Devolo DLAN 200 AVSMART+
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1. devdLo dLAN 200 AVsmart devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 2011 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 March 2011 Contents Contents 1 Preface a me ere i ainis a a ea aan d re en d e Lia Dat dota o do ar 5 1 1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product 5 22. Initial use 13 3 Initial use troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation 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 5 Illustration is country specific devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 14 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 3 1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVsmart e Single Kit O dLAN 200 AVsmart O Network cable O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation or Starter Kit O Two dLAN 200 AVsmart O Two network cables O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice 3 2 System requirements Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Win dows Vista Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Win dows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Linux Ubuntu Mac OS X and all operating systems with network support 9 Network connection Please note that your computer or other de 0 vice must feature a network adapter with a network port Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo 14 Mbps and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet Il 85 Mbps can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN AV de
3. Introduetlon ss o pa ot fact a acta Sk a i i i anen nda a gri 7 21 Whatrexactly iS LAN ani aceea i e aaa da dak ek e a lea kan ka dea 8 2 2 devolo up to speed on green IT o 8 2 3 dLAN 200 AVsmart ata glance 2 0 eee teens 9 24 SampleappllcatloNn5 pirata pa a doara trata a 10 3 NItlallUse ie n RR A ku Ar kvo 13 31 Package Contents suedia idea ea c ea ae aa ni a a pa A Au soka 14 3 2 System requirements e kus tea aer e a eee a io dg ke 14 3 3 FUNCHONS e sasa tate iat kasos at n tea a i aka i ai a rke a i ee 15 ALLAN Seca err rr e p o atena a e nl pla a dead 15 3 3 2 NEIWONK COMNEGHON c st neon ate a a ie ae Da a 18 3 3 3 Integrated electrical socket ne 18 3 344 EMCIYPUODI DUNN e da a ea at LE a 18 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart Li 18 3 5 SOMWare installation ss enact send sla pls lad a us ta A ta bes 19 3 5 1 Software for Windows 2 0 0 cece eee eee tenet eee 19 352 Software for MacOSX cmc 20 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu ee eee 20 A ALAN NetWork size nece canu Ra ai 21 AY Security inthe LAN puso is essa mang Saro nine aut od a it at 21 AZ ULANEOGKDII seson amine mma pt a E az a bai a ti at a d 21 4 2 1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit 24 4 3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button 25 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Contents devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart PENDIX 3 se vane eka kurti ue dual e Ta ap ap Da re Ba 29 Bandwidth optimiza
4. than 80 About this manual After a brief introduction to dLAN and Green IT ba sics in chapter 2 chapter 3 will cover successfully set ting up your dLAN 200 AVsmart Chapter 4 explains how to configure your dLAN AV network Tips for bandwidth optimisation safety notes and our warranty conditions can be found in chapter 5 and conclude the manual 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 Important note that should be ob served Additional information background material 0 and configuration tips for your device devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 6 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 The Service centre area not only contains product descriptions and documentation but also updates of devolo software and your device s firmware 2 Introduction 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 The available performance and effort required for the Introduction 7 installation also compares favourably t
5. 200 AVsmart from a network Fig 7 To remove a dLAN 200 AVsmart adapter from an exi sting network press 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 dLAN 200 AVsmart dLAN 200 AVsmart Ethernet Modem Router PC devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart able to access the network To integrate the device into a different dLAN AV network follow the steps descri bed above depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one Fig 7 TV amp Set Top Box Appendix 29 5 Appendix Plug the device directly into a wall socket Avoid multiple sockets For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption refer to the label on the rear side of the device 0 e For the CE declaration for this product refer Sa 0 to the accompanying product CD under CE Additional technical information is available in the download area at www devolo com 5 1 Bandwidth optimization To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network we recommend that you comply with the following connection rules You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket inte devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 30 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart grated into the dLAN 200 AVsma
6. between the routers computers and other network compatible devices The integrated electrical socket enables additional terminal devices or multiple sockets to be connec Introduction 9 ted to the adapter just as a normal wall socket no power supply is lost Safety also for children The power outlet of the dLAN 200 AVsmart has an integrated child safety feature so that no pointed objects can get into the power outlet The integrated mains filter significantly improves data transmission in the home network Easy data encryption at the touch of a button or via ALAN Cockpit Thanks to the intelligent Dynamic PowerSave technology the dLAN 200 AVsmart reduces its energy consumption automatically by over 80 per cent With a high transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps it is ideal for all multimedia content such as video clips IPTV or gaming Long data range of 300 m 656 between the adapters and reliable network speed for setting up a home network devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 10 Introduction 2 4 Sample applications Internet standalone solution Fig 1 Extending Internet over the electrical wiring dLAN 200 AVsmart dLAN 200 AVsmart Modem Router PC devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Introduction 11 Networking two computers Fig 2 Distributed Internet access solution Fig 3 Networking HD television and computer extending online gaming via the power line devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart
7. de vice is connected USB Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected Initial use 17 The following is a description of the possible statuses of the dLAN 200 AVsmart and how they are display ed on the dLAN screen Test screen After the device is plugged into the power outlet the dLAN screen generates a test screen in which all icons appear briefly Factory default settings In the factory default settings or if multiple dLAN 200 AVsmart are connected to a dLAN AV net work using the default password HomePlugAV the entire LCD display flashes continuously For security re asons we recommend securely encrypting your dLAN AV network using the encryption button or using the dLAN Cockpit For more information refer to the chapter 4 dLAN network Ready to operate The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter icon are illuminated when the dLAN 200 AVsmart is ready to operate Standby mode The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter icon flash when the dLAN 200 AVsmart is in standby mode devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 18 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 3 3 2 Network connection Connect the dLAN 200 AVsmart to a computer or another network device with the network cable inclu ded 3 3 3 Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a mul tiple socket plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart The integrated ma
8. N 200 AVsmart W Wall socket 29 Warranty 32 Windows 19
9. The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios dLAN network 25 Encrypting a new dLAN AV network with two dLAN 200 AVsmart Fig 5 Once both adapters have been successfully connected press each encryption button for approx one second within two minutes of one another That s it Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorised access For the description of the LCD display refer to chapter 3 3 1 dLAN screen devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 26 dLAN network Fig 5 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart dLAN network 27 Expanding an existing dLAN AV network by the encryption button approx one second of your adding a new dLAN 200 AVsmart Fig 6 new dLAN 200 AVsmart within two minutes If you have already secured your existing dLAN AV net work using the encryption button use the same me thod to integrate further adapters Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 200 AVsmart first press the encryption button approx one second For the description of the LCD display of one of your network s existing adapters then press refer to chapter 3 3 1 dLAN screen That s it The new dLAN 200 AVsmart is now integra ted in your network To integrate additional adapters in your network repeat the above steps dLAN 200 AVsmart dLAN 200 AVsmart Fig 6 Modem Router PC TV amp Set Top Box devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 28 dLAN network Removing a dLAN
10. buttons data encryp tion must be set up using the dLAN Cockpit dLAN network 21 4 2 dLAN Cockpit devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption program that detecis all reachable dLAN AV devices in your home network and combines them in a secure network Due to its logical graphic design the dLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate After installing the devolo software it can be found in the Start 1 Programs i devolo program group devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart O OOP UV O Add adapter Change password Refresh Options Updates About Cockpit 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 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 If you have multiple dLAN devices connected locally you can jump back and forth between them Clicking an adapter icon with the mouse enables the corresponding dLAN AV device and highlights it The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustrate the current transmission quality 9 Green the network connection is suitable for HD video streaming Orange the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming 9 Red the network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access If data transmi
11. chen 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 9 The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Index A AES encryption 128 bit 5 B Bandwidth optimization 29 C CE declaration 29 Connecting the adapter 18 Connection quality 17 D Disposal of old device 32 Disposal of old devices 32 dLAN AV network 21 dLAN screen 9 15 E Encryption button 18 F Factory default password 24 Factory default settings 17 G Generate secure password 24 Green IT 8 l Icons 17 Integrated electrical socket 18 29 Integrated mains filter 5 Index ntegrating the new adapter into the network 25 L LCD display 15 Linux 20 M ac OS X 20 N etwork connection 18 etwork password 24 P Package contents 14 Power saving mode 5 8 Q Quality of Service 5 R Ready to operate 17 S Safety instructions 30 Security ID 24 Software installation 19 Standby mode 17 System requirements 14 T Test screen 17 U Ubuntu 20 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Index devolo dLA
12. 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 adhe rence 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 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
13. d and the default password To define your own password with a length of at least eight cha racters enter this into the Network password min 8 characters text field Alternatively you can have a ran domly selected highly secure password assigned using the Generate secure password button Use the Fac tory default password button to reset the dLAN ad apter to the default password Normally the display of the password is hidden for security reasons If you en able the option Show characters the current pass word is displayed in legible form in the text field The factory default password is HomePlugAV Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network If dLAN 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 4 3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button To encrypt a dLAN AV network in which all associated devices are equipped with an encryption button simply press the encryption button that is located on the de vice Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AV network with a randomly generated password Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode
14. dLAN 200 AVsmart devices as described above your dLAN AV network has been set up To secure your dLAN AV network continue with the confi guration For more information refer to the chap ter 4 dLAN network 3 5 Software installation 3 5 1 Software for Windows Use the installation wizard to install the devolo soft ware for using the adapter with the Windows opera ting system e devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN adapters in your 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 Initial use 19 If autoplay is installed on your computer the 0 installation will start automatically Otherwi se open the folder with the Windows Explo rer by right clicking on Start or the Windows logo and selecting Explorer from the con text menu Double click to start the installa tion wizard manually During the installation process 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 You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to de volo The data sent to devolo pertains only to the per formance values of your dLAN devic
15. eing used That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficien cy is evidenced by the patented power saving mode in the devices It automatically lowers energy con sumption by more than 80 percent when the com puters in the dLAN network or connected equipmen are switched off The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a tri bute to environmental protection but also a real ser vice to the customer Most people tend to forget to regularly press the standby button on the hardware The patented technology in devolo adapters allows you to save energy without having to do anything And if less energy is consumed your electric meter will turn more slowly In other words every minute the ad apter is in power saving mode you will save money A dLAN adapter connected to a com puter can only go into power saving mode if the network card of the swit ched off computer is also inactive If you are using a network card that remains active even when the compu ter is switched off we recommend connecting the computer to an on off switch using a multiple socket so that both the computer and the integrated network card are de energised 2 3 ALAN 200 AVsmart at a glance Easily monitor the connection status of multiple dLAN AV adapters with the convenient dLAN screen e The dLAN 200 AVsmart quickly and easily esta blishes a network connection over the household electrical wiring e Simple plug and play connection
16. es The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products You can find the installed software applicati ons in the Start Programs i devolo program group devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 20 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 3 5 2 Software for Mac OS X The software mac folder contains the dLAN configu ration software 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu The software linux folder contains the dLAN confi guration software 4 CLAN network 4 1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 200 AVsmart in your dLAN network first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a home network Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this Shared use of a dLAN password results in a delim ited dLAN network Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access control to the dLAN network as well as the encryption and thereby the interception protec tion of the transmitted data The dLAN password can be specified automatically via the encryption button or manually using the dLAN Cockpit program Please note the following ba sic principle when choosing your encryption method in dLAN AV networks data encryption is as sim ple as touching a button since all correspon ding dLAN AV devices are equipped with an encryption button For dLAN AV networks that include devices with and without encryption
17. evice the dev Scroll ces are displayed by selecting The numbering is maintained even if a JLAN AV device is removed from the network e g to change the power out let When the device is plugged back in it is detected with the same num ber as long as the encryption pass word has not been changed For more information about Encryption refer to chapter 4 If the connected dLAN multimedia and or USB corresponding charact icon dLAN network AV adapters include wireless devices this is indicated by the ers on the respective adapter Overview of icons and 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 transmitted in the dLAN net work Ethernet Lit steady when a connection to the Ethernet network exists flashes when data is being transmitted Centre adapter icon device itself Lit steady if the dLAN 200 AVsmart is ready to operate the frame of the icon flashes if the ALAN 200 AVsmart is in stand by mode Adapter icons L R connected adapters The bar graph 1 to 5 symbolises the connection quality bet ween the individual dLAN AV devices Here the centre icon is always in relationship to the left or right icon Wireless Lit steady if a supported wireless device is connected Multimedia Lit steady if a supported multimedia
18. evice with a power supply that does not meet the specifications provided on the rating plate If you do not know what type of power supply you have at home contact your dealer or energy supplier In the event of damage disconnect the device from the power supply grid and contact customer service This applies for example if O the power cable or plug is damaged O liquid has been spilled on the device or objects have fallen into the device O the device has been exposed to rain or water Appendix 31 O the device does not work even though the operating instructions have been followed properly O the device s case is damaged devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 32 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 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 Since 24 March 2006 these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste Rather in Ger many 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 5 4 Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accor dance with the following conditions 1 Warranty
19. gt Warranty procedure If defects appear during the warranty period the warranty claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period of 7 days 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 immedia tely 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 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 Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original purchase receipt is returned with the device devolo reserves the right to require the submission of the original purchase receipt Suspension of the warranty warranty claims will be deemed invalid he label with the serial number has been removed from the device he device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of nature or by environmental influences moisture electric shock dust etc he device was stored or operated under conditions not in mpliance with the technical specifications he damage occurred due to incorrect handling especially to non observance of the system description and the operating instructions he device was opened repaired or modified by perso
20. ins filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and significantly improves data transmission in the home network 3 3 4 Encryption button Data encryption at the touch of a button for a functio nal description of the encryption button please conti nue reading in chapter 4 3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household elec trical wiring A dLAN AV device swit ches to Standby mode after a short While if no active network device such as a computer is connected to the net work port In Standby mode the dLAN AV device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid As soon as the net work device e g computer connected to the network interface is switched on again your dLAN AV device can also be reached again via the electrical wiring 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart This section describes how to connect your dLAN 200 AVsmart to a computer or other network device Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 200 AVsmart to the network port of your running computer or other network device Plug the dLAN 200 AVsmart into a wall socket Additional network devices that are connected via a multiple socket are connected to the mains power supply by plugging the multiple socket into the integrated electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart Q Once you have connected at least two
21. ns not ontracted by devolo o if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage or if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b Appendix 33 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 b Claims for compensation of lost profits indirect or consequen ial detriments are excluded c devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negligence d 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 back ups have been made e The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not ransferable f The court of jurisdiction is located in Aa
22. o traditional methods dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other LAN technologies and instal ling it is a breeze devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 8 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 2 1 What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct Local Area Network 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 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 another Networking via dLAN is fast and secure The data is en crypted using a key to prevent easy interception by third parties 2 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT The topic everyone is talking about is green IT devolo has an easy solution the power saving mode which comes standard with the home network adapters sets the company apart from many competitors in the IT in dustry And that has been the case even before global warming and the scarcity of resources have become concerns on everyone s mind Developers at devolo have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power dLAN adapters may consume After all a devolo network via electrical sockets should not only be convenient but also require as little energy as possible particularly during times when it is not b
23. out how to connect your devices optimally with one another 4 2 1 Ena puna a network with LAN Cockpit If you use dLAN AV devices without an encryption button data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cockpit Before the networking procedure note the security IDs of all dLAN AV adap ters This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN ad apters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network com ponents as appropriate Scan for local adapter After dLAN 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 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 but ton to assign a shared network password that will ap ply for all registered adapters in your personal home network You can choose between your own password a ran dom passwor
24. rt To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 200 AVsmart and to improve data transmission in the network always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart If you need to power more devices use aremote wall socket 5 2 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device and should be kept for future reference Never open the device There are no user service able parts inside the device Do not try to service this product g yourself Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance There is a risk of electric shock Use the device in a dry location only Always use the included network cable to connect the device e Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device To disconnect the device from the power supply grid pull the power plug Do not keep the device in direct sunlight Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila tion Never block or cover them Never set up the device near a heater or radiator The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning Use a moist towel to clean the device Never use water paint thinner benzene alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cle aning the device as these could damage the case Never use the d
25. ssion 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 via the buttons at the bottom edge of the screen or via tabs arranged at the side of each adapter dLAN network 23 You can always use the Refresh button to display the current status of devices that have been found if 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 options 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 The data sent to devolo pertains only to the 0 performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymised and will be used ex clusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in structions and information ab
26. tion LL 29 Important safety instructions LL 30 Disposal of old devices 32 Warranty conditions signus E aut eb ua ie le an i tat lao ee d 32 1 Preface 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 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 You do not even have to do with out an electrical socket as the dLAN 200 AVsmart provides an integrated socket to which you can con nect your terminal devices or multiple sockets as usual The integrated mains filter significantly im proves data transmission in the home network The convenient LCD display makes it easy for the user to view the connection status of multiple dLAN AV adapters in a network The fast transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps makes every bandwidth intensive Internet application a real mul timedia treat The integrated Quality of Service function measures the bandwidth requirement opti mises the data flow and ensures excellent quality particularly for voice and video data To protect your data simply press a button on the dLAN 200 AVsmart to activate the convenient and Preface 5 secure 128 bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard encryption In addition the patented power saving mode which comes standard automatically de creases the device s power consumption by more
27. vices 200 Mbps or 500 Mbps without interference but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another Hence to set up a dLAN AV network you need two dLAN AV devices 200 Mbps or 500 Mbps More valuable information about dLAN or dLAN AV is available in the Service Centre section of our website at www devolo com Initial use 15 3 3 Functions 3 3 1 dLAN screen The LCD display features various icons that indicate the connection status within your network by illuminating and or flashing For the meaning of the icons please refer to figure 4 below The dLAN 200 AVsmart has an LCD display called the dLAN screen an integrated power outlet a net work jack and the encryption button Adapter icon for dLAN 200 AVsmart always the device itself Wireless p LY p LY L Multimedia device Li i Connected i dLAN AV device lI I I A DI dLAN AV device gt Connected 1 i i i i USB device Power dLAN Ethernet Fig 4 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 16 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart The centre adapter icon always refers to the respective device itself while the adapter icons on the left and right in the dLAN AV network symbolise connected de vices The dLAN screen devices itself 8 conn vices are numbered in can display up to 9 dLAN AV ected total The connected de sequence beginning with the fourth d
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