dLAN® 500 duo The Network Innovation
® devolo dLAN 500 duo
© 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.
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. For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE. For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption, refer to the label on the rear side of the device.
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. 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. 1) Fig.
Introduction 11 Connecting entertainment receiver and game console to the Internet (Fig. 2) Fig.
12 Introduction 2.4.2 Distributed Internet access solution Networking two computers (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 Networking computer and IT accessories (Fig. 4) 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 included devolo software and guide you through its installation.
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Installation 15 Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN (AV) devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps) without interference, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another. Hence, to set up a dLAN (AV) network, you need two dLAN (AV) devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps). More valuable information about dLAN or dLAN AV is available on our website at www.devolo.com. 3.
16 Installation 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.
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). 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. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices.
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dLAN network 19 4 dLAN network 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 duo 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.
20 dLAN network After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN network 21 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.
22 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 23 The factory default password is HomePlugAV. Assigning a specific 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.
24 dLAN network The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios: That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorized access. Encrypting a new dLAN AV network consisting of two dLAN 500 duo adapters (Fig. 5) 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 25 Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 500 duo (Fig. 6) button of your new dLAN 500 duo (1 second) within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing dLAN AV network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate other adapters.
26 dLAN network Excluding a dLAN 500 duo from your network (Fig. 7) 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 Fig. 7 devolo dLAN 500 duo generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network.
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" (Fig. 8): 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 5.3 Disposal of old devices and features. 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 Disposal of old devices 29 dLAN AV network 19, 23 E Power saving mode 8 S Security ID 22 U Ubuntu 17 W Warranty 29 Windows 16 Encryption button 15, 23 F Factory default password 22 G Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 I Integrating the new adapter into the network 23 L Linux 17 M Mac OS X 17 Monitoring light (LED) 15 N Network connections 15 Network password 22 P Package contents 15 devolo dLAN 500 duo
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