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devolo dLAN 500

3 Initial use

This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 500 . It will explain connec-
ting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in-

troduce the included devolo software and then guide
you through its installation.

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Summary of Contents for dLAN 500 AVsmart+

Page 1: ...The Network Innovation dLAN 500 AVsmart ...

Page 2: ...devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart ...

Page 3: ...esult of technical development Trademarks HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd Mac and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp devolo dLAN Vianect and the devolo logo are registered tradem...

Page 4: ... contents 14 3 2 System requirements 14 3 3 Functions 14 3 3 1 LCD display 15 3 3 2 Network connection 18 3 3 3 Integrated electrical socket 18 3 3 4 Encryption button 18 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVsmart 18 3 5 Software installation 19 3 5 1 Software for Windows 19 3 5 2 Software for Mac OS X 20 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu 20 4 dLAN network 21 4 1 Security in the dLAN 21 4 2 dLAN Cockpit 21...

Page 5: ...Content devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart 5 Appendix 29 5 1 Bandwidth optimization 29 5 2 Important safety instructions 30 5 3 Disposal of old devices 31 5 4 Warranty conditions 31 ...

Page 6: ...of Service function measures the bandwidth requirement opti mises the data flow and ensures excellent quality particularly for voice and video data To protect your data simply press a button on the dLAN 500 AVsmart to activate the convenient and secure 128 bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard encryption In addition the patented power saving mode which comes standard automatically de creases the de...

Page 7: ...re and your de vice s firmware 1 2 CE conformity This product complies with the technical requirements of the EMV 2004 108 EC Directive and the other rele vant provisions of the FTEG and it is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland The product is class B equip ment For the CE declaration for this product refer to the accompanying product CD under CE For the permitted voltage range for operatin...

Page 8: ...ly 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 installation also compares favourably to traditional methods dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other LAN technologies and install ing it is a breeze ...

Page 9: ...al warming and the scarcity of resources have become concerns on everyone s mind Developers at devolo have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power dLAN adapters may consume After all a devolo network via electrical sockets should not only be convenient but also require as little energy as possible particularly during times when it is not being used That devolo can satisfy the demand for...

Page 10: ...he integrated electrical socket enables additional terminal devices or multiple sockets to be con nected to the adapter just as a normal wall socket no power supply is lost 쎲 Safety also for children The power outlet of the dLAN 500 AVsmart has an integrated child safety feature so that no pointed objects can get into the power outlet 쎲 Automatic data prioritisation Quality of Service ensures inte...

Page 11: ...10 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart 2 4 Sample applications Internet standalone solution Fig 1 Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig 1 ...

Page 12: ...troduction 11 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart Networking two computers Fig 2 Distributed Internet access solution Fig 3 Networking HD television and computer extending online gaming via the power line Fig 2 Fig 3 ...

Page 13: ...12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart ...

Page 14: ...er covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVsmart It will explain connec ting the device and its functions We will also briefly in troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation Illustration is country specific ...

Page 15: ... 64 bit Win dows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Linux Ubuntu Mac OS X and all operating systems with network support 쎲 Network connection Please note that your computer or other de vice must feature a network adapter with a network port Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo 14 Mbps and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II 85 Mbps can be used on the same household electrical wiring a...

Page 16: ...ve device itself while the adapter icons on the left and right in the dLAN AV network symbolise connected de vices The LCD screen can display up to 9 dLAN AV de vices itself 8 connected total The connected devices are numbered in sequence beginning with the fourth device the devices are automatically displayed in turn USB device Power dLAN Ethernet Wireless device Connected Multimedia device Fig 4...

Page 17: ...hen the device is plugged back in it is detected with the same num ber as long as the encryption password has not been changed For more information about Encryption refer to chapter 4 dLAN network If the connected dLAN AV adapters include wireless multimedia and or USB devices this is indicated by the corresponding symbols on the respective adapter icon ...

Page 18: ...onnected Multimedia Lit steady if a supported multimedia de vice is connected USB Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected The following is a description of the possible statuses of the dLAN 500 AVsmart and how they are dis played on the LCD screen Test screen After the device is plugged into the power outlet the LCD display generates a test screen in which all icons appear briefly Factor...

Page 19: ... at the touch of a button Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household elec trical wiring A dLAN AV device swit ches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a computer is connected to the net work port In Standby mode the dLAN AV device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid As soon as the net work d...

Page 20: ...sert the included CD ROM in the CD drive of your computer If autoplay is installed on your computer the installation will start automatically Otherwi se open the folder with the Windows Explo rer by right clicking on Start or the Windows logo and selecting Windows Explorer from the context menu Double click to start the installation wizard manually During the installation process you will be given...

Page 21: ...devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart 3 5 2 Software for Mac OS X The software mac folder contains the dLAN configu ration software 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu The software linux folder contains the dLAN confi guration software ...

Page 22: ...ryption button or manually using the dLAN Cockpit program Please note the following ba sic principle when choosing your encryption method 쎲 In dLAN AV networks data encryption is as simple as touching a button since all corre sponding dLAN AV devices are equipped with an encryption button 쎲 For dLAN AV networks that include devices with and without encryption buttons data encryp tion must be set u...

Page 23: ...22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart After starting the dLAN Cockpit all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear This may take a moment ...

Page 24: ...Settings and functions You can configure settings for the respectively high lighted device or for the network 쎲 via the buttons at the bottom edge of the screen 쎲 or via tabs arranged at the side of each adapter You can always use the Refresh button to display the current status of devices that have been found if this hasn t happened automatically By means of the Options button or the correspondin...

Page 25: ...adapters from the label on the housing Enter it now in the Security ID field and confirm with OK If a security ID is correct and the device can be reached in the dLAN network it will be added to your network of configured adapters and also displayed in the program Entering a network password After you have added all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network select the Change password but ton ...

Page 26: ...dding an adapter section The current network password is assigned automatically to the newly added device 4 3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button To encrypt a dLAN AV network in which all associated devices are equipped with an encryption button simply press the encryption button that is located on the de vice Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AV network with a randomly g...

Page 27: ... Fig 5 Once both adapters have been successfully connected press each encryption button for approx one second within two minutes of one another That s it Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorised access For the description of the LCD display refer to chapter 3 3 1 LCD display Fig 5 ...

Page 28: ...ave successfully connected the new dLAN 500 AVsmart first press the encryption button approx one second of one of your network s existing adapters then press the encryption button approx one second of your new dLAN 500 AVsmart within two minutes That s it The new dLAN 500 AVsmart is now inte grated in your network To integrate additional adapt ers in your network repeat the above steps For the des...

Page 29: ...s its encryption button for at least ten seconds The device will be assigned a new ran domly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network To integrate the device into a different dLAN AV network follow the steps de scribed above depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one Fig 7 ...

Page 30: ...tiple sockets 쎲 You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket inte grated into the dLAN 500 AVsmart To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 500 AVsmart and to improve data transmission in the network always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 500 AVsmart If ...

Page 31: ...tlet 쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device 쎲 Do not keep the device in direct sunlight 쎲 Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila tion Never block or cover them 쎲 Never set up the device near a heater or radiator 쎲 The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured 쎲 Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning Use a moist...

Page 32: ...oper handling and adherence to the operating instructions these parts became defective due to fabrication and or material defects Alterna tively devolo reserves the right to replace the defective pro duct with a comparable product with the same specifications and features Operating manuals and possibly supplied soft ware are excluded from the warranty b Material and service charges shall be covere...

Page 33: ...been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware software installation or operation devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs 6 Additional regulations The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo s legal liability a The warranty...

Page 34: ...y default settings 17 G Generate secure password 24 Green IT 8 I Icons 17 Integrated electrical socket 18 29 Integrated mains filter 5 Integrating the new adapter into the network 25 L LCD display 9 14 Linux 20 M Mac OS X 20 N Network connection 18 Network password 24 P Package contents 14 Power saving mode 5 8 Q Quality of Service 5 R Ready to operate 17 S Safety instructions 30 Security ID 24 So...

Page 35: ...devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart T Test screen 17 U Ubuntu 20 W Wall socket 29 Warranty 31 Windows 19 ...

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