Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product dLAN 500 AVpro+ Devolo
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The Network Innovation dLAN® 500 A Vpr o+.
devolo dLAN ® 500 AVpro+.
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Contents de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 A Vpro + Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you for placing your t rust in this devolo product.
Contents devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+.
Preface 5 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. devolo dLAN business solutions are a favourably priced option for using the power grid infrastructu re in a building to establish a broadband IP network.
6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ Important note that should be ob- served. Additional information, background ma- terial and config uration ti ps for your de - vice. If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@devolo.
Introduction 7 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 2I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 expe nsive dedicated cabling.
8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? dLAN ( d irect L ocal A rea N etwork) uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable devices and other network components. As a result, an y power outlet can be used as a network access point.
Introduction 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ A dLAN AVpro adapter connected to a computer can only go into energy saving mode if the netwo rk card of the switched -off compute r is also inactive.
10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 2.4 All about the network 2.4.1 Internet st andalone solution Fig. 2.
Introduction 11 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 2.4.2 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 netw ork nodes can communicate with one another freely and directly.
12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 2.4.3 dLAN MDU If the dLAN is configured as an 'MDU' network ( MDU : ' M ultiple D welling U nit'), the connected network nodes are linked as 'slaves' to a 'master' and form a logical dLAN network segment along with their 'mas- ter'.
Installation 13 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 3 Installation This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVpro+. It will explain connecting the device and its functions. We will also briefly intro- duce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation.
14 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVpro+.
Installation 15 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 AVpro+ features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVpro+ is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode.
16 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and si- gnificantly improves data transmission in the home network. Kensington Lock The dLAN 500 AVpro+ has a slot for attaching a Kensington Lock on the front panel of the housing.
Installation 17 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ For detailed information ab out connecting other devolo dLAN adapt ers, visit our web- site: www.devolo.
18 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+.
dLAN network 1 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVpro+ in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AVpro devices as a ne twork.
20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ The following section contains exact instructions of en- cryption on the basis of possible network scenarios: Adapters cannot be confi gured while in Standby mod e. Encrypting a ne w dLAN network with a dLAN 500 AVpro+ and an additional dLAN AVpro device (Fig.
dLAN network 2 1 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ Expanding an exist ing dLAN network b y adding another dLAN AVpro device (Fig . 9) If you have a lready secured your existing dL AN network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate furthe r adapters.
22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ Removing a dLAN AVpro device from a network (Fig. 10) To remove a dLAN 500 A Vpro+ or another dLAN AVpro device from an existing network, press its en- cryption 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.
dLAN network 2 3 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 4.3 dLAN AVpro manager for Win- dows The installation wizard installs the devolo dLAN AVpro manager configuration software as well as the associated manual on the Windows op- erating system (see 3.4.1 Software for Windows ).
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Appendix 25 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 5 Appendix 5.1 Bandwidth optimization We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference: 쎲 Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets.
26 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 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 Ne ver open the device. There are no user-s ervice- able parts inside the device.
Appendix 27 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ The outlet must be within reach of the connected network devices. The adapter and the n etwork 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.
28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 5.3 Disposal of old devices To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting system: The icon with crossed-o.
Appendix 29 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 3W a r r a n t y p r o c e d u r e a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immediately, at the latest wit hin a period of 7 days. b) In the case of any externally visible damage ar ising from trans- port (e.
30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+.
de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 A Vpro + Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 C CCo 11 Central Coordinator 11 D devolo dLAN AVpro manager 17, 23 Disposal of old devices 28 dLAN adapter 11 dLAN network 19 E Encry.
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