Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product dLAN 500 AVtriple Devolo
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The Net work In novatio n d L A N ® 5 0 0 A V t r i p l e +.
devolo dLAN ® 500 AVtriple+.
© 2011 devolo AG Aachen (Germany) While the informati on in this manual has been com piled with grea t care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteri stics. dev olo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms o f sale and delivery.
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Preface 5 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 500 AVtriple+ allows you to set up your own home network with al most no effort. Because the clever dLAN technology transmits the data over the household electrical wiring, you do not have to lay any new cables.
6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com . The Service centre area not only contains product descriptio ns and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firm- ware.
Introduct ion 7 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 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 AVtriple+ 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 adapters and other network components. As a result, an y power outlet can be used as a network access point.
Introduct ion 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + A dLAN adapter connected to a com- puter can only go in to power saving mode if the network card of the switched-off comp uter is also inactive.
10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ 2.4 Sample applications SOHO—Small Office/Home Office (fig 1) fig 1.
Introduct ion 11 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + Multimedia home network (fig 2) fig 2.
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Initi al use 13 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 A Vtriple+. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 A Vtriple+ and it s functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation.
14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVtriple+: 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 d.
Initi al use 15 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 AVtriple+ features three control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVtriple+ is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode.
16 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electrical wiring. A dLAN AV devi ce switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active n etwork de- vice such as a comp uter i s connecte d to the network port.
Initi al use 17 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 쎲 devolo dLA N Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN adapters in y our dLAN AV network, displays infor- mation about these devices and encrypts your dLAN AV network individually. To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD drive of your computer.
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dLAN network 1 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVtriple+ in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a hom e network.
20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN network 2 1 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 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 AVtriple+ The Troubleshooting G uide 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 Cockpit .
dLAN network 2 3 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 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 AVtriple+ Encrypting a new dLAN AV network consisting of dLAN AV adapters (fig 3) Once the dLAN AV adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another. That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorized access.
dLAN network 2 5 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 500 AVtriple+ (fig 4) If you have already secured your existing dLAN AV net- work using the encryption button, use the same meth- od to integrate other adapters.
26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ Excluding a dLAN 500 AVtriple+ from your net- work (fig 5) To exclude a dLAN 500 AVtriple+ adapter from an ex- isting network, pres s 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 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 5 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumptio n, refer t o the 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 AVtriple+ 쎲 You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket inte- grated into the dLAN 500 AVtriple+.
Appendix 29 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + each and every ti me your device needs ma in- tenance. There is a risk o f electric shock! 쎲 Use the devic e in a dry location only. 쎲 Always use the included network cable to connect the device. The outlet must be within reach of the connected network devices.
30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ 5.3 Disposal of old devices To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting sy- stem: The icon with cros.
Appendix 31 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + 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.
32 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+.
de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVtriple + Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 B Bandwidth optimisation 27 C CE declaration 27 D Disposal of old devices 30 dLAN AV network 19 , 23 E Encryption button 15 , 23 F .
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