Devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Starter Kit
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1. devdLo dLAN 200 AVsmart 2009 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 dLAN devolo 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 September 2009 Contents Contents N ER i a a ea a an dee Dia Dot dota e do ut 4 1 1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product 4 EL EE OE 200 a pier 6 21 Whatiexactly iS LAN ani aceea i te aa2. 200 Mbps without interference but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another Hence to set up a dLAN 200 AV network you need two dLAN 200 AV devices 200 Mbps More valuable information about dLAN or dLAN 200 AV is available in the Service Centre section of our website at www devolo com 3 3 Functions The dLAN 200 AVsmart has an LCD display called the dLAN screen an integrated power outlet a net work jack and the encryption button 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 Initial use 14 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 15 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Adapter icon for dLAN 200 AVsmart always the device itself Je i Connected i dLAN 200 AV device 4 USB device Power dLAN The centre adapter icon always refers to the respective device itself while the adapter icons on the left and right in the dLAN 200 AV network symbolise connected devices The dLAN screen can display up to 9 dLAN 200 AV devices itself 8 connected total The con nected devices are numbered in sequence beginning gt Multimedia device Connected dLAN 200 AV device Ethernet Fig 4 with the fourth device the devices are displayed by sel ecting Scroll Initial use 16 The numberin
3. e The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard lets you set up custom encryption for your dLAN 200 AV network e The devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN network and displays information on the devices found To install the software insert the included CD ROM in the CD drive of your computer If autoplay is installed on your computer the installation will start automati cally Otherwise open the folder with the Windows Ex plorer by right clicking on Start and selecting Explorer from the context menu Double click to start the instal lation 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 devices 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 Starts Programs i devolo program group Initial use 20 3 5 2 Software for Mac OS X The software i mac folder contains the dLAN configu ration software 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu The softwa
4. rear side of the device For the CE declaration for this product refer 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 Plug the device directly into a wall socket Avoid multiple sockets 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 200 AVsmart To take full advantage of the filter function of the ALAN 200 AVsmart and to improve data transmission in the network always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the ALAN 200 AVsmart Appendix 30 If you need to power more devices use a remote 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 T 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
5. de vice is connected USB Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected 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 200 AV network using the default password HomePlugAV the entire LCD display flashes continuously For security re asons we recommend securely encrypting your dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button or using the dLAN Configuration Wizard For more informati on refer to the chapter 4 Security in the dLAN 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 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 mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and significa
6. 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 200 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 4 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 than 60 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 co
7. secure password assigned using the Random password button Pressing the Default password key resets the password of the dLAN adap ter to the factory setting 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 The factory default password is HomePlugAV Assi gning a specific password to a single adapter will ex clude it from the remaining dLAN network Configuring additional dLAN adapters Fig 9 After setting up the local dLAN adapter you can if you want assign the dLAN password selected to other dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closed dLAN network Security in the ALAN 28 dLAN Configuration Wizard Configuring additional dLAN adapters You can assign this password to other dLAN adapters that are accessible via the mains wiring Configure additional dLAN adapters that are accessible via the mains wiring devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy MT 2110 This requires the security ID a a c G Security ID AAAA BBBB CCCC 0000 MAC Addross 000000000000 Define password LOAN A SIN 0100003000090000 BE Adapters already configured Fig 9 J00 08 38 3F C7 97 on this computer You will need the 16 character Security IDs of the va rious adapters from the label on the housing password Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes and conf
8. 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 dLAN configuration software Thanks to the intelligent Dynamic PowerSave technology the dLAN 200 AVsmart reduces its energy consumption automatically by over 60 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 9 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 10 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 Initial use 12 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
9. 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 13 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 or or O dLAN 200 AVsmart O Network cable O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation 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 Network Kit Three dLAN 200 AVsmart O Three 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 OSX and all operating systems with network support 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 200 AV devices
10. AVsmart 2 1 What exactly is ALAN 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 being 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 60 percent w
11. a ca ea e a i aa dames 7 2 2 devolo up to speed on green IT eee eee eens 7 2 3 dLAN 200 AVsmart ata glance i 8 2 4 Sampleapplicationis scai se tea maestra aera Ad ral alla 9 AE IE EE EE EO EE n 12 34 Package Contents ees tnt EE e a a pa A a heme DE 13 3 2 System requirements is vase acu doh e a DR pe RE RR A Anew io nd 13 33 EUNEUONS eoria Ee ER SE DE OR ee pa RA 14 EA ER RE p ON N AO ON ON 4 3 32 NetWolk eonnectian spiciali al a 3 18 3 3 3 Integrated electrical socket 0 18 3 34 ENCYPUOMDUTON e e a a ale eee nat EE 18 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart Li 18 344 uPirimWare Update iii cat a i at tt a i 9 3 5 Soliware installationi sk tans rie dusa ear 19 3 5 1 Software for Windows 9 3 5 2 Soltware 1ot Mat OSK iii Sal olga a ut ua aa ar 20 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu Lili 20 4 Securityinthe ALAN 22 4 1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch of a button 22 4 2 Encrypting the dLAN 200 AV network with the dLAN Configuration Wizard 26 AQ vdevololufomi l ss sae emote ale e e e A a 37 ol 29 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Contents devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart PENDIX n se vane ie aree ap Dar A 30 Bandwidth optimization LL 30 Important safety instructions Ee Ge ee Ge ee ee ee ee ee eens 30 Disposal of old devices 32 Warranty conditions is see diac baal tb aut eb OE EESE E i Di a i ES n d 32 1 Preface 1 1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo
12. amage to private property are specifically covered by the product liability law or in cases of intentional actor 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 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 g The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser Index A AES encryption 128 bit 4 B Bandwidth optimization 30 C CE declaration 30 Connecting the adapter 18 Connection quality 17 D Data encryption 22 Default password 27 devolo Informer 29 Disposal of old d
13. 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 e Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila tion Never block or cover them devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 31 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 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 device 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 O the device does not work even though the operating instructions have been followed properly O the device s case is damaged 5 3 Disposal of old devices The icon with crossed out wastebasket on the device means that this adapt
14. ay device information in an overview After installing the devolo software it can be found in the Start D Programs i devolo pro gram group When the Informer is launched it initially scans your home network for all available dLAN de vices This may take a moment All found adapters are listed with their names and MAC addresses in the over view window Their firmware versions are also display ed as are the transfer speeds of active connections between the adapters devolo Informer generally up dates the list of found dLAN devices automatically If newly added adapters do not appear in the window refresh the display with F5 or via the View menu Use the Device menu or the context menu that opens with a right click on the name of the displayed dLAN device to rename the adapter or launch the dLAN Configura tion Wizard Multiple instances of devolo Informer installed in your network can be set to exchange information about found dLAN adapters under View D Options You may also specify whether information on the perfor mance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to de volo here 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 providing it you can help us improve our products 5 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption refer to the label on the
15. ed tightly into a power outlet Security in the ALAN 26 follow the instructions for bandwidth optimisation in the Annex Configuring your dLAN using the Configuration Wizard consists of three steps Scan for local adapter After launching the Wizard it initially scans for a ALAN adapter connected directly to your computer Entering the network password Fig 8 If your dLAN adapter has been found that is reachable directly from your computer you can select a network password in the next step to be valid for this and all other specified adapters in your personal home net work devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 27 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart E dLAN Configuration Wizard Enter the network password Define the password for your local dLAN adapter a adapter Network password min 8 characters E Show characters l Random password Default password A dLAN adapter has been detected that is connected directiy to your computer To create a dLAN network assign a common network password to more than one dLAN Click Next to assign the password above to the detected local adapter Fig 8 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 cha racters enter this into the Network password min 8 characters text field Alternatively you can have a ran domly selected highly
16. er 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 Appendix 32 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 coverage a The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts Parts will at devolo s sole discretion be replaced or repaired ree of charge if despite proven proper handling and adhe rence to the operating instructions these parts became defec ive 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 ures Operating manuals and possibly supplied software are excluded from the warranty b aterial 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 change
17. evice 32 Disposal of old devices 32 dLAN 200 AV network 22 dLAN Configuration Wizard 26 dLAN screen 8 14 E Encryption button 18 F Factory default settings 17 Firmware update 19 G Green IT 7 Index I cons 17 ntegrated electrical socket 18 30 ntegrated mains filter 4 L LCD display 14 Linux 20 M ac OS X 20 N etwork connection 18 etwork password 27 P Package contents 13 Power saving mode 4 7 Q Quality of Service 4 R Random password 27 Ready to operate 17 S Safety instructions 30 Security ID 26 Software installation 19 Standby mode 17 System requirements 13 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Index T Test screen 17 U Ubuntu 20 W Wall socket 30 Windows 19 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart
18. g is maintained even if a LAN 200 AV device is removed from the network e g to change the power outlet When the device is plugged back in it is detected with the same number as long as the encryption password has not been changed For more information about Encryption referto chapter 4Securityinthe dLAN If the connected dLAN 200 AV adapters include wire less multimedia and or USB devices this is indicated by the corresponding characters on the respective ad apter icon devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 17 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 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 200 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
19. g the multiple socket into the integrated electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart Once you have connected at least two dLAN 200 AVsmart devices as described above your dLAN 200 AV network has been set up To secure your dLAN 200 AV network continue with the configuration For more information refer to the chapter 4 Security in the ALAN 3 4 1 Firmware update If you would like to combine a dLAN 200 AVsmart with older devolo dLAN 200 AV devices in a network please update the firmware of the dLAN 200 AV devices first Directly connect each dLAN 200 AV individually to the computer and insert the inclu ded CD ROM into your CD drive If autoplay is installed on your computer the installati on will start automatically Otherwise open the folder with the Windows Explorer by right clicking on Start and selecting Explorer from the context menu Now select your CD ROM drive Double click to start the in stallation wizard manually Select the Firmware update for dLAN 200 AV pro ducts item in the Install ALAN 200 AVsmart main menu to perform the update When the update is com plete return the device to its usual location The firm ware updater application can also be found in the Service Centre of our website at www devolo com 3 5 Software installation 3 5 1 Software for Windows Use the installation wizard to set up the following soft ware components for using the adapter with the Win dows operating system
20. hen 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 200 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 between the routers computers and other network compatible devices The integrated electrical socket enables additional terminal devices or multiple sockets to be connec Introduction 8 ted
21. inal 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 persons not ontracted by devolo a if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage or 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 d
22. irm by clicking Define password If a security ID is correct and the device is reachable in the dLAN the de vice is added to the list of already configured adapters When launching the dLAN Configuration Wizard again after a successful initial installation when integra ting a new adapter into the network for example the application will remember devices and security IDs entered in previous sessions if you have encryp ted them with a personal network password or the default password In this case you do not need to devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 29 Security in the dLAN J gt devolo Informer Device View Help BF dLAN 200 AVsmart i Firmware version 4 1 MAC address 00 0B 3B 7A FA 4C a dLAN 200 AVsmart via HomePlug i Firmware version 4 1 MAC address 00 0B 3B 7A FA 4B devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart enter the devices again However if the random pass word was used to encrypt the network during the last installation if you want to integrate a new adapter into the network you must re register all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters your dLAN network is complete All compu ters and other network devices connected to the adap ters by cable should now be able to communicate with one another in the network 4 3 devolo Informer devolo Informer can detect all available ALAN adapters in your home network and displ
23. nfigure your dLAN 200 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 5 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products we would be delighted to hear from you at support devolo com devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products visit www devolo com 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 6 installation also compares favourably to 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 7 Introduction devolo dLAN 200
24. ntly 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 1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch of a button Initial use 18 Please note that all dLAN 200 AV de vices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electrical wiring A dLAN 200 AV de vice switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a computer is connected to the network port In Standby mode the dLAN 200 AV device cannot be acces sed via the power supply grid As soon as the network device e g computer connected to the network interface is switched on again your dLAN 200 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 Ensure that your devices have up to date firmware see 3 4 1 Firmware up date devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 19 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 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 pluggin
25. ord and will thus no longer be able to access the network To integrate the device into dLAN 200 AVsmart dLAN 200 AVsmart dLAN 200 AVsmart Ethernet Modem Router PC devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart a different dLAN 200 AV network follow the steps de scribed 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 4 2 Encrypting the ALAN 200 AV network with the dLAN Confi guration Wizard When using other dLAN 200 AV devices without en cryption button data encryption can only be set up using the dLAN Configuration Wizard Start by up dating the firmware see 3 4 1 Firmware update of the dLAN 200 AV adapters After successfully installing the devolo software you can launch the dLAN Configuration Wizard via the Start Programs 1 devolo program group and the Device D Start dLAN Configuration Wizard menu in the devolo Informer Before beginning with this step make a note of the se curity IDs of all existing dLAN adapters This unique identifier of each ALAN device is located on the label on the housing It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT ORUV Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the electrical wiring and computers or other network components as ap propriate and are not in standby mode If the dLAN Configuration Wizard cannot find a dLAN device in your network even though one is plugg
26. prox one second within two minutes of one another That s it Your dLAN 200 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 23 Security in the dLAN Fig 5 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AVsmart Fig 6 If you have already secured your existing ALAN 200 AV network using the encryption button use the same me thod to integrate further adapters Once you have suc cessfully connected the new dLAN 200 AVsmart first press the encryption button approx one second of one of your network s existing adapters then press the Modem Router PC dLAN 200 AVsmart Security in the ALAN 24 encryption button approx one second of your new dLAN 200 AVsmart within two minutes 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 For the description of the LCD display refer to chapter 3 3 1 dLAN screen dLAN 200 AVsmart Fig 6 TV amp Set Top Box devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 25 Security in the dLAN Removing a dLAN 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 passw
27. re 1 linux folder contains the dLAN confi guration software devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 4 Security in the ALAN Data communication via the household electrical wi ring is encrypted to ensure the privacy of your dLAN 200 AV network The following section describes data encryption options either using the encryption but ton or the dLAN Configuration Wizard Please note the following basic principle when choo sing your encryption method in dLAN 200 AV networks data encryption is as simple as touching a button since all corre sponding dLAN 200 AV devices are equipped with an encryption button For dLAN 200 AV networks that include devices with and without encryption buttons data encryption must be set up using the dLAN Confi guration Wizard 4 1 dLAN 200 AV network encryp tion at the touch of a button To encrypt a dLAN 200 AV network in which all asso ciated devices are equipped with an encryption button simply press the encryption button that is located on the device Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN 200 AV network with a randomly generated password Security in the dLAN 22 Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios Encrypting a new dLAN 200 AV network with two dLAN 200 AVsmart Fig 5 Once both adapters have been successfully connected press each encryption button for ap
28. s 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 devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 33 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart 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 orig
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