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devolo dLAN 500
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Additional devices that are connected via a mul-
tiple socket are connected to the mains power
supply by plugging the multiple socket into the
integrated electrical socket of the
dLAN 500 .
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Once you have connected at least two
dLAN 500 devices as described above,
your dLAN AV network has been set up. To secure
your dLAN AV network, continue with the confi-
guration. For more information, refer to the chap-
ter
4 dLAN network
.
3.5 Software installation
3.5.1 Software for Windows
Use the installation wizard to install the devolo soft-
ware for using the adapter with the Windows opera-
ting system:
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devolo
dLAN Cockpit
finds all reachable dLAN
adapters in your dLAN AV network, displays infor-
mation about these devices and encrypts your
dLAN AV network individually.
To install the software, insert 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 the
choice of installing all software components (
Standard
installation
) or selecting individual ones (
Custom in-
stallation
).
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 de-
volo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the per-
formance 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 applicati-
ons in the
Start
Programs
devolo
program group.
