dLAN® 500 duo+ The Network Innovation
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© 2013 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.
Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preface 5 1 Preface 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 500 duo+ 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. With the dLAN 500 duo+, no power outlet in the room goes to waste-the adapter has an integrated power outlet. The integrated mains filter significantly improves data transmission in the home network.
6 Preface devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products or "dLAN", visit www.devolo.com. The Service Centre area contains downloadable product descriptions and documentation, as well as updates to devolo software and device firmware. The CE declaration of this product is separately included (in print). Furthermore, it is available in the download area at www.devolo.com.
Introduction 7 2 Introduction dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily, quickly and economical- ly via your household electrical wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. Fig.
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 Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig.
Introduction 11 Networking computer and IT accessories Fig.
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Installation 13 3 Installation This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 duo+. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 duo+ and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the devolo software and guide you through its installation. Fig.
14 Installation 3.1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 duo+: 쎲 Single Kit: 쑗 dLAN 500 duo+ 쑗 Network cable 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide or 쎲 Starter Kit: 쑗 Two dLAN 500 duo+ 쑗 Two network cables 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide or 쎲 Network Kit: 쑗 Three dLAN 500 duo+ 쑗 Three network cables 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. 3.
Installation 15 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 duo+ has a monitoring light (LED), two network jacks and an encryption button. Monitoring light The monitoring light (LED) shows all of the statuses for the dLAN 500 duo+ by illuminating and/or flashing in different ways: 쎲 The LED flashes at uniform intervals (of 2 s) if the dLAN 500 duo+ is connected to the mains supply but there is no dLAN connection. 쎲 The LED lights up if the dLAN 500 duo+ is ready to operate and there is a dLAN connection.
16 Installation Please note that all dLAN devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electrical wiring. A dLAN 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 device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid. As soon as the network device (e.g.
Installation 17 During the installation process, you will be given the choice of installing all software components (Standard installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom installation). downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by double-clicking on it. To take full advantage of the functions of your device, we recommend installing all of the applications. You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to devolo.
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dLAN network 19 4 dLAN network 4.1 Security in the dLAN press the encryption button that is located on the device. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN network with a randomly generated password. Before you can use the dLAN 500 duo+ in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN 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.
20 dLAN network The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios: That's it! Your dLAN network is now protected against unauthorized access. Encrypting a new dLAN network consisting of two dLAN 500 duo+ adapters Once both dLAN 500 duo+ adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another. Fig.
dLAN network 21 Expanding an existing dLAN network with a new dLAN 500 duo+ button of your new dLAN 500 duo+ (1 second) within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing dLAN network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate other adapters.
22 dLAN network Excluding a dLAN 500 duo+ from your network To exclude a dLAN 500 duo+ 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 Fig. 8 4.3 dLAN Cockpit devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption program that detects all reachable dLAN devices in your home network and combines them in a secure network.
dLAN network 23 After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment. 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.
24 dLAN network The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustrate the current transmission quality: 쎲 Green: the network connection is suitable for HD video streaming. 쎲 Orange: the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming. 쎲 Red: the network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access. If data transmission from one device to another is actually taking place, the data rate is displayed on the respectively highlighted adapter.
dLAN network 25 Before the networking procedure, note the security IDs of all dLAN adapters. This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing. It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes (e.g. ANJR-KMORKSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network components as appropriate. Scan for local adapter After dLAN Cockpit is started, it searches for the dLAN adapter connected directly to your computer first.
26 dLAN network section. The current network password is assigned automatically to the newly added device.
Appendix 27 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 duo+.
28 Appendix The outlet must be within reach of the connected network devices. The adapter and the network devices must be easily accessible. 쎲 To switch the device off, pull the power plug. 쎲 To disconnect the device from the power supply grid, pull the power plug. 쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device. 쎲 Do not keep the device in direct sunlight. 쎲 Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation. Never block or cover them. 쎲 Never set up the device near a heater or radiator.
Appendix 29 5.3 Disposal of old devices tures. Operating manuals and possibly supplied software are excluded from the warranty. To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting system: b) Material and service charges shall be covered by devolo, but not shipping and handling costs involved in transport from the buyer to the service station and/or to devolo. c) Replaced parts become property of devolo.
30 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 C CE declaration 6 D P Package contents 15 Power saving mode 8 S Security ID 25 Disposal of old devices 29 dLAN network 19 U E W Encryption button 15, 19 F Ubuntu 17 Warranty 29 Windows 16 Factory default password 25 G Generate secure password 25 Green IT 8 I Integrated electrical socket 15 Integrating the new adapter into the network 25 L Linux 17 M Mac OS X 17 Monitoring light (LED) 15 N Network connections 15 Network password 25 devolo dLAN 500 duo+
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