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Establishing a connection to the dLAN network  

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Additional dLAN devices in the network must now be added to your dLAN 
adapter. You will need the 16-character security IDs of the various adapters from 
the label on the housing. Enter the code without hyphens and confirm by click-
ing 

Define password

. If the security ID is correct, the device will be found and 

displayed in the list.

Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters, your dLAN net-
work is complete. All computers and other network devices connected to the 
adapters by cable should now be able to communicate with one another in the 
network. 

4.2.1

Security in the dLAN 

A number of mechanisms protect data communication via the power grid to 
guard your privacy in your dLAN:

A password must be assigned to all of your dLAN devices to ensure that only 
your own dLAN adapters can participate in your home network. The pass-
word is used as an encryption key for network communication.

Please note that only those devices that you have explicitly added by enter-
ing the individual security codes via the dLAN Configuration Wizard or by 
using the encryption button will have access to a particular dLAN network. 

Summary of Contents for 200 AV Wireless G

Page 1: ...dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

Page 2: ...ark of HomePlug Power Alliance Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Mac and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected AccessTM WPATM and WPA2TM are re...

Page 3: ...nd buttons 12 2 3 Connecting the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G 13 2 4 Software installation 13 2 4 1 Software for Windows 13 2 4 2 Software for Mac OS X 14 2 4 3 Software for Linux 14 3 Configuration 15 3 1...

Page 4: ...AN 200 AV network with the dLAN Configuration Wizard 30 4 2 1 Security in the dLAN 32 5 Setting up a WLAN network 33 5 1 Radio network configuration 33 5 1 1 Security in the WLAN 35 6 Appendix 37 6 1...

Page 5: ...s for the consistent outstanding quality of our products And if you are satisfied with this product be sure to have a closer look at our other products which are also designed to make your connected l...

Page 6: ...upport devolo com devolo on the Internet You can also rely on devolo for service and support after purchasing one of our products For example our website not only contains extensive documentation but...

Page 7: ...and data net works do not interfere with one another Networking via dLAN is fast and secure The data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy interception by third parties 1 2 What is WLAN WLAN Wirele...

Page 8: ...AV Wireless G connects network devices such as a computer IP telephone or set top box to the dLAN network via a mains outlet The combination of LAN dLAN and WLAN standards makes you completely indepe...

Page 9: ...volo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G The illustration below shows how the Internet connection and the connections within the home network are set up using the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G addi tional dLAN 200 AV dev...

Page 10: ...etwork cable with starter kit only devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice 2 2 System requirements Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Windows Vista 32 64 bit...

Page 11: ...green if there is a connection to the dLAN 200 AV network flashes green when data is being sent or received in the dLAN 200 AV network over the electrical wiring Ethernet Lit green if connected to the...

Page 12: ...the config uration of the device is reset to the factory default settings i e all the settings you have already configured will be lost If you keep this button pressed for less than 10 seconds the de...

Page 13: ...ng a network cable Plug the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G into a free electrical outlet Ensure that the device is fully inserted in the outlet If possible do not plug the adapter into a power strip This may...

Page 14: ...tware applications in the Start Programs devolo program group Firmware update In order to combine dLAN 200 AV devices using firmware version 1 x with dLAN 200 AV Wireless G devices the firmware for th...

Page 15: ...ormer is launched it initially scans your home network for all available dLAN devices This may take a moment All found adapters are listed with their names and MAC addresses in the overview window The...

Page 16: ...ine configuration interface of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G can be accessed in three different ways In most cases the devolo Configuration application Start Programs devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G config...

Page 17: ...on interface will open Three central sections will be displayed when the configuration interface opens WLAN status provides general information about your wireless network and other stations connected...

Page 18: ...he network addresses of all wireless devices cur rently connected to your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G These so called MAC addresses consist of six two digit hexadecimal numbers separated by colons 3 4 Chan...

Page 19: ...rotect it against tampering by third parties 3 4 2 Network settings As a component of your home network the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G communi cates using the TCP IP protocol The IP address required for t...

Page 20: ...of the browser 3 4 3 WLAN settings Since the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G also functions as an access point you will have to configure various parameters for your wireless network The basic wire less settin...

Page 21: ...dentify the correct subnet Your wire less network will remain invisible if you activate the Hide SSID option In that case potential network users must know the exact SSID and enter it manually to esta...

Page 22: ...n into hexa decimal format as is the case with WEP Under Mode you can restrict client access to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G to the method you have selected Be sure to save your changes before leaving t...

Page 23: ...work devices and sta tions connected with your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G are automatically listed i e in order to approve an already connected station for the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G simply select the MAC...

Page 24: ...are connected to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G via WLAN rather than the Ether net port Otherwise you will lock yourself out of the device via WLAN by acti vating the WLAN filter 3 4 5 dLAN settings In a...

Page 25: ...set configuration Use Overview Management Reset configuration to reset your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G to its factory defaults Your personal settings will be discarded during the reset The most recently a...

Page 26: ...ily set up the device for use in different network environments To save the active configuration in a file on your computer click the appropriate button in Overview Management Save configuration file...

Page 27: ...pdate the firmware visit the devolo website at www devolo com and download the appropriate file for the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G to your local computer Next go to the configuration dialogue under Overvi...

Page 28: ...ouching a button i e all corresponding dLAN 200 AV devices are equipped with an encryption button For dLAN 200 AV networks that include devices with and without encryption buttons data encryption must...

Page 29: ...with a dLAN 200 AV Wireless G If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button use the same method to integrate the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G Once you have succes...

Page 30: ...t encryption buttons data encryp tion can only be set up using the dLAN Configuration Wizard Start by updating the firmware see 2 4 Firmware update of the dLAN 200 AV adapters The firmware updater app...

Page 31: ...be used by all dLAN devices Three options are available Automatically generate a password Alternatively the dLAN Configuration Wizard can automatically gener ate a password for use with your dLAN net...

Page 32: ...All computers and other network devices connected to the adapters by cable should now be able to communicate with one another in the network 4 2 1 Security in the dLAN A number of mechanisms protect d...

Page 33: ...ss connections to the device in order to access the dLAN network A number of settings must be adjusted in the integrated configuration interface of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G in order to use it as an...

Page 34: ...Wireless G to periodically select the channel on its own In other words if the previously connected station logs off the device will imme diately scan for a suitable channel If it is not connected to...

Page 35: ...ask may result in the configuration interface of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G becoming inaccessible We therefore recommend that you leave the default set ting Use this to accept network settings automa...

Page 36: ...the SSID vis ible then hide the SSID Encryption of your wireless data traffic with WEP or better yet with WPA WPA2 not only helps restrict access to your WLAN but also prevents eavesdropping For more...

Page 37: ...pendix 6 1 Bandwidth optimization We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference Avoid extension strips This may impair the transmission of the dLA...

Page 38: ...lo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G 38 Also position the adapter away from your computer as it may interfere with the adapter s operation Plug the devices into different outlets and avoid using the same extensi...

Page 39: ...ice near a heater or radiator The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation according to the instructions of the manufacturer can be ensured Disconnect the device from the power suppl...

Page 40: ...0 to 240V AC Nominal current 0 16 A Nominal frequency 50 60 Hz Temperature Storage 25 C to 70 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Weight 532 g Dimensions 37 x 198 x 168 mm height x width x depth Ambient condition...

Page 41: ...ments of the 1999 5 EC Direc tive R TTE and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG and it is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland The product is class B equipment This equipment may cause int...

Page 42: ...89 17 V1 2 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 1 V1 6 1 2005 09 Emissionsanforderungen gestrahlt EN 55022 2006 Emission requirements radiated EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 Emissionsanforderungen leitungsgebunden TCF vom...

Page 43: ...initiate a new warranty period The warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the warranty period of the device as a whole 3 Warranty procedure a If defects appear during the warranty p...

Page 44: ...al detriments are excluded d devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negli gence e In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of devol...

Page 45: ...tory default settings 12 Firmware update 1 x 14 I Important safety instructions 39 Informer 15 IP address 19 L Linux 14 Login password 19 M MAC address 23 Mac OS X 14 Managment 25 N Network cable 13 N...

Page 46: ...devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G 46 WLAN button 12 WLAN filters 22 WLAN settings 20 WLAN status 17 WPA WPA2 WiFi Protected Access 22...

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