Devolo 09001 manuale d’uso

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Contents d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1.1 About th[...]

Contents devolo dLAN 200 AVmini 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5.2 Important safety instru ctions . . . . .[...]

Preface 4 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 200 AVmini from devolo is the home plug-in device for high requirements: The fast trans- fer rate of up to 200 Mbps makes every bandwidth- intensive Internet application a real multimedia treat. The integrated "Quality of Service" function measures the bandw[...]

5 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AVmini devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, please visit www.devolo.com . The download area not only con- tains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firm- ware. We especially recommend th e extensive devolo manu- als on the topic of h[...]

Introduction 6 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini 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 power grid, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. The availa- ble performance and effort required for the installation al[...]

7 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVmini 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 8 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini both the computer and the integrated net- work card are de-energ ised. 2.3 What does the dLAN adapter have to offer? The dLAN 200 A Vmini offers a transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps which makes it ideal for high requirements, such as HDTV streaming, Internet telep hony and fast Internet. When connected t[...]

9 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVmini Networking of two workstations (fig 2) Distributed Internet access solution (fig 3) Connection of an IP telephone, a high-speed Internet application and an IP-TV application with Internet ac- cess via a DSL modem router fig 2 fig 3[...]

Initial use 10 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AVmini. It will explain connecting the dLAN 200 A Vmini and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui- de you through its installation. 3.1 Package contents Please ensu[...]

11 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVmini 3.2 System requirements 쎲 Operating sy stems : Windows XP (32 bit), Win- dows Vista Home Premium (32 b it/64 bit), Win- dows 7 Home Premium (32 bit), Linux (Ubuntu 8.10), Mac OS X and any other operating system with network supp ort 쎲 Network connection Please note that your computer or other de- vice must[...]

Initial use 12 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini 3.3 Functions The dLAN 200 A Vmini features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 200 AVmini is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode. dLAN green : The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming; flashes when [...]

13 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVmini 3.4.1 Firmware update If you wo uld like to combine a dLAN 200 AVmini with older devolo dLAN 200 AV devices in a network, please update the firmware of th e dLAN 200 AV devices first. Connect each dLAN 200 AV devi ce to the com- puter and insert the included CD- ROM into your CD drive . If autoplay is installe[...]

Initial use 14 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini 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 t he Windows Ex- plorer by right-clicking on Star t and selecting Explorer from the context menu[...]

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Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 1 6 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini 4 Security in the dLAN Data communication via the household power grid is encrypted to ensure the pr ivacy of your dLAN 200 AV network. The following sect ion describes data encryp- tion options—either using the encryption button or the dLAN Configuration Wizard. Please note the follo[...]

17 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVmini Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AVmini network with a new dLAN 200 AVmini (fig. 5) If you have already secure d your existing dLAN 200 A Vmini network using the encryption but- ton, use the same method to integrate other adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 200 AVmini, first pres [...]

Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 1 8 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini Excluding a dLAN 200 AVmini from your network (fig. 6) To exclude a dLAN 200 AVmini 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 able to access the ne[...]

19 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVmini 4.2 dLAN 200 AV network encryp- tion using the dLAN Configura- tion Wizard When using dLAN 200 AV adapters without encryption buttons, data encryption can only be set up using the dLAN Configuration Wizard. St art by updating the firm- ware (see 3.4.1 Firmware update ) of the dLAN 200 AV adapters. Afte[...]

Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 0 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini You can choose between your own password, a ran- dom password and the defa ult password. To define your own password with a lengt h of at least eight cha- racters, enter this into the Network password (min. 8 characters) text field. Alternatively, you can ha ve a ran- domly selected, hi[...]

21 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVmini dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closed dLAN network. You will need the 16-character S ecurity I Ds of the va- rious adapters from the label on the housing. Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes and confirm by clicking Define password . If a security ID is correct and the de[...]

Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 2 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini integrate a new adapter into the network, you must re- register all previously entere d dLAN adapters using the security ID. Once you have entered the security ID s of your dLAN adapters, your dLAN networ k is complete. All compu- ters and other network devices connected to the adap- te[...]

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Appendix 24 d e v o l o d L A N 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 in the download area at www.devolo[...]

25 Appendix devolo dLAN 쎲 Di sconnect 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 cl eaning agents when cle- aning the device, as these could damage the case. 쎲 Never use the device with a power supply that does not meet the specif[...]

Appendix 26 d e v o l o d L A N 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 disposed of with[...]

27 Appendix devolo dLAN 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 transportation and th[...]

Index d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVmini Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 12 B Bandwidth optimization 24 D Data encryption 16 Default password 20 Disposal of old device 26 Disposal of old devices 26 dLAN 6 dLAN 200 AV network 16 dLAN Configuration Wizard 19 E Encryption button 12 , 16 F Firmware 13 G Green IT 7 I Informer 22 L Linux 14 M Mac OS X 14 N N[...]

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