Devolo dLAN 500 AVplus Bedienungsanleitung

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Contents de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.1 About thi[...]

Contents devolo dLAN 500 AVplus[...]

Preface 5 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 500 AVplus 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 without an electrical socket, as t[...]

6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVplus devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com . The Service centre area not only contains product descriptio ns and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware.[...]

Introduction 7 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 2I n t r o d u c t i o n dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily, quickly and economical- ly via your household electrical wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. The available performance an d effort required for the installati[...]

8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? dLAN ( d irect L ocal A rea N etwork) uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equip- ped with suitable adapters and other network compon- ents. As a result, any power outlet can be used as a network access point. The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent[...]

Introduction 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus A dLAN adapter connected to a com- puter can only go into power sav ing mode if the network ca rd of the swit- ched-off comput er is also inacti ve. If you are using a network card that remains active even wh en the compu- ter is switched off, we recommend connecting the comp uter to an on/off switch u[...]

10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 2.4 Sample applications Internet individual installation sol ution (fig 1) fig 1[...]

Introduction 11 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus Networking between two computers (fig 2) Internet multiple installa tion solution (fig 3) fig 2 fig 3[...]

12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVplus[...]

Initial use 13 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 A Vplus. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 A Vplus and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui- de you through its installation.[...]

14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVplus: 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 dLA N 500 AVplus 쑗 Network cable 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and on line documen- tation or 쎲 Starte r Kit : 쑗 Two d[...]

Initial use 15 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus Please note that dLAN d evices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspee d Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/ 500 Mbps) without interferen ce, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one a nother. H[...]

16 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 A Vplus features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVplus is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode. dLAN green : The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming; flashes when da ta is [...]

Initial use 17 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to yo ur household electrical wiring. A dLAN AV devi ce switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active n etwork de- vice such as a comp uter i s connected to the network port. In Standby mode, the dLAN AV[...]

18 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVplus If autoplay is installed on your computer, the 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 Exp lorer from the con- text menu. Double-click to start th e installa- tion wizard manually. During the[...]

dLAN net work 19 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVplus in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a home network. Two specific pieces of in- formation are especially important for this: 쎲 Shared use of a dLAN password results in a [...]

20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVplus After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.[...]

dLAN net work 21 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 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 ha ve multiple dLAN devices connected locally, you can jump back and fo[...]

22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVplus The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in- structions and information about how to connect your devices optimally with one another. 4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit If you use dLAN AV devices without an encryption button , data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cockpit . Before the networking[...]

dLAN net work 23 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus The factory default password is HomePlugAV . Assigning a specif ic password to a single adapter will exclude it from the rem aining 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 [...]

24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVplus Encrypting a new dLAN 500 AVplus network con- sisting of two dLAN 500 AVplus adapters (fig 4) Once both dLAN 500 AVplus adapters have been suc- cessfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another. That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unautho[...]

dLAN net work 25 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 500 AVplus (fig 5) If you have already secure d your existing dLAN 500 AVplus network using the encryption but- ton, use the same method to integrate other adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 500 AVplus, first press the enc[...]

26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVplus Excluding a dLAN 500 AVplus from your network (fig 6) To exclude a dLAN 500 AVplus adapter from an exist- ing 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 able to access the network. To integrate the a[...]

Appendix 27 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 5 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the de vice and the power consumpt ion, refer to th e label on the rear side of the device. For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE . Additional technical information is available at www.devolo.com . 5.[...]

28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 쎲 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 500 AVplus. To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 500 AVplus and to improve data transmis- sion in the network, always plu[...]

Appendix 29 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 쎲 I f y o u n e e d t o p o w e r m o r e d e v i c e s , u s e a r e m o t e wall socket. (fig 9) fig 9[...]

30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 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. 쎲 Ne ver open the device. There are no user -service- able parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact q ualifi[...]

Appendix 31 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus 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 type s of devices may no longer be disp[...]

32 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVplus 3W a r r a n t y p r o c e d u r e a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immediately, at the latest wit hin a period of 7 days. b) In the case of any externally visible damage ar ising from trans- port (e.g. damage to the housin g), the person carrying out the transporta[...]

Index de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVplus Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 16 B Bandwidth optimisation 27 C CE declaration 27 D Disposal of old devices 31 dLAN AV network 19 , 23 E Encryption button 16 , 23 F Factory default pass word 22 G Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 I Important safety instructions 27 Integrated electrical socket 16 Integrating[...]

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