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    devolo dLAN ® 200 AV USB extender[...]

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    © 2010 devolo AG Aachen (Germany) While the informati on in this manual has bee n compiled with grea t care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteri stics. devo lo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms o f sale and delivery. The repr oduction and dis tribution of the doc umentati on and so ftwa re supplied with [...]

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    Contents d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introd[...]

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    Preface 5 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 1P r e f a c e The dLAN 200 AV USB extender makes it easy to share the use of USB devices intelligently, as this adapter is the first product to enable terminal devic- es with USB connection to be connected via the powerline. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is the ideal solution if USB cables are sim[...]

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    6 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender 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 descriptio ns and documentation, but [...]

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    Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 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 [...]

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    8 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender 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 equipped with suitable adapters and other network components. As a result, an y power outlet can be used as a network access point. The data is modulated prior to transfer an[...]

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    Introduction 9 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 2.3 Sample applications Access to a printer[...]

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    10 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Central data storage on an ext ernal USB hard drive[...]

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    Initial use 11 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AV USB extend er. It will explain connecting the dLAN 200 AV USB extender and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its instal- lation. [...]

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    12 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit) and all operating systems with network support 쎲 Network connection To set up a dLAN 200 AV network using ad- ditional devolo dLAN 200 AV adapters, your PC or the respective device must have a net- work card or a network adapter with a net- work port. 쎲 USB port[...]

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    Initial use 13 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 3.3 Functions The dLAN 200 AV USB extender has three control lamps (LEDs) as well as a USB port and the encryption button. Power Flashes green during start-up of the d L A N2 0 0A VU S Be x t e n d e r ; l i g h t s u p green when the dLAN 200 AV USB extender is ready for operation. dLAN Ligh[...]

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    14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender If not already de tected by your oper at- ing system, install th e relevant driver for your USB devi ce in accordance with the respective manufact urer's instruc- tions . 햴 After you have succe ssfully installed the complete software, continue by installing the dLAN 200 AV USB extender hardware[...]

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    dLAN net work 15 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 20 0 AV USB extender in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN 200 AV devices as a home network. Two specific pieces of information are espe cially important for this: 쎲 Shared use of a dLAN[...]

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    16 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.[...]

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    dLAN net work 17 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 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 b[...]

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    18 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender 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 200 AV devices witho ut an encryp- tion button , data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cockpit . Befor[...]

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    dLAN net work 19 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 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 ap[...]

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    20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Encrypting a new network with a dLAN 200 AV USB extender and a devolo dLAN 200 AV adapter (Fig. 1) Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for approx. one sec- ond within two m inutes of one an other . That's it! Your dLAN 200 AV network is now protected [...]

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    dLAN net work 21 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AV USB extender (Fig. 2) If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate furthe r adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 200 AV[...]

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    22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Removing a dLAN 200 AV USB extender from a network (Fig. 3) To remove a dLAN 200 AV USB extender adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least 10 seconds . The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the netw ork.[...]

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    dLAN net work 23 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 4.3 dLAN Cockpit and dLAN 200 AV USB extender Using the dLAN Cockpit you can control access to the dLAN 200 AV USB extender and thus to the connected USB device. After the installation, the dLAN Cockpit can be found in the Start 쒁 Programs 쒁 devolo pro- gram group. 4.3.1 Settings and fu[...]

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    24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender When assigning fixed IP add resses, please note that they must be in the same IP address rang e, since you wil l otherwise exclude devices from your dLAN network (unin tentionally). 4.3.2 Highlights of the dLAN 200 AV USB extender dLAN Cockpit only ever displays the symbols for possi- ble actions whic[...]

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    dLAN net work 25 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Click on the Connect USB device tab page to access the dLAN 200 AV USB extender directly. The green USB symbol in the top left-hand corner of the d L A N2 0 0A VU S Be x t e n d e r signals the now exist- ing connection to the USB device. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is occupied by your own[...]

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    26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is already occu- pied by another comput er in the ne twork. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is currently being used by another subscriber in the dLAN network. The red USB symbol in the top left-hand corner of the d L A N2 0 0A VU S Be x t e n d e r signals this occupied conne[...]

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    dLAN net work 27 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 쎲 If the other user declines your request , you will receive a negative message on y our PC. 쎲 If the other user does not respond to your request, you can cancel your request premature ly or it will be cancelled automatically after 2 min- utes.[...]

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    28 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender[...]

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    Appendix 29 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 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.devol[...]

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    30 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. 쑗 the device’s case is damaged. 5.2 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[...]

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    Appendix 31 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 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[...]

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    32 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender[...]

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    Index d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Index C CE declaration 29 Connecting with USB device 25 Control lamps (LEDs) 13 D Disposal of old devices 30 dLAN 200 AV networ k 15 E Encryption button 13 F Factory default pass word 18 G Generate secure password 18 I Important safety instructions 29 Integrating the new adapter into the netw ork 19 I[...]

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