Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product dLAN 200 AVsmart Devolo
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Contents d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo produc t.
Contents devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface 4 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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.
5 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be delighted to hear from you at support@devolo.com ! devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com .
In tr o du c ti on 6 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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.
7 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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.
In tr o du c ti on 8 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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.
9 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 2.4 Sample applications Internet standalone solution (Fig. 1) Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig.
In t r o du c t i o n 10 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Networking two computers (Fig. 2) Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3) Networking HD television and computer; extending online gaming via the power line.
11 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+.
Initial use 12 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AVsmart+. It will explain connec- ting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in- troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation.
13 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVsmart+.
Initial use 14 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo d LAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highsp eed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wirin g as dLAN 200 AV devices (200 Mbps) without interference, but they wi ll not be able to communicate directly with on e another.
15 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ The centre adapte r icon always refers to the respecti ve device itself, while the adapter icons on the left and right in the dLAN 200 AV network symbolise connected devices. The dLAN screen can display up to 9 dLAN 200 AV devices (itself + 8 connected) total.
Initial use 16 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ The numbering is maintained ev en if a dLAN 200 AV device is rem oved from the network (e.g. to chang e the power outlet). When th e device is plugged back in, it is detected with the sam e number—as long as the encry ption password has not b een changed.
17 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Overview of icons a nd their functions Power : Lit steady if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is ready to operate; flashes if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is in standby mode. dLAN : Lit steady when a dLAN connection exists; flas- hes when data is being tr ansmitted in the dLAN net- work.
Initial use 18 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 3.3.2 Network connection Connect the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to a computer or another network device with the network cable (inclu- ded).
19 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 햲 Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to the network port of your running computer or other network device.
Initial use 20 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD drive of your computer. If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installation will start automati- cally.
21 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+.
Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 2 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 4 Security in the dLAN Data communication via the household electrical wi- ring is encrypted to ensure the privacy of your dL AN 200 AV network. The followi ng section describes data encryption options—either using the encryption but- ton or the dLAN Configuration Wizard.
23 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Fig. 5.
Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 4 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (Fig. 6) If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button, use the same me- thod to integrate further ad apters.
25 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Removing a dLAN 200 AVsm art+ from a network (Fig. 7) To remove a dLAN 200 AVsmart+ adapter from an exi- sting network, press it s 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.
Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 6 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 4.2 Encrypting the dLAN 200 AV network with the dLAN Confi- guration Wizard When using other dLAN 200 AV devices (without en- cryption button), data encryption can only be set up using the dLAN Configuration Wizard.
27 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ You can choose between your own password, a ran- dom password and the defa ult password. To define your own password with a lengt h of at least eight cha- racters, enter this into the Netw ork password (min.
Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 8 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closed dLAN network. You will need the 16 -character Security IDs of the va- rious adapters from the la bel on the housing. password Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes and confirm by clicking Define password .
29 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ enter the devices again. Howe ver, if the random pass- word was used to encrypt the network during the last installation, if you want to integrate a new adapter into the network, you must re-re gister all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID.
Appendix 30 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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 .
31 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 쎲 Never set up the device ne ar a heater or radiator. 쎲 The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. 쎲 Di sconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning. Use a moist towel to clean the device.
Appendix 32 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 5.3 Disposal of old devices The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act.
33 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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.
Index d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Index A AES encryption (128 bit) 4 B Bandwidth optimization 30 C CE declaration 30 Connecting the adapter 18 Connection quality 17 D Data encryption 22 Default.
Index devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ T Test screen 17 U Ubuntu 20 W Wall socket 30 Windows 19.
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