devolo dLAN 1200+ operation manual

dLAN® 1200+

The Network Innovation

devolo dLAN® 1200+

© 2017 devolo AG Aachen (Germany)

While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. devolo shall be liable only
to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery.

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Aachen, November 2017

Contents

Contents

1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 The dLAN 1200+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.3.1 Sample applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.3.1 Monitoring light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.3.2 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.3.3 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.3.4 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Contents

4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.3 devolo Cockpit software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.3.1 Encrypting a network with devolo Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Preface 6

1Preface

Thank you for placing your trust in this dLAN 1200+.

The dLAN 1200+ allows you to set up your own
home network with almost no effort. Because the
clever dLAN technology transmits the data over the
household electrical wiring, you do not have to lay
any new cables.

1.1 About this manual

Carefully read all instructions before setting up the de­vice and store the manual and/or installation guide for
later reference.

After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba­sics and a presentation of the dLAN 1200+ in Chapter
2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully setting up your
dLAN 1200+. Chapter 4 explains how to configure
your dLAN network. Tips for bandwidth optimization,
information of environmental compatibility of the de­vice and our warranty conditions can be found in
Chapter 5 and conclude the manual.

Description of the icons

vice connector, as well as the icons used on the packa­ge:

Icon Description

Very important safety symbol that
warns you of imminent electrical
voltage which if not observed can
result in serious injury or death.

An important safety symbol that
warns you of a potentially dan­gerous situation involving a burn
hazard which can result in minor
injuries or damage to property.

An important note that should be
observed which can potentially
lead to material damages.

The device may only be used
indoors in dry conditions.

This section contains a brief description of the icons
used in this manual and/or on the rating plate, the de-

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Icon Description

The manufacturer/distributing
company uses the CE marking to
declare that the product meets all
applicable European regulations
and has been subjected to the
prescribed conformity assessment
procedures.

It is used to prevent the occur­rence of waste electrical and
electronic equipment and to
reduce this type of waste through
reuse, recycling and other forms
of utilisation. It establishes mini­mum standards for handling
waste electrical and electronic
equipment in the EU.

Additional information, back­ground material and configura­tion tips for your device.

Indicates a completed course of
action

1.1.1 Intended use

Use the adapter as described in these instructions to
prevent damage and injuries.

CAUTION!

ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions

Damage to the device caused by

1.1.2 CE conformity

The product conforms to the basic require­ments of directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/
EU, 2011/65/EU and 2009/125/EC.

The product is intended for operation in the
EU, Switzerland and Norway.

A printout of the simplified CE declaration is in­cluded with the product. You can also find it
online at 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 safe for future refe­rence.

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DANGER!

electricity
Do not reach into the electrical socket, do
not open the device and do not insert any
objects into the electrical socket or into the
ventilation openings

Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on
devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the
devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its
plug out of the electrical socket. Then contact qualified
specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively.
Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,

쎲 if the power plug is damaged.
쎲 if the devolo device has been showered with

liquid (such as rain or other water).

쎲 if the devolo device is inoperable.
쎲 if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.

Do not plug devolo devices directly into each
other. Devices that are plugged into each other
can experience a decrease in transmission rate.

DANGER!

city
Device must be plugged into a power socket
with a connected earth wire

Electrical shock caused by

Electric shock caused by electri-

devolo devices may be operated only on a mains po­wer supply as described on the rating plate.

To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply,
unplug the device from the electrical socket.

The power socket and all connected network devices
should be easily accessible so that you can pull the po­wer plug quickly if needed.

CAUTION!

ration
Certain housing components can become
very hot in certain situations. Attach device
so that it is touch-proof, observing optimal
positioning

devolo devices should only be installed at locations
that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and
openings on the housing are used for ventilation:

Heat development during ope-

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쎲 Do not cover devolo devices during operation.
쎲 Do not place any objects on devolo devices.
쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings of

devolo devices.

쎲 devolo devices must not be placed directly next

to a naked flame (such as fire or candles).

쎲 devolo devices must not be exposed to direct

heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).

CAUTION!

cleaning agents containing solvents
Clean only electroless and with dry cloth

Damage to housing from

1.2 devolo on the Internet

For detailed information on our products and dLAN,
visit www.devolo.com
contains product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates of devolo software and your device's
firmware.

If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at

[e-mail]

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