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Initial use  

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2.5

Software installation

2.5.1

Software for Windows

Use the installation wizard folder to set up the following software components 
for using the adapter with the Windows operating system:

The 

devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard

 lets you set up custom encryption 

for your dLAN 200 AV network. 

The 

devolo Informer

 finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN network and displays 

information on the devices found. 

To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD drive of your com-
puter. If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installation will start auto-
matically. Otherwise, open the folder with the Windows Explorer by right-
clicking on 

Start

 and selecting 

Explorer

 from the context menu. Now, select 

your CD-ROM drive. Double-click to start the installation wizard manually. 

During the installation process, you will be given the choice of installing all soft-
ware components ('Standard installation') or selecting individual ones ('Custom 
installation'). 

To take full advantage of the functions of your device, we recommend installing 
all of the applications. 

You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data 
related to your dLAN adapter to devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to 
the performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will 
be used exclusively for statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us 
improve our products. You can find the installed software applications in the 

Start

 

 

Programs

 

 

devolo

 program group.

2.5.2

Software for Mac OS X

The 

software

 

 

mac

 folder contains the dLAN configuration software. 

2.5.3

Software for Linux

The 

software

 

 

linux

 folder contains the dLAN configuration software.

Summary of Contents for dLAN 85 HSplus

Page 1: ...dLAN 85 HSplus...

Page 2: ...ications of compliance for the products as long as they were available at the time of publication in the appendix of this documentation Trademarks dLAN is a registered trademark of devolo AG HomePlug...

Page 3: ...Internet multiple installation solution 10 2 Initial use 11 2 1 Package contents 11 2 2 System requirements 11 2 3 Functions 12 2 3 1 Control lamps LEDs 12 2 3 2 Ports 13 2 4 Connecting the dLAN 85 H...

Page 4: ...ple sockets as usual The integrated mains filter significantly improves data transmission in the home network Surfing on the Internet is fast and secure with transfer rates of up to 85 Mbps and DESpro...

Page 5: ...ler We hope you have just as much fun reading this manual as we had writing it If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products we would be delighted to hear from you at support de...

Page 6: ...ably to traditional methods dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other LAN technologies and installing it is a breeze 1 1 What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct Local Area Network uses t...

Page 7: ...the demand for energy efficiency is evidenced by the pat ented power saving mode in the devices It automatically lowers energy consumption by 30 50 when the computers in the dLAN network or con nected...

Page 8: ...fer rates of up to 85 Mbps are enough for bandwidth hungry applications e g online gaming VoIP telephony and Internet media Automatic data prioritisation ensures inter ference free reproduction of voi...

Page 9: ...Introduction 9 devolo dLAN 85 HSplus 1 4 Sample applications 1 4 1 Networking between two computers 1 4 2 Internet standalone solution Extending Internet over the electrical wiring...

Page 10: ...ltiple installation solution Networking IP telephone and computer online gaming over the elec trical wiring For additional application scenarios as well as answers to frequently asked questions FAQs a...

Page 11: ...t CD containing software and online documentation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice 2 2 System requirements Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Windows V...

Page 12: ...network jack 2 3 1 Control lamps LEDs Illustration is country specific Power green dLAN 85 HSplus is ready for operation orange dLAN 85 HSplus is in standby mode dLAN green A connection to the dLAN ne...

Page 13: ...ce is switched on again your dLAN device can also be reached again via the electrical wiring 2 4 Connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus This section describes how to connect your dLAN 85 HSplus to a computer o...

Page 14: ...ROM drive Double click to start the installation wizard manually During the installation process you will be given the choice of installing all soft ware components Standard installation or selecting...

Page 15: ...ri cal wiring and computers or other network components as appropriate If the dLAN Configuration Wizard cannot find a dLAN device in your network even though one is plugged tightly into a power outlet...

Page 16: ...ork in order to form a closed dLAN network You will need the 16 character Security IDs of the various adapters from the label on the housing Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes and conf...

Page 17: ...integrate a new adapter into the network you must re register all previously entered dLAN adapters using the security ID Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters your dLAN net work...

Page 18: ...ormer generally updates the list of found dLAN devices automatically If newly added adapters do not appear in the window refresh the display with F5 or via the View menu Use the Device menu or the con...

Page 19: ...Appendix 4 1 Bandwidth optimisation To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network we recom mend that you comply with the following connection rules Plug the device directly into a...

Page 20: ...ins power supply via the electrical socket integrated into the dLAN 85 HSplus To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 85 HSplus and to improve data transmission in the network always...

Page 21: ...Never set up the device near a heater or radiator The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning Use a...

Page 22: ...E F CEE 7 7 CEE 7 4 UK Type G BS 1363 Type G BS 1363 CH Type J SEV 1011 Type J SEV 1011 Power output at integrated socket 230 V 16 A maximum Device port Ethernet RJ45 Power consumption 5 W max 3 3 W...

Page 23: ...n und Bestimmungen der folgenden Normen und Methoden The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following standards and methods Sicherheitsanforderungen EN 60950 1 2006 Saf...

Page 24: ...iate 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 perio...

Page 25: ...etriments 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 devolo em...

Page 26: ...ypting the dLAN network 15 G Green IT 7 I Informer 18 Integrated electrical socket 13 20 L Linux 14 M Mac OS X 14 Mains filter 4 13 N Network cable 11 Network connection 13 Network password 15 P Packa...

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