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devolo GigaGate
Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 5
1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 5
1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 6
1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 6
1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 7
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
2.1 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 8
2.1.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 9
2.1.2 Differences in WiFi frequency bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9
2.2 The devolo GigaGate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 10
2.2.1 WiFi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 15
2.2.2 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 15
2.2.3 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 15
2.2.4 WiFi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 16
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 17
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 17
3.3 Connecting the devolo GigaGate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 18
3.3.1 Connecting the devolo GigaGate Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 18
3.3.2 Connecting the devolo GigaGate Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 18
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 20
4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 22
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4.2 devolo Cockpit software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 23
4.3 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 25
4.3.1 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 26 4.3.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.3 Bridge operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.4 Mobile devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5 Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
5.1 Frequency range and transmitting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 37
5.2 Channels and carrier frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 38
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 39 5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Preface 5
1 Preface
Thank you for placing your trust
in this devolo product.
devolo GigaGate helps you set
up your own gigabit network in
just a few easy steps. The
devolo GigaGate Base lets you
transmit your Internet data to
the devolo GigaGate Satellite
using highspeed gigabit WiFi.
You can connect a total of five
network devices to the satellite
using network cables and
connect them to the Internet.
Additional devices such as
smartphones, tablets or laptops
can be added to the home
network over a separate and
secure WiFi network.
1.1 About this manual
Carefully read all safety and
operating instructions before
setting up the device and store
the manual and installation
guide for later reference.
After a brief introduction to
WiFi, the different frequency
bands as well as an introduction
to the devolo GigaGate in
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 devolo
GigaGate tells you how to
successfully start using the
adapter in your network.
Chapter 4 describes the
configuration options for the
integrated configuration
interface in detail. Information
about the environmental
compatibility of the device and
our warranty terms can be
found in Chapter 5 and
conclude the manual.
devolo GigaGate
Icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons 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 devolo GigaGate as described in these instructions
to prevent damage and injuries.
The device may be used only indoors.
devolo GigaGate
6 Preface
1.1.2 CE conformity
The product conforms to the basic
requirements of directives 2014/53/EU,
2014/35/EU and the other relevant
requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG).
The product is intended for operation in the
EU, Switzerland and Norway.
The product is a Class B product. This class may
cause interference when used in residential
environments.
A printout of the CE declaration is
included with the product. You can also
find it online at
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.
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
maintena
nce on
devolo GigaGate
if the power cable or the power plug is
damaged.
if the devolo device has been showered
with liquid (such as rain or other water).
if the devolo device is inoperable.
if the housing of the devolo device is
damaged.
Preface 7
devolo devices. In the event of damage,
disconnect the devolo device from the mains
supply by unplugging the mains plug from the
power socket. Then contact qualified specialist
personnel (after-sales service) exclusively.
Damage is deemed to have occurred, for
The electrical socket and all
connected network devices should
be easily accessible so that you can pull the
mains plug quickly if needed. devolo devices
must only be used indoors.
Only use the devolo device at a dry location.
If installing on a wall using screws, make sure that no gas, water or power lines in
the wall get damaged. There is a danger of electric shock!
devolo devices may be operated only on a mains power supply as described on the
nameplate.Only use the power cable or mains adapter included for the mains
supply.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply, unplug the device itself or its
mains plug from the power socket.
example,
Disconne
ct devolo
devices
from the
mains
supply to
clean!
Avoid
cleaning
agents
containin
g
solvents,
since they
can cause
damage
to the
8 Introduction
devolo GigaGate
housing. Only use a dry towel for cleaning.
DANGER due to overheating
devolo devices should be installed only at
locations that guarantee adequate ventilation.
Slots and openings on the housing are used for
ventilation:
Do not cover devolo devices during operation.
Do not place any objects on devolo devices.
Do not insert any objects into the openings of
devolo devices.
devolo devices must not be placed directly
next to a naked flame (such as fire or
candles).
devolo devices must not be exposed to direct
heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct
sunlight).
DANGER due to overheating
The housing of the device can get hot
during operation. Make sure that
your
device is
installed
so that it
is
protected
from
being
touched.
1.2 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products and
dLAN, visit The WiFi area not only contains
product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates to devolo software and your
device's firmware.
If you have any further ideas or suggestions
related to our products, please don't hesitate
to contact us at support@devolo.com!
devolo GigaGate
2 Introduction
2.1 What is WLAN?
WiFi refers to a WLAN (Wireless Local Area
Network), 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 usually required to set up a network of
multiple devices. This turns a WiFi router into an
access point as well as a modem for Internet
access and
into a
router for
acting as a
gobetween
within the
network.
10 Introduction
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Fig. 1: devolo GigaGate ensures you have WiFi and Internet throughout
your home
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The wireless network established by an access
point has only limited range. The reception
range of the access point, also known as a
"radio cell", is impeded by the walls of a
building. In some cases, stable connections are
often only possible between WiFi devices
within a single room.
Since it is not possible to rely on hardware such
as network cables (in a LAN) or household
wiring (in a dLAN) to control access to a WiFi
network, wireless networking naturally
presents special security challenges. WiFi
networks therefore use a number of security
measures, such as a concealed network name
(SSID - Service Set Identifier), data encryption
and access control via the MAC addresses of
the devices (clients).
2.1.1 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.
2.1.2 Differences in WiFi
frequency bands
The devolo GigaGate supports WiFi
frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for an
optimal WiFi transmission rate.
Both frequency bands have their pros and cons
and showcase their strengths best when
combined together.
2.4 GHz frequency band
The 2.4 GHz frequency band is used by many
everyday wireless devices, e.g. by cordless
phones, microwaves, Bluetooth devices and
network devices that rely on the 802.11b,
802.11g and 802.11n WiFi standards. The high
level of spread is also a decisive disadvantage
because there are only a few channels free of
overlap in the 2.4 GHz frequency band that can
be used in parallel and without interference
for WiFi. In addition, the large number of
12 Introduction
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devices present often causes interference that
makes using the Internet very slow over WiFi.
In theory, the maximum transfer rate a
product can attain when using the 802.11n
WiFi standard is up to 300 Mbps. In a home
network, however, everyday factors that
contribute to attenuation such as furniture,
vases or concrete walls result in a lower
transfer rates. 5 GHz frequency band
The 5 GHz frequency band is used by
significantly fewer devices than the 2.4 GHz
band, which means it is not as overloaded and
experiences less interference. In theory, users
have up to 19 channels available when using
802.11ac. The 802.11ac WiFi standard
achieves a transfer rate of up to 1300 Mbps
thanks to the larger channel bandwidth and
improved data transmission technology.
2.2 The devolo GigaGate
Fig. 2: devolo GigaGate Base and Satellite
The devolo GigaGate Base is equipped with:
One LED that indicates the devolo GigaGate
Base operation
One LED that indicates the status of the
connection between the Base and Satellite
The LED status display can be
disabled on the GigaGate
Introduction 13
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One gigabit network jack (1000 Mbps)
Four internal WiFi antennas that use 4x4
Quantenna technology (point-to-point
connection),
Fold-down feet
Four holes (on each side) for wall
mounting
One power socket for the included mains
adapter.
One LED that indicates the devolo GigaGate
Satellite operation
an LED that displays the status of the
connection between the Satellite and Base
One WiFi button with LED status display
which enables WiFi devices to connect
using WPS
One gigabit network jack (1000 Mbps)
Four Fast Ethernet ports (100 Mbps)
Four internal WiFi antennas that rely on
4x4 Quantenna technology (point-to-point
connection) as well as two internal WiFi
antennas, which can be used to establish a
WiFi connection to other network devices
configuration interface (see Chapter 4.3.2
Basic settings).
The devolo GigaGate Satellite is equipped
with:
Fold-down feet
Four holes (on each side) for wall mounting
One power socket for the included mains
adapter.
devolo GigaGate
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LED
Flashing
behaviour
Meaning
White
LED
Flashes at
intervals of 2
sec. (on/off)
Lights up
steady
A gigabit
connection is
established
between
the base and
the satellite
Data
transmission
rate in optimum range
Red LED
Lights up
steady
Data
transmission
rate not in
optimum range
devolo GigaGate
White
LED
Flashes at
intervals of 2
sec. (on/off)
Lights up
steady
devolo
GigaGate
devices are in
the start-up
process
devolo
GigaGate
devices are
supplied with
power and are
ready to
operate
LED
Flashing
behaviour
Meaning
White
LED
Lights up
steady
Networkcompatible
devices are
connected to
devolo
GigaGate
devices using a
network cable
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White
LED
Flashes at
intervals of
0.5 sec.
(on/off)
Lights up
steady
A secure WiFi
connection
(WPS) is
established
between the
devolo
GigaGate and a
network device
There is an
encrypted WiFi
connection
between the
devolo
GigaGate and a
network device
2.2.1 WiFi button
The WiFi button controls the following
WiFi functions:
Connecting WiFi devices via WPS
Flashing behaviour of the LEDs
If the device is still on factory defaults, tap the
WiFi button in order to activate WPS.
Fig. 5: WiFi button on the GigaGate Satellite
Information on incorporating
WiFicompatible terminal devices
using WPS can be found in Chapter
4.3.4 Mobile devices.
WPS, developed by the WiFi Alliance, is
one of the encryption standards in a WiFi
network. The objective of WPS is to make
Introduction 19
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it easier to add devices to an existing
network.
2.2.2 Network jacks
The total of five devolo GigaGate Satellite
network jacks allows you to connect your
computer, your multifunctional device, your
network attached storage (NAS), your
SmartTV and your game console to the
Internet using commercially available network
cables without having to purchase a separate
switch. Additional network devices can be
connected to the Internet using WiFi
connection of the devolo GigaGate Satellite.
At least one Cat 5e cable (1000 Mbps)
is necessary (contained in the scope
of delivery) for the optimal speed of both
gigabit ports (1x Base, 1x Satellite). The four
Fast Ethernet ports require at least one Cat 5
cable to achieve the full transmission rate of
100 Mbps.
2.2.3 Reset
The Base and Satellite Reset button (the
small opening between the power
connection and the gigabit network jack) has
two different functions:
The device restarts if you press the Reset
button for less than 10 seconds.
To change the configuration of the devolo
GigaGate 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 a pointed object (such as a
paper clip) to press the Reset button.
2.2.4 WiFi antennas
The four internal WiFi antennas on the
devolo GigaGate Base have 4x4 Quantenna
technology. A total of four parallel point-topoint connections with a speed of up to 1300
Mbps are set up here for the devolo GigaGate
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Satellite using the less interference-prone 5
GHz frequency band.
The devolo GigaGate Satellite also has two
internal antennas which can be used to
establish a WiFi connection to other network
devices.
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3 Initial use
This chapter covers
everything you need to
know to set up your devolo
GigaGate. We provide a
brief description of the
connection to both devices
and briefly introduce the
devolo software. Further,
detailed information is
available at
3.1 Package
contents
Please ensure that the
delivery is complete before
beginning with the
installation of your devolo
GigaGate.
Starter Kit
devolo GigaGate Base
devolo GigaGate
Satellite
Two mains adapters
with power cables
Two network cables
(Cat 5e, 1000 Mbps)
Hard copy of
installation guide
C
E
d
ec
la
ra
ti
o
n
or
Expansion:
devolo GigaGate
Satellite
devolo GigaGate
Operating systems: Windows 7 (32 bit/64
bit), Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 8
Pro (32 bit/ 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 bit/64
bit), Windows 10 Pro (32 bit/64 bit), Linux
(32 bit/64 bit), Mac (OS X 10.6)
Network jack
One mains adapter
with power cable
3.3
Conne
One network cable (Cat
5e, 1000 Mbps)
Hard copy of
installation guide
CE declaration devolo AG reserves the right to change the
package contents without prior notice.
cting
the
devolo
GigaGa
te
3.2 System requirements
You require a router with a free gigabit network
connection for the optimal transmission rate of the
devolo GigaGate. Connect the devolo GigaGate Base
and the router using the included network cable.
18 Initial use
The device may be used only indoors.
Write down the devolo
GigaGate Satellite
WiFi key before
adding your WiFicompatible terminal
devices to the network.
You will find this unique
WiFi key on the label on the
underside of the housing.
Enter the devolo
GigaGate Satellite WiFi
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Place the devolo GigaGate Satellite in the
desired location.
Plug the provided power
cable for the devolo
GigaGate Satellite into an electrical
socket. As soon as the Power LED lights up
white continuously (after approximately
60 sec.), the Satellite is ready to operate.
key on your laptop,
tablet or smartphone
later on as a network
security key to
establish an encrypted
connection with the
WiFi network.
In the following sections we
describe how to connect
the devolo GigaGate and
integrate it into the
network. We clarify the
exact procedures based on
potential network
scenarios:
3.3.1 Connecting the
devolo GigaGate
Base
Connect the devolo
GigaGate Base to an
available network jack
on your Internet access
device (e.g. your WiFi
router) using the
network cable provided.
Plug the provided power cable for the devolo GigaGate Base
into an electrical socket. As soon as the Power LED lights up
white continuously (after approximately 60 sec.), the Base is
ready to operate.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply, unplug the
device itself or its mains plug from the power socket.
The electrical socket and all connected network
devices should be easily accessible so that you can pull
the mains plug quickly if needed.
3.3.2 Connecting the devolo GigaGate Satellite
devolo GigaGate
The devolo GigaGate
Base and the devolo
GigaGate Satellite
connect automatically
over gigabit WiFi. The
Base and the devolo
GigaGate Satellite is
established, the Home
LED on both devices
lights up continuously. To
Home LED flashes while
the connection is
established. Once the
WiFi connection between
the devolo GigaGate
Fig. 6: Setting up the devolo
GigaGate connections
disconnect devolo
devices from the mains
supply, unplug the device
itself or its mains plug
from the power socket.
Connecting
devices to
the devolo
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devolo GigaGate
GigaGate Satellite using
network cables
Use a network cable to
connect your powered
devices to the devolo
GigaGate Satellite. The
internet connection
over the network cable
is established
automatically.
For optimal transmission rates, connect the gigabit network
cable included in the scope of delivery to the corresponding
gigabit network jack. Additional network cables are required
to connect additional devices. 20 Initial use
devices
with the
Android
operating
system, you
can find the
WPS settings
under
WiFi/Advance
d Settings.
The Apple iOS
operating
system does
not support
WPS.
Connecting devices to the
devolo GigaGate Satellite
WiFi network using the
WiFi button
Select the WPS setting on
your tablet or
smartphone.
Briefly press
the WiFi
button to
establish an
encrypted
WiFi
connection.
For
devolo GigaGate
or
Use the WiFi Protected
Setup (WPS) setting in
the devolo GigaGate
user interface to
connect your devices to
the WiFi network using
a PIN.
Connecting devices to the
devolo GigaGate Satellite
WiFi network using the
network key
For more information on the configuration
interface, refer to Chapter 4 Network
configuration.
Enter the WiFi
key you
wrote down
earlier as
the network
security key
to establish
the WiFi
connection.
Devices without WPS
functionality can also be
connected to the devolo
3.4 Installation of devolo software
Installing devolo Cockpit software
GigaGate Satellite WiFi
network.
The devolo Cockpit computer program finds all of
the accessible devolo devices in your network and
Select the network name
(SSID – Service Set
Identifier) of the devolo
displays information about these devices. The
software takes you to the configuration interface to
configure your WiFi network on a computer.
GigaGate WiFi network
on your laptop or
Software for Windows
computer.
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The devolo Cockpit software is available at After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by doubleclicking on it.
Use the installation wizard to install devolo Cockpit for using the
device with the Windows operating system. You can find the
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
Software for Linux (Ubuntu)
The devolo Cockpit software is available at .
After you have downloaded and installed the
installation file to your PC, start the file.
You can find more information about the
devolo Cockpit software online at
installed application in the Start All Programs
devolo program group.
Software for Mac (OS X)
The devolo Cockpit software is available at After you
have
28 Network configuration
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4 Network
configuration
The devolo GigaGate has a
built-in configuration interface
that can be called up using a
standard web browser. All
settings for operating the
device can be modified here.
4.1 Calling up the
built-in
configuration
interface
This enables you to access the
built-in online configuration
interface for the devolo
GigaGate: Open your operating
system's start menu and select
devolo Cockpit
software. Click the
corresponding
devolo GigaGate
entry to go to the
configuration
interface of the
device.
Then the program
determines the
current IP address
and starts the
configuration in the
web browser.
You can find
more
information on
devolo Cockpit
software in Chapter
3.4 Installation of
devolo software.
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configuration 29
By default, the configuration interface will open directly.
However, if a login password was set using the option
4.2 devolo Cockpit software and WiFi devices in your home network and
combines them into one secure network. All accessible devices in The devolo Cockpit software
is a monitoring and your home network appear after starting the encryption program that
detects all accessible dLAN devolo Cockpit software. This may take a moment.
Management (adjacent symbol) Device security,
you have to enter this first.
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Fig. 7: The devolo Cockpit in action
Network
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configuration 31
All devices found in the network
appear as adapter icons with
the corresponding product
name. The adapter in the
middle of the network
identified with the symbol
shown here symbolises your
locally connected device. If you
have multiple devices
connected locally, you can jump
back and forth between them.
Clicking an adapter icon with
the mouse enables the
corresponding dLAN 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 devolo GigaGate Base and
devolo GigaGate Satellite or for the network
using the tabs arranged on the side for each adapter.
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To do so, click the upper icon on the tabs arranged on the
side.
Configuration options on the tabs arranged on the side:
4.3 Menu description The three (Base) or four central areas (Satellite) of the
configuration interface are displayed on the bottom All menu functions are described in the
corresponding edge of the screen. Click the button of an area to move interface as well as in the
associated chapter in the directly into it.
manual. The sequence of the description in the
manual follows the structure of the menu.
You can reach the respective configuration
interface of your devolo GigaGate Base and devolo
GigaGate Satellite through the device
configuration page.
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configuration 33
Fig. 8: devolo GigaGate Satellite interface
Base/Satellite: You can find all
information about this devolo
against unauthorised access, the devolo
GigaGate firmware can also be updated here.
GigaGate in the Status overview
area as well as information about the devices
connected to the Satellite. In addition to
setting up an access key to protect the device
Base/Satellite: Configuration
options for language selection,
device security and for the
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Bridge status and frequency band
in use
Ethernet status
Firmware version
Access password
Network settings
connected network devices are located in the
Basic configuration area.
as well as for individual devolo GigaGate
devices.
Base/Satellite: You can change the
name of the bridge, hide the SSID as
well as configure various WiFi
settings in the Bridge service area.
Satellite: You can connect devices
automatically using the WPS pin or
manually using the WiFi network in
the Mobile devices area. In addition, the
network name, encryption or WiFi mode can
be changed here.
Click OK to save the settings of the respective
area of the configuration interface. Click
Cancel to leave the respective area of the
configuration interface.
4.3.1 Status overview
In the Status overview area,
change the settings for the network
Satellite:
Bridge status and frequency band in use
WiFi status and frequency band in
use Ethernet status Base:
Click or tap the respective icon to go the
corresponding area.
Configuring the bridge status
Bridge status Configure Bridge
WiFi bridge on/off
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Network configuration 35
Using the on/off switch, the devolo GigaGate
Base can be switched on and off manually.
After clicking OK, the device is deactivated and
is no longer accessible over WiFi.
In order to form a new connection to
the WiFi bridge, connect your laptop
to the devolo GigaGate Base using a network
cable. Switch the WiFi bridge back on in the
configuration interface.
Defining the bridge network
name Bridge network name
The network name (SSID) defines the name of
your wireless network between the devolo
GigaGate Base and devolo GigaGate Satellite.
Assigning the WiFi key
Key
The devolo GigaGate Satellite creates an
encrypted WiFi connection to the devolo
GigaGate Base using the WiFi key entered
here.
You can either use the pre-set password or
create your own password to secure your WiFi
network.
Selecting the WiFi standard
Mode
Here, you can select the supported WiFi
standards for the devolo GigaGate Base:
802.11a+n+ac: Default setting with high level
of compatibility. With this selection, the
devolo GigaGate Base supports the listed WiFi
standards 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac.
802.11a+n: With this setting, the devolo
GigaGate Base only supports the two WiFi
standards 802.11a and 802.11n.
802.11a: This setting exclusively supports the
WiFi standard 802.11a.
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Setting the channel
5 GHz Bridge monitor
bandwidth Channel
bandwidth
Here, you can set the channel bandwidth of
the individual WiFi standards. The available
options are:
20 MHz: Suitable for the WiFi standards
802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g. Up to four nonoverlapping WiFi channels are available here.
40 MHz: Suitable for the Wi-Fi standard
802.11n. Up to two non-overlapping WiFi
channels are available here.
80 MHz: Default setting. Suitable for the WiFi
standard 802.11ac. Up to five non-overlapping
channels are available here.
Reading MAC address of the devolo GigaGate
Base
Connected Bridge
devices
Here, the connected devolo GigaGate Base is
shown with the MAC address and the date of
the last login.
The MAC address provides a unique
identifier for the hardware interface of
every individual network device (e.g. the
WiFi adapter of a computer or Ethernet port
of a printer). It consists of six two-digit
hexadecimal numbers, each separated by a
colon (e.g. 00:0B:3B:37:9D:C4).
Deactivating the WiFi function of the devolo
GigaGate Satellite
WiFi status Access point
Wi-Fi on/off
Using the on/off switch, the WiFi function of
the devolo GigaGate Satellite can be switched
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Network configuration 37
on and off manually. After clicking OK, the WiFi
function of the device is deactivated.
The WiFi function of the devolo
GigaGate is enabled by default.
Changing the network name
(SSID) Bridge network name
The Bridge network name determines the
name of your wireless network. You can see
this name when logging onto the WiFi,
allowing you to identify the correct WiFi
network.
Here, you can customise the WiFi network
name (SSID) manually. This network name is
important for connecting to other WiFicompatible devices later on.
Hiding the network name
(SSID) Hide SSID yes/no
If you enable the Hide SSID option, your
wireless network remains hidden. In this case,
potential network users must know the exact
SSID and enter it manually to be able to set up
a connection.
Some WiFi adapters have difficulty
connecting to such hidden wireless
networks. If the connection with a hidden
name poses problems, first try setting up
the connection with a visible network name
and then hiding the network name
afterwards.
Selecting the WiFi encryption
Encryption
The WPA and WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected
Access) security standards are available for
securing data transmission in your wireless
network.
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This method allows for individualised keys
consisting of letters and numbers with a length
of up to 63 characters. You can simply enter
them via the keyboard.
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2): Default
setting. The encryption standard is based on
secure AES encryption (Advanced Encryption
Standard). A 128-bit key is used for securing
the WiFi connection between devolo GigaGate
Satellite and the WiFi-compatible device.
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access): With
this setting, the devolo GigaGate Satellite
supports both displayed encryption standards.
Using this is recommended if both newer and
older devices without WPA2 support are
connected to the WiFi network.
wireless network unprotected and there is
also no password required to connect.
You should always encrypt the
connections in your WiFi network.
Otherwise anyone within range could
penetrate into your network.
Save all modified settings before leaving this
configuration area again by pressing OK to
confirm them.
WPA2 is the WiFi encryption set by
default for devolo GigaGate. The
default WiFi key is the WiFi key for the devolo
GigaGate Satellite. You will find the key on
the label on the underside of the housing.
Creating a WiFi key
None: Encryption not set. Without encryption,
data is transmitted from the client computers
to the devolo GigaGate Satellite in your
Key
Using the WiFi key given here, the devolo
GigaGate Satellite creates an encrypted WiFi
connection to WiFi-compatible devices.
devolo GigaGate
Network configuration 39
You can either use the pre-set password or
create your own password to secure your WiFi
network.
Here, you can set the channel bandwidth of
the individual WiFi standards. The available
options are:
To do so, enter a corresponding number of
characters into the Key field.
Selecting the WiFi standard
Mode
Here, you can select the supported WiFi
standards: 802.11b+g+n: Default setting with
highest level of compatibility. With this
selection, the devolo GigaGate Satellite
supports the listed WiFi standards 802.11b,
802.11g and 802.11n.
802.11b+g: With this setting, the devolo
GigaGate Satellite only supports the two WiFi
standards 802.11b and 802.11g. Setting the
channel bandwith Channel bandwidth
Auto: The devolo GigaGate Satellite searches
for the most suitable channel bandwidth
automatically, depending on the connected
WiFi devices, and establishes the connection.
20 MHz: Suitable for the WiFi standards
802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g. Up to four nonoverlapping WiFi channels are available here.
40 MHz: Suitable for the Wi-Fi standard
802.11n. Up to two non-overlapping WiFi
channels are available here.
Selecting the channel
Channel
For operation as an access point, a
(transmission) channel must be specified.
There are 13 channels available. We
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recommend retaining the default setting Auto,
since the devolo GigaGate Satellite regularly
selects the channel itself with this setting. If no
stations are connected, the device
automatically selects a channel every 2 hours.
Auto: The devolo GigaGate Satellite
establishes the most suitable channel
automatically, depending on the connected
WiFi devices and the WiFi mode used.
1-13: The WiFi channel can also be set
manually. Channel selection ranges from 1 to
13.
Monitoring devices connected via the network
Ethernet status
All devices connected by network cable are
clearly arranged and sorted by Ethernet port.
High-speed port (1000 Mbps): Suitable for
devices with a gigabit connection that require
a constantly high transfer rate, e.g. network
attached storage (NAS) devices.
Media ports (100 Mbps): Suitable for all
devices that have a Fast Ethernet port. The
transfer rate is ideal for streaming videos and
browsing the web. Update firmware
Firmware version Firmware update
Shows the firmware currently installed on the
devolo GigaGate Satellite. Automatic
firmware update on/off
The firmware of the devolo GigaGate includes
the software for operating the device. If
necessary, devolo offers new versions on the
Internet as a file download, for example to
modify existing functions. If you would like the
devolo GigaGate to perform firmware updates
automatically, enable the Automatic firmware
update option and start the update procedure
with Search for newer firmware and update
now.
devolo GigaGate
Network configuration 41
or Updating firmware
Saving the device
To update the firmware to the latest version
manually, start by going to the devolo website,
and downloading the appropriate file for the
devolo GigaGate to your computer. Select this
under File name and click Update firmware.
After a successful update, the devolo GigaGate
restarts automatically.
The icon on the front side of the device
flashes red during the update procedure.
After a successful update, the devolo
GigaGate restarts automatically.
Using the Updates button in devolo Cockpit,
you can also update firmware automatically
through our website This procedure requires
an active Internet connection. For more
information about devolo Cockpit, visit
configuration Save device
configuration
All active configuration settings can be
transferred to your computer for backup
purposes, stored there as a file and reloaded
to the devolo GigaGate Satellite. This function
can be useful for creating a variety of
configurations that will let you quickly and
easily set up the device for use in different
network environments.
Restoring the device
configuration Restore device
configuration
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The previously saved configuration of the
devolo GigaGate Satellite can be restored
here.
Restoring the device configuration
Resetting the device configuration
Using this setting, the devolo GigaGate
Satellite can be reset to the factory defaults.
Your personal WiFi settings are lost
in the process. The last-assigned
passwords for the devolo GigaGate are also
reset.
Encrypting access to the configuration
interface
Access password Set access password
Access to the configuration interface can be
protected with a password by using Set access
password.
By default, the configuration interface of the
devolo GigaGate is not protected by a
password. You should, however, enable
protection after installing the devolo GigaGate
by assigning a personalised password in order
to prevent third-party access to the
configuration interface.
You should always encrypt access to
your devolo GigaGate device to
protect your configuration from external
access.
The admin user name is set by default
and cannot be changed.
Configuring network settings
Network settings Configure network
All relevant information for the network is
displayed in the network settings, such as the
IP address, subnet mask and name server.
DHCP client
As a component of your network, the devolo
GigaGate also communicates via the TCP/IP
protocol. The IP address required for this can
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Network configuration 43
either be entered manually or obtained
automatically (default setting) from a DHCP
server.
Manual configuration requires that
you enter the IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway and the name server.
Select language
Device security
Network settings
System
Advanced settings
If a DHCP server is already present in
the network for giving out IP
addresses, have this option enabled so that
the devolo GigaGate automatically receives
an address from it. This is usually the router.
4.3.2 Basic settings
In the Basic settings area, you will
find some familiar settings from the
Status overview as well as
additional settings for Language selection and
Advanced settings for individually adjusting
your devolo GigaGate device.
Satellite:
Base:
Select language
Device security
Network settings
System
Advanced settings
Click or tap the respective icon to go the
corresponding area.
Selecting the menu language
Select language
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German
English
French
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese
Spanish
Select your desired menu language here. The
available options are:
Save your entry with OK.
Setting the date and time
Advanced settings Date and time
Retrieve date and time
automatically on/off
Using the on/off switch, the devolo GigaGate
Base and the devolo GigaGate Satellite can be
assigned a date and time from a time server
automatically. Alternatively, the time zone
and time server can also be selected manually.
A time server is a server on the Internet whose
task consists of providing the exact time. Most
time servers are coupled with a radio clock.
The option Retrieve date and time
automatically is activated by default so that
the devolo GigaGate can automatically
synchronise the date and time.
The time server. is enabled by
default. Adjust to daylight saving
time automatically on/off
Here, you can specify that the time of the
devolo GigaGate devices shifts to daylight
saving time automatically.
Select your Time zone and the Time server. If
you have enabled the option Adjust to
daylight saving time automatically, the
adapter automatically adjusts to daylight
saving time.
Deactivating the LEDs on the device
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LED settings Device LEDs on/off
The LED status display can be disabled by
enabling the option Device LEDs, such as for
avoiding unwanted lighting in a bedroom. The
LED status display is activated in the factory
default state.
Save your entry with OK.
Save your entry with OK.
Assigning individual device
names Device name
Here, you can assign the devolo GigaGate
devices an additional name. This is shown in
the upper part of the configuration interface:
You are still notified of error states
on devolo GigaGate devices despite
switching off the LED.
Deactivating the buttons on the device
Button Device buttons on/off
Here, you can deactivate buttons on the front
side of devolo GigaGate devices (home button,
WiFi button).
GigaGate Satellite (your assigned name)
GigaGate Base (your assigned name)
Viewing license information
License information
You can find the license information about the
devolo GigaGate here.
4.3.3 Bridge operation
In the Bridge operation area, you
will find settings for naming the
network of the devolo GigaGate
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devices, for encryption, for WiFi mode and the
option to connect other devolo GigaGate
Satellite devices with the devolo GigaGate
Base. Bridge configuration
You can find more information on devolo
GigaGate configuration in Chapter 4.3.1
Status overview. Bridge expansion
You can expand your existing devolo GigaGate
network with additional devolo GigaGate
Satellite devices.
Pairing additional devolo GigaGate
Satellite devices with the devolo
GigaGate bridge Bridge pairing via push
button
(home button) Start pairing
Click/touch Start pairing to automatically
establish a connection.
Bridge pairing using security ID
Enter the security ID (Sec ID) for the devolo
GigaGate Base in the configuration interface
of the devolo GigaGate Satellite. This is found
on the underside of the device.
Take note of the security ID for all
devolo GigaGate devices before the
networking procedure. This unique ID is found
on the label on the underside of the housing.
It consists of 16 letters. Make sure that all
devolo GigaGate devices are connected to the
mains supply and, if applicable, to the
computer or the corresponding network
components.
4.3.4 Mobile devices
In the Mobile devices area, you will
find settings for integrating WiFi-
compatible terminal devices into
the WiFi network of the devolo GigaGate
Satellite. Installation of new WiFi devices can
either happen automatically or using the entry
devolo GigaGate
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of the WPS pin. In addition, the network name,
encryption or WiFi mode of the devolo
GigaGate Satellite can be changed here.
Then either press the WPS key of the WiFi
device you are adding or enable the WPS
mechanism in the WiFi settings of the WiFi
device. Now the devices exchange their
security keys and establish a secure WiFi
The devolo GigaGate offers two different
variants for transmitting these security keys:
WPS via PBC (push button) (WiFi button):
Start the encryption process on the devolo
GigaGate
either by pressing the WiFi button on the
front panel of the devolo GigaGate
Satellite or
by going into the interface under devolo
connection. The WiFi LED on the front
panel indicates the synchronisation
process by flashing.
WPS via PIN:
To interconnect WiFi devices in your wireless
network securely by means of PIN variants,
enter an individualised key in the
configuration interface under devolo
GigaGate Satellite Mobile devices
Terminal devices, automatic (WPS)
GigaGate Satellite Mobile devices
Terminal devices, automatic (WPS)
WPS via PCB (Push Button) and
pressing the Start setup button.
WPS via PIN and start the encryption
process by pressing the Start setup button.
Open the configuration interface of the WiFi
station to be added and transmit the PIN
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selected on the devolo GigaGate Satellite.
Confirm the encryption process as
described there. Now the devices
exchange their security keys and establish
a secure WiFi connection. The WiFi LED on
the front panel indicates the
synchronisation process by flashing.
Deactivating WPS encryption
Terminal devices, automatic (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
on/off
You can enable or disable the WPS encryption
of your devolo GigaGate.
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Frequency range
2.4 GHz
IEEE standard
802.11 b
802.11 g
802.11 n
Indoor frequency
range
–
Indoor & outdoor
frequency range
2399.5 – 2484.5 MHz
Channel
bandwidth
MHz (802.11 b/g)
20, 40 MHz (802.11 n)
Max. indoor
transmission
power (EIRP)
mW / 20 dBm
Max. transmitting
power
mW / 20 dBm
Frequency range
GHz
IEEE standard
802.11 a/h
802.11 n
802.11 ac
Indoor frequency
range
– 5350 MHz
Indoor & outdoor
frequency range
– 5725 MHz
(802.11 a/h, n)
– 5350 MHz /
– 5725 MHz
(802.11 ac)
Channel bandwidth
MHz (802.11 a/h)
20, 40 MHz (802.11 n)
MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160
MHz (802.11 ac)
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devolo GigaGate
Max. indoor
transmission power
(EIRP)
mW (channel 36 – 64) /
dBm
Max. transmitting
power
1,000 mW (channel 100 –
140)
/ 30 dBm
5.1 Frequency range and
transmitting power
Technical specifications in the 5 GHz frequency range
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Channel
Carrier frequency
1
2412 MHz
2
2417 MHz
3
2422 MHz
4
2427 MHz
5
2432 MHz
6
2437 MHz
7
2442 MHz
8
2447 MHz
9
2452 MHz
10
2457 MHz
11
2462 MHz
12
2467 MHz
13
2472 MHz
Channel
Carrier frequency
36
5180 MHz
40
5200 MHz
44
5220 MHz
48
5240 MHz
52
5260 MHz
56
5280 MHz
60
5300 MHz
64
5320 MHz
100
5500 MHz
104
5520 MHz
108
5540 MHz
112
5560 MHz
116
5580 MHz
120
5600 MHz
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5.2 Channels and carrier frequen- Channels and frequencies in the 2.4 GHz
band cies
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124
5620 MHz
128
5600 MHz
132
5660 MHz
136
5680 MHz
140
5700 MHz
Channels and frequencies in the 5-GHz band
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5.3 Disposal of old devices
To be used in the countries of the
European Union and other
European countries with a separate
collecting system:
The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the
device means that this product is an electrical
or electronic device that falls within the scope
of application of the European Community
WEEE Directive. These types of devices may no
longer be disposed of with household waste.
Rather 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.
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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
warrant
y covers
the
equipm
ent
delivere
d and all
its
parts.
Parts
will, at
devolo GigaGate
2 Warranty period
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. firmware 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.
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.
3 Warranty 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 transport (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.),
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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
5 Operating 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
consequential detriments, are excluded.
c) devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data
in cases of slight and ordinary negligence.
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).
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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.
Index
C
CE 6
D
Default WiFi key 29
DHCP server 32
W
WiFi 8
WiFi antenna
16
WiFi key 29
Windows 20
WPA2 29
I
IP address 32
L
LAN (network connection)
15 LED status display 10, 34
Linux 21
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Mac (OS X) 20
MAC address 28
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Package contents 17
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Reset 15
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Safety notes 6
Security ID 35
System requirements 17
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Time server 33
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