dLAN® 500 AVsmart+ The Network Innovation
® devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+
© 2012 devolo AG Aachen (Germany) While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. devolo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery. The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo.
Content Content 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content 5 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface 5 1 Preface 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. secure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption. In addition, the patented power saving mode, which comes standard, automatically decreases the device's power consumption by more than 90%. The dLAN 500 AVsmart+ allows you to set up your own home network with almost no effort. Because the clever dLAN technology transmits the data over the household electrical wiring, you do not have to lay any new cables.
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 or "dLAN", 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. 1.
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.
Introduction 9 A dLAN adapter connected to a computer can only go into power saving mode if the network card of the switched-off computer is also inactive. If you are using a network card that remains active even when the computer is switched off, we recommend connecting the computer to an on/off switch using a multiple socket so that both the computer and the integrated network card are de-energised. 2.
10 Introduction 2.4 Sample applications Internet standalone solution (Fig. 1) Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig.
Introduction 11 Networking two computers (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3) Networking HD television and computer; extending online gaming via the power line. Fig.
12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+
Initial use 13 3 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVsmart+. It will explain connecting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in- troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation.
14 Initial use 3.1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVsmart+. 쎲 Single Kit: 쑗 dLAN 500 AVsmart+ 쑗 Network cable 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and online documentation or 쎲 Starter Kit: 쑗 Two dLAN 500 AVsmart+ 쑗 Two network cables 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and online documentation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
Initial use 15 3.3.1 LCD display The LCD display features various icons that indicate the connection status within your network by illuminating and/or flashing. For the meaning of the icons, please refer to figure 4 below.
16 Initial use The numbering is maintained even if a dLAN AV device is removed from the network (e.g. to change the power outlet). When the device is plugged back in, it is detected with the same number—as long as the encryption password has not been changed. For more information about "Encryption," refer to chapter 4 dLAN network. If the connected dLAN AV adapters include wireless, multimedia and/or USB devices, this is indicated by the corresponding symbols on the respective adapter icon.
Initial use 17 Overview of icons and their functions Power: Lit steady if the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is ready to operate; flashes if the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is in standby mode. The following is a description of the possible statuses of the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ and how they are displayed on the LCD screen: Test screen dLAN: Lit steady when a dLAN connection exists; flashes when data is being transmitted in the dLAN network.
18 Initial use 3.3.2 Network connection Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electrical wiring. A dLAN AV device switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a computer is connected to the network port. In Standby mode, the dLAN AV device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid. As soon as the network device (e.g.
Initial use 19 햴 Additional devices that are connected via a multiple socket are connected to the mains power supply by plugging the multiple socket into the integrated electrical socket of the dLAN 500 AVsmart+. 햵 Once you have connected at least two dLAN 500 AVsmart+ devices as described above, your dLAN AV network has been set up. To secure your dLAN AV network, continue with the configuration. For more information, refer to the chapter 4 dLAN network. 3.5 Software installation 3.5.
20 Initial use 3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X The software mac folder contains the dLAN configuration software. 3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) The software linux folder contains the dLAN configuration software.
dLAN network 21 4 dLAN network 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN 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. 쎲 Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access control to the dLAN network as well as the encryption, and thereby the interception protection, of the transmitted data.
22 dLAN network After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN network 23 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 AV device and highlights it.
24 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 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 AV adapters. This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing.
dLAN network 25 password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network. vice. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AV network with a randomly generated password. 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.
26 dLAN network Encrypting a new dLAN AV network with two dLAN 500 AVsmart+ (Fig. 5) Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for approx. one second within two minutes of one another. That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorised access. For the description of the LCD display, refer to chapter 3.3.1 LCD display. Fig.
dLAN network 27 Expanding an existing dLAN AV network by adding a new dLAN 500 AVsmart+ (Fig. 6) the encryption button (approx. one second) of your new dLAN 500 AVsmart+ within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing dLAN AV network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate further adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 500 AVsmart+, first press the encryption button (approx.
28 dLAN network Removing a dLAN 500 AVsmart+ from a network (Fig. 7) To remove a dLAN 500 AVsmart+ adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network. To integrate the device into Fig.
Appendix 29 5 Appendix 5.1 Bandwidth optimization To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": 쎲 Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets. 쎲 You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket integrated into the dLAN 500 AVsmart+.
30 Appendix 5.2 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. 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! 쎲 Use the device in a dry location only.
Appendix 31 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. 쑗 the device’s case is damaged. 5.3 Disposal of old devices The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Since 24 March 2006, these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste.
32 Appendix 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.
Index A AES encryption (128 bit) 5 B Bandwidth optimization 29 C CE declaration 6 Connecting the adapter 18 Connection quality 17 L LCD display 9, 14 Linux 20 M Mac OS X 20 N Network connection 18 Network password 24 P D Package contents 14 Power saving mode 5, 8 Disposal of old devices 31 dLAN AV network 21 Q E Quality of Service 5 R Encryption button 18 F Factory default password 24 Factory default settings 17 G Generate secure password 24 Green IT 8 Ready to operate 17 S Safety instruct
T Test screen 17 U Ubuntu 20 W Wall socket 29 Warranty 31 Windows 19 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+
