visited websites.
| All about the network 4 All about the network This chapter presents networking options that will illustrate the advantages of dLAN 200 AVpro i devices. The dLAN 200 AVpro i adapters transmit in the frequency band between 2 and 28 MHz. If the adapters are being operated in a coaxial network that is not exclusively available for data transmission by dLAN 200 AVpro i adapters, a check must be made to determine whether existing television transmission frequencies experience interference.
| All about the network 23 building change, and for example provide central Internet access to all connected network devices.
4.2.2 All about the network | Example of networking in a hospital Just as in the hotels, it is becoming more and more important to provide fast Internet access in hospitals as well, both for the staff and the patients.
| 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical data Appendix 25 dLAN 200 AVpro i Standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
5.2 Appendix | Important safety instructions It is essential to have read and understood all safety and operating instructions before the device is used for the first time; these should then be kept safely for future reference. Do not open the dLAN 200 AVpro i. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the dLAN 200 AVpro i.
| 5.3 Appendix 27 CE conformity The product conforms to the basic requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG (Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act), and is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland. This product is class A equipment. This equipment may cause interference with radio waves in home use; if this occurs the operator may be required to take corrective action.
Appendix | 5.
| 5.5 Appendix 29 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 | 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable software, hardware, 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.
| 6 Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting The dLAN 200 AVpro i has been intentionally designed to be as reliable and easy to operate as possible. This chapter includes a few notes that are designed to help you locate the possible fault in the event of a malfunction The Power LED is flashing 햲 The device is in Power Save mode. Check whether the device has an active Ethernet connection. The Power LED does not light up 햲 Check that the power cable is connected properly to the power connector on the device.
