Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product dLAN 500 duo+ Devolo
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d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 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 duo+ 1P r e f a c e 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.
6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 duo+ devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products or "dLAN", visit www.devolo.com . The Service Centre area con- tains downloadable product descriptions and docu- mentation, as well as update s to devolo software and device firmware.
Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 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 duo+ 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 compo- nents. 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 duo+ 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 duo+ 2.4 Sample applications Extending Internet over the e lectrical wiring Fig. 2.
Introduction 11 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ Networking compu ter and IT accessories Fig. 3.
12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 duo+.
Installation 13 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 3 Installation This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 duo+. It w ill explain connecting the dLAN 500 duo+ and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the devolo software and guide you through its installation.
14 Installation devolo dLAN 500 duo+ 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 duo+: 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 dL AN 500 d.
Installation 15 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 duo+ has a monitoring light (LED), two network jacks and an encryption button.
16 Installation devolo dLAN 500 duo+ Please note that all dLAN devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electri- cal wiring. A dLAN device switches to Standby mode after a sh ort while if no active netw ork device such as a com- puter is connected to the network port.
Installation 17 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ During the installation proc ess, you will be given the choice of installing all software components ( Standard installation ) or selecting individual ones ( Custom in- stallation ). To take full advantage of the functions of your device, we recommend installing all of the applications.
18 Installation devolo dLAN 500 duo+.
dLAN network 1 9 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 4d L A N n e t w o r k 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 de- vices as a home network.
20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 duo+ The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios: Encrypting a new dLAN network consisting of two dLAN 500 duo+ adapters Once both dLAN 500 duo+ ad apters have been suc- cessfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another.
dLAN network 2 1 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ Expanding an existing dLAN network with a new dLAN 500 duo+ If you have already secured your existing dLAN net- work using the encryption button, use the same meth- od to integrate other adapters.
22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 duo+ Excluding a dLAN 500 duo+ from your network To exclude a dLAN 500 duo+ adapter from a n existing network, press its encryption 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 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment. All adapters found in the network appear with as ad- apter icon with a corresponding product name.
24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 duo+ The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustrate the current transmission quality: 쎲 Green : the n etwork connection is suitable for HD video streaming. 쎲 Orange : the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming.
dLAN network 2 5 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ Before the networking procedure, note the securi ty IDs of all d LAN adapters . This uniqu e identifier of each dLAN de- vice is located on the la bel on the housing. It consists of 4 x 4 letters se- parated by dashes (e.
26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 duo+ section. The current network passwor d is assigned automatically to the newly added device..
Appendix 27 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 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": 쎲 Plug the device directly into a wall socket.
28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 duo+ The outlet must be within re ach of the connected ne twork devices. The adapter and the network devices must be easily accessi ble. 쎲 To switch the device off, pull the power plug. 쎲 To disconnect the device from the power supply grid, pull the power plug.
Appendix 29 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ 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 c.
30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 duo+ 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.
d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 duo+ Index C CE declaration 6 D Disposal of old devices 29 dLAN network 19 E Encryption button 15 , 19 F Factory default pass word 25 G Generate secure password 25 Green IT 8.
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