Devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N manual

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Content d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N Content 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Thank you for placing your t rust in this devolo product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.1 About this manual [...]

Content devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wire less N 4.3.1 dLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.3.2 WLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.4 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Preface 5 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product devolo dLAN business solutions are a favourably priced option for using the power grid infrastructu re in a building to establish a broadband IP network. The advantage this brings is obvious: no new cables have to be laid [...]

6 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com . The download area provides you not only with product descriptions and documentat ion, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmwa re. We especially recommend the descriptions on the topic of "[...]

Introduct ion 7 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 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[...]

8 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N ple logical networks that are independent of each other and can be better protected against intr u- sion and interception than switched networks. They optimise data distribution and relieve the burden on overloaded networks. Using VLANs prevents the need for complicated physi- cal wiring. This gives y[...]

Introduct ion 9 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 쎲 WLAN time control with configurable usage times. 쎲 Two internal WLAN antennas; MIMO technology for the best transmission and reception perfor- mance. 2.5 Sample applications 2.5.1 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N as a WLAN access point By default, the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is config- ure[...]

10 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The following illustration shows how the Internet con- nection is set up using the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and a router, and how the connection within the net- work is set up using additional dLAN AVpro devices. Fig. 1[...]

Introduct ion 11 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 2.5.2 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N as a WLAN client Alternatively, the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can also be configured as a WLAN c lient. In this case, the adapter connects the WLAN network with the devices in the dLAN network. This is especially practical if net- work access is not possible[...]

12 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 2.5.3 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and VLAN Using the VLAN function, the dLAN 200 AVp ro W ireless N is now also capable of setting up complex networks i n a m o r e s e c u r e a n d structured manner. The following illustration shows three separate VLAN networks, within which data are transmitted via [...]

Introduct ion 13 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N This example involves thre e port-based VL ANs (colour- coded): 쎲 VLAN group one (PCs 1, 7, 8, 9) e.g. at Ethernet port two 쎲 VLAN group two (PCs 2, 10, 11, 12) e.g. at Ether- net port one 쎲 VLAN group thr ee (PCs 3, 4, 5, 6) e.g. at Ethernet port three 쎲 One WLAN is assigned to ea[...]

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Introduct ion 15 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 햳 Then under VLAN port settin gs define the assignment of the port and it s behaviour. You can find a detailed functional description for the VLAN configuration under 4.8 VLAN configuration .[...]

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Initi al use 17 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N. It will explain connecting the device and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation.[...]

18 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 A Vpro Wirele ss N. 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and on line documen- tation or 쎲 Starte r Ki[...]

Initi al use 19 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 3.3 Functions The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N has the following el- ements: 3.3.1 Control lamps Power Green : Lights up when the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is operational. dLAN Green : The network connection is suitable for HD vid- eo streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted. Orange :[...]

20 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 3.3.2 Buttons All buttons can be enabled or disa- bled on the con figurat ion interf ace. ON/OFF Use the ON/OFF button to switch the WLAN function on or off. Make sure that the WLAN function in the factory defa ults is enabled and the WLAN encryp tion is set to WPA2. The default WLAN key is the secur[...]

Initi al use 21 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N dLAN Via the dLAN encryption button, you secure your dL AN network at the touch of a button: 쎲 To encrypt your dLAN AV pro network individually, press each encryption button on the connected devices for approx. 1 second – within 2 minutes. 쎲 To remove a dLAN AVpro device from your net[...]

22 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N vi a commercially availa- ble network cables. 3.3.4 WLAN antennas The internal WLAN antennas are for connecting to oth- er network devi ces wirele ssly. 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N This section describes how to connect your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to a com[...]

Initi al use 23 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 햵 In order to be able to configure the WLA N net- work , first install the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N software as described in the following chapter. 3.4.1 Software for Windows The installation wizard installs the adapter's configura- tion software as well as the devolo dLAN AVpro man[...]

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Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 25 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4 Network configuration The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N has a built-in config- uration interface that can be called up using a stand- ard web browser. All settings for operating the device can be modified here. 4.1 Calling up the built-in configu- ration interface You will a[...]

26 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The five central areas of th e configuration interface are displayed on the left edge. Click the button of an area to move directly into it. 쎲 In the Status overview area, you get general information about all connected dLAN, WLAN and LAN devices. 쎲 You can change or modify the various [...]

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28 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4.3.1 dLAN status To display all connected dLAN devices, click either the Ready to operate icon or the dLAN devices arrow. Each connected dLAN device , regardless of whether it is connected locally or remo te in the network, is dis- played with its MAC address. Clicking the lock icon brings[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 29 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.4 Device configuration In the configuration area of the device you can modify settings for security, networ k, dLAN, date and time. 4.4.1 Security In this area you can control the access to the configu- ration interface as well as enable and disable the func- tions of th[...]

30 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Password You can set a login password for access to the config - uration interface. By default, th e built-in con figura- tion interface of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is not protected with a password. Howev- er, we recommend assigning a password when the insta llation of the dLAN 200 AVp[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 31 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 햳 Call up the configuration interface a gain later; the following window appears first: 햴 Enter admin in the User name field and your individual password in the Password field. The admin user name canno t be changed.[...]

32 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Interfaces You can enable or disable the interface on the dLAN 200 AVp ro W ireless N by enabling or disabling the corresponding options. Note that the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can no longer be reache d once all interfac- es have been switched off. Buttons You can enable or disable the fun[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 33 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N Configuration over the web The option The device can be configured over the web has to be enabled in order for the configuration interface to be accessible at all. Disabling this option rule s out the possibility of configuring and thus accessing the interf ace. This statu[...]

34 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Management VLAN If you use VLAN and have enabled it und er VLAN con- figuration , specify a Management VLAN here by as - signing the corresponding VLAN ID via the selection box. The configuration interface can be accessed only via the management VLAN. The factory defaults of the dLAN 200 AV[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 35 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N If you ever "lock" yo urself out of the interface, e.g. b y deleting al l VLANs, the adapter has to be re- turned to th e factory defau lts by being reset (s ee the R e s e t section). If the management VLAN configuration is changed, please observe the sequence o[...]

36 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4.4.4 Time server A time server is a server on the Internet whose task consists of providing the exact time. Most time servers are coupled with a radio clock. To see which Internet time server your com- puter uses to communicate, simply click the clock in the lower right corner of the scree[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 37 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.5 Disabling WLAN configuration If you would like, you can completely shut off the WLAN part of your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N, e.g. if you want to operate it exclusively as a simple dLAN de- vice via the built-in Ethernet connections. To do so, un- der WLAN conf iguratio[...]

38 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Keep in mind that after savi ng this setting, you will be disconnected from any existing wireless con nec- tion to the dLAN 200 A Vpro Wireless N. In this case, configure the device via Ethernet or dLAN. The operating state of the device is displayed under 4.3 Status overview . 4.6 WLAN con[...]

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40 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4.6.1 WLAN basic settings In the WLAN basic settings you can set the time control and the RADIUS server, regardless of whether the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N acts as an access point or a client. These settings apply for both modes. For operation as an access point, a (transmission) channel m[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 41 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N WLAN time control To be able to use the WLAN time control, the option Retrieve date and time automatically must be enabled under Device configuration  Date and time . An active Internet connection is also re- quired. (see 4.4.4 Time server ) To be able to use the WLAN t[...]

42 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N You can define two time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday. Then the time control automatically switches the wire- less network on or off. Keep in mind that, as long as the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireles s N r egis- ters connected stations, the wire- less n[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 43 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.6.2 Security set tings for the access point If you want to enable this WLAN network, select Ena- ble this access point . The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N supports up to 4 SSIDs or access points ( Multi SSID ), i.e. up to 4 WLAN networks can be operated via the dLAN 200 AVpr[...]

44 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N WLAN filter In addition to encryption, yo u can secure your wireless network even more by using a WLAN filter to limit ac- cess via WLAN to the dLAN 200 AVp ro Wireless N for selected devices. Even if the encryption is switched off, the device will not establish a connection.[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 45 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N The WLAN f ilter s hould be used on ly as an additional o ption. By using it you could limit a ccess to your wire- less network, but with out encryp- tion it would be relatively easy for third parties to eavesd rop on all of your data transmissions. To use the WLAN filter,[...]

46 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The MAC address designates the hardware interface of each individual network device uniquely (e.g. the WLAN adapter of a com- puter or the Ethernet port of a printer). It con- sists of six double-digit hexadecimal numbers, each separated by a colon (e.g. 00:0B:3B:37:9D:C4). In general, the [...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 47 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N To secure the data transmis sion in your wireless net- work there are two security standards available. 쎲 The older and weaker WE P standard can protect communication with the help of a key having either 10 or 26 hexadecimal ch aract ers . 쎲 The state-of-the -art WPA a[...]

48 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can limit access of clients to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to the method you have selected. In addition to the WPA /WPA2 encryption key, the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N also supports Enterprise Mode . As a central authentication server, the RADIUS server assumes the user administration (for[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 49 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N WPS via PBC (Push Button Configuration): 햲 Start the encryption process on the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 쑗 either by pressing the WPS button on the front panel of the device or 쑗 by pressing the Start setup button on the user interface under WLAN configuration  Wi[...]

50 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N encryption keys and estab lish a secure WLAN con- nection. The WLAN LED on the front panel indi- cates the synchronisation process by flashing. WPS via PIN: 햲 To interconnect WLAN clients securely in your wireless network via PIN variants, enter an indi- vidualised key in the configuratio[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 51 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N The operating state of the device is displayed under Status display .[...]

52 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N You can find a detailed description of the WLAN basic settings under 4.6.1 WLAN ba- sic settings .[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 53 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.7.1 Security settings for the WLAN cli- ent In the SSID field, enter the SSID of the corresponding access point. To secure the data transmis sion in your wireless net- work there are two security standards available. 쎲 The older and weaker WE P standard can protect com[...]

54 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N . Save all modified settings be fore leaving this configu- ration area again.[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 55 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N The factory defaults have the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N con- figured a s an acces s point an d the WPA2 WLAN encryption is set with the security ID as the default WLAN key . Yo u will find the 16-character security ID on the label on the back of the housing. When activatin[...]

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Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 57 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.8.1 Create VLAN The factory defaults have VLAN 1 configured with VLAN ID 1. You can configure additional VLANs under Create VLAN . In doing so, a VLAN (VLAN 1 to VLAN 15) has to be selected and a VL AN ID (1 to 4094) as- signed. When crea ting VLANs, already assigned VLA[...]

58 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4.8.3 VLAN port settings The VLAN port settings are configured here. The existing ports of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N are listed in the first left column. The configured VLANs are listed in the row header. The ports can be assigned to the VLANs via the matrix. Multiple VLANs can be assig[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 59 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N WLAN ports can be assigned only to a VLAN. For more detailed help on verifying the set- tings, refer to our online FAQs on our website at www.devolo.com . If the WLAN mode Access Point is enabled, only the access points are assigned to the VLANs. If the WLAN mode WLAN clie[...]

60 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4.9 Management In the Management area you can reset the current configuration to the factory defaults, save it to your computer as a file or rest ore it from there and update the firmware of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wir eless N.[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 61 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.9.1 Resetting the configuration With the Management  Reset configuration com- mand, the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is reset t o the original factory defaults. In doing so, you lose your per- sonal settings. The last-assigned dLAN password for the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireles[...]

62 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4.9.2 Saving a configuration file To save the active configurat ion to your com puter as a file, select the corresponding button in the area Man- agement  Save configuration file . Then enter a storage location and name for the settings file.[...]

Ne tw o rk co nf ig u ra ti on 63 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 4.9.3 Restoring a configuration An existing configuration file can be sent to the dLAN 200 AVp ro Wireless N in the area Manage- ment  Restore device configuration and enabled there. Select a suitable file via the Bro wse… button and start the operation by clicking th[...]

64 Network configu ration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 햲 To bring the firmware up to the latest version, first go to the devolo website, www.devolo.com , and download the appropriate file for the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to your computer. 햳 Then in the configuration dialogue, go to the area Management  Update Firmware . Click Browse… [...]

dLAN network 6 5 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 5d L A N n e t w o r k 5.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 200 A Vpro Wireless N in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AVpro devices as a home network. Two specific pieces of information are espe cially important for this: 쎲 Shared use of the d[...]

66 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The following section contains exact instructions of en- cryption on the basis of possible network scenarios: Adapters cannot be confi gured while in Standby mode. Encrypting a new dLAN AVpro ne twork with a dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and an additional dLAN AVpro adapte r (Fig. 4) Once both dLAN AVpro[...]

dLAN network 6 7 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N Expanding an existing dLAN AVpro netwo rk by adding another dLAN AVpro adap ter (Fig. 5) If you have already secured your existing dLAN AVpro network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate furthe r adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN AVpro ada[...]

68 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Removing a dLAN AVpro adapter from a net- work (Fig. 6) To remove a dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N or another dLAN AVpro adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds . The de- vice will be assigned a ne w randomly generated pass- word and will thus no longer be ab[...]

dLAN network 6 9 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 5.3 dLAN AVpro manager for Win- dows The installation wizard installs the devolo dLAN AVpro manager configuration software as well as the associated manual on the Windows op- erating system (see 3.4.1 Software for Windows ). In addition to the individual encryption of your dLAN network and[...]

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Appendix 71 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 6 Appendix For the permitted voltag e range for operating the device and the power consumption, refer to the lab el on the rear side of th e device. Additio - nal technical information is availab- le on the prod uct sheet. 6.1 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions [...]

72 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 쑗 the power cable or plug is damaged. 쑗 liquid has been spilled on the device or objects have fallen into the device. 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.[...]

Appendix 73 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro Wireless N 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 carryin[...]

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d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 A Vpro Wireless N Index C CE declaration 6 Control lamps 19 D Default WLAN key 20, 48, 55 devolo dLAN AVpro manager 23, 69 DHCP server 33 Disposal of old devices 72 dLAN AVpro network 65 dLAN encryption 35 dLAN password 35 E Encryption button 65 Enterprise Mode 48 Enterprise mode 53 I Important safety ins tructions 71 IP a[...]

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