Devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy User Manual
dLAN® 200 AVeasy
© 2009 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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development.
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devolo AG
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52068 Aachen
Germany
www.devolo.com
Aachen, November 2009
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Contents
Preface .............................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Thank you!..................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About this manual ......................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
devolo on the Internet.................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Introduction ...................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 What exactly is dLAN?.................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 What does the dLAN 200 AVeasy have to offer? ............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Sample applications....................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.1 Internet standalone solution............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.2 Networking of two workstations ...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4.3 Distributed Internet access solution ................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Initial use .......................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 Package contents........................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 System requirements...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Functions....................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.1 Control lamps (LEDs ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.2 Connection ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.3 Encryption button ........................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVeasy.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1 Firmware update........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.5 Software installation ...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.1 Software for Windows..................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.2 Software for Mac OS X .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.3 Software for Linux........................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Security in the dLAN ......................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch of a button ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 dLAN 200 AV network encryption using the dLAN Configuration Wizard. . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3 devolo Informer ............................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Appendix ........................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1 Bandwidth optimization ................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2 Important safety instructions .......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.3 Warranty conditions....................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Preface
Thank you!
The dLAN 200 AVeasy from devolo is the home plug-in device for high requirements on data transfer, such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony, Quality of
Service function (QoS) and fast Internet. With a transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps,
the dLAN 200 AVeasy transforms the home electrical 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 modem, rou
ter, set-top box or the computer can be connected with the dLAN 200 AVeasy
using the available Ethernet interface. On top of that, the range of 200 meters
creates a high degree of flexibility.
About this manual
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" basics and "Green IT" in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 will cover successfully setting up your dLAN 200 AVeasy. Chapter 3 exp-
lains how to configure your dLAN 200 AVeasy network. For technical
specifications, safety notes and our warranty terms, see Chapter 4.
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Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual.
Very important note. Failure to observe this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be observed.
Additional information, background material and configuration tips for your
device.
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And if you are satisfied with your dLAN 200 AVeasy, be sure to have a closer
look at our other products which are also designed to make your connected life
style easier and simpler!
We hope you have just as much fun reading this manual as we had writing it. If
you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be
delighted to hear from your at support@devolo.com!
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devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, please visit www.devolo.com. The
Service Centre area not only contains product descriptions and documentation,
but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware.
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1 Introduction
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network
easily, quickly and economically via your household power grid, without the
need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. The available performance
and effort required for the installation also compares favorably to traditional
methods—dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other
LAN technologies, and installing it is a breeze!
1.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer
data between computers 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 technology ensures that the power and data net
works do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is fast and
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secure. The data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy interception by third
parties.
1.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT
The topic everyone is talking about is green IT. devolo has an easy solution: the
power saving mode, which comes standard with the home network adapters,
sets the company apart from many competitors in the IT industry. And that has
been the case even before global warming and the scarcity of resources have
become concerns on everyone's mind.
Developers at devolo, have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power
dLAN adapters may consume. After all, a devolo network via electrical sockets
should not only be convenient, but also require as little energy as possible—
particularly during times when it is not being used.
That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficiency is evidenced by the patented power saving mode in the devices. It automatically lowers energy
consumption by 50 percent when the computers in the dLAN network or con
nected equipment are switched off.
The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a tribute to environmental
protection but also a real service to the customer. Most people tend to forget
to regularly press the standby button on the hardware. The patented technol
ogy in devolo adapters allows you to save energy without having to do
anything. And if less energy is consumed, your electric meter will turn more
slowly. In other words, every minute the adapter is in power saving mode, you
will save money.
A dLAN adapter connected to a computer can only go into power saving mode
if the network card of the switched-off computer is also inactive. If you are using
a network card that remains active even when the computer is switched off, we
recommend connecting the computer to an on/off switch using a multiple socket
so that both the computer and the integrated network card are de-energised.
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1.3 What does the dLAN 200 AVeasy have to offer?
The dLAN 200 AVeasy offers a transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps which makes it
ideal for high requirements, such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony, Quality
of Service function (QoS) and fast Internet. When connected to an electrical out
let, 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
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data security using the powerful 128-bit AES encryption. In addition, the patented power saving mode, which comes standard, automatically uses up to 50%
less power.
Simply press the encryption button on the dLAN 200 AVeasy or use the dLAN
configuration wizard to set up custom encryption for your network. Whether in
the office or at home—devices such as modem, router, set-top box or the com
puter can be connected with the dLAN 200 AVeasy using the available Ethernet
interface. On top of that, the range of 200 meters creates a high degree of fle
xibility.
1.4 Sample applications
This chapter contains examples for possible network designs in home or in
office.
1.4.1 Internet standalone solution
Workstation with Internet connection over a DSL modem (Ethernet interface)
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