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Wi-Fi 

In the example of building networking (see

 2.5.2

dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac as a Wi-Fi client

), you

can also implement a VLAN trunk using Client mode.

Tx Force Untag disabled = Rx Tagged Only

automatically active

If multiple VLANs are selected, 

Rx Tagged Only

is activated automatically. The PVID is adjusted
automatically. 

If only one VLAN is selected, PVID takes the value
of the corresponding VLANs; if both are active,
there is no more PVID.

Under 

PVID

, the 

Port VLAN ID

 is specified, which is

assigned to 

received

 "

untagged"

 frames. In the 

Rx

setting, 

Tagged only 

is the configured PVID without

meaning.

Under 

Default

 

Priority

, the 

VLAN priority

 is speci-

fied, which is assigned to the 

received

 

untagged

frames.

4.6.4 VLAN and multi-SSID

Using the functions VLAN and multi-SSID, the
dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac can establish more complex
network architectures. The following illustration shows
a network of four devices, three access points (SSIDs)
and four VLANs. The VLAN trunk is implemented via

dLAN. VLAN 1 remains the Management VLAN. To
eliminate unwanted access on the intranet and the
back-end, Ethernet ports in VLAN 2 are configured.
When a client connects to dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac via
Ethernet, it only has access to the Internet. Thus, the
configuration of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac is also
excluded via Ethernet. VLAN 2 (Internet), VLAN 3 (in-
tranet) and VLAN 4 (back-end) are made accessible to
clients via Wi-Fi. 

Summary of Contents for dlan pro 1200+ wifi ac

Page 1: ...dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 2: ...devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 3: ...and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected AccessTM WPATM WPA2TM and Wi Fi Protected SetupTM are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance devolo dLAN Vianect an...

Page 4: ...Sample applications 14 2 5 1 dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac as a Wi Fi access point 14 2 5 2 dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac as a Wi Fi client 16 2 5 3 dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac and VLAN 17 3 Initial use 21 3 1 Package con...

Page 5: ...status 35 4 3 3 Ethernet status 36 4 4 Device configuration 37 4 4 1 Device security 38 4 4 2 Network settings 40 4 4 3 dLAN settings 41 4 4 4 Time server 43 4 4 5 LED settings 44 4 5 Wi Fi configura...

Page 6: ...the configuration 69 4 7 2 Saving a configuration file 70 4 7 3 Restoring a configuration 71 4 7 4 Update firmware 72 4 7 5 Restart device 73 4 7 6 Licence information 73 5 Appendix 75 5 1 Bandwidth o...

Page 7: ...Contents devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 8: ...ore the manual and or installation guide for later reference After a brief introduction to dLAN Wi Fi and VLAN basics a presentation of the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac with sample applications in Chapter 2...

Page 9: ...roduct CD or under www devolo com 1 1 3 Safety notes It is essential to have read and understood all safety and operating instructions before the devolo device is used for the first time keep them saf...

Page 10: ...ot place any objects on devolo devices Do not insert any objects into the openings of devolo devices devolo devices must not be placed directly next to an open flame such as fire or candles devolo dev...

Page 11: ...10 Preface devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 12: ...ology to network computers and other devices While it is possible to wirelessly connect com puters in pairs peer to peer p2p a central access point is required to set up a network of multiple devic es...

Page 13: ...such as port assignments or addresses The dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac allows VLANs to be mapped by port and or access point Other mapping methods by third party devices using VLAN tags are also sup ported...

Page 14: ...hotspots via four internal Wi Fi antennas support of the high speed standards IEEE 802 11a b g n ac 1 166 Mbps gross in Wi Fi operation professional Wi Fi security management with support for WPA WPA2...

Page 15: ...is particularly practical if not all client stations are within range of a Wi Fi access point for example be cause concrete walls disrupt the signal With dLAN var ious rooms can be easily connected vi...

Page 16: ...Introduction 15 devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac Fig 2...

Page 17: ...twork with the other de vices in the dLAN pro network The following illustra tion shows how you can establish a connection wirelessly Wi Fi between two buildings using two dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac To ens...

Page 18: ...ies separately and isolated All network compatible devices are connected on a single dLAN pro network and share a broadband con nection and a VLAN capable router All data traffic from each company in...

Page 19: ...0 while the VLAN of the Schmitz company uses a VLAN ID of 200 The dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac of the Bergmann com pany only receives data packets with the VLAN ID of 100 and respectively the dLAN pro 1200 W...

Page 20: ...twork The advantages are obvious The cost and burden of installing and operating multiple broadband access points are eliminated The network infrastructure is quickly and easily reconfigured to match...

Page 21: ...20 Introduction devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 22: ...ide CD containing documentation configuration software and CE declaration devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice 3 2 System requirements All operating systems...

Page 23: ...refer to Chapters 3 4 Connecting the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac or 3 6 Remove dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac from the dLAN pro network Indicator lights The integrated indicator lights LEDs show the dLAN status for...

Page 24: ...e following Wi Fi functions Wi Fi On Off In the factory default settings the Wi Fi set ting is already enabled and the Wi Fi encryption is set to WPA2 The default WiFi key for the initial installation...

Page 25: ...ing and or flashing When the Wi Fi connection is switched off the LED is also off When a Wi Fi connection is switched on the LED lights up white White flashing and illumination behaviour The LED light...

Page 26: ...e noted WiFi key as the network security key In the following sections we describe how to connect the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac and integrate it into the network We clarify the exact procedures based on p...

Page 27: ...work encryption using dLAN AVpro manager computer software More information can be found in Chapter 3 5 dLAN AVpro manager or dLAN pro network encryption by entering the dLAN password in the configura...

Page 28: ...ice s network jack Plug the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac into a wall socket The device is ready to operate once the indicator light of the encryption button with the home icon turns white after approximately...

Page 29: ...e More information can be found in Chapter 3 5 dLAN AVpro manager or dLAN pro network encryption by entering the dLAN password in the configuration interface More information can be found in Chapter 4...

Page 30: ...s such as Management software to support the user during configuration and monitoring Central administration interface with beginner and expert mode Real time monitoring of all the dLAN pro devices in...

Page 31: ...ss this device s encryption button with the home icon for at least 10 seconds The de vice will be assigned a new randomly generated pass word and will thus no longer be able to access the network To i...

Page 32: ...e Open config uration website entry to select it Then the program determines the current IP address and starts the con figuration in the web browser By default the configuration interface will open di...

Page 33: ...32 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac The five central areas of the configuration interface are displayed on the left edge Click the button of an area to move directly into it...

Page 34: ...You can modify Wi Fi settings in the Wi Fi con figuration area You can make VLAN settings in the VLAN config uration area The Management section is for resetting secur ing and restoring your individua...

Page 35: ...34 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 36: ...e network is displayed with its MAC address Clicking the lock icon brings you directly to the dLAN settings see 4 4 3 dLAN set tings 4 3 2 Wi Fi status Clicking the Wi Fi icon brings you directly to t...

Page 37: ...c Click on the Wi Fi devices arrow to have all of the connected Wi Fi devices displayed Each connected Wi Fi client is displayed with its MAC address 4 3 3 Ethernet status The status and connection sp...

Page 38: ...work configuration 37 devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac 4 4 Device configuration In the configuration area of the device you can modify settings for security network dLAN date and time as well as for the L...

Page 39: ...s to the config uration interface By default the built in configuration interface of the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac is not pro tected with a password However we recommend assigning a password when the inst...

Page 40: ...olo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac Call up the configuration interface again later the following window appears first Enter admin in the User name field and your custom password in the Password field The admin...

Page 41: ...As a component of your network the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac also communicates via the TCP IP protocol The IP address required for this can ei ther be entered manually as a static address or ob tained aut...

Page 42: ...defined using dLAN AVpro manager via the dLAN encryption button see chapter 3 3 The dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac or on the configuration interface see chapter 4 4 3 dLAN settings If the dLAN password is set...

Page 43: ...i ac automatically changes to save energy status when no Ethernet connection is active and Wi Fi is switched off Activate the Allow power saving mode option and enter a desired wait time in minutes af...

Page 44: ...the exact time Enable the option Retrieve date and time auto matically so that the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac can automatically synchronise the date and time Select your Time zone and the Time server If y...

Page 45: ...r and thus configure them identically or whether you would like to use and configure both frequency bands sepa rately To use both frequency bands together activate the Use shared settings for 2 4 GHz...

Page 46: ...y as a simple dLAN device via the built in Ethernet connections To do so under Wi Fi configuration deactivate the Activated option and confirm your entry with Save or simply press the Wi Fi ON OFF but...

Page 47: ...46 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 48: ...t with shared settings for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz If you would like the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac to act as an access point select Access point mode under Wi Fi configuration and confirm your entry with Save T...

Page 49: ...48 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 50: ...Network configuration 49 devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac 4 5 2 Wi Fi basic settings Set the channel selection the transmitting power and the RADIUS server in the Wi Fi basic settings...

Page 51: ...s the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac select low power RADIUS server In addition to the WPA WPA2 encryption key the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac supports the WPA WPA2 Enterprise Mode see Security encryption In additio...

Page 52: ...Network configuration 51 devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 53: ...on nection to a hidden SSID poses problems first try to set up the connection with a visible SSID and only then try to hide it Depending upon the application scenario security considerations may mean...

Page 54: ...bled station select its MAC address and confirm it with Delete The MAC address designates the hardware in terface of each individual network device uniquely e g the Wi Fi card of a computer or the Eth...

Page 55: ...our network To secure the data transmission in your wireless net work there are two security standards available for the Access Point mode The WPA and WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access methods allow individ...

Page 56: ...WiFi ac cannot be accessed via Wi Fi For a description of the Wi Fi basic settings and the safety settings of the access points refer to chap ters 4 5 2 Wi Fi basic settings and Security en cryption...

Page 57: ...56 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 58: ...n standards developed by the Wi Fi Alliance for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net work The encryption keys of the respective Wi Fi client are transmitted automatically and continuous...

Page 59: ...Fi Protected Setup WPS PIN and start the encryption process by pressing the Start setup button Open the configuration interface of the Wi Fi cli ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dL...

Page 60: ...i client you can only use and configure the two frequen cy bands separately from each other Confirm your en try with Save The operating state of the device is displayed under 4 3 Status overview If th...

Page 61: ...AN pro 1200 WiFi ac Settings In the SSID field enter the SSID of the access point you would like to use for pairing In addition you can select the suitable encryption and enter the WPA WPA2 key or the...

Page 62: ...t any WPS Save all modified settings before leaving this configu ration area again The factory defaults have the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac configured as an access point and WPA WPA2 Wi Fi encryption is se...

Page 63: ...62 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 64: ...ned a second time When configuring the VLANs and the VLAN port settings the configura tion interface of the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac should re main accessible i e configurable If you ever lock yourself o...

Page 65: ...evolo com en business solutions The behaviour of the port is configured via the columns Tx Force Untag Rx Tagged only the Port VLAN ID PVID and the Default Priority Depending on the setting the logica...

Page 66: ...red PVID without meaning Under Default Priority the VLAN priority is speci fied which is assigned to the received untagged frames 4 6 4 VLAN and multi SSID Using the functions VLAN and multi SSID the...

Page 67: ...Fig 10 public VLAN 2 private VLAN 3 services VLAN 4 public VLAN 2 private VLAN 3 services VLAN 4 VLAN 3 VLAN trunk VLAN 2 VLAN 4 VLAN 1 4 VLAN 1 4 VLAN 1 4 VLAN 1 4 public VLAN 2 public VLAN 2 private...

Page 68: ...Network configuration 67 devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 69: ...the Management area you can reset the current configuration to the factory defaults save it to your computer as a file or restore it from there and update the firmware of the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac The...

Page 70: ...dLAN password for the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac is also reset To re secure your dLAN pro network individually read further at 4 4 3 dLAN settings For backup purposes all active configuration settings can...

Page 71: ...WiFi ac 4 7 2 Saving a configuration file To save the enabled configuration to your computer as a file select the corresponding button in the area Management Save configuration file Then en ter a sto...

Page 72: ...nfiguration An existing configuration file can be sent to the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac in the area Management Restore device configuration and enabled there Select a suitable file via the Browse button a...

Page 73: ...o website www devolo com en business solutions and download the appropriate file for the dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac to your computer Then in the configuration dialogue go to the area Management Update Firm...

Page 74: ...73 devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac 4 7 5 Restart device You can restart your dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac here by clicking Restart 4 7 6 Licence information You can find information on licensing restrictions f...

Page 75: ...74 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 76: ...of the network we recommend that you comply with the following connection rules Plug the device directly into a wall socket Avoid multiple sockets You should connect all additional devices that are co...

Page 77: ...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 prod...

Page 78: ...t 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 oper...

Page 79: ...78 Appendix devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac...

Page 80: ...d 41 E Ethernet ports 24 I Integrated electrical socket 25 IP address 40 L LED status display 21 M MAC address 53 Multi SSID 50 N Network jacks 24 P Package contents 21 R RADIUS server 50 Rented offic...

Page 81: ...devolo dLAN pro 1200 WiFi ac WiFi Clone 27 29 Wi Fi filters 52 WiFi key 23 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 57 Wi Fi time control 55 WPA WPA2 54 WPA WPA2 Enterprise Mode 54 61...

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