Devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini manuale d’uso

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

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Preface 5 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 1P r e f a c e 1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product devolo dLAN professional 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 mini devolo on the Inte rnet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com . The area dLAN fo r business projects not only contains product descriptio ns and documentation, but also updates of devolo software. We especially recommend the descriptions of the "dLAN network," which are arrange[...]

Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 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 expe nsive dedicated cabling. The available performance an d effort required for the inst[...]

8 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini 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 devices 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 and sent[...]

Introduction 9 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini A dLAN AVpro adapter connected to a computer can only go into energy saving mode if the netwo rk card of the switched -off compute r is also inactive. If you are us ing a network card that remains active even when the computer is switched off, we recommend connec ting the comput- er to an on/o ff [...]

10 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini 2.4 All about the network 2.4.1 Internet st andalone solution Fig. 2[...]

Introduction 11 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 2.4.2 Peer-to-peer networking and inter- net access You use dLAN AVpro adapters to network d evices such as computers, routers, switches, IP telep hones, set-top boxes etc. over the existing power lines. In such a mode, called "peer-to-peer" , all dLAN AVpro adapters installed in the ne[...]

12 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini 2.4.3 MDU mode Depending upon the application scenario, security considerations may mean that it is to be forbidden for all devices to exchange data f r e el y w i t h e a c h o t h e r . F o r this purpose, a mode can be activated that realises t hat all dLAN AVpro adapters configured as slaves can not ex[...]

Installation 13 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 3 Installation This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AVpro mini. It will explain connect- ing the device and its functions. We w ill also briefly in- troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation. Fig. 6[...]

14 Installation devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVpro mini. 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 dLAN 200 AVpro mini 쑗 Network cable 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and documentation or 쎲 Starte r Kit : 쑗 Two [...]

Installation 15 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 3.3 Functions The dLAN 200 AVpro mini feat ures 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 200 AVpro mi ni is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode. dLAN green : The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming;[...]

16 Installation devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini puter is connected to the network port. In Standby mode, the dLAN AVpro d evice cannot be ac- cessed via the power supply grid . As soon as the network device (e.g. comput er) connected to the net- work interface is switched on again, your dLAN AVpro device can also be reached again via the electrical wir-[...]

Installation 17 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 3.4.1 Software for Windows The installation wizard installs the devolo dLAN AVpro manager and the associated manual on the Windows operating system. 쎲 In addition to the individual encryption of your dLAN network, devolo dLAN AVpro manager offers other expanded dLAN functions. To install the so[...]

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dLAN network 1 9 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use th e dLAN 200 A Vpro mini 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 a dLAN password [...]

20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini The following section contains exact instructions of en- cryption on the basis of possible network scenarios: Adapters cannot be confi gured while in Standby mod e. Encrypting a ne w dLAN network with a dLAN 200 AVpro mini and an additional dLAN AVpro device (Fig. 8) Once both dLAN AVpro devices have been [...]

dLAN network 2 1 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini Expanding an exist ing dLAN network b y adding another dLAN AVpro device (Fig . 9) If you have a lready secured your existing dL AN network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate furthe r adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN AVpro adapter, first pres[...]

22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini Removing a dLAN AVpro device from a network (Fig. 10) To remove a dLAN 200 AVpro mini or another dLAN AVpro device from an existing network, press its en- cryption button for at least ten seconds . The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the n[...]

dLAN network 2 3 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 4.3 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 the s[...]

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Appendix 25 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 5 Appendix 5.1 Bandwidth optimization We recommend observing th e following connection ru- les to eliminate possible sources of interference: 쎲 Avoid extension strips. This may impair the trans- mission of the dLAN signal s. Free wall outlet s are preferable. 쎲 Plug the devices into different out[...]

26 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini 5.2 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. 쎲 Ne ver open the device. There are no user-se rvi- ceable parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qua [...]

Appendix 27 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AVpro mini 쑗 the device’s case is damaged. 5.3 Disposal of old devices To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting sy- stem: The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that fa[...]

28 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini 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 transp[...]

d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 A Vpro mini Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 D devolo dLAN AVpro manager 17, 23 Disposal of old devices 27 dLAN network 19 E Encryption button 15, 19 energy saving mode 8 G Green IT 8 N Network connection 15 P Peer-to-peer 11 S Standby mode 15 System requirements 14 W Warranty 27[...]

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