Devolo dLAN 200 AVmini User Manual
© 2010 devolo AG Aachen (Germany)
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Contents
Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 What does the dLAN adapter have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVmini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.1 Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu 8.10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 dLAN 200 AV network encryption using the dLAN Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Preface 4
1Preface
1.1 Thank you!
The dLAN 200 AVmini from devolo is the home
plug-in device for high requirements: The fast transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps makes every bandwidthintensive Internet application a real multimedia
treat. The integrated "Quality of Service" function
measures the bandwidth requirement, optimises the
data flow and ensures excellent quality—particularly
for voice and video data. Whether in the office or at
home—devices such as modem, router, set-top box
or the computer can be connected with the
dLAN 200 AVmini using the available Ethernet interface. On top of that, the range of 300 meters creates
a high degree of flexibility.
1.1.1 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 AVmini. Chapter 3 explains
how to configure your dLAN 200 AVmini network. For
safety notes and our warranty terms, see Chapter 4.
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.
And if you are satisfied with your dLAN 200 AVmini, be
sure to have a closer look at our other products which
are also designed to make your connected lifestyle 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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5 Preface
devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, please visit
www.devolo.com
tains product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware.
We especially recommend the extensive devolo manuals on the topic of home networking that contain a wealth of interesting background information. These are
available free of charge and can be downloaded from
the Service & Support area of our website.
. The download area not only con-
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Introduction 6
2Introduction
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!
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7 Introduction
2.1 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 networks do not interfere with one another.
Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy interception by
third parties.
2.2 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 con-
sumption by more than 50 percent when the computers in the dLAN network or connected 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 technology 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
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Introduction 8
both the computer and the integrated network card are de-energised.
2.3 What does the dLAN adapter have to offer?
The dLAN 200 AVmini offers a transfer rate of up to
200 Mbps which makes it ideal for high requirements,
such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony 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. In
addition, the patented power saving mode, which comes standard, automatically uses more than 50% less
power.
Simply press the encryption button on the
dLAN 200 AVmini 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 computer can be connected with the dLAN 200 AVmini using the available
Ethernet interface. On top of that, the range of 300
meters creates a high degree of flexibility.
2.4 Sample applications
This chapter contains examples for possible network
designs in home or in office.
Internet standalone solution (fig 1)
Workstation with Internet connection over a DSL modem (Ethernet interface)
fig 1
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