Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi
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1. devolo Cockpit is placed in the app list of your Smartphone or tablet as usual Tapping on the devolo Cockpit icon brings you to the start menu m You can find more information in Chapter 4 1 i devolo Cockpit App Installing devolo Cockpit software The devolo Cockpit computer program finds all acces sible dLAN adapters in your dLAN network displays in formation about these devices and encrypts your dLAN devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 24 Initial use devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac network individually The software takes you to the configuration interface to configure your WiFi net work on a computer The devolo Cockpit software is available at www devolo com cockpit After you have downloaded the installation file to your PC start it by double clicking on it Use the installation wizard to install devolo Cockpit for using the adapter with the Windows operating sys tem You can find the installed application in the Start D All Programs i devolo program group More information can be found in Chapter 4 1 devolo Cockpit App Software for Mac OS X The devolo Cockpit software is available at www devolo com cockpit After you have downloaded the installation file to your PC start it by double clicking on it Software for Linux Ubuntu The devolo Cockpit software is available at www devolo com cockpit After you have downloaded and installed the installation file to your PC start the file Initial use 22. 5 6 2 Device security Here you can set a login password for access to the configuration interface By default the configuration interface of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is not protected by a password However after installing the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac you should create a custom password to protect the con figuration interface from being accessed by third par ties D To do so first enter if present the current pass word and then enter the desired new password twice Now the configuration interface is pro tected against unauthorised access with your cus tom password Network configuration 45 Call up the configuration interface again later the following window appears first Windows Security The server 169 254 21 210 at requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection wA _ Remember my credentials Enter admin in the User name field and your custom password in the Password field 5 6 3 Network settings As a component of your network the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac also communicates via the TCP IP protocol The IP address required for this can either be entered manually or obtained automatically from a DHCP server The admin user name cannot be changed The option Network settings are automatically retrieved from a DHCP server is enabled by def
3. The gt icon on the front side of the device flashes red during the update procedure After a successful up date the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac restarts automatically Update firmware To bring the firmware up to the latest version manually start by going to the devolo website www devolo com and downloading the appropriate file for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to your computer In the Management System area click File name and select the downloaded file Then start the update procedure with Update firm ware After a successful update the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac restarts automatically m Via the Updates button in devolo Cockpit you can also carry out automatic firmware up dates from our website www devolo com This procedure requires an active Internet connec tion For more information refer to Chapter 4 1 devolo Cockpit App Saving the device configuration To save the enabled configuration to your computer as a file select the corresponding button in the Manage ment System i Save device configuration area Then enter a storage location and name for the set tings file Restoring the device configuration An existing configuration file can be sent to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac in the Management System area and enabled there Select a suitable file via the File name button and start the operation by click ing the Restore device configuration button Resetting the device configuration The dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is
4. WiFi antenna 14 WiFi Clone 20 41 WiFi filter 39 WiFi key 12 36 WiFi Move Technology 40 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac WLAN icon 27 WLAN time control 37 WPA 38 WPA2 36 38 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac
5. equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment Observance of these directives is verified by the use of harmonized European norms The CE declaration of this product is separately included in print and can be found under www devolo com 1 1 3 Safety notes It is essential to have read and understood all safety and operating instructions before the devolo device is used for the first time keep them safe for future refe rence DANGER due to electricity Users should never open devolo devices Opening the device poses a risk of electric shock Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on de volo devices In the event of damage disconnect the devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the power outlet Then contact qualified specialist personnel after sales service exclusively Damage is deemed to have occurred for example if the power cable or plug is damaged if the devolo device has been showered with liquid e g rain or water if the devolo device is inoperable if the housing of the devolo device is damaged devolo devices may only be operated using a mains power supply as described on the nameplate To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply pull the device itself or its mains plug from the power outlet The power outlet and all connected net work devices should be easily accessible so that you can pull the mains plug quickly if needed devolo devices
6. in Chapter 2 Chapter 3 will cover successfully set ting up your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and integrate it in your network How you can manage the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac using the devolo Cockpit App or the dLAN software is covered in Chapter 4 Tips for bandwidth optimization information of environmental compatibility of the device and our warranty conditions can be found in Chapter 5 and conclude the manual Preface 5 Description of the symbols Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual Very important note Failure to ob serve this note may result in damage A Additional information background mate rial and configuration tips for your device Important note that should be obser ved 1 1 1 Intended use Use the adapter as described in these instructions to prevent damage and injuries A The device is designed for indoor use only devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 6 Preface CE 068 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 1 1 2 CE conformity This product complies with the technical requirements The product is class A equipment Class A devices may cause interference when used in residential environ mentsof the directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE the EMC di rective 2004 108 EC and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG This product is designed for use in AN the EU Switzerland and Norway m 99 05 CE R amp TTE directive is a directive sim I ilar to the EMC directive It applies to radio
7. without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling dLAN is an intelligent secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily quickly and economical Fig 1 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 10 Introduction devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 2 1 What exactly is ALAN dLAN direct Local Area Network uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network components As a result any power outlet can be used as a network access point The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via household power lines State of the art technology ensures that the power and data networks do not interfere with one an other Networking via dLAN is fast and secure The data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by third parties 2 2 What is WLAN WLAN Wireless Local Area Network refers to the use of radio technology to network computers and other devices While it is possible to wirelessly connect com puters in pairs peer to peer p2p a central access point is required to set up a network of multiple devic es Such access points are frequently combined in a single device with modems for Internet access and routers to manage network traffic The wireless network established by an access point using a specific channel from 1 to 13 and name SSID has a limited range The range of the access point which is also known as a radio cell is im
8. 6 1 2 devolo on the Internet IRR 7 EB i eM T 9 Zl EE 10 Aa cot iodio atrata 10 ZII aoa 10 CENE UP RUM P 11 2 3 1 Encryption button LL kk kk kk rt pt KK KK KK KK KK wok sce RUP PR ko aa 11 232 ouo carrara lE ALLE 12 o o Ax Qe CETERI 13 LIT 13 Zoe MANIN serrata ss guas birrerie 14 2 3 6 Integrated electrical socket 0 14 ji Mal US annientata 17 SL PREGO criticati nre 17 2 SEME E Laplace arnie 17 3 3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 WIFi aC 18 3 3 1 Single Kit Expanding an existing network 18 3 3 2 Starter Kit and Single Kit Setting up a new dLAN network 20 3 4 Installation of devolo software WWW kk kk kk kk kk KK KK KK K KK KIRI KK KIRR RR KK KK x 23 35 URI iaia ein 25 A UEVOIO cockpit P 27 4l 0060 dejn Ajo 2425 28 4 RI TTT 21 Lilli OVENIEW DATE Or 2 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 6 LD UNO a rino 28 4 1 3 Menu on the bottom edge of the screen o 28 d2 devolo COPE OWI Bs ss cina porone pi ER OP MERE TS reed dare I AJ 28 4 2 1 Encrypting a network with devolo Cockpit 31 Network CONIIGUIGUON icr t roce Stone egere Wy a ka W 3 qb dot et 33 5 1 Calling up the built in configuration interface 33 5 2 i iD MMMTMMT 34 TT MINIMO can aa sus ro KKS SDS r r r ea NIO 35 Sol 3 ECOS ION sa alob ak erek
9. are designed for indoor use only Only use devolo devices at a dry location Disconnect devolo devices from the mains sup ply to clean Avoid solvent cleaning agents since they can cause damage to the housing Only use a dry towel for cleaning DANGER due to overheating Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts of heat such as direct sunlight fire or other heat sour ces Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked devolo devices should only be installed at locations that guarantee adequate ventilation Slots and ope nings on the housing are used for ventilation Do not cover devolo devices when operating Do not place any objects on devolo devices Do not insert any objects into the openings of devolo devices 9 devolo devices must not be placed directly next to an open flame such as fire or candles devolo devices must not be exposed to direct heat radiation e g radiator direct sunlight Preface 7 1 2 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 updates to devolo software and device firmware 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 dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Introduction 9 2 Introduction ly via your household electrical wiring
10. back ups have been made The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not transferable The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the case that the purchaser is a merchant If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Ger many or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclu sion of the contract devolo s court of jurisdiction applies This is also applicable if the purchaser s domicile is not known at the time of institution of proceedings The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser Appendix 51 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Index B Bar graph 28 C CE declaration 6 D devolo Cockpit App 33 devolo Cockpit software 33 DHCP server 46 Disposal of old devices 49 dLAN house symbol 27 dLAN password 43 F Factory default password 31 Firmware update 46 G Gear arrow 28 Generate secure password 31 Integrated electrical socket 14 Integrating the new adapter into the network 32 IP address 45 K Key icon 28 L LAN network connection 13 LED status display 11 48 License information 48 Linux 24 M Mac OS X 24 MAC address 40 N Network password 31 P Package contents 17 R Recycle bin 28 Reset 13 S Safety notes 6 Security ID 31 43 44 System requirements 17 I Time server 47 Troubleshooting guide 28 W Warranty 50
11. in terface refer to Chapter 5 Network configu ration 3 3 2 Starter Kit and Single Kit Setting up a new dLAN network Connect the dLAN 1200 to your Internet access device s network jack Plug the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac into a wall socket The adapter is ready to operate once the indicator light of the encryption button with the home icon turns white after approx 50 seconds To disconnect the adapter from the mains supply unplug the device The power outlet and all connected net work devices should be easily acces sible so that you can pull the mains plug quickly if needed Connecting a dLAN 1200 and a ALAN 1200 WiFi ac as a dLAN network Before you can use the adapter in a dLAN network first you have to connect it as a network This is accom plished by using a shared dLAN password This forms a delimited dLAN network Shared use of the dLAN password is used both for access control for the dLAN network and for encryption and thus interception pro tection of the transmitted data The dLAN password can be set in different ways dLAN network encryption at the touch of a but ton First press the encryption button for about 1 second of dLAN 1200 and then within 2 minutes press the encryption button with the home icon for about 1 second of dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Your dLAN network is now set up and protected against unauthorised access or dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit App w
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13. license information about the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac here 6 Appendix 6 1 Bandwidth optimization To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network we recommend that you comply with the following connection rules 9 Plug the device directly into a wall socket Avoid multiple sockets Appendix 49 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 1200 WiFi ac To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and to improve data trans mission in the network always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 6 2 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 crossed out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls ips within the scope of application of the European Community WEEE Directive These types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste Rather they can be given to a municipal collection point free of charge Contact your municipal government to find out the address and hours of the nearest collection point devolo dLAN 1200 WIFi ac 50 Appendix devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 6 3 Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is g
14. more information about the firmware update refer to Chapter 5 6 4 System Access password For security you can set a login password for access to the configuration interface The colour of the lock icon tells you whether an individualised login password or no password at all is set green individualised pass Network configuration 43 word red no password Clicking or tapping Set ac cess password takes you directly to the corresponding menu More information about creating an access password can be found in Chapter 5 6 4 System Network configuration Network settings such as the IP address and subnet mask of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac are displayed here Clicking or tapping Configure network takes you di rectly to the network settings For more information refer to Chapter 5 6 3 Network settings 5 5 Device configuration You can find everything about your dLAN in the Device configuration area Click or tap the respective icon to go the corre sponding area 5 5 1 dLAN settings In a dLAN network all connected components must use the same password The dLAN password can be defined in the devolo Cockpit App or the devolo Cockpit program by using the encryption button with the home icon or at this location in the configuration interface You can configure the pass word for the entire network devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 44 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac The dLAN default password is Home AN
15. of devolo software and 4 2 devolo Cockpit software or dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN password in the configuration interface More in formation can be found in Chapter 5 5 Device con figuration Fig 5 devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 20 Initial use devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Integrating the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac into an exist ing WiFi network Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop tablet or smartphone by entering the previously noted WiFi key as the network security key For the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to show the same WiFi configuration as your WiFi router you can apply the WiFi access data at the touch of a button The WiFi Clone function can be enabled in different ways Enabling WiFi Clone at the touch of a button First press the encryption button with the home icon on the front side of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and then press the WPS but ton on the WiFi router with the access data you want to apply Or Enabling WiFi Clone via the configuration inter face For more information about this function refer to Chapter 5 Network configuration WiFi Clone To integrate the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac into an existing WiFi network with devolo WiFi devices of the 500 series e g dLAN 500 WiFi or ALAN 500 Wireless you have to transfer the settings of your existing WiFi configuration man ually to the configuration interface of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac m for more information on the configuration
16. respective device to the factory default settings In addition you can learn about device information such as the firmware version in use and the individual MAC address 4 1 3 Menuon the bottom edge of the screen The functions of the menu on the bottom edge of the screen are self explanatory and can be operated intui tively Depending on which submenu you are in the following functions appear t Y 9 Start devolo Cockpit start menu 9 You can always use the Refresh option to display the current status of devices that have been found if this hasn t happened automatically During the initial installation of the adapter select the Add adapter option 9 The Troubleshooting guide contains additional installation aids Security Tapping on the key icon allows you to change the dLAN password for either the entire dLAN network or just for the respective adapter or to reset it to the factory defaults The factory default password is AN HomePlugAV For security reasons we recommend setting an individualised dLAN password 4 2 devolo Cockpit software devolo Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption program that detects all reachable dLAN devices in your home network and combines them in a secure network Due to its logical graphic design the devolo cockpit 29 devolo Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate After installing the devolo software it can be found in the Start Programs i devolo program
17. 5 3 5 Uninstallation word and will thus no longer be able to access the network To integrate the device into a different net To remove a dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapter from an ex work follow the steps described above depending on isting network press this adapter s encryption button whether you are setting up a new network or adding with the home icon for at least 10 seconds The de the adapter to an existing one vice will be assigned a new randomly generated pass devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 26 Initial use 4 devolo cockpit 4 1 devolo Cockpit App devolo Cockpit App is an app for monitoring and encryption which you can use to search out all other accessible dLAN devices in your home network and connect them together into a secure network using the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac this could be considered the counterpart to the local devolo Cockpit software see 4 2 devolo Cockpit software In addition you can also use devolo Cockpit App to access the configuration interface for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and to change settings in the WLAN and dLAN network see 6 Network configu ration CD After you have integrated the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac into your home network as described in Chapter 3 3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and have downloaded devolo Cockpit App you can get to start menu just by tapping on devolo Cockpit devolo cockpit 27 In order to connect the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to your smartphone or tablet PC sel
18. 50 seconds To disconnect the N dLAN 1200 WiFi ac from the mains supply unplug the device The power outlet and all connected network de vices should be easily accessible so that you can pull the mains plug quickly if needed Integrating the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac into an exist ing dLAN network Before you can use the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac in your dLAN network first you have to connect it to your ex isting dLAN devices as a network This is accomplished by using a shared dLAN password This forms a delim ited dLAN network Shared use of the dLAN password is used both for access control for the dLAN network and for encryption and thus interception protection of the transmitted data The dLAN password can be set in different ways dLAN network encryption at the touch of a but ton home icon Q First press the encryption button for about 1 second on an adapter in your existing network and then within 2 minutes press the encryp tion button with the home icon for about 1 sec ond on the new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac The new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is now integrated into your existing dLAN network Or ALAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit App with your smartphone or tablet For more information refer to Chapters 3 4 Installation of devolo software and 4 1 devolo Cockpit App or Initial use 19 dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit computer software For more information refer to Chapters 3 4 Installation
19. PlugAV 5 5 2 dLAN devices Each connected dLAN device regardless of whether it is connected locally or remotely in the network is dis played with its MAC address name and type 5 5 3 Add a dLAN device You can add additional dLAN devices to your dLAN network Via PBC encryption button with home icon First press the encryption button for about 1 second on an adapter in your existing network and then within 2 minutes press the option Start setup for about 1 second on the new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Via security ID To do so enter the security ID for the respective dLAN adapter in the Security ID field and confirm it with Start setup Before the networking procedure AN note the security IDs of all dLAN adapters This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the back of the housing It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the mains supply and computers or other network components as appropriate 5 6 Management In addition to the language selection the Management area includes configura 6G tion options for the network device secu rity and management i e resetting securing and restoring your individual configurations and updating firmware Click or tap the respective icon to go the corresponding area 5 6 1 Language selection Select your desired menu language here Save your en try with OK
20. a WiFi first press the encryption button with the home icon for about 1 second on the exist ing WiFi adapter that has the entire WiFi con figuration which is to be transferred to the new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapter now and then press the encryption button with the home icon on the new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac for about 1 second The existing WiFi adapter transmits both the ALAN as well as the entire WiFi configuration to the new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapter To integrate additional dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapters into your WiFi ac repeat this step The WiFi adapters are now continuously connected to each other and from now on share changes to the WiFi configuration with each other automatically m To customise your WiFi network security install devolo Cockpit and proceed with configuring your network To do so read Chapters 3 4 In stallation of devolo software and 5 Network configuration Initial use 23 3 4 Installation of devolo software Downloading devolo Cockpit App The devolo Cockpit App is devolo s free app also for checking and configuring WiFi ALAN and LAN connec tions for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac via smartphone or tablet The smartphone or tablet connects to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac at home via WiFi Download the devolo Cockpit App to your smartphone or tablet from the corresponding store m The quickest way to find the app is by clicking the magnitying glass in the store and searching directly for devolo
21. aLAN 1200 WIFI ac devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 2014 devolo AG Aachen Germany While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics devolo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development Trademarks HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd Mac and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp devolo dLAN Vianect and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG All other names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Subject to change without notice No liability for technical errors or omissions devolo AG Charlottenburger Allee 60 52068 Aachen Germany www devolo com Aachen November 2014 Contents ii Proloco inesistenti 5 kl OOPS mu ludan pd esris ekas kunu amb es dla um 5 EEL 1 ya b x oa bass E e us kueisgss Sas te S Ad 5 AS sepio ERE RE E o_onn 6 BEER
22. ault devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 46 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac If a DHCP server is already present in N the network for giving out IP ad dresses have this option enabled so that the dLAN 12004 WiFi ac auto matically receives an address from it This is usually the router To assign a static IP address first disable the option Network settings are automatically retrieved from a DHCP server and make your individual en tries Save your entries with OK m f you happen to forget the IP address of your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac proceed as described un der 5 1 Calling up the built in configuration interface 5 6 4 System Here you can reset the current configuration to the fac tory defaults save it to your computer as a file or re store it from there and update the firmware of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac not interrupted To do so itis best to connect your computer to the Ensure that the update procedure is dLAN 1200 WiFi ac via dLAN or LAN rather than WiFi Automatic firmware update The firmware of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac includes the software for operating the device If necessary devolo offers new versions on the Internet as a file download for example to modify existing functions If you would like the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to perform firmware up dates automatically enable the Automatic firmware update option and start the update procedure with Search for newer firmware and update now
23. d due to incorrect handling especially to non observance of the system description and the operating instructions e ifthe device was opened repaired or modified by persons not contracted by devolo f if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage or g if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware software installation or operation devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs 6 Additional regulations The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo s legal liability a The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims such as any refund in full or in part Compensation claims regardless of the legal basis are excluded This does not apply if e g injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product liability law or in cases of intentional act or culpable negligence Claims for compensation of lost profits indirect or consequen tial detriments are excluded devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negligence In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of devolo employees has caused a loss of data devolo will be lia ble for those costs typical to the recovery of data where peri odic security data
24. e frequency bands simultaneously with the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac There are 13 channels available in the standard 2 4 GHz frequency band and 140 channels available in the higher 5 GHz frequency band If you select only the higher 5 GHz frequency band make sure that all of your connected devices also support this band Chan nel 52 and onward take you into the frequency band for aviation radar coverage When access devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 36 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac ing the device for the first time a radar detec tion phase starts automatically during which the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac cannot be accessed In both cases we recommend keeping the default set ting Auto since the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac selects the channel regularly and independently in this setting In other words if the last connected station logs out a search for a suitable channel is carried out immediate ly If no devices are connected the device automatical ly selects a channel every 15 minutes Network name The network name SSID determines the name of your wireless network You can see this name when logging onto the WiFi allowing you to identify the cor rect subnet If you do not specify a network name your wireless network remains hidden In this case po tential network users must know the exact network name and enter it manually to be able to establish a connection m Some WiFi adapters have difficulty connecting to such hidd
25. ect My dLAN a 3 As soon as your smartphone or tablet is connected to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac all of the adapters found in the network appear with a picture and corresponding name The menu in devolo Cockpit App automatically adjusts to the orientation horizontal vertical of the smartphone or tablet P If your smartphone or tablet switches to power saving mode the previously displayed view is shown again when you activate the screen again 4 1 1 Overview page You can page through the list of adapters by swiping across the screen left right or up down The house icon displays the connection over as dLAN The WLAN icon displays the connection over WLAN m devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 28 devolo cockpit devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac The bar graph reflects the connection quali am ty The data rate is displayed in Mbps Tap ping on a respective adapter allows you to read the transfer rate for another device from the selected adapter s point of view Tapping on the gear arrow brings you to the a configuration interface for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac For more detailed in formation on the interface refer to Chapter 6 Network configuration Tapping on the recycle bin removes the con iii nected adapters 4 1 2 Settings menu O Tapping on the two gears brings you to the set tings menu for the respective adapter Here you have the option of assigning a unique new name for yourself and to reset the
26. en wireless networks If the connec tion to a hidden name SSID poses problems first try to establish the connection with a visible network name SSID and only then try to hide it Encryption WPA2 is the WiFi encryption set by default for ALAN 1200 WiFi ac The default WiFi key is the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac You will find the key on the label on the back of the housing The WPA WPA2 WiFi Protected Access security standard is available for securing data transmission in your wireless network This method allows for individualised keys consisting of letters and numbers with a length of up to 63 char acters You can simply enter this using the keyboard without having to convert it into hexadecimal format first No encryption You should always encrypt the con N nections in your WiFi network Other wise anyone within range could penetrate into your network Without encryption not only are all data transmitted from client computers to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac in your wireless network without protection but there is also no password prompt to establish the connection If no other security measures are set up such as a WIFi filter see Chapter 5 3 5 WLAN filters third parties could gain access to your network at any time and for example share your Internet connection Each in stance of access is visible to you in the WiFi monitor Save all modified settings before leaving this configu ration area agai
27. ftware under Start D All Programs devolo devolo Cockpit you can get to the device s configuration interface by clicking on the corresponding tab for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Network configuration 33 Then the program determines the current IP address and starts the configuration in the web browser By default the configuration interface will open direct ly However if a login password was set via the option Device configuration Device security you have to enter this first refer to 5 6 4 System devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 34 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 5 2 Menu description All menu functions are described in the corresponding interface as well as in the associated chapter in the manual The sequence of the description in the manual follows the structure of the menu Click OK to save the settings of the respective area of the configuration interface Click Cancel to leave the respective area of the config uration interface The four central areas of the configuration interface are displayed on the bottom edge of the screen Click the button of an area to move directly into it All of the device s WiFi functions are in the WiFi configuration area where you can configure settings In the Status overview area you get O general information about all connected dLAN WiFi and LAN devices You can find all of the dLAN functions in the Device configuration area In addition t
28. group E n J Thiel After starting the Acie ET all reachable AI adapters found i in the Wc Wei appear with as devices in your home network will appear This adapter icon with a corresponding product name The take a moment adapter in the middle of the dLAN network identified devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 30 devolo cockpit devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac with the symbol shown here symbolises your locally connected device If you have multiple ALAN devices connected locally you can jump back and forth be tween them Clicking an adapter icon with the mouse enables the corresponding dLAN device and highlights It The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustrate the current transmission quality O Green the network connection is suitable for HD video streaming 9 Orange the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming Red the network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access If data transmission from one device to another is ac tually taking place the data rate is displayed on the re spectively highlighted adapter Settings and functions You can configure settings for the respectively high lighted device or for the network O via the buttons at the bottom edge of the screen O or via tabs arranged at the side of each adapter You can always use the Refresh button to display the current status of devices that have been found if
29. he WiFi function and WiFi Move Technology of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac are enabled by default You can enable synchronisation of the WiFi settings ei ther by using the functions in this menu or by pressing the respective encryption button with the home icon on the corresponding adapters To learn how to synchro nise the WiFi settings at the touch of a button refer to Chapters 2 3 1 Encryption button and 3 3 Con necting the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac WiFi Move Technology support enabled Switch on WiFi Move Technology if necessary by click ing tapping under WLAN configuration WiFi Move All WiFi adapters are now continuously connected to each other and from now on share changes to the WiFi configuration with each other automatically In addition you can see when the last synchronisation took place and which devices are connected via WiFi Move Technology WiFi Clone WiFi Clone lets you apply the WiFi access data of an ex isting WiFi access point such as your WiFi router at the touch of a button Start the procedure with the Start setup option and then press the WPS button of the device with the WiFi access data SSID and WiFi password to be applied 5 3 7 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WiFi Protected Setup WPS is one of the international encryption standards developed by the WiFi Alliance for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net work The encryption keys of the respective WiFi devic es are transmitted auto
30. i password This way your visi tors can surf the Internet without having access to your local network To set up a guest account enable the Guest account option You can also enable or disable the guest ac count in the devolo Cockpit App using the Guest account button If you would like to restrict this to Internet use enable the Only allow Internet use option as well devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 38 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Define the name of the guest network in the Network name field Automatic shutoff If you would like to set a time limit for the guest ac count enable the option Automatically shut off guest account after and enter the desired time limit Note that the guest account depends A on the device and can be active only as long as the device itself Encryption You should also encrypt the guest account to prevent anyone in signal range from intruding into your net work and for example sharing your Internet connec tion The WPA WPA2 WiFi Protected Access security standard is available for this This method allows for individualised keys consisting of letters and numbers with a length of up to 63 char acters You can simply enter this using the keyboard without having to convert it into hexadecimal format first 5 3 4 Parental controls You can regulate Internet access for specific devices based on time using this function For instance to pro tect your children fro
31. ice restarts if you press the Reset button for less than 10 seconds devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 14 Introduction devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 9 To change the configuration of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac back to the factory defaults press the Reset button for more than 10 seconds Keep in mind that all settings that have already been configured will be lost m You can use a pointed object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 2 3 5WiFi antennas The internal WiFi antennas are for connecting to other network devices wirelessly 2 3 6 Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a pow er strip plug this power strip into the electrical socket of the ALAN 1200 WiFi ac The integrated mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and signifi cantly improves data transmission in the network Introduction 15 devolo ALAN 1200 WiFi ac 16 Introduction 3 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac We provide a descrip tion of how the device is connected and briefly intro duce the included devolo software 3 1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be ginning with the installation of your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 9 Single Kit O dLAN 1200 WiFi ac O Hard copy of installation guide CE declaration O Online documentation or O Starter Kit O dLAN 1200 WiFi ac O dLAN 1200 O Netwo
32. ith your smartphone or tablet For more information refer to Chapters 3 4 Installation of devolo software and 4 1 devolo Cockpit App or dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit computer software For more information refer to Initial use 21 Chapters 3 4 Installation of devolo software and 4 2 devolo Cockpit software or dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN password in the configuration interface More in formation can be found in Chapter 5 5 Device con figuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 22 Initial use devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Integrating additional dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapt ers into a WiFi network Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop tablet or smartphone by entering the previously noted WiFi key as the network security key For the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to show the same WiFi configuration as your WiFi router you can apply the WiFi access data at the touch of a button The WiFi Clone function can be enabled in different ways Fig 6 Enabling WiFi Clone at the touch of a button 6 or First press the encryption button with the home icon on the front side of dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and then press the WPS but ton of the WiFi router with the access data you want to apply Enabling WiFi Clone via the configuration inter face For more information about this function refer to Chapter 5 Network configuration WiFi Clone To interconnect the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapters vi
33. iven to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accord ance with the following conditions 1 Warranty coverage a The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts Parts will at devolo s sole discretion be replaced or repaired free of charge if despite proven proper handling and adher ence to the operating instructions these parts became defec tive due to fabrication and or material defects Alternatively devolo reserves the right to replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and fea tures Operating manuals and possibly supplied software are excluded from the warranty b Material and service charges shall be covered by devolo but not shipping and handling costs involved in transport from the buyer to the service station and or to devolo c Replaced parts become property of devolo d devolo is authorized to carry out technical changes e g firm ware updates beyond repair and replacement of defective parts in order to bring the equipment up to the current techni cal state This does not result in any additional charge for the customer A legal claim to this service does not exist 2 Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer War ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period
34. m excessive Internet use you can define how long they may use the Internet per day Synchronisation with an Internet time server is neces sary to be able to use the parental controls In this case the time server Management Manage ment Date and time Retrieve date and time automatically for the ALAN 1200 WiFi ac has to be enabled and an active Internet connection is also re quired The time server is enabled by default If you would like to set up a daily time quota enable the option Turn on parental controls Now enter the MAC addresses for the devices for which you would like to set up a time quota You can enter the MAC ad dresses manually or select them from the list of current ly known devices see Status overview WiFi monitor Confirm each entry with OK WiFi devices with a time limit Here you can find a list of all the WiFi devices for which the Internet access time is limited Each device is displayed with its MAC address name time remaining and the specified time quota If you would like to delete a device from this list high light it and confirm this with Delete selected Click or tap Edit to go to the settings menu for the time quota If you would like the time quota to be moni tored enable the option The time limit will be mon itored The daily time quota can be specified in hours and minutes A time quota can only be used if it matches the time periods defined in the WLAN time con
35. m it with the plus sign This then appears under Permitted WiFi devices To re move an approved device select its MAC address and confirm it with Delete selected A The WiFi filter can only be set for de vices connected directly to the access point not the guest account devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 40 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac m The MAC address designates the hardware in terface of each individual network device uniquely e g the WiFi adapter ofa computer or the Ethernet port of a printer It consists of six double digit hexadecimal numbers each sepa rated by a colon e g 00 0B 3B 37 9D C4 You can easily determine the MAC address of a Win dows computer by opening the window with the com mand prompt under Start All Programs Accessories I Command Prompt Enter the com mand IPCONFIG ALL here The MAC address is dis played under the designation Physical address enter the WiFi MAC address of your own computer if you are connected to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac not via the Ethernet port but via WiFi Oth erwise you will block your own ac cess to the device via WiFi by activating the WiFi filter Keep in mind that you also have to Save all modified settings before leaving this configu ration area again by pressing OK to confirm them 5 3 6 WiFi Move WiFi Move Technology is a function for synchronising the WiFi settings of all WiFi adapters connected to your network T
36. matically and continuously to the other WiFi device s in the wireless network The dLAN 1200 WiFi ac offers two different variants for transmitting these encryption keys WPS via PBC Push Button Configuration Start the encryption dLAN 1200 WiFi ac O either by pressing the WiFi button on the front panel of the device or O by pressing the Start setup button on the user interface under WiFi configuration 5 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS process on the Network configuration 41 Q Then either press the WPS key of the WiFi device you are adding or enable the WPS mechanism in the WiFi settings of the WiFi device Now the devices exchange their encryption keys and estab lish a secure WiFi connection The WiFi LED on the front panel indicates the synchronisation process by flashing WPS via PIN To interconnect WiFi devices in your wireless net work securely by means of PIN variants enter an individualised key in the configuration interface under WLAN configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS PIN and start the encryption pro cess by pressing the Start setup button Open the configuration interface of the WiFi client to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Confirm the encryption pro cess as described there Now the devices exchange their encryption keys and establish a secure WiFi connection The WiFi LED on the front panel indicates the synchronisation process by flashing Use
37. n by pressing OK to confirm them A Keep in mind that after saving this setting you will be disconnected from any existing wireless connec tion to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac In this case configure the device via Ethernet or dLAN When activating the encryption also make sure that the WiFi settings network name and key of the access point always match the settings on the clients as other wise you will be unintentionally ex cluding devices from your network 5 3 2 WLAN time control To be able to use the WLAN time control enable the time control option You can define multiple time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday Then the time control automatically switches the wire less network on or off Network configuration 37 If you enable the Automatic disconnection option the wireless network is not switched off until the last station has logged off A Manually switching the access point on or off i e using a button always has priority over automatic time con trol The configured time control would take effect automatically dur ing the next defined time period 5 3 3 Guest account If you have friends or acquaintances visiting and you want to provide them with Internet access but without giving away the password for your WiFi you can set up a separate guest account in addition to the main Inter net connection The guest account can have its own SSID time limit and WiF
38. nor do they initiate a new warranty period The warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war ranty period of the device as a whole 3 Warranty procedure a f defects appear during the warranty period the warranty claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period of 7 days b In the case of any externally visible damage arising from trans port e g damage to the housing the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immedi ately On discovery of damage which is not externally visible the transport company and the sender are to be immediately informed in writing at the latest within 3 days of delivery C Transport to and from the location where the warranty claim is accepted and or the repaired device is exchanged is at the purchaser s own risk and cost d Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original pur chase receipt is returned with the device devolo reserves the right to require the submission of the original purchase receipt 4 Suspension of the warranty All warranty claims will be deemed invalid a ifthe label with the serial number has been removed from the device b ifthe device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of nature or by environmental influences moisture electric shock dust etc c if the device was stored or operated under conditions not in compliance with the technical specifications d ifthe damage occurre
39. o the language selection the Management area includes configura tion options for the network device secu rity and management i e resetting securing and restoring your individual configurations and updating firmware 5 3 WiFi configuration o In the WiFi configuration area configure settings for the WiFi network and its secu rity Access point WLAN time contro Guest account Parental controls WLAN filters WiFi Move Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Click or tap the respective icon to go the corresponding area 5 3 1 Access point WiFi on off You can enable or disable the WiFi function of your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 9 To enable the device press the WiFi button on the front side once briefly To disable the device press the WiFi button on the front side for 3 seconds until the LED goes out Or Network configuration 35 On the configuration interface under WiFi config uration Access Point use the WiFi off on but ton Or Enable the WLAN time control For more informa tion refer to Chapter 5 3 2 WLAN time con trol The WiFi function of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is enabled by default If you want to operate the adapter exclusively as a sim ple dLAN device via the built in Ethernet connections you can completely shut off the WiFi function For operation as a WiFi access point configure the WiFi parameters for your wireless network as follows WiFi frequency band You can use th
40. of the WPS method implies the use of the WPA WPA2 encryption standard Therefore take note of the following automatic settings devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 42 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 9 if WLAN configuration Access Point No encryption is selected in advance WPA2 is set automatically The newly generated password is displayed under WiFi configuration i Access Point in the Key field 9 f WLAN configuration Access Point D WPA WPA2 is selected in advance this setting remains with the previously assigned password 5 4 Status overview In the Status overview area you get general information about all connected dLAN WiFi and LAN devices Information about the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is also dis played in this menu on the left next to the status of the connected WiFi ALAN and LAN devices On the right in the menu you will find the corresponding link to go directly to the menu WLAN status Here you can see whether the WiFi function of your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is switched on or off as well as whether encryption is used and which frequency band has been configured Clicking or tapping Access Point takes you directly to the WiFi settings More information about WiFi network security can be found in Chapter 5 3 1 Access point Clicking or tapping Configure guest account takes you directly to the corresponding menu More information about configuring the guest account can be found in Cha
41. on the connected devices for approx 1 second within 2 minutes 9 To remove a dLAN device from your network press the encryption button on the correspond ing device for at least 10 seconds For more information refer to Chapter 3 3 Con necting the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac Indicator lights The integrated indicator lights LEDs show the dLAN status for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac by illuminating and or flashing m Check whether the adapter is connected to the I mains supply correctly and whether the encryp tion process has been carried out successfully For more information about this refer to 3 3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 9 The LED flashes red quickly at regular intervals if the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is connected to the mains supply but there is no dLAN connec tion devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 12 Introduction devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 9 The LED lights up white if the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is ready to operate and a dLAN connection exists 9 The LED flashes white quickly at regular inter vals if the encryption process pairing is being performed in the dLAN network 9 The LED flashes white at irregular intervals if the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is in PowerSave mode 9 The LED flashes red at regular intervals if the transmission rate of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is not in the optimum range For information on improving the transmission rate refer to Chapter 6 1 Bandwidth optimization WiFi Move Technology WiFi M
42. ousing It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network components as appro priate Scan for local adapter After devolo Cockpit is started it searches for the dLAN adapter connected directly to your computer first Adding an adapter Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network by selecting the Add adapter button You devolo cockpit 31 will need the 16 character security IDs of the adapters from the label on the housing Enter it now in the Security ID field and confirm with OK If a security ID is correct and the device can be reached in the dLAN network it will be added to your network of configured adapters and also displayed in the program Entering a network password After you have added all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network select the Change password button to assign a shared network password that will apply for all registered adapters in your personal home network You can choose between your own password a ran dom password and the default password To define your own password with a length of at least eight char acters enter this into the Network password text field Alternatively you can have a randomly selected highly secure password assigned using the Generate secure password button Use the Factory default password button to reset the dLAN adapter to the de fault
43. ove Technology is a function for synchronising the WiFi settings of all WiFi adapters Activate the syn chronisation either using the functions on the configu ration interface see Chapter 5 3 6 WiFi Move or at the touch of a button on the adapter First press the encryption button with the home icon for about 1 second on an existing dLAN 1200 WiFi ac that has the entire WiFi configuration which is to be transferred to all other dLAN 1200 WiFi ac adapters Then within 2 minutes press each encryption button on the new dLAN 1200 WiFi ac devices for about 1 second Q The WiFi adapters are now continuously con nected to each other and from now on share changes to the WiFi configuration with each other automatically 2 3 2 WiFi button zm The WiFi button controls the following WiFi functions WiFi On Off 9 in the factory default settings the WiFi set ting is already enabled and the WiFi encryption is set to WPA2 The default WiFi key for the initial installation of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is the adapter s WiFi key You will find the unique key on the label on the back of the housing Fig 3 Note the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac before the networking procedure You will find the adapter s unique key WiFi key on the label on the back of the housing In order to connect the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to your laptop tablet or smartphone later via WiFi enter the noted WiFi key as the network securi ty ke
44. password Normally the display of the password is hidden for security reasons If you enable the option Show characters the current password is displayed in legible form in the text field devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 32 devolo cockpit devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac The factory default password is AN HomePlugAV Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network If devolo Cockpit is called up again later after a suc cessful initial installation for example to integrate a new adapter into a network the application remem bers the devices that were entered earlier Enter the new device as described in the Adding an adapter section The current network password is assigned automatically to the newly added device 5 Network configuration The dLAN 1200 WiFi ac has a built in configuration interface that can be called up using a standard web browser All settings for operating the device can be modified here 5 1 Calling up the built in configu ration interface You can access the built in online configuration inter face for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac in different ways Using the devolo Cockpit App on your smart phone or tablet you can access the device s con figuration interface by going to the devolo Cockpit App overview page and tapping on the gear arrow You can find more information on devolo Cockpit App in Chapter 4 1 devolo Cockpit App Using the devolo Cockpit so
45. peded by building walls In some cases stable connections are often only possible between WLAN devices within a single room As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as net work cables in a LAN or household wiring in a ALAN to control access to a WLAN wireless networking nat urally presents special security challenges WLANs therefore use a number of security measures such as a concealed network name data encryption and access control via the MAC addresses of the network adapt ers 2 2 1 Wi Fi or WLAN Wi Fi is an invented brand name of the Wi Fi Alliance a consortium that certifies devices with wireless inter faces In many countries Wi Fi is also used synony mously with WLAN which if taken strictly is incorrect because Wi Fi designates the wireless standard and WLAN the wireless network 2 3 The dLAN 1200 WiFi ac The dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is equipped with An encryption button home icon with LED status display A WiFi button with LED status display The LED status display can be deacti vated on the configuration interface of the adapter see 5 6 Management Two network jacks One reset button Two internal WiFi antennas 9 One integrated electrical socket ui Fig 2 is country specific Introduction 11 2 3 1 Encryption button This button controls the following functions Encrypting the dLAN network To encrypt your dLAN network individually press each encryption button
46. pter 5 3 3 Guest account Click or tap WiFi monitor to display all of the known WiFi devices If there is an Internet connection and a time server has been found each WiFi device known since the last system start is displayed along with its name MAC and IP address the last login date and if possible the speed dLAN status The colour of the lock icon tells you whether an individ ualised dLAN password or the default password is set green individualised password red default pass word Click or tap dLAN devices to display all of the connected dLAN devices For more information about this refer to Chapters 5 5 2 dLAN devices and 5 5 2 dLAN devices Clicking or tapping Configure dLAN takes you to the dLAN settings For more information refer to Chap ter 5 5 1 dLAN settings Before the networking procedure note the security IDs of all dLAN adapters This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the back of the housing It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the mains supply and computers or other network components as appropriate Ethernet status The status red not connected green connected and connection speed of the network jacks are dis played here Firmware version The firmware version is displayed here Clicking or tap ping Firmware update takes you directly to the cor responding menu For
47. reset to the original factory defaults in the Management System area with the Reset device configuration option Network configuration 47 Doing so causes you to lose your per A sonal WiFi and dLAN settings The last assigaed passwords for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac are also reset For backup purposes all active configuration settings can be transmitted to your computer stored there as a file and reloaded into the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac This function can be useful for creating a variety of config urations that will let you quickly and easily set up the device for use in different network environments 5 6 5 Management Date and time A time server is a server on the Internet whose task consists of providing the exact time Most time servers are coupled with a radio clock The option Retrieve date and time automatically is activated by default so that the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac can automatically synchronise the date and time Select your Time zone and the Time server If you have enabled the option Adjust to daylight saving time automatically the adapter automatically ad justs to daylight saving time devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 48 Network configuration devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac LED settings The LED status display can be disabled by enabling the option Device LEDs such as for avoiding unwanted lighting in a bedroom The LED status display is activat ed in the factory default state License information You can find the
48. rk cable O Hard copy of installation guide CE declaration O Online documentation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice Initial use 17 3 2 System requirements 9 Operating systems Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit 64 bit Win dows 8 Pro 32 bit 64 bit Linux Ubuntu 12 4 Mac OS X 10 6 and all operating systems with network support Network connection To set up a dLAN network you need at least two dLAN devices 200 Mbps 500 Mbps 600 Mbps or 1200 Mbps devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 18 Initial use devolo dLAN 1200 WiFi ac 3 3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac The device may be used only indoors Note the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac before the networking procedure You will find m the adapter s unique key WiFi key on the label on the back of the housing In order to connect the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac to your laptop tablet or smartphone later via WiFi enter the noted WiFi key as the network securi ty key In the following sections we describe how to connect the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac and integrate it into the net work We clarify the exact procedures based on poten tial network scenarios 3 3 1 Single Kit Expanding an existing network D Plug the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac into a wall socket The adapter is ready to operate once the indicator light of the encryption button with the home icon turns white after approx
49. this hasn t happened automatically By means of the Options button or the corresponding tabs of the respective adapter you can learn device in formation such as the firmware version used and the individual MAC address Options are given like assigning an additional name resetting the respective device to the factory default settings or removing a device from the existing dLAN network The above mentioned setting op A tions vary depending on the function and features of your device You can also specify whether information on the per formance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo m The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By pro viding it you can help us improve our prod ucts The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in structions and information about how to connect your devices optimally with one another Via the Updates button you can carry out automatic firmware updates from our website www devolo com This procedure requires an active Internet connection 4 2 1 Encrypting a network with devolo Cockpit If you use dLAN devices without an encryption but ton data can be encrypted only via devolo Cockpit A Before the networking procedure note the security IDs of all dLAN adapters This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the h
50. trol and if the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac is enabled and there is an In ternet connection see 5 3 2 WLAN time control The time quotas for the parental controls are de fined per day and the time periods for WLAN time control are defined per weekday A 5 3 5 WLAN filters In addition to encryption see 5 3 1 Access point you can secure your wireless network even more by us ing a WiFi filter to limit access to WiFi devices Even if the encryption is switched off the device will not es tablish a connection If you set a time quota it will not be enabled until the next day mid night Network configuration 39 The WiFi filter should be used only as an additional option for WiFi encryp tion By using it you can limit access to your wireless network but with out encryption it is relatively easy for third parties to eavesdrop on all of your data transmissions A To use the WiFi filter enable the filter Now you can manually enter different network devices to provide ac cess to your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac using what is known as their MAC address or you can take them from a list of known devices see 6 3 2 WiFi monitor WiFi monitor Create new entries with o Save your en tries with OK Permitted WiFi devices Network devices connected to your dLAN 1200 WiFi ac are automatically listed that is to enable an already connected device for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac simply select the MAC address of this device and confir
51. y in order to switch WiFi off press and hold the WiFi button longer than 3 seconds in order to switch WiFi back on tap the WiFi button Connecting WiFi devices via WPS If the device is still on factory defaults tap the WiFi button in order to activate WPS f the WiFi connection was switched off and you would like to activate WPS press the WiFi button twice once to switch WiFi on and again to activate WPS m WPS is one of the encryption standards devel I oped by the WiFi Alliance for increasing security in a WiFi network The objective of WPS is to make it easier to add devices to an existing net work For more detailed information refer to Chapter 5 3 7 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Introduction 13 Indicator lights The integrated indicator lights LEDs show the WiFi status for the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac by illuminating and or flashing When the WiFi connection is switched off the LED is also off When a WiFi connection is switched on the LED lights up white 9 White flashing and illumination behaviour O The LED lights up when there is a connection to the WiFi network O The LED flashes briefly during WPS pairing 2 3 3 Network jacks The two network jacks can be used to connect comput ers or other network devices to the dLAN 1200 WiFi ac via commercially available net work cables 2 3 4 Reset The reset button next to the network jacks has two different functions 9 The dev
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