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Manual
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© 2018 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.
The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from
devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
Trademarks
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Windows® and Microsoft® are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp.
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or omissions.
devolo AG
Charlottenburger Allee 67
52068 Aachen
Germany
www.devolo.com
Aachen, March 2018
Version: 1.1
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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 What exactly is range +? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.5 What does WiFi Clone mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 What is WiFi Move Technology? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7.1 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7.2 WiFi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.7.3 Network jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7.4 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7.5 WiFi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7.6 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Setting up a new dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an additional network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.5 Removing a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac from the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 WiFi configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.2 WLAN time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.3 Guest account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.4 Parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.5 WLAN filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.6 WiFi Clone and WiFi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.7 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.5 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5.1 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5.2 dLAN devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5.3 Add a dLAN device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.1 Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.2 Device security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.3 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.6.4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.6.5 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.1 Frequency range and transmitting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.2 Channels and carrier frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.3 Bandwidth optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.4 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.5 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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1Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac 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 WiFi basics
and an introduction to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 tells you how to successfully
start using the adapter in your network. Chapter 4 describes in detail the setting options of the built-in configuration interface and thus also access to the Wi-Fi.
Tips for bandwidth optimisation, information about
product safety and environmental compatibility of the
device, as well as our warranty terms, can be found in
Chapter 5 at the end of the manual.
Description of the icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons
used in this manual and/or on the rating plate, the device 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 installation may be performed by a qualified electrician
only.
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The device may only be used
indoors in dry conditions.
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.
Icon Description
Indicates a completed course of
action
Icon Description
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1.1.1 Intended use
Use the adapter as described in these instructions to
prevent damage and injuries.
CAUTION!
Damage to the device caused by
ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
1.1.2 CE conformity
This product complies with the technical requirements of the directives
2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU und 2009/
125/EC.
This product is designed for use in the EU,
Switzerland and Norway.
A printout of the simplified CE declaration of
this product is separately included and can also
be found 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 safe for future reference.
DANGER!
Electrical shock caused by
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!
Electric shock caused by electricity
Device must be plugged into a power socket
with a connected earth wire
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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!
Heat development during operation
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:
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!
Damage to housing from
cleaning agents containing solvents
Clean only electroless and with dry cloth
1.2 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products and dLAN,
visit
www.devolo.com. The Powerline area not only
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
support@devolo.com
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2Introduction
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you
set up a home network easily, quickly and economically via your household electrical wiring, without the
need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
Fig. 1 devolo dLAN and WiFi throughout the home
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
The dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers
and other network components equipped with suitable
adapters. As a result, any electrical socket 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 technology ensures that the
power and data networks do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The
data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by
third parties.
2.2 What is WLAN?
WiFi refers to a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network),
the use of radio technology to network computers and
other devices. While it is possible to wirelessly connect
computers in pairs ("peer-to-peer", p2p), a central access point is usually required to set up a network of
multiple devices. This turns a WiFi router into an access
point as well as a modem for Internet access and into
a router for acting as a go-between within the network.
The wireless network established by an access point
has only limited range. The range of the access point,
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which is also known as a "radio cell", is impeded by
building walls. In some cases, stable connections are
often only possible between WiFi devices within a single room.
Since it is not possible to rely on hardware such as network cables (in a LAN) or household wiring (in a dLAN)
to control access to a WiFi network, wireless networking naturally presents special security challenges. WiFi
networks therefore use a number of security measures,
such as a concealed network name (SSID - Service Set
Identifier), data encryption and access control via the
MAC addresses of the devices (clients).
2.3 Wi-Fi or WLAN?
Wi-Fi is an invented brand name of the Wi-Fi Alliance,
a consortium that certifies devices with wireless interfaces. In many countries, Wi-Fi is also used synonymously with WLAN, which if taken strictly, is incorrect,
because Wi-Fi designates the wireless standard and
WLAN the wireless network.
2.4 What exactly is range +?
Range + is a technology for devolo dLAN products.
Unlike conventional Powerline technology, range+
Technology uses all three lines (neutral, earth wire,
phase) of the electrical circuit, making use of the full
physical potential. Thanks to patented signal coupling,
data transmission over the mains supply is optimised.
This results not only in a more stable Internet connection that is less sensitive to interference, but also increased range.
2.5 What does WiFi Clone mean?
WiFi Clone is a technology for devolo WiFi products
that makes it extremely easy to integrate new devices
into an existing WiFi network. For this purpose, just
plug the corresponding adapter into an available electrical socket and press the encryption button (for older
models, the WPS button). The devolo WiFi devices now
automatically exchange their WiFi credentials with the
existing WiFi router and synchronise SSIDs, keys and
any configured settings, such as parental control and
time control settings.
2.6 What is WiFi Move Technology?
WiFi Move Technology is a function for devolo WiFi
products that expands and optimises the existing WiFi
network. If multiple devolo WiFi devices are used,
these act as access points that connect via Powerline.
The devolo WiFi products automatically connect to the
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access point with the strongest signal. This creates a
fast and stable WiFi network throughout the home.
2.7 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is equipped with
쎲 An encryption button (home icon) with LED status
display,
쎲 A WiFi button with LED status display,
The LED status display can be deactivated on the configuration interface
of the adapter (see 4.6 Management).
쎲 Two network jacks
쎲 One reset button
쎲 Four internal WiFi antennas
쎲 One integrated electrical socket
2.7.1 Encryption button
This button controls the following functions:
Encrypting the dLAN network
쎲
To encrypt your dLAN network individually, press
each encryption button on the connected
devices for approx. 1 second – within 2 minutes.
쎲 To remove a dLAN device from your network,
press the encryption button on the corresponding device for at least 10 seconds.
For more information, refer to Chapter 3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
Fig. 2 is country-specific
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Indicator lights
The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the dLAN
status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating
and/or flashing:
Check whether the adapter is connected to the
mains supply correctly and whether the encryption process has been carried out successfully.
For more information about this, refer to 3.3
Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
Flashing behaviour of the dLAN LED
* For information on improving transmission rate, refer
to Chapter 5.3 Bandwidth optimisation.
LED
Flashing
behaviour
Meaning
Red LED Lights up
steady
Adapter is in the
start-up process
Red LED Flashes at
intervals of
0.5
sec.
(on/off)
No dLAN connection exists
Red LED Flashes at
intervals of
2
sec.
(on/off)
Data transmission rate not in
optimum range *
White
LED
Lights up
steady
An encrypted
dLAN connection
exists and the
adapter is ready
to operate
White
LED
Flashes at
intervals of
0.5
sec.
(on/off)
dLAN encryption
being established
White
LED
Flashing at
intervals of
0.5/50-60 sec.
(On/off)
Adapter is in
PowerSave mode
LED
Flashing
behaviour
Meaning
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Setting up WiFi Clone and using
WiFi Move Technology
WiFi Move Technology is a function for synchronising
the WiFi settings of all WiFi adapters. Activate the synchronisation either using the functions on the configuration interface (see Chapter 4.3.6 WiFi Clone and
WiFi Move) or at the touch of a button on the adapter.
햲 First press the encryption button with the home
icon (for about 1 second) on an existing
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac that has the entire WiFi
configuration which is to be transferred to all
other dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac adapters. Then,
within 2 minutes, press each encryption button
on the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac devices (for
about 1 second). The WiFi settings are now
being synchronised (WiFi Clone).
햳 The WiFi adapters are now continuously con-
nected to each other and, from now on, share
changes to the WiFi configuration automatically with each other (WiFi Move Technology).
2.7.2 WiFi button
The WiFi button controls the following WiFi
functions:
WiFi On/Off:
쎲
In the factory default settings, the WiFi setting is already enabled and the WiFi encryption is
set to WPA2. The WiFi key is the unique key of
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You can find this key on
the label on the rear side of the housing.
쎲 In order to switch WiFi off, press and hold the
WiFi button longer than 3 seconds.
쎲 In order to switch WiFi back on, tap the WiFi
button.
Connecting WiFi devices via WPS
쎲
If the device is still on factory defaults, tap the
WiFi button in order to activate WPS.
쎲 If the WiFi connection was switched off and
you would like to activate WPS, press the
Fig. 3 WiFi button
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WiFi button twice; once to switch WiFi on, and
again to activate WPS.
WPS, developed by the WiFi Alliance, is one of
the encryption standards in a WiFi network. The
objective of WPS is to make it easier to add devices to an existing network. For more detailed
information, refer to Chapter 4.3.7 WiFi Pro-
tected Setup (WPS).
Reading the WiFi indicator light
The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the WiFi
status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating
and/or flashing:
Flashing behaviour of the WiFi LED
2.7.3 Network jack
A PC or other network device can be connected to the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac at this port using a standard network cable.
LED
Flashing
behaviour
Meaning
White LED Lights up
steady
An encrypted WiFi
connection exists
and the adapter is
ready to operate
White LED Off WiFi connection
switched off
or
Adapter is in the
start-up process
White LED Flashes at
intervals of
0.5
sec.
(on/off)
WPS encryption
being established
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2.7.4 Reset
The reset button (next to the network jack) has two
different functions:
쎲 The device restarts if you press the Reset button
for less than 10 seconds.
쎲 To change the configuration of the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac back to the factory
defaults, press the Reset button for more than
10 seconds. Keep in mind that all settings that
have already been configured will be lost!
You can use a pointed object (such as a paper
clip) to press the Reset button.
2.7.5 WiFi antennas
The internal WiFi antennas are for connecting to other
network devices wirelessly.
2.7.6 Integrated electrical socket
To connect other network devices to your mains supply, use the electrical socket of the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The mains filter integrated into
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac eliminates any noise of connected devices and significantly improves data transmission in the network.
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3Initial use
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a description of how the device is connected and briefly introduce the included devolo software.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
쎲 Single Kit:
쑗 dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
쑗 Hard copy of installation guide
쑗 CE declaration
or
쎲 Starter Kit:
쑗 dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
쑗 dLAN 1200+
쑗 Network cable
쑗 Hard copy of installation guide
쑗 CE declaration
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
contents without prior notice.
3.2 System requirements
쎲 Operating systems: Windows 7 Home Premium
(32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Linux (Ubuntu 12.4),
Mac (OS X 10.6) and all operating systems with
network support
쎲 Network connection
Please note that your computer or other device
must have a network adapter with a network
port.
To set up a dLAN network, you need at least two
dLAN devices (200 Mbps, 500 Mbps,
600 Mbps, 1000 Mbps or 1200 Mbps).
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3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
CAUTION!
Damage to the device caused by
ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
In the following sections we describe how to connect
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac and integrate it into the network. We clarify the exact procedures based on potential network scenarios.
For the permitted voltage range for operating
the device and the power consumption, refer to
the label on the rear of the device. For additional technical information on our products, refer
to the Service Centre area at www.devolo.com
.
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Setting up a new dLAN network
햲 Connect the dLAN 1200+ to your Internet access
device's network jack (e.g. WiFi router).
CAUTION!
Tripping hazard
Lay the network cable in a barrier-free
manner and ensure that the electrical
socket and the connected network devices
are easily accessible
햳 Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall socket.
As soon as the LED indicator light flashes red at
regular intervals of 0.5 sec., the adapter is ready
to operate but not yet integrated into the dLAN
network.
Connecting the two dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to a
dLAN network
Before you can use the adapter in a dLAN network, first
you have to connect it as a network. This is accomplished by using a shared dLAN password. This forms
a delimited dLAN network. Shared use of the dLAN
password serves both as access control to the dLAN
network as well as the encryption, and thereby the
interception protection, of the transmitted data.
The dLAN password can be set in different ways:
햴
dLAN network encryption:
쎲 dLAN network encryption: at the touch of a but-
ton: First press the encryption button of the
dLAN 1200+ for approx. 1 second, and then
within 2 minutes press the encryption button of
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac for approx.1 second.
or
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쎲
dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the dLAN: More information can be
found in Chapter 4.5 Device configuration.
As soon as the white LED lights up steady on
both devices, your dLAN network is set up
and protected from unauthorised access.
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an additional network
햲 Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall socket.
As soon as the LED indicator light flashes red at
regular intervals of
0.5 sec., the adapter is ready
to operate but not yet integrated into the dLAN
network.
Integrating the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into an existing dLAN network
Before you can use the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in your
dLAN network, first you have to connect it to your existing dLAN devices as a network. This is accomplished
by using a shared dLAN password. The dLAN password
can be set in different ways:
햳
dLAN network encryption:
쎲 dLAN network encryption: at the touch of a but-
ton: First press the encryption button on a device
in your existing network for approx. 1 second
and within 2 minutes, press the encryption but-
ton of the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac for approx. 1
second.
or
쎲 dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the dLAN: More information can be
found in Chapter 4.5 Device configuration.
As soon as the white LED lights up steady,
the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is integrated
into your existing, encrypted dLAN network.
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Integrating the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into an existing WiFi network
햲
쎲 Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop,
tablet or smartphone by entering the previously
noted WiFi key as the network security key.
To ensure that the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has the same
WiFi configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply
the WiFi access data at the touch of a button using the
WiFi Clone function. This can be enabled in different
ways:
햳
Enabling WiFi Clone:
쎲 Enabling WiFi Clone at the touch of a button: First
press the encryption button with the home
icon on the front side of dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
and then press the WPS button of the WiFi router
with the access data you want to apply.
or
쎲 Enabling WiFi Clone via the configuration inter-
face.
More information about this function can be found in
Chapter 4.3.6 WiFi Clone and WiFi Move.
To integrate the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into an existing WiFi network with devolo WiFi devic-
es of the 500 series (e.g. dLAN 500 WiFi or
dLAN 500 Wireless+), you have to transfer the
settings of your existing WiFi configuration man-
ually to the configuration interface of the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
For more information on the configuration interface, refer to Chapter 4 Network configura-
tion.
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Connecting devices to the WiFi network
햴 Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop,
tablet or smartphone by entering the previously
noted WiFi key as the network security key.
Fig. 4: Setting up the dLAN network
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3.4 Installation of devolo software
Downloading my devolo App
The my devolo App is devolo's free app also for
checking and configuring WiFi, dLAN and LAN connections for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac (via smartphone or
tablet). The smartphone or tablet connects to the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac at home via WiFi.
햲 Download the my devolo App to your smart-
phone or tablet computer from the corresponding
store.
The quickest way to find the app is by clicking
the magnifying glass in the store and searching
directly for devolo.
햳 my devolo App is placed in your smartphone's
or tablet's app list as usual. Tapping on the my
devolo App icon brings you to the start menu.
You can find more information about my
devolo App online at
www.devolo.co.uk/service/my-devolo-app/
.
Installing devolo Cockpit software
The devolo Cockpit computer program finds all accessible dLAN adapters in your dLAN network, displays information about these devices and encrypts your dLAN
network individually. The software takes you to the
configuration interface to configure your WiFi net-
work on a computer.
Software for Windows
The devolo Cockpit software is available at
www.devolo.com/cockpit
. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
Use the installation wizard to install devolo Cockpit
for using the adapter with the Windows operating system. You can find the installed application in the Start
쒁 All Programs 쒁 devolo program group.
Software for Mac (OS X)
The devolo Cockpit software is available at
www.devolo.com/cockpit
. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
Software for Linux (Ubuntu)
The devolo Cockpit software is available at
www.devolo.com/cockpit
. After you have
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downloaded and installed the installation file to your
PC, start the file.
You can find more information about the
devolo Cockpit software online at
www.devolo.com/cockpit.
3.5 Removing a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac from the network
To remove the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac device from an existing network, press the encryption button with the
home icon on the corresponding adapter for at least
10 seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be
able to access the network. To integrate the device into
a different network, follow the steps described above,
depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the device to an existing one.
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4 Network configuration
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has a built-in configuration
interface that can be called up using a standard web
browser. All settings for operating the device can be
modified here.
4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface
You can access the built-in online configuration interface for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in different ways:
쎲 Using the my devolo App on your smartphone
or tablet, you can access the device's configuration interface by going to the my devolo App
overview page and tapping on the gear/
arrow.
You can find more information on my
devolo App in Chapter 3.4 Installation of de-
volo software.
쎲 Using the devolo Cockpit software under
Start, you can reach the device's configuration
interface by clicking the corresponding entry of
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
Then the program determines the current IP address
and starts the configuration in the web browser.
You can find more information on
devolo Cockpit software in Chapter 3.4 Instal-
lation of devolo software.
By default, the configuration interface will
open directly. However, if a login password
was set via the option Device configurati-
on (symbol on the left)
쒁 Device security,
you have to enter this first (refer to 4.6.2 Device security).
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4.2 Menu description
All menu functions are described in the corresponding
interface as well as in the associated chapter in the manual. The sequence of the description in the manual
follows the structure of the menu.
The four central areas of the configuration interface are
displayed on the bottom edge of the screen. Click the
button of an area to move directly into it.
Fig. 5 Interface of the devolo Cockpit software
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All of the device's WiFi functions are in the
WiFi configuration area, where you can
configure settings.
In the Status overview area, you get general information about all connected
dLAN, WiFi and LAN devices.
You can find all of the dLAN functions in
the Device configuration area.
In addition to the language selection, the
Management area includes configuration options for the network, device security and management, i.e. resetting,
securing and restoring your individual
configurations and updating firmware.
Click OK to save the settings of the respective area of
the configuration interface.
Click Cancel to leave the respective area of the configuration interface.
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4.3 WiFi configuration
In the WiFi configuration area, configure
settings for the WiFi network and its security:
쎲 Access point
쎲 WLAN time control
쎲 Guest account
쎲 Parental controls
쎲 WLAN filters
쎲 WiFi Move
쎲 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
Click or tap the respective icon to go the corresponding
area.
4.3.1 Access point
Wi-Fi On/Off
You can enable or disable the WiFi function of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac:
쎲 To enable the WiFi function, press the WiFi but-
ton on the front side once briefly.
쎲 To disable the device, press the WiFi button on
the front side for 3seconds until the LED goes
out.
or
쎲 On the configuration interface under WiFi confi-
guration 쒁 Access Point, use the WiFi off/on
button.
or
쎲 Enable the WLAN time control. For more informa-
tion, refer to Chapter 4.3.2 WLAN time control.
The WiFi function of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is
enabled by default.
If you want to operate the adapter exclusively as a
simple dLAN device via the built-in Ethernet connection, you can completely shut off the WiFi function.
For operation as a WiFi access point, configure the
WiFi parameters for your wireless network as follows:
Network name
The network name (SSID) determines the name of
your wireless network. You can see this name when
logging onto the WiFi, allowing you to identify the correct WiFi network.
Hiding the SSID
If you enable the Hide SSID option, your wireless network remains hidden. In this case, potential network
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users must know the exact SSID and enter it manually
to be able to set up a connection.
Some WiFi adapters have difficulty connecting
to such hidden wireless networks. If the connection with a hidden name poses problems, first
try setting up the connection with a visible network name and then hiding the network name
afterwards.
Channel
For operation as an access point, a (transmission)
channel must be specified. There are 13 channels
available. We recommend keeping the default setting
Auto, since in this setting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
selects the channel regularly and independently. If no
stations are connected, the device automatically
selects a channel every 2 hours.
Encryption
You should always encrypt the connections in
your WiFi network. Otherwise anyone within
range could penetrate into your network.
WPA2 is the WiFi encryption set by default for
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The default WiFi key is
the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You
can find the key on the label on the rear side of
the housing.
The WPA and WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access)
security standards are available for securing data
transmission in your wireless network.
This method allows for individualised keys consisting of
letters and numbers with a length of up to 63 characters. You can simply enter them via the keyboard.
Key
To do so, enter a corresponding number of characters
into the Key field.
Without encryption, not only are all data transmitted
from client computers to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in
your wireless network without protection, but there is
also no password prompt to establish the connection.
If no other security measures are set up, such as a WiFi
filter (see Chapter 4.3.5 WLAN filters), third parties
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could gain access to your network at any time and, for
example, use your Internet connection without permission. Each instance of access is visible to you in the
WiFi monitor.
Save all modified settings before leaving this configuration area again by pressing OK to confirm them.
Keep in mind that after saving this setting, you
will be disconnected from any existing wireless
connection to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. In this
case, configure the device via the network cable
(Ethernet) or dLAN. When activating the encryption, also make sure that the WiFi settings (network name and key) of the access point always
match the settings on the clients, as otherwise
you will be (unintentionally) excluding devices
from your network.
4.3.2 WLAN time control
WiFi time control setting off/on
To be able to use the WLAN time control, enable the
time control option.
You can define multiple time periods during which your
wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday.
Then the time control automatically switches the wireless network on or off.
If you enable the Automatic disconnection option,
the wireless network is not switched off until the last
station has logged off.
Manually switching the access point on or off
(i.e. using a button) always overrides the automatic time control. The configured time control
then takes effect automatically during the next
defined time period.
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4.3.3 Guest account
Guest account off/on
If you have friends or acquaintances visiting and you
want to provide them with Internet access but without
giving away the password for your WiFi, you can set up
a separate guest account in addition to the main Internet connection. The guest account can have its own
network name, time limit and WiFi password. This way
your visitors can surf the Internet without having access to your local network.
To set up a guest account, enable the Guest account
option.
You can also enable or disable the guest account in the my devolo App using the Guest
account button.
If you would like to restrict the guest account to Internet use, enable the Only allow Internet use option
as well.
Automatic shutoff
If you would like to set a time limit for the guest account, enable the option Automatically shut off
guest account after ... and enter the desired time limit.
Note that the guest account depends on the adapter and can only be active as long as the adapter is active.
Network name
Define the name of the guest network in the Network
name field.
Encryption
You should also encrypt the guest account to prevent
anyone in signal range from intruding into your network and, for example, sharing your Internet connection. The WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) security
standard is available for this.
This method allows for individualised keys consisting of
letters and numbers with a length of up to 63 characters. You can simply enter them via the keyboard.
To do so, enter a corresponding number of characters
into the Key field.
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4.3.4 Parental controls
Child-safety feature off/on
You can regulate WiFi access for specific devices based
on time using this function. For instance, to prevent
your children from using the Internet excessively, you
can define how long they may use the WiFi per day.
Synchronisation with an (Internet) time server is necessary to be able to use the parental controls. In this case, the time server (Management 쒁 Management 쒁
Date and time 쒁 Retrieve date and time automa-
tically) for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has to be enabled
and an active Internet connection is also required.
The time server pool.ntp.org is enabled by default.
If you would like to set up a daily time quota (usage
quota in hours), enable the option Turn on parental
controls. Now enter the MAC addresses for the devices for which you would like to set up a time quota.
You can enter the MAC addresses manually or select
them from the list of currently known devices (see Sta-
tus overview
쒁 WiFi monitor). Confirm the entries
with OK.
WiFi devices with time quota
Here you can find a list of all the WiFi devices for which
the usage time per day is limited.
Each device is displayed with its MAC address, name,
usage time remaining and the specified time quota.
To delete a device from this list, click the trash icon.
Click or tap the gear icon to go to the settings menu
for the time quota. If you would like the time quota to
be monitored, enable the option The time limit will
be monitored.
The daily time quota (time window, usage time from
- to a.m./p.m.) can be specified in hours and minutes.
If you want to assign the same time quota, you can automatically apply your entry to all days under Apply
time quota to all days of the week by clicking the
arrow icon.
To delete a time quota later, click the corresponding
trash icon.
A time quota can only be used if it matches the time
periods defined in the WLAN time control and if the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is enabled and there is an In-
ternet connection. (see 4.3.2 WLAN time control).
The time quotas for the parental controls and the WiFi
time control setting are defined per weekday.
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If you set a time quota, it will not be enabled until the next day (midnight).
4.3.5 WLAN filters
WPS off/on
In addition to encryption (see 4.3.1 Access point),
you can secure your wireless network even more by
using a WiFi filter to limit access to WiFi devices. Even
if the encryption is switched off, the device will not
establish a connection.
The WiFi filter should be used only as an additional option for WiFi encryption. By using it you
can limit access to your wireless network, but
without encryption it is relatively easy for third
parties to eavesdrop on all of your data transmissions.
To use the WiFi filter, enable the filter. Now you can
manually enter different network devices to provide access to your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac using what is known
as their MAC address or you can select them from a list
of known devices (see Status overview
쒁 Wi-Fi mo-
nitor). Create new entries with . Save your entries
with OK.
Permitted WiFi devices
Network devices connected to your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac are automatically listed; that is,
to enable an already connected device for the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac, simply select the MAC address
of this device and confirm it with the plus sign. This
then appears under Permitted WiFi devices. To remove a permitted device, select its MAC address and confirm it by clicking the Trash icon.
The WiFi filter does not have an effect on
devices that connect via the guest access.
The MAC address designates the hardware interface of each individual network device
uniquely (e.g. the WiFi adapter of a computer or
the Ethernet port of a printer). It consists of six
double-digit hexadecimal numbers, each separated by a colon (e.g. 00:0B:3B:37:9D:C4).
You can easily determine the MAC address of a
Windows computer by opening the window with the
command prompt under Start 쒁 All Programs 쒁 Ac-
cessories 쒁 Command Prompt. Enter the command
IPCONFIG /ALL here. The MAC address is displayed
under the designation Physical address.
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Keep in mind that you also have to enter the
WiFi MAC address of your own computer if you
are connected to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac not
via the Ethernet port, but via WiFi. Otherwise
you will block your own access to the device via
WiFi by activating the WiFi filter.
Save all modified settings before leaving this configuration area again by pressing OK to confirm them.
4.3.6 WiFi Clone and WiFi Move
WiFi Clone
WiFi Clone lets you apply the WiFi access data of an
existing WiFi access point (such as your WiFi router) at
the touch of a button. Start the procedure with the
Start setup option and then press the WPS button of
the device with the WiFi access data (SSID and WiFi
password) to be applied.
WiFi Move
WiFi Move Technology is a function for synchronising
the WiFi settings of all devolo WiFi adapters connected
to your network.
The WiFi function and WiFi Move Technology of
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac are enabled by default.
You can enable synchronisation of the WiFi settings either by using the functions in this menu or by pressing
the respective encryption button with the home icon on
the corresponding adapters. To learn how to synchronise the WiFi settings at the touch of a button, refer to
Chapters 2.7.1 Encryption button and 3.3 Con-
necting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
WiFi Move Technology support enabled
Switch on WiFi Move Technology (if necessary) by clicking/tapping under WLAN configuration 쒁 WiFi
Move. All WiFi adapters are now continuously
connected to each other and, from now on, share
changes to the WLAN configuration with each other
automatically.
In addition, you can see when the last synchronisation
took place and which devices are connected via
WiFi Move Technology.
4.3.7 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS encryption off/on
You can enable or disable the WPS encryption of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac:
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is one of the international
encryption standards developed by the WiFi Alliance
for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net-
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work. The encryption keys of the respective WiFi devices are transmitted automatically and continuously to
the other WiFi device(s) in the wireless network. The
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac offers two different variants for
transmitting these encryption keys:
WPS via PBC (Push Button):
햲 Start the encryption process on the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
쑗 either by pressing the WiFi button on the
front panel of the device or
쑗 by pressing the Start setup button on the
user interface under WiFi configuration 쒁
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
햳 Then either press the WPS key of the WiFi device
you are adding or enable the WPS mechanism in
the WiFi settings of the WiFi device. Now the
devices exchange their encryption keys and
establish a secure WiFi connection. The WiFi LED
on the front panel indicates the synchronisation
process by flashing.
WPS via PIN:
햲 To interconnect WiFi devices in your wireless net-
work securely by means of PIN variants, enter an
individualised key in the configuration interface
under WLAN configuration 쒁 WiFi Protected
Setup (WPS) 쒁 PIN and start the encryption
process by pressing the Start setup button.
햳 Open the configuration interface of the WiFi client
to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. Confirm the encryption
process as described there. Now the devices
exchange their encryption keys and establish a
secure WiFi connection. The WiFi LED on the front
panel indicates the synchronisation process by
flashing.
Use of the WPS method implies the use of the WPA/
WPA2 encryption standard. Therefore take note of the
following automatic settings:
쎲 If WLAN configuration 쒁 Access Point 쒁 No
encryption is selected in advance, WPA2 is set
automatically. The newly generated password is
displayed under WiFi configuration 쒁 Access
Point in the Key field.
쎲 If WLAN configuration 쒁 Access Point 쒁
WPA/WPA2 is selected in advance, this setting
remains with the previously assigned password.
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4.4 Status overview
In the Status overview area, you get general information about all connected
dLAN, WiFi and LAN devices.
Information about the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is also displayed in this menu on the left next to the status of the
connected WiFi, dLAN and LAN devices. On the right
in the menu you will find the corresponding link to go
directly to the menu.
WiFi status
Here you can see whether the WiFi function of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is switched on or off, as well as
whether encryption is used and which frequency band
has been configured.
Clicking or tapping Access Point takes you directly to
the WiFi settings. More information about WiFi
network security can be found in Chapter 4.3.1
Access point.
Clicking or tapping Configure guest account takes
you directly to the corresponding menu. More
information about configuring the guest account can
be found in Chapter 4.3.3 Guest account.
Click or tap WiFi monitor to display all of the known
WiFi devices. If there is an Internet connection and a
time server has been found, each WiFi device known
since the last system start is displayed along with its
name, MAC and IP address, the last login date and, if
possible, the speed.
dLAN status
The colour of the lock icon tells you whether an individualised dLAN password or the default password is set
(green = individualised password, red = default
password). Click or tap dLAN devices to display all of
the connected dLAN devices. For more information, refer to Chapter 4.5 Device configuration.
Clicking or tapping Configure dLAN takes you to the
dLAN settings. For more information, refer to Chapter 4.5.1 dLAN settings.
Before the networking procedure, note the security IDs of all dLAN adapters. This unique
identifier of each dLAN device is located on the
label on the back of the housing. It consists of 4
x 4 letters separated by dashes (e.g. ANJRKMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN
adapters are connected to the mains supply and
computers or other network components as appropriate.
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Ethernet status
The status (red = not connected, green = connected)
and connection speed of the network jacks are displayed here.
Firmware version
The firmware version is displayed here. Clicking or tapping Firmware update takes you directly to the corresponding menu. For more information about the
firmware update, refer to Chapter 4.6.4 System.
Access password
For security you can set a login password for access to
the configuration interface. The colour of the lock icon
tells you whether an individualised login password or
no password at all is set (green = individualised
password, red = no password). Clicking or tapping Set
access password takes you directly to the corresponding menu. More information about creating an access
password can be found in Chapter 4.6.5 Manage-
ment.
Network settings
Network settings such as the IP address and subnet
mask of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac are displayed here.
Clicking or tapping Configure network takes you directly to the network settings. For more information,
refer to Chapter 4.6.3 Network settings.
4.5 Device configuration
You can find everything about your dLAN
in the Device configuration area. Click
or tap the respective icon to go the corresponding area.
4.5.1 dLAN settings
In a dLAN network, all connected components must
use the same password. The dLAN password can be
defined in the my devolo App or the
devolo Cockpit program by using the encryption
button with the home icon or at this location in the
configuration interface. You can configure the
password for the entire network.
The dLAN default password is
HomePlugAV.
4.5.2 dLAN devices
Each connected dLAN device, regardless of whether it
is connected locally or remotely in the network, is displayed with its MAC address, name, type and data
rate.
4.5.3 Add a dLAN device
You can add additional dLAN devices to your dLAN
network:
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Using the encryption button with the home icon
First press the encryption button (for about 1 second)
on a device in your existing network and then, within
2 minutes, press the button Start setup on the new
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac (for about 1 second).
Via security ID
To do so, enter the security ID for the respective dLAN
adapter in the Security ID field and confirm it with
Start setup.
Before the networking procedure, note the security IDs of all dLAN adapters. This unique
identifier of each dLAN device is located on the
label on the back of the housing. It consists of 4
x 4 letters separated by dashes (e.g. ANJRKMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN
adapters are connected to the mains supply and
computers or other network components as appropriate.
4.6 Management
In addition to the language selection, the
Management area includes configuration options for the network, device security
and management, i.e. resetting, securing
and restoring your individual configurations and updating firmware.
Click or tap the respective icon to go the corresponding
area.
4.6.1 Language selection
Select your desired menu language here. Save your
entry with OK.
4.6.2 Device security
Here you can set a login password for access to the
configuration interface.
By default, the configuration interface of the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is not protected by a password.
However, after installing the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac, you
should create a custom password to protect the configuration interface from being accessed by third parties.
햲 To do so, first enter (if present) the current
password and then enter the desired new
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password twice. Now the configuration interface
is protected against unauthorised access with
your custom password!
햳 Call up the configuration interface again later; the
following window appears first:
햴 Enter admin in the User name field and your
custom password in the Password field.
The admin user name is set by default and cannot be changed.
4.6.3 Network settings
As a component of your network, the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac also communicates via the TCP/
IP protocol. The IP address required for this can either
be entered manually or obtained automatically from
a DHCP server.
The option Network settings are automatically
retrieved from a DHCP server is enabled by default.
If a DHCP server is already present in the network for giving out IP addresses, have this option enabled so that the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
automatically receives an address from it. This is
usually the router.
To assign a static IP address, first disable the option
Network settings are automatically retrieved
from a DHCP server and make your individual
entries.
Save your entries with OK.
If you happen to forget the IP address of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac, proceed as described under 4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration
interface.
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4.6.4 System
Here 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 1200+ WiFi ac.
Ensure that the update procedure is not interrupted. To do so, it is best to connect your computer to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac via dLAN or
LAN rather than WiFi.
Automatic firmware update
The firmware of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac includes the
software for operating the device. If necessary, devolo
offers new versions on the Internet as a file download,
for example to modify existing functions. If you would
like the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to perform firmware updates automatically, enable the Automatic firmware
update option and start the update procedure with
Search for newer firmware and update now.
The icon on the front side of the device flashes
red during the update procedure. After a successful update, the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac restarts
automatically.
Updating firmware
To update the firmware to the latest version manually,
start by going to the devolo website, www.devo-
lo.com, and downloading the appropriate file for the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to your computer.
In the Management 쒁 System area click File na-
me… and select the downloaded file.
Then start the update procedure with Update firm-
ware. After a successful update, the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac restarts automatically.
Using the Updates button in devolo Cockpit,
you can also carry out automatic firmware updates from our website, www.devolo.com
. This
procedure requires an active Internet connection. For more information about
devolo Cockpit, visit www.devolo.com/cock-
pit.
Saving the device configuration
To save the enabled configuration to your computer as
a file, select the corresponding button in the Manage-
ment
쒁 System 쒁 Save device configuration area.
Then enter a storage location and name for the settings file.
Restoring the device configuration
An existing configuration file can be sent to the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in the Management 쒁 System
area and enabled there. Select a suitable file via the
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File name… button and start the operation by clicking the Restore device configuration button.
Resetting the device configuration
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is reset to the original factory
defaults in the Management 쒁 System area with the
Reset device configuration option.
Doing so causes you to lose your personal WiFi
and dLAN settings. The last-assigned passwords
for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac are also reset.
For backup purposes, all active configuration settings
can be transmitted to your computer, stored there as a
file and reloaded into the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. This
function can be useful for creating a variety of configurations that will let you quickly and easily set up the device for use in different network environments.
4.6.5 Management
Date and time
A time server is a server on the Internet whose task
consists of providing the exact time. Most time servers
are coupled with a radio clock. The option Retrieve
date and time automatically is activated by default
so that the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac can automatically
synchronise the date and time.
Select your Time zone and the Time server. If you
have enabled the option Adjust to daylight saving
time automatically, the adapter automatically adjusts to daylight saving time.
LED settings
The LED status display can be disabled by enabling the
option Device LEDs, such as for avoiding unwanted
lighting in a bedroom. The LED status display is activated in the factory default state.
Error states of the adapter are displayed even
though the LED is switched off.
License information
You can find the license information about the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac here.
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5 Appendix
5.1 Frequency range and transmitting power
Technical specifications in the 2.4 GHz frequency
range
Technical specifications in the 5.0 GHz frequency
range
Frequency range 2.4 GHz
IEEE standard 802.11 b
802.11 g
802.11 n
Indoor frequency range –
Indoor & outdoor frequency range
2399.5 – 2484.5 MHz
Channel bandwidth 20 MHz (802.11 b/g)
20, 40 MHz (802.11 n)
Max. indoor transmission power (EIRP)
100 mW / 20 dBm
Max. transmitting
power
100 mW / 20 dBm
Frequency range 5 GHz
IEEE standard 802.11 a/h
802.11 n
802.11 ac
Indoor frequency range 5150 – 5350 MHz
Indoor & outdoor
frequency range
5150 – 5725 MHz
(802.11 a/h, n)
5150 – 5350 MHz /
5470 – 5725 MHz
(802.11 ac)
Channel bandwidth 20 MHz (802.11 a/h)
20, 40 MHz (802.11 n)
20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz,
160 MHz (802.11 ac)
Max. indoor transmission power (EIRP)
200 mW (channel 36 –
64) / 23 dBm
Max. transmitting
power
1,000 mW (channel 100 –
140) / 30 dBm
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5.2 Channels and carrier frequencies
Channels and frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band
Channels and frequencies in the 5.0 GHz band
Channel Carrier frequency
1 2412 MHz
2 2417 MHz
3 2422 MHz
4 2427 MHz
5 2432 MHz
6 2437 MHz
7 2442 MHz
8 2447 MHz
9 2452 MHz
10 2457 MHz
11 2462 MHz
12 2467 MHz
13 2472 MHz
Channel Carrier frequency
36 5180 MHz
40 5200 MHz
44 5220 MHz
48 5240 MHz
52 5260 MHz
56 5280 MHz
60 5300 MHz
64 5320 MHz
100 5500 MHz
104 5520 MHz
108 5540 MHz
112 5560 MHz
116 5580 MHz
120 5600 MHz
124 5620 MHz
128 5600 MHz
132 5660 MHz
136 5680 MHz
140 5700 MHz
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5.3 Bandwidth optimisation
To significantly improve the transmission capacity of
the network, we recommend that you comply with the
following connection rules:
쎲 Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac directly into a wall
socket.
쎲 Avoid using a power strip. This may impair the
transmission of the dLAN signals..
5.4 Disposal of old devices
To be used in the countries of the European Union and
other European countries with a separate collecting system:
The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on
the device means that this product is an
electrical or electronic device that falls
within the scope of application of the
European Community WEEE Directive.
These types of devices may no longer be
disposed of with household waste. Rather
they can be given to a municipal collection
point free of charge. Contact your
municipal government to find out the
address and hours of the nearest collection
point.
Fig. 6 dLAN bandwith optimisation
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5.5 Warranty conditions
If your devolo device is found to be defective during initial installation or within the warranty period, please
contact the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will take care of the repair or warranty claim for
you. The complete warranty conditions can be found at
www.devolo.com/warranty
.
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Index
C
CE declaration 7
D
Default WiFi key 13, 27
DHCP server 37
Disposal of old devices 42
dLAN 9
dLAN password 35
I
IP address 37
L
LAN (network connection) 14
LED status display 11, 39
Linux 21
M
Mac (OS X) 21
MAC address 31
P
Package contents 16
R
Reset 15
S
Safety notes 7
Security ID 34, 36
System requirements 16
T
Time server 39
W
Warranty 43
WiFi
9
WiFi antenna
15
WiFi Clone
32
WiFi key
13, 27
WiFi Move Technology
32
Windows
21
WLAN filters
31
WLAN time control
28
WPA
29
WPA2
27, 29
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