Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product dLAN 500 AVmini Devolo
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devolo dLAN ® 500 AVmini.
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Contents d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preface 5 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 500 AVmini from devolo is the home plug-in device for high requirements: The fast trans- fer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every bandwidth- intensive Internet application a real multimedia treat.
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Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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 expensive dedicated cabling.
8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 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 equip- ped with suitable adapters and other network compon- ents. As a result, any power outlet can be used as a network access point.
Introduction 9 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini A dLAN adapter connected to a com- puter can only go into power sav ing mode if the network ca rd of the swit- ched-off comput er is also inacti ve.
10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Networking of two workstations (fig 2) fig 1 fig 2.
Introduction 11 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini Distributed Internet access solution (fig 3) Connection of an IP telephone, a high-speed Internet application and an IP-TV application with Internet ac.
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Initial use 13 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVmini. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 A Vmini and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui- de you through its installation.
14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Please note that dLAN d evices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspee d Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/ 500 Mbps) without interferen ce, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one a nother.
Initial use 15 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 A Vmini features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVmini is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode.
16 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini This section describes how to connect your dLAN 500 AVmini to a computer or other network de- vice. 햲 Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 AVmini to the network port of your run- ning computer or other network device.
Initial use 17 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our products. You ca n find the installed soft- ware applications in the Start Programs devolo program group. 3.5.2 Software for Mac (OS X) The software mac folder cont ains the dLAN configu- ration software.
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dLAN net work 19 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 A Vmini in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a home network.
20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN net work 21 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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.
22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in- structions 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 Cock- pit .
dLAN net work 23 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini The factory default password is HomePlugAV . Assigning a specif ic password to a single adapter will exclude it from the rem aining dLAN network.
24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Encrypting a new dLAN 500 AVmini network con- sisting of two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters (fig 4) Once both dLAN 500 AVmini adapters have been suc- cessfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another.
dLAN net work 25 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 500 AVmini (fig. 5) If you have already secure d your existing dLAN 500 A Vmini network using the encryption but- ton, use the same method to integrate other adapters.
26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Excluding a dLAN 500 AVmini from your network (fig. 6) To exclude a dLAN 500 AVmini adapter from an exist- ing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds . The device will be assigned a new ran- domly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network.
Appendix 27 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 5 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the de vice and the power consumpt ion, refer to th e label on the rear side of the device. For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE .
28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 쑗 the device has been exposed to rain or water. 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly.
Appendix 29 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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.
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Index d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 C CE declaration 27 D Disposal of old devices 28 dLAN AV network 19 , 23 E Encryption button 15 , 23 F Factory default pass word.
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