Devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ manual

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Contents de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 A Vpro + 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 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 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 – expend[...]

6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ Important note that should be ob- served. Additional information, background ma- terial and config uration ti ps for your de - vice. If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@devolo.com ! devolo on the Internet For detailed information o[...]

Introduction 7 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 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 installat[...]

8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 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 as [...]

Introduction 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 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 switc[...]

10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 2.4 All about the network 2.4.1 Internet st andalone solution Fig. 2[...]

Introduction 11 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 2.4.2 dLAN Peer-to-Peer If the dLAN is configured as a 'Peer-to-Peer' network ('P2P'), all dLAN devices within it are equal to each other. The connected netw ork nodes can communicate with one another freely and directly. The dLAN device which is most easily access ible from all dL[...]

12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 2.4.3 dLAN MDU If the dLAN is configured as an 'MDU' network ( MDU : ' M ultiple D welling U nit'), the connected network nodes are linked as 'slaves' to a 'master' and form a logical dLAN network segment along with their 'mas- ter'. Each slave send s data only[...]

Installation 13 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 3 Installation This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVpro+. It will explain connecting the device and its functions. We will also briefly intro- duce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation. Fig. 6[...]

14 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 3.1 Package contents Please ensure tha t the deliv ery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVpro+. 쎲 Single Kit : 쑗 dLA N 500 AVpro+ 쑗 Network cable 쑗 Hard copy of installation guide 쑗 CD containing software and documentation or 쎲 Starte r Kit : 쑗 Two dLAN 500 AV[...]

Installation 15 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 3.3 Functions The dLAN 500 AVpro+ features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button: Power green : Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVpro+ is ready for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode. dLAN green : The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming; flashes when d[...]

16 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and si- gnificantly improves data transmission in the home network. Kensington Lock The dLAN 500 AVpro+ has a slot for attaching a Kensington Lock on the front panel of the housing. A Kensington Lock is antitheft protection for portable hardware. Standby mode A [...]

Installation 17 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ For detailed information ab out connecting other devolo dLAN adapt ers, visit our web- site: www.devolo.com 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 [...]

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dLAN network 1 9 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVpro+ in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AVpro devices as a ne twork. Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this: 쎲 Shared use of a dLAN password results in a del[...]

20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 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 500 AVpro+ and an additional dLAN AVpro device (Fig. 8) Once both dLAN AVpro devices have been successf[...]

dLAN network 2 1 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 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 press the[...]

22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ Removing a dLAN AVpro device from a network (Fig. 10) To remove a dLAN 500 A Vpro+ 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 network.[...]

dLAN network 2 3 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 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 securi[...]

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Appendix 25 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 5 Appendix 5.1 Bandwidth optimization We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference: 쎲 Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets. 쎲 You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket [...]

26 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 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-s ervice- able parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Conta ct qualifi[...]

Appendix 27 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ The outlet must be within reach of the connected network devices. The adapter and the n etwork devices must be easily accessible. 쎲 To switch the device off, pull the power plug. 쎲 To disconnect the device from the power supply grid, pull the power plug. 쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings[...]

28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+ 5.3 Disposal of old devices To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting system: 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 El[...]

Appendix 29 de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 AVpro+ 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 t[...]

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de v o l o d L A N 5 0 0 A Vpro + Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 C CCo 11 Central Coordinator 11 D devolo dLAN AVpro manager 17, 23 Disposal of old devices 28 dLAN adapter 11 dLAN network 19 E Encryption button 15, 19 energy saving mode 8 Expert mode 12 G Green IT 8 I Integrated electrical socket 15 K Kensington Lock 16 M Master 12 MDU 12 Multipl[...]

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