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    devolo dLAN ® 500 AVmini[...]

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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 5 0 0 AVmini Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.1 About th[...]

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    Contents devolo dLAN 500 AVmini[...]

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    Preface 5 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you! The dLAN 500 AVmini from devolo is the home plug-in device for high requirements: The fast trans- fer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every bandwidth- intensive Internet application a real multimedia treat. The integrated "Quality of Service" function measures the bandw[...]

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    6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVmini[...]

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    Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 5 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 electrical wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. The available performance an d effort required for the installat[...]

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    8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 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[...]

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    Introduction 9 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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 [...]

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    10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Networking of two workstations (fig 2) fig 1 fig 2[...]

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    Introduction 11 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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 3[...]

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    12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVmini[...]

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    Initial use 13 d e v o l o d L A N 5 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 500 AVmini. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 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[...]

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    14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 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. Hence, to[...]

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    Initial use 15 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 A Vmini features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 500 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 [...]

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    16 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini This section describes how to connect your dLAN 500 AVmini to a computer or other network de- vice. 햲 Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 AVmini to the network port of your run- ning computer or other network device. 햳 Plug the dLAN 500 AVmini into a fr[...]

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    Initial use 17 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our products. You ca n find the installed soft- ware applications in the Start  Programs  devolo program group. 3.5.2 Software for Mac (OS X) The software  mac folder cont ains the dLAN configu- ration software. 3.5.3 Software fo [...]

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    18 Initial us e devolo dLAN 500 AVmini[...]

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    dLAN net work 19 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 A Vmini 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 [...]

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    20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 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 21 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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 f[...]

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    22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 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 Cock- pit . Before the networki[...]

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    dLAN net work 23 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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 dL AN Cockpit is called up again later after a suc- cessful initial installation, for example to integrate a new adapter into a network, the applicatio[...]

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    24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Encrypting a new dLAN 500 AVmini network con- sisting of two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters (fig 4) Once both dLAN 500 AVmini 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[...]

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

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    26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Excluding a dLAN 500 AVmini from your network (fig. 6) To exclude a dLAN 500 AVmini 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 [...]

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    Appendix 27 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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[...]

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    28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 쑗 the device has been exposed to rain or water. 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 electro[...]

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    Appendix 29 d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini 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 [...]

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    30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVmini[...]

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    Index d e v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVmini Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 C CE declaration 27 D Disposal of old devices 28 dLAN AV network 19 , 23 E Encryption button 15 , 23 F Factory default pass word 22 G Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 I Important safety instructions 27 Integrating the new adapter into the netw ork 23 L Linux 17 M Mac (OS [...]

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