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    © 2009 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 stic s. devolo shall b e 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 AVsmart+ Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo produc t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.2 Important safety instru ctions . . . .[...]

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    Preface 4 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 1P r e f a c e 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 al most 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 no[...]

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    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 descriptio ns and documentation, but also up[...]

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    In tr o du c ti on 6 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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 and effort required for the in[...]

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    7 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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 se[...]

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    In tr o du c ti on 8 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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[...]

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    9 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 2.4 Sample applications Internet standalone solution (Fig. 1) Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig. 1[...]

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    In t r o du c t i o n 10 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Networking two computers (Fig. 2) Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3) Networking HD television and computer; extending online gaming via the power line. Fig. 2 Fig. 3[...]

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    11 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+[...]

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    Initial use 12 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 3I n i t i a l u s e 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- troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation. Illustration is country-specifi[...]

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    13 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVsmart+. 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 dLA N 200 AVsmart+ 쑗 Network cable 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and on line documen- tation or 쎲 Starter Kit : 쑗 [...]

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    Initial use 14 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo d LAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highsp eed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wirin g as dLAN 200 AV devices (200 Mbps) without interference, but they wi ll not be able to communicate directly with on e another. Hen[...]

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    15 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ The centre adapte r icon always refers to the respecti ve 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[...]

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    Initial use 16 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ The numbering is maintained ev en if a dLAN 200 AV device is rem oved from the network (e.g. to chang e the power outlet). When th e device is plugged back in, it is detected with the sam e number—as long as the encry ption password has not b een changed. For more informatio n about "Encrypti[...]

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    17 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Overview of icons a nd 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 tr ansmitted in the dLAN net- work. Ethernet : Lit steady when a conn ecti[...]

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    Initial use 18 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 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 el ectrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a mul- tiple socket, plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLA[...]

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    19 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 햲 Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to the network port of your running computer or other network device. 햳 Plug the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ into a wall socket. 햴 Additional network devices that are connected via a multiple socket are connected to the mains power supply by plugg[...]

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    Initial use 20 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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 me[...]

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    21 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+[...]

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    Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 2 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 4 Security in the dLAN Data communication via the household electrical wi- ring is encrypted to ensure the privacy of your dL AN 200 AV network. The followi ng section describes data encryption options—either using the encryption but- ton or the dLAN Configuration Wizard. Please not[...]

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    23 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Fig. 5[...]

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    Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 4 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (Fig. 6) If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button, use the same me- thod to integrate further ad apters. Once you have suc- cessfully connected the ne w dLAN 20[...]

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    25 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Removing a dLAN 200 AVsm art+ from a network (Fig. 7) To remove a dLAN 200 AVsmart+ adapter from an exi- sting network, press it s 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 int[...]

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    Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 6 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 4.2 Encrypting the dLAN 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 [...]

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    27 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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 Netw ork password (min. 8 characters) text field. Alternatively, you can ha ve a ran- domly selected, highly secure p[...]

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    Secu rit y i n th e dL AN 2 8 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closed dLAN network. You will need the 16 -character Security IDs of the va- rious adapters from the la bel on the housing. password Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes and confirm by clicking Define password . If a securi[...]

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    29 Security in the dLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ enter the devices again. Howe ver, 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-re gister all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID. Once you have entered the security ID s [...]

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    Appendix 30 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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 are[...]

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    31 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 쎲 Never set up the device ne ar a heater or radiator. 쎲 The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. 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[...]

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    Appendix 32 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 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 type s of devices may no longer be d[...]

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    33 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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 transpor[...]

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    Index d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVsmart+ 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 device 32 Disposal of old devices 32 dLAN 200 AV networ k 22 dLAN Configuration Wizard 26 dLAN screen [...]

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    Index devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ T Test screen 17 U Ubuntu 20 W Wall socket 30 Windows 19[...]