Devolo dLAN 200 AVpro i User Manual
dLAN® 200 AVpro i
© 2006 devolo AG, Aachen (Deutschland)
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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product!
The dLAN 200 AVpro i is a network device that uses power and coaxial cables
which have already been installed in order to provide data communication for
applications such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony, and fast Internet con
nection. Once it has been installed successfully, the dLAN network behaves like
a conventional LAN. The dLAN
200 Mbps and provides a powerful encryption function with maximum data
security.
About this manual
In this manual, you will learn everything you need to know about your devolo
dLAN
200 AVpro i. You will be shown how to start and configure the
dLAN
200 AV device. In addition, the chapter 'All about the network' contains
practical examples of the use of the dLAN 200 AVpro i.
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.
For further information, please visit www.devolo.com
Our online services (www.devolo.com) are available to you around the clock
should you have any queries or require any further support.
200 AVpro i supports a network speed of up to
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Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation
of your dLAN
dLAN 200 AVpro i
Network cable
Ethernet cable
Coaxial cable
Coaxial adapter
Printed information leaflet
CD containing software and online documentation
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior
notice.
Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual.
200 AVpro i:
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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Content
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 What exactly is dLAN?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 What does the dLAN 200 AVpro i have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Connection and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Connection and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVpro i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 devolo dLAN 200 AV software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Overview of the devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.1 devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.2 devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.3 devolo EasyShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.4 devolo EasyClean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Install the dLAN 200 AV software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Configuring the dLAN 200 AV network with the devolo dLAN Confi-
guration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Overview of the dLAN with the devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Communication in the network using
devolo EasyShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.1 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.6 Maintain your privacy with devolo EasyClean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 All about the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1 Networking and Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2 Networking a building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.1 Example of networking in a hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2.2 Example of networking in a hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 Use of coaxial filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.4 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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1 Introduction
In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the dLAN technology and introduce the dLAN 200 AVpro i briefly.
1.1 What exactly is dLAN?
There is now an exciting new alternative to the familiar cable-based and wireless
technologies, LAN and Wireless LAN: dLAN (direct Local Area Network, i.e. net
worked directly). dLAN uses power or coaxial cables that have already been
installed to enable data communication.
Cost factor and transmission quality
dLAN is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. Cables no
longer need to be installed, and any socket or coaxial cable outlet can be used
to connect to the network.
With dLAN, additional frequencies are modulated on the power and coaxial circuits. 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. Depending on the properties of the circuit and the damping factor, dis
tances of 200 meters can be spanned with the power circuit; over 750 meters is
possible over the coaxial circuit.
In order to transmit data over the power supply grid or the coaxial network, the
dLAN
200 AVpro i is used in conjunction with Standard HomePlug AV. HomePlug AV uses the domestic power or coaxial infrastructure to transmit data,
audio and video in just the same way as the proven HomePlug 1.0 technology.
But HomePlug AV is much faster: with a transmission rate of 200 Mbps and its
"Quality of Service: functions, HomePlug AV technology is ideal for Triple-Play
services, and is thus entirely capable of handling the enormous range of new
online entertainment options.
HomePlug AV and HomePlug 1.0 can be operated together on the same power
network. Data can be exchanged between HomePlug 1.0 networks and HomePlug AV networks via a bridge. One HomePlug 1.0 adapter and one HomePlug
AV adapter simply have to be plugged into adjacent sockets and connected
directly with an Ethernet cable.
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Data security and radiation
The dLAN 200 AV devices are protected with 128-bit AES encryption (Advanced
Encryption Standard). This procedure represents reliable protection for your
dLAN network against unauthorized access.
dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation.
1.2 What does the dLAN 200 AVpro i have to offer?
Powerful and flexible
The dLAN 200 AVpro i offers a transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps which makes it
ideal for the high requirements of applications, such as HDTV streaming,
Internet telephony and fast Internet.
In particular, the use of dLAN 200 AVpro i offers the following applications and
advantages:
Connection of computers and other network devices to a dLAN network via
power or coaxial circuits
Shared use of network resources
Files and applications
Peripherals such as printers, etc.
Centralized Internet access
Sufficient bandwidth for high-requirement applications such as data, audio,
and video
Provision of digital services such as Internet telephony (Voice over IP – VoIP)
to many points in the building
Integration of multimedia devices such as set-top boxes etc. in the dLAN
network
Reduced requirement for long network cables
Ethernet port with Auto MDI/X for automatic detection of network speed
and contact seizure
Powerful, 128-bit AES encryption to protect transmitted data from unautho-
rized access
Transmission of data over greater distances (200 meters in the power supply
grid, 750 meters or more in the coaxial network)
Cost-effective, reliable solution for "high-speed" communication
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Application examples of possible networks can be found in chapter 'All about
the network'.
Simple installation
Connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the computer or the network device using
the Ethernet cable provided.
Connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the power supply grid using the power
adapter cable provided.
In order to use the power supply grid as the transmission medium:
Set the switch to "Hybrid".
To use the coaxial network as the transmission medium:
Connect the dLAN 200 AVpro i to the coaxial connector with the coaxial
cable provided for this purpose. Set the switch to "Coax".
Install the dLAN 200 AV software for assigning a password.
That's it!
Connections and status displays
The dLAN 200 AVpro i is equipped with an Ethernet port for connection to a
network device and with a coaxial port for connection to a coaxial socket.
The 5 control lamps (LEDs) of your dLAN 200 AVpro i display the connection
status and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission.
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2 Connection and Startup
This chapter covers the connectors and display elements of your
dLAN
200 AVpro i and explains how to connect the device.
2.1 System requirements
Operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, Mac OS X and any
other operating system with TCP/IP 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 AVpro i network, you need at least two dLAN 200 AVpro i
devices.
dLAN 200 AVpro i type devices are based on the HomePlug AV standard and
cannot be used in a shared network with adapters, which are based on another
standard than HomePlug. The different encoding methods are not compatible
and cannot occupy the same infrastructure, i.e., if they are operated together on
power and/or coaxial circuits, they interfere with each other, influencing trans
mission of data by either system.
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2.2 Connection and display elements
The dLAN 200 AVpro i features 5 control LEDs as well as an Ethernet, coaxial,
and a power connection:
Power Lit steady when the dLAN 200 AVp ro i is ready for operation;
dLAN Link/Act Lit steady when a connection with the dLAN 200 AVpro i net-
ETH 100/Act Lit steady when a 100 Mbps connection to the Ethernet net-
ETH 10/Act Lit steady when a 10 Mbps connection to the Ethernet network
ETH Col Flashes at a faster rate if the network is experiencing increasing
flashes when the dLAN 200 AVp ro i is in Power Save mode.
work exists; flashes when data is being sent or received via the
power or coaxial circuits.
work exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.
exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.
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