Devolo dLAN 550 duo+ User Manual

dLAN® 550 duo+

The Network Innovation

devolo dLAN® 550 duo+

© 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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Ubuntu

Mac

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devolo, dLAN

is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

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is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd.

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and Mac OS X® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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, Vianect® and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG.

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

Charlottenburger Allee 60

52068 Aachen

Germany

www.devolo.com

Aachen, May 2014

Contents

Contents

1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3 dLAN 550 duo+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.1 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.3.1 Monitoring light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.3.2 Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.3.3 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.3.4 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 550 duo+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Contents

4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.3 devolo Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.3.1 Encrypting a network with devolo Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Preface 5

1Preface

Thank you for placing your trust in this
dLAN 550 duo+.

The dLAN 550 duo+ 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.

1.1 About this manual

Carefully read all instructions before setting up the de­vice and store the manual and/or installation guide for
later reference.

After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba­sics and a presentation of the dLAN 550 duo+ in
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully setting
up your dLAN 550 duo+. Chapter 4 explains how to
configure your dLAN network. Tips for bandwidth opti­mization, information of environmental compatibility
of the device 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.

1.1.1 Intended use

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

1.1.2 CE conformity

This product complies with the technical requirements
of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and the other rele­vant provisions of the FTEG, and it is designed for use
in the EU and Switzerland. The product is class B equip­ment.

The CE declaration of this product is separately inclu­ded (in print).

1.1.3 Safety notes

It is essential to have read and understood all safety
and operating instructions before the devolo device is
used for the first time; keep them safe for future refe­rence.

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6 Preface

DANGER due to electricity

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,

쎲 if the power cable or plug is damaged
쎲 if the devolo device has been showered with

liquid (e.g. rain or water).

쎲 if the devolo device is inoperable.
쎲 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.

To disconnect the devolo device from the mains supply,
pull the device itself or its mains plug from the power
outlet. The power outlet and all connected net-

work devices should be easily accessible so that
you can pull the mains plug quickly if needed.

Disconnect the devolo device 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:

쎲 Do not cover devolo devices when operating.
쎲 Do not place any objects on devolo devices.
쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings of

devolo devices.

쎲 devolo devices must not be placed directly next

to an open flame (such as fire or candles).

쎲 devolo devices must not be exposed to direct

heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).

devolo dLAN 550 duo+

Only use the devolo device at a dry location.

Preface 7

1.2 devolo on the Internet

For detailed information on our products or "dLAN",
visit www.devolo.com
tains 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]

. The Service Centre area con-

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Introduction 9

Fig. 1

2Introduction

dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you
set up a home network easily, quickly and economical-

ly via your household electrical wiring, without the
need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.

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