Devolo dLAN 200 AVsmart+ User Manual

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Contents

Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 dLAN 200 AVsmart+ at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.1 dLAN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.3 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.4 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Contents
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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1Preface

1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.

The dLAN 200 AVsmart+ 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. You do not even have to do with­out an electrical socket, as the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ provides an integrated socket to which you can con­nect your terminal devices or multiple sockets as usual. The integrated mains filter significantly im­proves data transmission in the home network.
The convenient LCD display makes it easy for the user to view the connection status of multiple dLAN AV adapters in a network.
The fast transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps makes every bandwidth-intensive 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.
To protect your data, simply press a button on the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to activate the convenient and
secure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption. In addition, the patented power saving mode, which comes standard, automatically de­creases the device's power consumption by more than 80%.
About this manual
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba­sics in chapter 2, chapter 3 will cover successfully set­ting up your dLAN 200 AVsmart+. Chapter 4 explains how to configure your dLAN AV network. Tips for bandwidth optimisation, safety notes and our warranty conditions can be found in chapter 5 and conclude the manual.
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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If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be delighted to hear from you at support@devolo.com
devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, visit
www.devolo.com
contains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware.
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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. The available performance and effort required for the
installation also compares favourably 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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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.
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 80 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.
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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
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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.

2.3 dLAN 200 AVsmart+ at a glance

Easily monitor the connection status of multiple
dLAN AV adapters with the convenient dLAN screen.
The dLAN 200 AVsmart+ quickly and easily esta-
blishes a network connection over the household electrical wiring.
Simple plug-and-play connection between the
routers, computers and other network-compatible devices!
The integrated electrical socket enables additional
terminal devices or multiple sockets to be connec-
ted to the adapter just as a normal wall socket— no power supply is lost.
Safety—also for children! The power outlet of the
dLAN 200 AVsmart+ has an integrated child­safety feature, so that no pointed objects can get into the power outlet.
The integrated mains filter significantly improves
data transmission in the home network.
Easy data encryption at the touch of a button or
via dLAN Cockpit.
Thanks to the intelligent Dynamic PowerSave
technology, the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ reduces its energy consumption automatically by over 80 per­cent.
With a high transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps, it is
ideal for all multimedia content such as video clips, IPTV or gaming.
Long data range of 300 m (656') between the
adapters and reliable network speed for setting up a home network.
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2.4 Sample applications

Internet standalone solution (Fig. 1)
Extending Internet over the electrical wiring
Fig. 1
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Networking two computers (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3)
Networking HD television and computer; extending online gaming via the power line.
Fig. 3
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3Initial use

This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AVsmart+. It will explain connec­ting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in-
troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation.
Illustration is country-specific
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3.1 Package contents

Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be­ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVsmart+.
Single Kit:
dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Network cable Hard copy of installation guideCD containing software and online documen-
tation
or
Starter Kit:
Two dLAN 200 AVsmart+ Two network cables Hard copy of installation guideCD containing software and online documen-
tation
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.

3.2 System requirements

dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Linux (Ubuntu), Mac OS X and all operating systems with network support
Network connection
Please note that your computer or other de­vice must feature a network adapter with a network port.
Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps) without interference, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another. Hence, to set up a dLAN AV network, you need two dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps). More valuable information about dLAN or dLAN AV is available in the Service Centre section of our website at www.devolo.com
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Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Win-
dows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Win-
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3.3 Functions

The dLAN 200 AVsmart+ has an LCD display, called the dLAN screen, an integrated power outlet, a net­work jack and the encryption button.
Adapter icon for dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (always the device itself)
Wireless device
Connected dLAN AV device
USB device
Power
dLAN

3.3.1 dLAN screen

The LCD display features various icons that indicate the connection status within your network by illuminating and/or flashing. For the meaning of the icons, please refer to figure 4 below.
Multimedia device
Connected dLAN AV device
Ethernet
Fig. 4
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The centre adapter icon always refers to the respective device itself, while the adapter icons on the left and right in the dLAN AV network symbolise connected de­vices. The dLAN screen can display up to 9 dLAN AV devices (itself + 8 connected) total. The connected de­vices are numbered in sequence; beginning with the fourth device, the devices are displayed by selecting "Scroll".
The numbering is maintained even if a dLAN AV device is removed from the network (e.g. to change the power out­let). When the device is plugged back in, it is detected with the same num­ber—as long as the encryption pass­word has not been changed. For more information about "Encryption," refer to chapter 4 dLAN network.
If the connected dLAN AV adapters include wireless, multimedia and/or USB devices, this is indicated by the corresponding characters on the respective adapter icon.
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Overview of icons and their functions
Power: Lit steady if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is ready
to operate; flashes if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is in standby mode.
dLAN: Lit steady when a dLAN connection exists; flas­hes when data is being transmitted in the dLAN net­work.
Ethernet: Lit steady when a connection to the Ethernet network exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.
Centre adapter icon (device itself): Lit steady if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is ready to operate; the frame of the icon flashes if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is in stand­by mode.
Adapter icons (L/R) (connected adapters): The bar graph (1 to 5) symbolises the connection quality bet­ween the individual dLAN AV devices. Here, the centre icon is always in relationship to the left or right icon.
Wireless: Lit steady if a supported wireless device is connected.
Multimedia: Lit steady if a supported multimedia de­vice is connected.
USB: Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected.
The following is a description of the possible statuses of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ and how they are display­ed on the dLAN screen:
Test screen
After the device is plugged into the power outlet, the dLAN screen generates a test screen in which all icons appear briefly.
Factory default settings
In the factory default settings or if multiple dLAN 200 AVsmart+ are connected to a dLAN AV net­work using the default password HomePlugAV, the entire LCD display flashes continuously. For security re­asons, we recommend securely encrypting your dLAN AV network using the encryption button or using the dLAN Cockpit. For more information, refer to the chapter 4 dLAN network.
Ready to operate
The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter icon are illuminated when the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is ready to operate.
Standby mode
The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter icon flash when the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is in standby mode.
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3.3.2 Network connection

Connect the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to a computer or another network device with the network cable (inclu­ded).

3.3.3 Integrated electrical socket

If you connect additional network devices using a mul­tiple socket, plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+. The integrated mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and significantly improves data transmission in the home network.

3.3.4 Encryption button

Data encryption at the touch of a button; for a functio­nal description of the encryption button, please conti­nue reading in chapter 4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button.
Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household elec­trical wiring. A dLAN AV device swit­ches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a computer is connected to the net­work port. In Standby mode, the dLAN AV device cannot be accessed via the power supply grid. As soon as the net­work device (e.g. computer) connected to the network interface is switched on again, your dLAN AV device can also be reached again via the electrical wiring.

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart+

This section describes how to connect your dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to a computer or other network device.
Use the included network cable to connect the
dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to the network port of your running computer or other network device.
Plug the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ into a wall socket.
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Additional network devices that are connected via
a multiple socket are connected to the mains power supply by plugging the multiple socket into the integrated electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+.
Once you have connected at least two
dLAN 200 AVsmart+ devices as described above, your dLAN AV network has been set up. To secure your dLAN AV network, continue with the confi­guration. For more information, refer to the chap­ter 4 dLAN network.

3.5 Software installation

3.5.1 Software for Windows

Use the installation wizard to install the devolo soft­ware for using the adapter with the Windows opera­ting system:
devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN
adapters in your dLAN AV network, displays infor­mation about these devices and encrypts your dLAN AV network individually.
To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD drive of your computer.
If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installation will start automatically. Otherwi­se, open the folder with the Windows Explo­rer by right-clicking on Start (or the Windows logo) and selecting Explorer from the con- text menu. Double-click to start the installa­tion wizard manually.
During the installation process, you will be given the choice of installing all software components (Standard
installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom in­stallation).
To take full advantage of the functions of your device, we recommend installing all of the applications.
You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to de­volo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the per­formance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our products. You can find the installed software applicati­ons in the Start Programs devolo program group.
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3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X

The software mac folder contains the dLAN configu- ration software.

3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu)

The software linux folder contains the dLAN confi­guration software.
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4dLAN network

4.1 Security in the dLAN

Before you can use the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a home network. Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this:
Shared use of a dLAN password results in a delim-
ited dLAN network.
Shared use of the dLAN password serves 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 specified automatically via the encryption button or manually using the dLAN Cockpit program. Please note the following ba­sic principle when choosing your encryption method:
In dLAN AV networks, data encryption is as sim-
ple as touching a button, since all correspon­ding dLAN AV devices are equipped with an encryption button.
For dLAN AV networks that include devices with
and without encryption buttons, data encryp- tion must be set up using the dLAN Cockpit.

4.2 dLAN Cockpit

devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption program that detects all reachable dLAN AV devices in your home network and combines them in a secure network. Due to its logical graphic design, the dLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate. After installing the devolo software, it can be found in the Start Programs devolo program group.
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After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
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All adapters found in the network appear with as adapter icon with a corresponding product name. The adapter in the middle of the dLAN network identified with the symbol shown here symbolises your locally connected device. If you have multiple dLAN devices connected locally, you can jump back and forth between them. Clicking an adapter icon with the mouse enables the corresponding dLAN AV device and highlights it.
The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustrate the current transmission quality:
Green: the network connection is suitable for HD
video streaming.
Orange: the network connection is suitable for SD
video streaming and online gaming.
Red: the network connection is suitable for simple
data transfer and Internet access.
If data transmission from one device to another is ac­tually taking place, the data rate is displayed on the re­spectively highlighted adapter.
Settings and functions
You can configure settings for the respectively high­lighted device or for the network
You can always use the Refresh button to display the current status of devices that have been found (if this hasn't happened automatically).
By means of the Options button or the corresponding tabs of the respective adapter, you can learn device in­formation such as the firmware version used and the individual MAC address.
Options are given like assigning an additional name, resetting the respective device to the factory default settings or removing a device from the existing dLAN network.
The above-mentioned setting options vary depending on the function and features of your device.
You can also specify whether information on the per­formance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo.
The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will be used ex­clusively for statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our products.
via the buttons at the bottom edge of the screen or via tabs arranged at the side of each adapter.
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The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in­structions and information about how to connect your devices optimally with one another.

4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit

If you use dLAN AV devices without an encryption button, data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cockpit.
Before the networking procedure, note the security IDs of all dLAN AV adap­ters. This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing. It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes (e.g. ANJR-KMOR­KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN ad­apters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network com­ponents as appropriate.
Scan for local adapter
After dLAN Cockpit is started, it searches for the dLAN adapter connected directly to your computer first.
Adding an adapter
Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network by selecting the Add adapter button. You will need the 16-character security IDs of the adapters from the label on the housing. Enter it now in the Security
ID field and confirm with OK. If a security ID is correct and the device can be reached in the dLAN network, it will be added to your network of configured adapters and also displayed in the program.
Entering a network password
After you have added all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network, select the Change password but­ton to assign a shared network password that will ap­ply for all registered adapters in your personal home network.
You can choose between your own password, a ran­dom password and the default password. To define your own password with a length of at least eight cha­racters, enter this into the Network password (min. 8 characters) text field. Alternatively, you can have a ran­domly selected, highly secure password assigned using the Generate secure password button. Use the Fac- tory default password button to reset the dLAN ad­apter to the default password. Normally, the display of the password is hidden for security reasons. If you en­able the option Show characters, the current pass­word is displayed in legible form in the text field.
The factory default password is HomePlugAV. Assigning a specific
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password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network.
If dLAN Cockpit is called up again later after a suc­cessful initial installation, for example to integrate a new adapter into a network, the application remem­bers the devices that were entered earlier. Enter the new device as described in the Adding an adapter section. The current network password is assigned
automatically to the newly added device.
4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at
the touch of a button
To encrypt a dLAN AV network, in which all associated devices are equipped with an encryption button, simply press the encryption button that is located on the de­vice. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AV network with a randomly generated password.
Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode.
The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios:
Encrypting a new dLAN AV network with two dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (Fig. 5)
Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for approx. one second within two minutes of one another.
That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected against unauthorised access.
For the description of the LCD display, refer to chapter 3.3.1 dLAN screen.
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Expanding an existing dLAN AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (Fig. 6)
If you have already secured your existing dLAN AV net­work using the encryption button, use the same me­thod to integrate further adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 200 AVsmart+, first press the encryption button (approx. one second) of one of your network’s existing adapters, then press
the encryption button (approx. one second) of your new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ within two minutes.
That's it! The new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is now integra­ted in your network. To integrate additional adapters in your network, repeat the above steps.
For the description of the LCD display, refer to chapter 3.3.1 dLAN screen.
Fig. 6
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Removing a dLAN 200 AVsmart+ from a network (Fig. 7)
To remove a dLAN 200 AVsmart+ adapter from an exi­sting network, press its encryption button for at least ten 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 dLAN AV network, follow the steps descri­bed above, depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one.
Fig. 7
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For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption, refer to the label on the rear side of the device.
For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE. Additional technical information is available in the download area at www.devolo.com

5.1 Bandwidth optimization

To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules":
.
Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid
multiple sockets.
You should connect all additional network devices
that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket inte-
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grated into the dLAN 200 AVsmart+. To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ and to improve data transmission in the network, always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+.
If you need to power more devices, use a remote wall socket.

5.2 Important safety instructions

All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference.
Never open the device. There are no user-service-
able parts inside the device.
Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of electric shock!
Use the device in a dry location only. Always use the included network cable to connect
the device.
Do not insert any objects into the openings of the
device.
To disconnect the device from the power supply
grid, pull the power plug.
Do not keep the device in direct sunlight.Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila-
tion. Never block or cover them.
Never set up the device near a heater or radiator. The device should be located only where sufficient
ventilation can be ensured.
Disconnect the device from the power supply grid
before cleaning. Use a moist towel to clean the device. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cle­aning the device, as these could damage the case.
Never use the device with a power supply that
does not meet the specifications provided on the rating plate. If you do not know what type of power supply you have at home, contact your dealer or energy supplier.
In the event of damage, disconnect the device
from the power supply grid and contact customer service. This applies, for example, if
the power cable or plug is damaged.liquid has been spilled on the device or
objects have fallen into the device.
the device has been exposed to rain or water.
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the device does not work, even though the
operating instructions have been followed properly.
the device’s case is damaged.
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5.3 Disposal of old devices

The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Since 24 March 2006, these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste. Rather, in Ger­many, 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.

5.4 Warranty conditions

The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accor­dance with the following conditions:
1 Warranty coverage
a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.
Parts will, at devolo's sole discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper handling and adhe­rence to the operating instructions, these parts became defec­tive due to fabrication and/or material defects. Alternatively, devolo reserves the right to replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and fea­tures. Operating manuals and possibly supplied software are excluded from the warranty.
b) Material and service charges shall be covered by devolo, but
not shipping and handling costs involved in transport from the buyer to the service station and/or to devolo.
c) Replaced parts become property of devolo.
d) devolo is authorized to carry out technical changes (e.g. firm-
ware updates) beyond repair and replacement of defective parts in order to bring the equipment up to the current techni­cal state. This does not result in any additional charge for the customer. A legal claim to this service does not exist.
2Warranty period
The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. War­ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period. The warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war­ranty period of the device as a whole.
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3Warranty procedure
a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty
claims must be made immediately, at the latest within a period of 7 days.
b) In the case of any externally visible damage arising from trans-
port (e.g. damage to the housing), the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immedia­tely. On discovery of damage which is not externally visible, the transport company and the sender are to be immediately informed in writing, at the latest within 3 days of delivery.
c) Transport to and from the location where the warranty claim is
accepted and/or the repaired device is exchanged, is at the purchaser's own risk and cost.
d) Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original
purchase receipt is returned with the device. devolo reserves the right to require the submission of the original purchase receipt.
4 Suspension of the warranty
All warranty claims will be deemed invalid
a) if the label with the serial number has been removed from the
device,
b) if the device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of
nature or by environmental influences (moisture, electric shock, dust, etc.),
c) if the device was stored or operated under conditions not in
compliance with the technical specifications,
d) if the damage occurred due to incorrect handling, especially to
non-observance of the system description and the operating instructions,
e) if the device was opened, repaired or modified by persons not
contracted by devolo,
f) if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, or
g) if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with
3a) or 3b).
5Operating mistakes
If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs.
6 Additional regulations
The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legal liability.
a) The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such as
any refund in full or in part. Compensation claims, regardless of the legal basis, are excluded. This does not apply if e.g. injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product liability law, or in cases of intentional act or culpable negligence.
b) Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequen-
tial detriments, are excluded.
c) devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in
cases of slight and ordinary negligence.
d) In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of
devolo employees has caused a loss of data, devolo will be lia­ble for those costs typical to the recovery of data where peri­odic security data back-ups have been made.
e) The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not
transferable.
f) The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen, Germany in the
case that the purchaser is a merchant. If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Ger­many or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclu­sion of the contract, devolo's court of jurisdiction applies. This is also applicable if the purchaser's domicile is not known at the time of institution of proceedings.
g) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable. The
UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser.
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Index

Index
A
AES encryption (128 bit) 5
B
Bandwidth optimization 29
C
CE declaration 29
Connecting the adapter Connection quality
D
Disposal of old device 32
Disposal of old devices dLAN AV network dLAN screen
9, 15
E
Encryption button 18
F
Factory default password 24
Factory default settings
G
Generate secure password 24
Green IT
8
I
Icons 17
Integrated electrical socket Integrated mains filter
18
17
32
21
17
18, 29
5
Integrating the new adapter into the network
L
LCD display 15
Linux
20
M
Mac OS X 20
N
Network connection 18
Network password
24
P
Package contents 14
Power saving mode
5, 8
Q
Quality of Service 5
R
Ready to operate 17
S
Safety instructions 30
Security ID Software installation Standby mode System requirements
24
19
17
14
T
Test screen 17
U
Ubuntu 20
25
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W
Wall socket 29
Warranty Windows
32 19
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