dLAN® 500 duo The Network Innovation
® devolo dLAN 500 duo
© 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. The special thing about dLAN 500 duo is its two network jacks.
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. 쎲 Innovative status LEDs show the operating state directly on the adapter.
10 Introduction 2.4 Sample applications 2.4.1 Internet standalone solutions Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig.
Introduction 11 Connecting entertainment receiver and game console to the Internet Fig.
12 Introduction 2.4.2 Distributed Internet access solution Networking two computers Fig. 4 Networking computer and IT accessories Fig.
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 햲 Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 duo to the network port of your running computer and/or other network device. 햳 Plug the dLAN 500 duo into a free electrical outlet. 햴 Once you have connected at least two dLAN adapters as described above, your dLAN network has been set up. To secure your dLAN network, continue with the configuration as described in chapter 4 dLAN network. 3.5 Software installation 3.5.
Installation 17 3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X The devolo software is available to you at After you have www.devolo.com/500duo. downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by double-clicking on it. 3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) The devolo software is available to you at After you have www.devolo.com/500duo. downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by double-clicking on it.
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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. 10 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. This may impair the transmission of the dLAN signals. 쎲 Plug the devices into different outlets and avoid using the same extension strip. Fig.
28 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 29 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. 쑗 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.
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 Disposal of old devices 29 dLAN network 19 E Power saving mode 8 S Security ID 25 U Ubuntu 17 W Warranty 29 Windows 16 Encryption button 15, 19 F Factory default password 25 G Generate secure password 25 Green IT 8 I 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 P Package contents 15 devolo dLAN 500 duo
devolo dLAN 500 duo
