Devolo dLAN 200 AV User Manual
dLAN® 200 AV
© 2006 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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devolo AG
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52070 Aachen
Germany
www.devolo.com
Aachen, November 2006
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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.
The dLAN 200 AV from devolo is the home plug-in device for high requirements
on data transfer, such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony and fast Internet.
With a transfer rate of 200 Mbps, the dLAN 200 AV transforms the home elec
trical system in no time into a fast network – thanks to the powerful 128-bit AES
encryption with maximum data security. Whether in the office or at home –
devices such as IP phone, router, set-top box or the computer can be connected
with the dLAN 200 AV using the available Ethernet interface. On top of that, the
range of 200 meters creates a high degree of flexibility.
About this manual
This manual contains all the information you need about your dLAN 200 AV
from devolo. It tells you how to set up and configure your dLAN 200 AV device.
The '
All about the network' chapter also contains examples of applications for
the dLAN 200 AV.
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for
high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satisfaction
with this dLAN 200 AV.
This documentation was compiled by several members of our staff from a variety
of departments in order to ensure you the best possible support when using your
product.
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Additional information in the Internet at 'www.devolo.com'
Our online services (www.devolo.com) is available to you around the clock
should you have any queries or require any further support.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation
of your dLAN 200 AV:
dLAN 200 AV
Ethernet cable
Printed information leaflet
CD with online documentation and software
devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
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Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual.
Very important notice which, if ignored, may lead to damage.
Important notice which should be heeded.
Additional information which is useful to know, but not vital.
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 What does the dLAN 200 AV have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Connection and startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Connection and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Connecting the dLAN 200 AV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 devolo dLAN 200 AV software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Overview of the devolo software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.1 dLAN configuration wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.2 devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.3 devolo EasyShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.4 devolo EasyClean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Installing the devolo dLAN 200 AV software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Configuration of the dLAN network using the dLAN configuration wizard . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Overview in the dLAN 200 AV network with the devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Communication in the network using
devolo EasyShare14
3.5.1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.6 Maintain your privacy with devolo EasyClean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 All about the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Internet standalone solution—Option 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Networking—Option 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3 Networking—Option 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Networking—Option 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.4 Declaration of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the new dLAN technology and
introduce the dLAN 200 AV briefly.
1.1 What exactly is dLAN?
There is now a new alternative to the well-known wired LAN and Wireless LAN
network technologies currently used in home and office networking: dLAN
(direct Local Area Network, i.e. directly networked). dLAN is home and office
networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building.
Cost factor and transmission quality
dLAN is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need
to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power point.
The dLAN standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on the
power lines. Modulation and demodulation is a well-known and proven method
of data transmission, which has been in use in other applications for a number
of years. Now it is used to set up Internet and network accesses in the home or
office. Depending on the damping factor, distances of at least 200 meters can
be covered.
With a maximum data rate of 200 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download
speeds, dLAN is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solutions and the
current WIFI
TM
wireless standard for home applications.
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Data security and radiation
128-bit AES encryption is used, which guarantees secure data transfer within
the network.
dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation.
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1.2 What does the dLAN 200 AV have to offer?
Powerful and flexible
For the first time, the dLAN 200 AV offers a transfer rate of 200 Mbps which
makes it ideal for high requirements, such as HDTV streaming, Internet tele
phony and fast Internet. When connected to an electrical outlet, it changes the
home-based electrical system in no time into a fast network with high data
throughput. And all of that with optimum transfer and maximum data security
using the powerful 128-bit AES encryption. Whether in the office or at home –
devices such as IP phone, router, set-top box or the computer can be connected
with the dLAN 200 AV using the available Ethernet interface. On top of that, the
range of 200 meters creates a high degree of flexibility.
You can find examples of possible networks in the chapter 'All about the network'.
Simple installation
Connect the dLAN 200 AV to the computer or to another network device via
the supplied Ethernet cable.
Connect the dLAN 200 AV to the power supply grid.
Install the devolo dLAN 200 AV software.
That's it!
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Ethernet connection
The dLAN 200 AV has an Ethernet port for connecting to a device in the network
(e.g. computer, notebook, IP phone, router, switch, set- top box etc.).
Status display
The control lamps (LEDs) of your dLAN 200 AV display the connection status,
and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission. The dLAN
200 AV features 3 status lights.
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Connection and startup
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2 Connection and startup
This chapter covers the connectors and display elements of your dLAN 200 AV
and explains how to connect the device.
2.1 System requirements
Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Linux, Mac OS X and any other operating system with network support
Ethernet connection
Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter
with an Ethernet port.
To set up a dLAN 200 AV network, you need two dLAN 200 AV devices.
2.2 Connection and display elements
The dLAN 200 AV features 3 control LEDs as well as an Ethernet port:
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Power Is lit red when the dLAN 200 AV is ready for operation;
dLAN Link/Act Is lit red if connected to the dLAN 200 AV network,
is lit green when the dLAN 200 AV is in Power Save mode.
flashes red when data are being sent or received over the
power lines.
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