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Devolo dLAN 85 HSplus manual

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    dLAN ® 85 HSplus[...]

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    © 2009 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany) While the informati on in this manual has been compiled with gr eat care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product char- acteristics. devolo shal l be liable only to the de gree specified in the terms of sale and delivery. The reproduction and distribution of the do cumentation and software supplied with this[...]

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    | 3 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | Contents Preface .................. ........... ........ .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About this manual .............. ................ ..............[...]

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    Preface | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 4 Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN 85 HSplus allows you to set up your own home network with almost no effort. Because the clever dLAN te chnology transmits the data over the household electrical wiring, you do not ha ve to lay any new cables. You do not even have to do w[...]

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    | Preface 5 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | Icons This section contains a brief descripti on of the icons used in this manual. Very important note. Failure to obse rve this note may re sult in damage. Important note that should be observed. Additional information, background material and configuration tips for your device. And if you are satisfied with [...]

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    Introduction | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 6 1 Introduction dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily, quickly and economically via your household electrical wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicat ed cabling. The available performance and effort required for the installation al so compar[...]

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    | Introduc tion 7 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | works do not interfere with one anothe r. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by third parties. 1.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT The topic everyone is talking about is green IT . devolo has an easy solution: the power saving mode, which co[...]

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    Introduction | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 8 1.3 The dLAN 85 HSplus at a glance  The dLAN 85 HSplus quickly and easily esta blishes a network connection over the household electrical wiring.  Simple plug- and- play conne ction between the router s, computers and other network- compatible devices!  The integrated electrical socket enables ad[...]

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    | Introduc tion 9 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 1.4 Sample applications 1.4.1 Networking betw een two computers 1.4.2 Internet standalone solution Extending Internet over the electrical wiring[...]

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    Introduction | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 10 1.4.3 Internet multiple installation solution Networking IP telephon e and computer; online gaming ove r the elec - trical wiring For additional application scenarios, as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about dLAN networks, visit our website at www.devolo.com.[...]

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    | Initial use 11 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 2 Initial use This chapter covers everything you n e e d t o k n o w t o s e t u p y o u r d L A N 85 HSplus. It will explain connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus and its functions. We will also introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation. 2.1 Package contents Please ensure that[...]

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    Initial use | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 12 2.3 Functions The dLAN 85 HSplus has three control lamps (LEDs). The device is also equipped with an integrated electrical socket and a network jack. 2.3.1 Control lamps (LEDs) Illustration is countr y- s pecific. Power green dLAN 85 HSplus is ready for operation. orange dLAN 85 HSplus is in standby mode.[...]

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    | Initial use 13 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 2.3.2 Ports  Network connection This is the connection point on the dLAN 85 HSplus for connecting it to a computer or another network device with the network cable (included).  Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network device s using a multiple socket, plug this multiple socket [...]

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    Initial use | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 14 2.5 Software installation 2.5.1 Software for Windows Use the installation wizard folder to set up the following software components for using the adapter with the Windows operating system:  The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard lets you set up cust om encryption for your dLAN 200 AV network.  The dev[...]

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    | Security in the dLAN 15 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 3 Security in the dLAN To ensure the privacy of your dLAN ne twork, data transfer via the household electrical wiring is encrypted usin g the dLAN Configuration W izard. Using another utility program, devolo Informer , you can gain an overview of all the reachable dLAN adapters in your own networ[...]

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    Security in the dLAN | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 16 the display of the password is hidden for security reasons . If you enable the option Show characters , the current password is displayed in legible form in the text field. The factory defaul t password is " HomePlug ". Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it f[...]

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    | Security in the dLAN 17 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | However, if the random password was used to encrypt the net work during the last installation, if you want to integr ate a new adapter into the network, you must re- register all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID. Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters, [...]

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    Security in the dLAN | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 18 3.2 devolo Informer devolo Informer can detect all available dLAN adapters in your home network and display device information in an over view. After installing the devolo soft - ware, it can be found in the Sta rt  Programs  devolo program gr oup. When the Informer is launched, it initia l[...]

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    | Appendix 19 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 4 Appendix 4.1 Bandwidth optimisation To significantly improve the transmissi on capacity of the network, we recom - mend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Plug the device directly into a wall socket . Avoid multiple sockets.[...]

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    Appendix | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 20 You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a mul - tiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket integrated into the dLAN 85 HSplus. To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 85 HSplus and to improve data transmission in the network, always plug[...]

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    | Appendix 21 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 4.2 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference.  Never open the device . There are no user - serviceable parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product your self! Contact qu[...]

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    Appendix | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 22 4.3 T echnical data Standards Ethernet specifications IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, Auto MDI / X backward-compatible to HomePlug standar d 1.0 Protocols CSMA/CA Transmission speed 85 Mbps Transmission method asynchronous Modulation OFDM - 84 carriers Data path Ethernet <-> power supply grid Ran[...]

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    | Appendix 23 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 4.4 Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller: devolo AG Manufacturer: Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen Produkt: devolo dLAN 85 HSplus Product: Typnummer: MT 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204 Type number: Verwendungszweck: PLC zu Ethernet Adapter Intended purpose: PLC to Ethernet A[...]

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    Appendix | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 24 4.5 Warr anty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purch a sers of devolo products in additi on to the warranty con- ditions provided by law and in accord ance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverag e a) The warranty covers the equipme nt delivered and al l its parts. Parts will, at devol[...]

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    | Appendix 25 | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 5O p e r a t i n g m i s t a k e s If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunct ion of the d evice has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing co sts. 6 Additional regulations a) The above condit[...]

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    | | devolo dLAN 85 HS plus | 26 Index B Bandwidth optimisation 19 C CE conformity 20 Connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus 13 Control lamps (LEDs) 12 D Declaration of conformity 23 Default password 15, 16 dLAN 6 dLAN Configuration Wizard 15 E Encrypting the dLAN network 15 G Green IT 7 I Informer 18 Integrated el ectrical socket 13, 20 L Linux 14 M Mac OS [...]