Devolo dLAN 500 WiFi User Manual

dLAN®

500 WiFi

The Network Innovation

devolo dLAN® 500 WiFi

© 2014 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.

The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.

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All other names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice. No liability for technical errors or omissions.

devolo AG

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Germany www.devolo.com

Aachen, September 2014

Contents

Contents

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

1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3 dLAN 500 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.3.1 dLAN Cockpit App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.3.2 WiFi Move Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.3 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4.3.1 Wi-Fi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4.3.2 dLAN button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4.3.3 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.3.4 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.3.5 Wi-Fi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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4.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.4.1 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.3.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

6 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

6.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 6.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 6.3 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 6.3.1 dLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6.3.2 WLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 6.3.3 Ethernet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6.4 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 6.4.1 Device security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 6.4.2 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 6.4.3 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 6.4.4 Time server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 6.4.5 LED settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

6.5 WLAN configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 6.5.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6.5.2 Guest account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 6.5.3 WLAN filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 6.5.4 Parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 6.5.5 WLAN time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6.5.6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6.5.7 WiFi Move Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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6.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 6.6.1 Resetting the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 6.6.2 Saving a configuration file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 6.6.3 Restoring a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 6.6.4 Update firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7.1 Bandwith optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 7.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 7.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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				Preface 7
	1 Preface			In Chapter 4, you will learn about how to successfully
	Thank you!			start up the dLAN 500 WiFi and how you can down-
				load dLAN Cockpit App from the respective store.
	The dLAN 500 WiFi combines the latest technology			What you need to do to integrate your dLAN 500 WiFi
				into the dLAN network and how you can manage it us-
	and unobtrusive design with the best Internet con-
				ing the dLAN Cockpit App or the dLAN Cockpit soft-
	nection. As a dLAN adapter, the dLAN 500 WiFi uses
				ware is covered in Chapter 5.
	the internal power line and, in doing so, brings the
				Chapter 6 describes configuration options in detail for
	Internet to any room. The integrated Wireless LAN
				the built-in configuration interface, including access to
	ensures additional Internet coverage.
				the Wi-Fi.
	The WiFi Move Technology provides for even more
				Bandwidth optimisation, information about environ-
	freedom: All terminal devices are automatically con-			mental compatibility of the device and our warranty
	nected to the network; in other words, there is auto-			terms in Chapter 7 concludes the manual.
	matically the best Wi-Fi reception in all rooms and on			Description of the symbols
	all floors!
	With the help of the dLAN Cockpit App for smart-			Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols
	phones and tablets, you have all dLAN and Wi-Fi de-			used in this manual.
	vices of your home network in view at any time and			Very important note. Failure to ob-
	from anywhere.			serve this note may result in damage.
	1.1 About this manual			Important note that should be ob-
				served.
	In addition to a brief introduction to the basics		of	Additional information, background mate-
	"dLAN" and "Wi-Fi" and a presentation		of
	dLAN 500 WiFi devolo	products with	the	rial and configuration tips for your device.
	WiFi Move Technology and	dLAN Cockpit App	in
	Chapter 2, Chapter 3 describes how to quickly set up
	the dLAN 500 WiFi.

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1.1.1 Intended use

Use the adapter as described in these instructions to prevent damage and injuries.

The device is designed for indoor use only.

1.1.2 CE conformity

This product complies with the technical requirements of the directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and the other relevant provisions of the

FTEG.

This product is designed for use in the EU, Switzerland and Norway.

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 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.

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

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	1.1.3 Safety notes	To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply,
	It is essential to have read and understood all safety	pull the device itself or its mains plug from the power
		outlet. The power outlet and all connected network
	and operating instructions before the devolo device is
		devices should be easily accessible so that you can
	used for the first time; keep them safe for future refer-
		pull the mains plug quickly if needed.
	ence.
	DANGER due to electricity	devolo devices are designed for indoor use only.
		Only use devolo devices at a dry location.

Users should never open devolo devices. Opening the device poses a risk of electric shock!

Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively. Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,

if the power cable or plug is damaged

if the devolo device has been showered with liquid (e.g. rain or water).

if the devolo device is inoperable.

if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.

devolo devices may only be operated using a mains power supply, as described on the nameplate. Only use the power cable or mains adapter included for the mains supply.

Disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply to clean! Avoid solvent cleaning agents since they can cause damage to the housing. Only use a dry towel for cleaning.

DANGER due to overheating

Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts of heat, such as direct sunlight, fire or other heat sources.

Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked.

devolo devices should only be installed at locations that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and openings on the housing are used for ventilation:

Do not cover devolo devices when operating.

Do not place any objects on devolo devices.

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Do not insert any objects into the openings of devolo devices.

devolo devices must not be placed directly next to an open flame (such as fire or candles).

devolo devices must not be exposed to direct heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).

1.2 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.

If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be delighted to hear from you at [e-mail]!

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	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 13) and name (SSID)
	need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
		has a limited range. The range of the access point,
	2.1 What exactly is dLAN?	which is also known as a "radio cell", is impeded by
		building walls. In some cases, stable connections are
	dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household	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 WiFi

The dLAN 500 WiFi unites the technologies of LAN, Wi-Fi (wireless) and dLAN in one case:

Your home network from the power outlet. Unpack. Plug it in. Get started! The easy way to connect using your home's power lines. Turn any power outlet you want into Internet access.

High-speed data transmission at speeds of up to 500 Mbps and a fast Ethernet connection for connecting an additional terminal device (such as a computer, Smart TV, game console, etc.)

The 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 WiFi adapters required; see Network Kit:).

Automatic encryption! Protection from unauthorised access at the touch of a button for Wi-Fi (WPS)

Easy management of the dLAN home network via dLAN Cockpit App or dLAN Cockpit software for the home network configuration on the computer (Windows, Mac OS X and Linux)

Automatic encryption! Protection from unauthorised access at the touch of a button for dLAN (AES).

Minimum energy consumption, intelligently and automatically.

Compatible with all dLAN adapters (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps)

Handy design for convenient placement throughout the home, at any power outlet.

2.3.1dLAN Cockpit App

dLAN Cockpit App is devolo's free app, for checking and configuring Wi-Fi, dLAN and LAN connections for the dLAN 500 WiFi via smartphone or tablet computer. The smartphone or tablet connects to the dLAN 500 WiFi at home via Wi-Fi.

Automatic phase shift: This is how the Internet gets to each room and becomes your home network.

Share the use of your printer and hard drives. Access your music, photos and data or stream HD videos in the highest quality.

2.3.2 WiFi Move Technology

WiFi Move Technology is a function of the dLAN 500 WiFi for automatic synchronisation of the entire Wi-Fi settings of all dLAN 500 WiFi adapters connected to your home network. WiFi Move Technology is activated easily at the touch

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of a button on the adapter. For more information, refer to Chapter 3 Quick start.

2.4 Sample applications

dLAN 500 WiFi completes your home network

On the one hand, you connect fixed network devices, (as shown in illustration 1), such as computers and Internet access devices, by dLAN. On the other hand, you include devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets in your home network via Wi-Fi. Each additional dLAN 500 WiFi adapter (e.g. one on every storey) makes it easy for you to enable full Internet access everywhere in the home via Wi-Fi and/or dLAN.

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 WiFi adapters, freeing you of the hassle of configuring of each individual dLAN 500 WiFi adapter (see illustration 2).

Fig. 2

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Quick start 15

	3 Quick start	Network Kit:
	This chapter covers everything you need to know to	Two dLAN 500 WiFi
		dLAN 500 duo
	quickly set up your dLAN 500 WiFi in the dLAN and
		Network cable
	Wi-Fi network. In addition, we will lead you through
		Hard copy of installation guide
	the installation of the devolo software.
		CD containing software and online documen-
	3.1 Package contents	tation
		devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
	Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-	contents without prior notice.
	ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 WiFi.

Single Kit:

dLAN 500 WiFi

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

or

Starter Kit:

dLAN 500 WiFi

dLAN 500 duo

Network cable

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

or

3.2 System requirements

Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Win-

dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8, Linux (Ubuntu), Mac OS X, Mac iOS, Android

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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3.3 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFi

The device is designed for indoor use only.

Expanding an existing dLAN network by adding a new dLAN 500 WiFi (single kit)

Take note of the Wi-Fi key before the networking procedure. You will find the unique adapter key on the label on the back of the housing.

Plug the dLAN 500 WiFi into a wall socket. As soon as the indicator light of the dLAN button 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 WiFi, plug the adapter into a power outlet, without any cables whatsoever. You can also connect the dLAN 500 WiFi to the network jack of a network device, such as a computer, with a commercially available network cable. (see 2.4 Sample applications)

The power outlet should be in range of the connected network device. The dLAN 500 WiFi with the cablebased network device should be easy to access.

To switch off the dLAN 500 WiFi 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 WiFi, first press the encryption 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 WiFi within two minutes.

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

In order to connect the dLAN 500 WiFi 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 WiFis and a dLAN 500 duo (starter kit or network kit)

Note the Wi-Fi key of the dLAN 500 WiFi before the networking procedure. You will find the unique adapter key on the label on the back of the housing.

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

Plug the dLAN 500 WiFi into a wall socket. As soon as the indicator light of the dLAN button 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 WiFi, plug the adapter into a power outlet, without any cables whatsoever. You can also connect the dLAN 500 WiFi to the network jack of a network device, such as a computer, with a commercially available network cable (see 2.4 Sample applications).

The power outlet should be in range of the connected network device. The dLAN 500 WiFi with the cablebased network device should be easily accessible.

To switch off the dLAN 500 WiFi 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 duo (approx. 1 second) and then the dLAN button of the dLAN 500 WiFi (approx.

1 second) within two minutes.

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

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In order to connect the dLAN 500 WiFi 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

To integrate additional dLAN 500 WiFis into your home network, repeat step .

Within 2 minutes, first press the dLAN button of the existing dLAN 500 WiFi (approx. 1 second) and finish by pressing the dLAN button of the new dLAN 500 WiFi (approx. 1 second).

The existing dLAN 500 WiFi transmits its entire Wi-Fi configuration to the new dLAN 500 WiFi adapter. The existing and the new dLAN 500 WiFi 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.

dLAN Cockpit is placed in your smartphone's or tablet app list as usual. Tapping on the dLAN Cockpit icon brings you to the start menu.

You can find more information in Chapter 5.2 dLAN Cockpit App.

Software for Windows

The installation wizard installs the adapter's configuration software as well as the devolo dLAN Cockpit on the Windows operating system.

The dLAN Cockpit software finds all accessible dLAN adapters in your dLAN network, displays

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	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
		configuration software.
	other actions, using the configuration inter-
	face for your dLAN 500 WiFi.
	To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in
	the CD drive of your computer.

If AutoPlay is active on your computer, the installation will start automatically. Otherwise, open the directory with the Windows Explorer by right-clicking on Start (or the Windows logo) and selecting Explorer from the context menu. Then start the installation wizard manually.

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 All Programs devolo program group.

Software for Mac (OS X)

The software mac folder contains the dLAN configuration software.

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

Fig. 3 is country-specific

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4.1 Package contents

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

Single Kit:

dLAN 500 WiFi

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

or

Starter Kit:

dLAN 500 WiFi

dLAN 500 duo

Network cable

Hard copy of installation guide

CD containing software and online documentation

or

Network Kit:

Two dLAN 500 WiFi

dLAN 500 duo

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), Win-

dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8, Linux (Ubuntu), Mac OS X, Mac iOS and Android

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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4.3 Functions

The dLAN 500 WiFi has one Wi-Fi and one dLAN button with LED status display, a network jack and a reset button.

Fig. 4

The LED status display can be deactivated on the configuration interface of the dLAN 500 WiFi (see 6.4.5 LED settings).

4.3.1 Wi-Fi button

The Wi-Fi button controls the following Wi-Fi functions:

Wi-Fi On/Off:

In the factory default settings, Wi-Fi is already enabled and Wi-Fi WPA2 encryption is configured. The default Wi-Fi key for the initial installation of the dLAN 500 WiFi is the adapter's Wi-Fi key.

Before the networking procedure, take note of the Wi-Fi key of the dLAN 500 WiFi from which all Wi-Fi configurations are to be transferred to all other dLAN 500 WiFi adapters. You will find the unique key on the label on the back of the housing.

In order to switch Wi-Fi off, press and hold the Wi-Fi button longer than 3 seconds.

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In order to switch Wi-Fi back on, tap the Wi-Fi button.

Wi-Fi network with WPS encryption

If the device is still on factory defaults, tap the Wi-Fi button in order to activate WPS.

If the Wi-Fi connection was switched off and you would like to activate WPS, press the Wi-Fi button twice; once to switch WiFi on, and once to activate WPS.

WPS is one of the encryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance for increasing security in a Wi-Fi 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 6.5.6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Indicator lights:

The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show all of the Wi-Fi statuses for the dLAN 500 WiFi by illuminating and/or flashing:

When the Wi-Fi connection is switched off, the LED is also off.

When the Wi-Fi connection is switched on, the LED lights green.

WPS pairing is represented by quick flashing.

4.3.2 dLAN button

The dLAN button controls the following dLAN functions:

Encrypting the dLAN network

To encrypt your dLAN network individually, press each dLAN button or encryption button on the connected devices for approx. 1 second within 2 minutes (see 5.1 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button).

To remove a dLAN device from your network, press the dLAN or encryption button on the corresponding device for at least 10 seconds (see 5.1 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button).

Indicator lights:

The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show all of the dLAN statuses for the dLAN 500 WiFi by illuminating and/or flashing:

The LED flashes slowly. There is no connection to the dLAN network.

Check whether the adapter is connected to the mains supply correctly and whether the encryption process has been carried out successfully. For more information, refer to 4.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFi and 5 dLAN network.

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