Devolo dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ User Manual

dLAN® 500 AV Wireless+

The Network Innovation

devolo dLAN® 500 AV Wireless+

© 2013 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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Contents

Contents

1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.3 dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.1 dLAN Cockpit App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.2 WiFi Move Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.3 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.3 Connecting the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4.3.1 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4.3.2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.3.3 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4.3.4 WLAN antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.3.5 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.4.1 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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5 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.1 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5.2 dLAN Cockpit App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 5.2.1 Overview page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 5.2.2 Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.2.3 Menu on the bottom edge of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5.3 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5.3.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

6 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

6.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6.3 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6.3.1 dLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 6.3.2 WLAN monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 6.3.3 Ethernet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.4 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 6.4.1 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 6.4.2 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 6.4.3 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 6.4.4 Time server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6.4.5 LED settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.5 WLAN configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 6.5.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6.5.2 Guest account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 6.5.3 WLAN filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 6.5.4 Parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 6.5.5 WLAN time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6.5.6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 6.5.7 WiFi Move Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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6.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 6.6.1 Resetting the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 6.6.2 Saving a configuration file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 6.6.3 Restoring a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 6.6.4 Update firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

7.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 7.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 7.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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							Preface 7
	1 Preface						dLAN Cockpit App from the respective store. Chapter
							4 describes configuration options in detail for the built-
	1.1 Thank you!						in configuration interface, including access to the
							WLAN. What you need to do to integrate your
	With the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+, you have chosen						dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ into the dLAN network and
							how you can monitor it using dLAN Cockpit App and
	a HomePlug AV device that combines the advantag-
							dLAN Cockpit software is covered in Chapter 5. Infor-
	es of the two network standards dLAN and WLAN.
							mation about product safety and the environmental
	In addition, the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ has three
							compatibility of the device and our warranty terms can
	LAN ports for directly connecting computers or other
							be found in Chapter 6 and conclude the manual.
	network components. The dLAN 500 AV Wireless+
	enables wireless surfing at transfer rates of up to						Description of the symbols
	500 Mbps via dLAN and of up to 300 Mbps via
							Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols
	WLAN in every room of your building—even on the
	other side of thick concrete walls!						used in this manual.
	You can have all of your home network's dLAN and						Very important note. Failure to ob-
							serve this note may result in damage.
	WLAN devices available at a glance anywhere and
	any time using dLAN Cockpit App for smartphones						Important note that should be ob-
	and	tablet	PCs	together	with	the
							served.
	dLAN 500 AV Wireless+.
	1.1.1	About this manual					Additional information, background material
							and configuration tips for your device.
	In addition to a small introduction to the basics of
	"dLAN" and "WLAN" and a presentation of						If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
	dLAN 500 AV Wireless+			devolo	products	and	our products, we would be delighted to hear from you
	dLAN Cockpit App in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 you will						at [e-mail]!
	learn about how to successfully				start up	the
	dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ and how you can download

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devolo on the Internet

For detailed information on our products or "dLAN", visit www.devolo.com. The Service Centre area contains downloadable product descriptions and documentation, as well as updates to devolo software and device firmware.

1.2 CE conformity

This product complies with the technical requirements of the directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG, and it is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland. The product is class A equipment. Class A devices may cause interference when used in residential environments.

"99/05/CE" (R&TTE directive) is a directive similar to the EMC directive. It applies to radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment.Observance of these directives is verified by the use of harmonized European norms.

For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE.

For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption, refer to the label on the rear side of the device. Additional technical information is available at www.devolo.com.

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		Introduction 9
	2 Introduction	es. Such access points are frequently combined in a
	dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you	single device with modems for Internet access and
		routers to manage network traffic.
	set up a home network easily, quickly and economical-	The wireless network established by an access point
	ly via your household electrical wiring, without the
		using a specific channel (from 1 to 140) and name
	need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
		(SSID) has a limited range. The range of the access
	2.1 What exactly is dLAN?	point, which is also known as a "radio cell", is impeded
		by building walls. In some cases, stable connections
	dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household	are often only possible between WLAN devices within
		a single room.
	power grid to transfer data between computers
	equipped with suitable adapters and other network	As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as net-
	components. As a result, any power outlet can be used	work cables (in a LAN) or household wiring (in a dLAN)
	as a network access point. The data is modulated prior	to control access to a WLAN, wireless networking nat-
	to transfer and sent as a signal via household power	urally presents special security challenges. WLANs
	lines. State-of-the-art technology ensures that the	therefore use a number of security measures, such as a
	power and data networks do not interfere with one an-	concealed network name, data encryption and access
	other. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The	control via the MAC addresses of the network adapt-
	data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by	ers.
	third parties.

2.2 What is WLAN?

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) refers to the use of radio technology to network computers and other devices. While it is possible to wirelessly connect computers in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a central access point is required to set up a network of multiple devic-

2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN?

Wi-Fi is an invented brand name of the Wi-Fi Alliance, a consortium that certifies devices with wireless interfaces. In many countries, Wi-Fi is also used synonymously with WLAN, which if taken strictly, is incorrect, because Wi-Fi designates the wireless standard and

WLAN the wireless network.

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2.3 dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

2.3.1 dLAN Cockpit App

The dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ unites the technologies of LAN, WLAN (wireless) and dLAN in one case:

It has three LAN ports for directly connecting three network components.

The adapter provides an optimal connection for wireless terminal devices such as laptops, smartphones or tablet PCs (Apple/Android) via WLAN.

Using dLAN, different rooms can be made accessible via the mains supply without any problems and every power outlet is also the new

Wi-Fi access point—with WiFi Move Technology, you have optimal Wi-Fi reception for smartphones, laptops and tablets in the entire home – completely automatically (at least two dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters required).

Power strips and other devices using up to 16 amps can be connected via the integrated power outlet.

dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ is the link between dLAN Cockpit App and the dLAN network. It collects all of the dLAN data in the local network and provides it to dLAN Cockpit App.

dLAN Cockpit App is devolo's free app, for checking and configuring WLAN, dLAN and LAN connections for the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ (via smartphone or tablet PC). The smartphone or tablet PC connects to the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ at home via WLAN.

2.3.2 WiFi Move Technology

WiFi Move Technology is a function of the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ for automatic synchronisation

of	the	entire	Wi-Fi	settings	of	all
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters connected						to

your home network. WiFi Move Technology is activated easily at the touch of a button on the adapter. For more information, refer to Chapter 3 Quick start.

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2.3.3 Sample applications	work	via	Wi-Fi.	Each	additional
On the one hand, you connect fixed network devices,	dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapter (e.g. one				on every

	such as computers and Internet access devices, by	storey) makes it easy for you to enable full Internet ac-
		cess everywhere in the home via Wi-Fi and/or dLAN.
	dLAN. On the other hand, you include devices such as
	smartphones, laptops and tablets in your home net-

Fig. 1

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WiFi Move Technology

Thanks to WiFi Move Technology, an automatic synchronisation of the Wi-Fi settings takes place between all dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters, freeing you of the hassle of configuring of each individual dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapter.

Fig. 2

For WiFi Move Technology at least two dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters are required.

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	3 Quick start		CD containing software and online documen-
	This chapter covers everything you need to know to		tation
			devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
	quickly set up your dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ in	the
			contents without prior notice.
	dLAN and Wi-Fi network. In addition, we will lead you

through the installation of the devolo software.

3.2 System requirements

3.1 Package contents

Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AV Wireless+.

Single Kit:

dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

Network cable

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

or

Starter Kit:

dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

dLAN 500 AVplus

Network cable

Hard copy of installation guide

Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Linux (Ubuntu), Mac OS X

Network connection

Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter with a network port.

To set up a dLAN (AV) network, you need at least two dLAN (AV) devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps).

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3.3Connecting the

dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

Expanding an existing dLAN network by adding a new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ (single kit)

Take	note	of	the
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+		Wi-Fi key	be-

fore the networking procedure. You will find the unique adapter key on the label on the back of the housing.

Plug the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ into a wall socket. As soon as the dLAN indicator light lights green (after approx. 45 seconds), the adapter is ready to operate.

If you only want to use the Wi-Fi function on the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+, plug the adapter into a power outlet, without any cables whatsoever. You can also connect the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ to the network jack of a network device, such as a computer, with a commercially available network cable. (see 2.3.3 Sample applications)

The power outlet should be in range of the connected network device.

The dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ with the cable-based network device should be easy to access.

To switch off the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ or disconnect it from the mains supply, pull the power plug out of the power outlet.

If you have already secured your existing dLAN network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate further adapters. Once

you have successfully	connected the new
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+,	first press the encryp-

tion button (approx. 1 second) of one of your network's existing adapters, then press the encryption button (approx. 1 second) of your new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ within two minutes.

That's it! The new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ is now integrated into your existing dLAN network.

In order to connect the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ with your laptop, tablet or smartphone by Wi-Fi, enter the previously noted Wi-Fi key as the network security key.

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Begin carrying out the configuration of your network in order to secure your Wi-Fi network in a customised manner. For more information, refer to Chapter

6 Network configuration.

Encrypting a new dLAN network with one or more dLAN 500 AV Wireless+s and a dLAN 500 AVplus (starter kit and single kit)

Note	the	Wi-Fi key	of	the
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+			before	the

networking procedure. You will find the unique adapter key on the label on the back of the housing.

Connect the dLAN 500 AVplus to your Internet access device's network jack.

Plug the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ into a wall socket. As soon as the dLAN indicator light lights green (after approx. 45 seconds), the adapter is ready to operate.

If you only want to use the Wi-Fi function on the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+, plug the adapter into a power outlet, without any cables whatsoever. You can also connect the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ to the network jack of a network device, such as a computer, with a commercially available network cable (see 2.3.3 Sample applications).

The power outlet should be in range of the connected network device.

The dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ with the cable-based network device should be easily accessible.

To switch off the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ or disconnect it from the mains supply, pull the power plug out of the power outlet.

After you have successfully connected both adapters, press first the encryption button of the dLAN 500 AVplus (approx. 1 second) and then

the	dLAN	button	of	the
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ (approx.			1 second)
within two minutes.

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That's it! Your dLAN network is now protected against unauthorised access.

In order to connect the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ via Wi-Fi with your laptop, tablet or smartphone, enter the previously noted Wi-Fi key as the network security key.

Begin carrying out the configuration of your network in order to secure your Wi-Fi network in a customised manner. For more information, refer to Chapter

6 Network configuration.

WiFi Move Technology
If	you	want to	use	the
WiFi Move Technology			function	also
with	older	dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

adapters, please update the firmware via the configuration interface of the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ or by using the software dLAN Cockpit. More information can be found in Chapter 6.6.4 Update firmware and 5.3 dLAN Cockpit.

To integrate additional dLAN 500 AV Wireless+s into your home network, repeat step .

Within 2 minutes, first press the dLAN button

of the existing dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

(approx. 1 second) and finish by pressing the dLAN button of the new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ (approx. 1 second).

The existing dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ transmits its entire Wi-Fi configuration to the new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapter. The existing and the new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters are now continuously connected with each other, and from now on exchange changes to the Wi-Fi configuration automatically with each other.

For	more	information	on	the
WiFi Move Technology, refer to			Chapter 2

Introduction and 6.5.7 WiFi Move Technology.

3.4 Installation of devolo software

Downloading dLAN Cockpit App

Download the dLAN Cockpit App to your smartphone or tablet computer from the corresponding store.

You can find the dLAN Cockpit App quickest by clicking on the magnifying glass in the store and searching directly for dLAN Cockpit.

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	dLAN Cockpit is placed in your smartphone's or	You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous
	tablet app list as usual. Tapping on the	performance data related to your dLAN adapter to
	dLAN Cockpit icon brings you to the start menu.	devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the
	You can find more information in Chapter 5.2	performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is
		anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical
	dLAN Cockpit App.
		purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our
	Software for Windows	products. You	can find the	installed	software
		applications in the Start All Programs devolo
	The installation wizard installs the adapter's configura-
		program group.
	tion software as well as the devolo dLAN Cockpit on
	the Windows operating system.	Software for Mac (OS X)
	The dLAN Cockpit software finds all accessible	The software mac folder contains the dLAN config-
	dLAN adapters in your dLAN network, displays	uration software.
	information about these devices and encrypts your	Software for Linux (Ubuntu)
	dLAN network individually.
		The Software	Linux folder	contains	the dLAN
	You can configure your Wi-Fi network, along with

other actions, using the configuration inter-	configuration software.
face for your dLAN 500 AV Wireless+.
To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in
the CD drive of your computer.
If AutoPlay is active on your computer, the in-
stallation will start automatically. Otherwise,
open the directory with the Windows Explor-
er by right-clicking on Start (or the Win-
dows logo) and selecting Explorer from the
context menu. Then start the installation wiz-
ard manually.

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4 Initial use	introduce the included devolo software and then guide
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set	you through its installation.
up your dLAN 500 AV Wireless+. It will explain con-
necting the device and its functions. We will also briefly

Fig. 3

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4.1 Package contents

Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AV Wireless+.

Single Kit:

dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

Network cable

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

or

Starter Kit:

dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

dLAN 500 AVplus

Network cable

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.

4.2 System requirements

Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Linux (Ubuntu), Mac OS X

Network connection

Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network adapter with a network port.

To set up a dLAN network, you need at least two dLAN devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps).

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4.3 Functions				Check whether the adapter is connected to
The dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ has	the following		ele-	the mains supply correctly and whether the
				encryption process has been carried out suc-
ments:				cessfully. For more information, refer to 4.4
4.3.1 Indicator lights				Connecting the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+
				and 5 dLAN network.
The indicator lights (LEDs) show all of the statuses for				Green: The network connection is suitable for HD
the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ by	illuminating and/or
flashing in different ways:				video streaming; flashes when data is being trans-
				mitted.
Power
				Orange: The network connection is suitable for
Green flashing and illumination behaviour:
				SD video streaming and online gaming; flashes
The LED lights up	green	when	the	when data is being transmitted.
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ is operational.				Red: The network connection is suitable for sim-
The LED flashes	briefly,	if	the	ple data transfer and Internet access; flashes
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+	is in PowerSave			when data is being transmitted.

mode.

The LED flashes at quick, regular intervals, if the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ is connecting to the dLAN network (pairing).

dLAN

Off: The LED does not light up. There is no connection to the dLAN network.

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WLAN

Off: The LED does not light up. The WLAN connection is disabled.

Green flashing and illumination behaviour:

The LED lights up when connected to the WLAN network at 2.4 GHz.

The LED flashes at quick, regular intervals when data is being transmitted.

The LED flashes briefly during WPS pairing.

Blue flashing and illumination behaviour

The LED lights up when connected to the WLAN network at 5 GHz.

The LED flashes at quick, regular intervals when data is being transmitted.

The LED flashes briefly during WPS pairing.

Ethernet

Off: The LED does not light up.

Check all of the cable connections and check if the connected network components are disabled.

4.3.2 Buttons

ON/OFF

Use the ON/OFF button to switch the WLAN function on or off.

Make sure that the WLAN function in the factory defaults is enabled and the WLAN encryption is set to WPA2. The default WLAN key is the Wi-Fi key of

Green: Lit steady when a connection to the Ethernet network exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.

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	the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+. You will find the	dLAN
	key on the label on the back of the housing.
		Encrypting the dLAN network
		To encrypt your dLAN network individually,
		press each encryption button on the con-
		nected devices for approx. 1 second – within
		2 minutes.
		To remove a dLAN device from your network,
		press the encryption button on the corre-
		sponding device for at least 10 seconds
		(see 5.1 dLAN network encryption at the
		touch of a button).
		WiFi Move Technology

WPS

With the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption button, you secure your WLAN network at the touch of a button.

WPS is one of the encryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance for increasing security in a WLAN home network. The objective of WPS is to make it easier to add devices to an existing network. For more detailed information, refer to Chapter 6.4.1 Security.

WiFi Move Technology is a function for synchronising the Wi-Fi settings of all dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters connected to your home network.

Within 2 minutes first press the dLAN button of the existing dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ (approx. 1 second) and finish by pressing

the dLAN button of	the new
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+	(approx.

1 second).

The existing dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ transmits its entire Wi-Fi configuration to the new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapter. The existing and the new dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ adapters are now continuously connected

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with each other, and from now on exchange changes to the Wi-Fi configuration automatically with each other.

If	you	want to	use	the
WiFi Move Technology			function	also
with	older	dLAN 500 AV Wireless+

adapters, please update the firmware via the configuration interface of the dLAN 500 AV Wireless+ or by using the software dLAN Cockpit. More information can be found in Chapter 6.6.4 Update firmware and 5.3 dLAN Cockpit.

For	more	information	on	the
WiFi Move Technology, refer			to	Chapter
6.5.7 WiFi Move Technology.

Reset

The Reset button (on the side of the housing) has two different functions:

The device restarts if you press the Reset button for less than 10 seconds.

To change the	configuration	of the
dLAN 500 AV Wireless+	back to the	factory

defaults, press the Reset button for more than 10 seconds. Keep in mind that all settings that have already been configured will be lost!

You can use the tip of a drawing pin to press the reset button.

4.3.3 Network jacks

The three LAN ports can be used to connect computers or other network devices to the

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