® devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI
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Content Content 1 Before we get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before we get started 5 1 Before we get started 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is a network device that can use the existing wiring in place at the location of use (power lines, telephone lines, two-wire lines, TV/ satellite coax cable) as transmission lines for a dLAN network for fast data communication. This allows you to implement applications such as streaming HDTV, Internet telephony and high-speed Internet with great reliability.
6 Before we get started If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@devolo.de! Use the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI according to its intended use to reliably prevent damage to the device and to other devices: The intended use of the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is connection to the dLAN network. The intended use of the mains adapter for the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is supplying power to the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI.
Introduction 7 2 Introduction 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? With dLAN (direct Local Area Network), the existing lines (for example mains supply, telephone cable, twowire, TV coax cable) in the building are used directly for transferring data between various computers and other network components. For this purpose, these computers and other network components are interconnected via these lines by means of dLAN-compatible devices.
8 Introduction 2.3 The two dLAN modes MDU dLANs can be configured only in the expert mode of the dLAN AVpro manager. 2.3.1 dLAN Peer-to-Peer If the dLAN is configured as a 'Peer-to-Peer' network ('P2P'), all dLAN devices within it are equal to each other. The connected network nodes can communicate with one another freely and directly.
Initial use 9 3 Initial use This chapter offers you all the information you need for starting up your dLAN 500 AVpro UNI. It explains the functions of the device and how to connect it. When shipped, the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is configured and ready to operate. You can configure additional settings via the devolo dLAN AVpro manager. This software and the corresponding manual are found on the provided CD.
10 Initial use 3.1 Package contents Before beginning to install your dLAN 500 AVpro UNI, you should make sure that your delivery is not missing anything: dLAN 500 AVpro UNI Mains adapter for the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI Network cable for the 230 V power outlet Installation Guide CD with management software along with manual, data sheet and CE declaration devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. 3.
Initial use 11 3.3 LEDs, ports, toggle switches The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI has six indicator LEDs on its front: Power PLC Link/Act ETH1, ETH2, ETH3, ETH4. Fig. 4: LEDs on the front of the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 3.3.
12 Initial use You can change the brightness of the Power LED by means of the dLAN AVpro manager.
Initial use 13 Table 3: Function of the LEDs: 'ETH1' to 'ETH4' Status Explanation: off there is no link green there is a link flashing data transmission is enabled The flashing of the 'ETH1' to 'ETH4' LEDs indicates that a data transmission to the corresponding interfaces is taking place, but does not reveal anything about the intensity of the data transfer at the respective interface.
14 Initial use 3.3.2 Ports Fig. 5: Ports On the back of the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI there are eight ports: Four RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet jacks 'ETH1' to 'ETH4' of the Ethernet switches. The 'ETH4' port supports PoE in accordance with IEEE 802.3af, class '0'. Connect the terminal devices to these jacks, which send or receive data via dLAN by means of the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI.
Initial use 15 ling, connect the coax cable to the simultaneously operated TV/SAT coax network. When using coax lines for the dLAN, distances of up to 600 m (1968.5 ft) can be bridged. The 9-pin SUB-D Power satellite outlet for the devolo mains adapter and data transmission by means of PLC. Connect the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI to the mains adapter provided here. When using power lines ('PowerLine') for the dLAN, distances of up to 200 m (656.2 ft) can be bridged.
16 Initial use You can identify the transmission medium currently being used for the dLAN by the position of the toggle switch: 3.3.3 Toggle switch 'TP/Coax PLC' Behind the small round opening labelled with 'TP/Coax PLC' on the rear side of the housing, there is a toggle switch, which you can actuate, for example, with a pencil tip. Here you can toggle the dLAN data transfer from 'PowerLine' ('PLC') to 'TP/Coax'. By default, the toggle switch TP/Coax PLC is in the 'PLC' position.
Initial use 17 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI Here you will learn how to connect and start the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI. a Connect the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI to its mains adapter. Connect the mains adapter to the network cable and plug the power plug into a 230 V power outlet. 햳 Connect the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI to the Ethernet port of your switched-on computer via an Ethernet cable.
18 Initial use and thereby reliably secure the network against unauthorised access. In the user manual of the dLAN AVpro manager you will find additional descriptions and information on how to configure your dLAN network.
All about the network 19 4 All about the network This chapter offers you an overview of the various options for implementing dLAN networks with the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI. The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI units transmit your data modulated in the frequency band from 2 to 68 MHz.
20 All about the network 4.2 Building networking With the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI you can flexibly use the existing lines in the building for data transmission. Even when using different cabling systems, the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI units can interconnect all network nodes and all connected network devices so that, for example, one central Internet connection is made possible.
All about the network 21 Fig. 8: dLAN networking via telephone wiring and mains supply In this example (see Fig. 8), the telephone wiring within a building is used to establish the dLAN network for multiple apartments in a building. Since there is no telephone jack in apartment No. 5, the dLAN connection is made here via the power line, and done so using a repeater consisting of two dLAN 500 AVpro UNI units connected to the telephone jack in apartment No. 4 via Ethernet.
22 All about the network Fig. 9: Office connection via dLAN using the local telephone wiring In this example (see Fig. 9), various terminal devices of an office reach the local Internet connection by means of dLAN via the telephone wiring within the building.
All about the network 23 Fig. 10: dLAN networking of multiple buildings via telephone wiring In this example (see Fig. 10), two buildings with spatially separated electric mains circuits are networked with one another via dLAN using a two-wire telephone cable, which means they can share an Internet connection.
24 All about the network 4.3 PoE operation The ETH4 port on the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI can provide a power supply in accordance with IEEE 802.3 af class '0' for a device connected to this. To do so, the PoE function of this port has to be enabled. By default, the PoE function of the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is enabled. If it is disabled and needs to be enabled, proceed as follows: a Call up expert mode in dLAN AVpro manager b Then in the AV network window, select the network of the respective dLAN 500 AVpro UNI.
All about the network 25 4.4 Using coaxial filters The frequency band of the dLAN signal transmitted over coax lines ranges from 2 to 68 MHz. This does not preclude interference emissions from occurring, depending on local conditions, above this frequency band despite the very low dLAN signal level. If these interference signals impede other applications on the line, you have to use a filter.
26 All about the network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI
Appendix 27 5 Appendix 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. Never open the device. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of electric shock! Use the device in a dry location only.
28 Appendix the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. the device’s case is damaged. 1 a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts. Parts will, at devolo's sole discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper handling and adherence to the operating instructions, these parts became defective due to fabrication and/or material defects.
Appendix 29 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.
30 Appendix devolo dLAN
Index B Brightness (Power LED) 12 C Cable modem 25 CCo 8 CD 9 CE declaration 5 Central Coordinator 8 Coax F-jack 14 Coaxial filter 19, 25 D Data security.
P P2P 8 Peer-to-peer 8 PLC 16 PLC Link/Act LED (function) 12 PoE 7 Ports 14 Power LED 11 Power LED (function) 11 PowerLine 16 Product CD 5 R Rating plate 16 Rear panel 14 Repeater 20 RJ11 14 RJ45 14 S Safety notes 5 Set-top box 19 Signal level 25 Slave 8 Spring terminal 7, 14 Standard mode 12 Streaming HDTV 5 System requirements 10 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI T Telephone cable 7 Throughput 5 Toggle switch 16, 17 TP 14 Transmission medium 17 TV coax cable 7 TV transmission 19 TV transmission frequencies 19 T
