Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product dLAN 500 AVpro UNI Devolo
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Content d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 A Vpro UNI Content 1 Before we get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you for placing your t rust in this devolo product.
Content devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bef ore we g et s tar ted 5 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 1 Before we get started 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is a network device that can.
6 Before we get started devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@devolo.
Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 2I n t r o d u c t i o n 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? With dLAN ( d irect L ocal A rea N etwork), the existing lines (for example mains supply, telephone cable, two- wire, TV coax cable) in the building are used directly for transferring data between various computers and oth- er network components.
8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 2.3 The two dLAN modes 2.3.1 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.
Initial us e 9 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter offers you all the information you need for starting up your dLAN 500 AVpro UNI . It explains the functions of the device and how to connect it. When shipped, the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is configured and ready to operate.
10 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 3.1 Package contents Before beginning to install your dLAN 500 AVpro UNI, you should make sure that yo ur delivery is not missing anything: dLAN 50 0 AVpr.
Initial us e 11 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 3.3 LEDs, ports, toggle switches The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI has six indicator LEDs on its front: Power PLC Link/Act ETH1, ETH2, ETH3, ETH4.
12 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI You can change the brightness of the Power LED by means of the dLAN AVpro manager . (* 'PLC Link/Act' indicates the status of the dLAN link.) By default, the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI is operated in a dLAN which is organised in 'Peer-to-Peer' mode.
Initial us e 13 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI T h e f l a s h i n g o f t h e ' E T H 1 ' t o ' E T H 4 ' L E D s i n d i c a t e s t h a t a data transmission to the corresponding interfaces is taking place, but does not reveal anything about the intensity of the data transfer at the respective interface.
14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 3.3.2 Ports On the back of the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI there are eight ports: Four RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet jacks 'ETH1' to 'ETH4' of the Ethernet switches. The 'ETH4' port supports PoE in accordance with IEEE 802.
Initial us e 15 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI ling, connect the coax cable to the simultaneously operated TV/SAT coax network. The 9-pin SUB-D Power sa tellite outlet for the devolo mains adapter and data transmission by means of PLC. Connect the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI to the mains adapter provided here.
16 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 3.3.3 Toggle switch 'TP/Coax PLC' Behind the small round open ing labelled with 'TP/Coax PLC' on the rear side of the housing, there is a toggle switch, which you can actuate, for example, with a pencil tip.
Initial us e 17 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI Here you will learn how to connect and start the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI. a Connect the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI to its mains adapter. Connect the mains adapter to the net- work cable and plug the power plug into a 230 V power outlet.
18 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI and thereby reliably secure the network against unau- thorised access. In the user manual of the dLAN AVpro mana- ger you will find additional descriptions and information on how to configure your dLAN network.
Al l a bo ut th e ne tw or k 1 9 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 4 All about the network This chapter offers you an overview of the various options for implementing dLAN networks with the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI . The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI units transmit your data modulated in the frequency ba nd from 2 to 68 MHz.
20 All about the network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 4.2 Building networking With the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI you can flexibly use the existing lines in the building for data transmission.
Al l a bo ut th e ne tw or k 2 1 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI In this example (see Fig. 8) , the telephone wiring with- in a building is used to establish the dLAN network for multiple apartments in a building. Since there is no telephone jack in apartment No.
22 All about the network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI In this example (see Fig. 9) , various terminal devices of an office reach the local Internet connection by means of dLAN via the telephone wiring within the building.
Al l a bo ut th e ne tw or k 2 3 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI In this example (see Fig. 10), two buildings with spa- tially separated electric mains circuits are networked with one another via dLAN using a two-wire telephone cable, which means they can share an Internet connec- tion.
24 All about the network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI 4.3 PoE operation The ETH4 port on the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI can provide a power supply in accordance with IEEE 802.3 af class '0' for a device connected to this. To do so, the PoE function of this port has to be enabled.
Al l a bo ut th e ne tw or k 2 5 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro UNI 4.4 Using coaxial filters The frequency band of the dLAN signal transmitted over coax lines ranges from 2 t o 6 8 M H z .
26 All about the network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI.
Appendix 27 dev o l o dL A N 5 Appendix 5.1 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. Ne ver open the device. There are no user-se rvi- ceable parts inside the device.
28 Appendix devolo dLAN the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. the device’s case is damaged.
Appendix 29 dev o l o dL A N 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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d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 A Vpro UNI Index B Brightness (Power LED) 12 C Cable modem 25 CCo 8 CD 9 CE declaration 5 Central Coordinator 8 Coax F-jack 14 Coaxial filter 19, 25 D Data security.
devolo dLAN 500 AVpro UNI P P2P 8 Peer-to-peer 8 PLC 16 PLC Link/Act LED (func tion) 12 PoE 7 Ports 14 Power LED 11 Power LED (function) 11 PowerLine 16 Product CD 5 R Rating plate 16 Rear panel 14 Re.
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