13 Introduction
devolo dLAN 550 duo+
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN
(
d
irect
L
ocal
A
rea
N
etwork) uses the house-
hold power grid to transfer data between comput-
ers equipped with suitable adapters and other
network components. As a result, any power outlet
can be used as a network access point. The data is
modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via
household power lines. State-of-the-art technolo-
gy ensures that the power and data networks do
not interfere with one another. Networking via
dLAN is fast and secure. The data is encrypted us-
ing a key to prevent interception by third parties.
2.2 dLAN 550 duo+
b
Your home network from the power socket
.
Unpack. Plug it in. Get started. The easy way to
connect using your home's power lines. Turn
any power socket into an Internet access point
b
The
fast transfer rate
and dLAN speeds up to
500 Mbps
allow you to experience entertain-
ment at the highest level. The
range+ techno-
logy
provides an even more stable Internet
connection with significantly longer range.
b
The "Quality of Service" function and transfer
rates of up to 500 Mbps are enough for band-
width-hungry applications. Automatic data pri-
oritisation ensures interference-free
reproduction of voice and video data.
b
The integrated electrical socket enables addi-
tional terminal devices or multiple sockets to
be connected to the adapter just as a normal
wall socket—no power supply is lost.
b
The two Fast Ethernet LAN ports allow you to
connect two Internet-compatible devices (e.g.
a game console, television or media receiver) to
the Internet at any time via network cable.
b
Easy data encryption at the touch of a button
or via devolo Cockpit.
b
Minimal energy consumption with devolo's
innovative PowerSave technology
b
Compatible with all devolo dLAN adapters
(200 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 600 Mbps and
1000 Mbps).
b
Long range of up to 300 m between the adapt-
ers and reliable network speed for setting up a
home network.
