M anual
devolo M agic 2 WiFi
2-1
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
2-1
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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.3 CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.4 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.5 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 devolo Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 The devolo Magic 2 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Pairing – Establishing a PLC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.1 Reading the PLC indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.2 WiFi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3.3 Reading the WiFi indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3.4 Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.5 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.6 WiFi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.7 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic 2 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Automatic set-up for a new devolo Magic PLC network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an existing PLC network by adding another devolo Magic 2 WiFi . . . . . . . 23
3.3.3 Changing the network password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3.4 Integrating the devolo Magic 2 WiFi into an existing WiFi network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5 Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1 Calling up the built-in web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2 General information about the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.4 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.4.2 WiFi networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4.3 Guest network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4.4 Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4.5 Schedule control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.7 Neighbour networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.5 Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.6 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.6.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.6.2 IPv4/IPv6 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.7 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.7.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.7.2 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.7.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.7.4 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.7.5 Config Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2 Frequency range and transmitting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3 Channels and carrier frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.5 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.6 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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1 Preface
Welcome to the fantastic world of devolo Magic!
In no time at all, devolo Magic transforms your house into
a multimedia home that is ready for the future today.
devolo Magic gives you noticeably higher speeds, more
stability and greater range, providing the perfect Internet
experience as a result!
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 „devolo Magic“ and to the
devolo Magic in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 tells you how to
successfully start using the adapter in your network.
Chapter 4 describes in detail the setting options of the
built-in devolo Magic configuration interface.
Tips for bandwidth optimisation, information about environmental compatibility of the device, as well as our warranty terms, can be found in Chapter 5 at the end of the
manual.
Description of the icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons used in
this manual and/or on the rating plate, the device connector, as well as the icons used on the package:
Icon Description
Very important safety symbol that warns
you of imminent electrical voltage which
if not observed can result in serious injury
or death.
An important safety symbol that warns
you of a potentially dangerous situation
involving a burn hazard which can result
in minor injuries or damage to property.
An important note that should be observed which can potentially lead to material damages.
The device may only be used indoors in
dry conditions.
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Icon Description
The manufacturer/distributing company
uses the CE marking to declare that the
product meets all applicable European
regulations and has been subjected to
the prescribed conformity assessment
procedures.
It is used to prevent the occurrence of waste electrical and electronic equipment
and to reduce this type of waste through
reuse, recycling and other forms of utilisation. The European Community WEEE
Directive establishes minimum standards for handling
waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU.
Additional information, background material and configuration tips for your device.
Indicates a completed course of action
1.2 Intended use
Use devolo products, devolo software and the provided accessories as described to prevent damage and injury.
Products
devolo products are communication devices designed for
indoors.* Depending on the product, they are equipped
with a PLC- (PowerLine Communication) and/or a Wi-Fi
module. Computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, smart
TVs and other devices connected this way are integrated
into a home network over the existing electrical wiring
and/or Wi-Fi without any complicated wiring. devolo devices must never be used outdoors because the high temperature fluctuations and moisture can damage both the
product and the power line. devolo products may not be installed at a height above two metres unless an additional
fas-tening mechanism is available. The products are intended for operation in the EU, Switzerland and Norway.
* The only exceptions are devolo outdoor products, which
are suited for the outdoor use thanks to their IP certification.
Software
devolo devices can be used only with the free, downloadable programs approved and available on devolo AG's website (www.devolo.com)
Play). Any modifications to the product-specific firmware
and in app stores (iOS and Google
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or software could damage the products and, in the worstcase scenario, render them unusable and negatively affect
conformity.
Always use the most up-to-date software version to make
sure you have the latest security functions and device updates. The installed devolo software notifies you automatically if a new software version is available.
Accessories
Use only the provided accessories:
Network cable: RJ45-RJ45 Cat-5e UTP
1.3 CE Conformity
This product complies with the technical requirements of the directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/
EU, 2011/65/EU und 2009/125/EC.
This product is designed for use in the EU, Switzerland and Norway.
A printout of the simplified CE declaration of this product is
separately included and can also be found under
www.devolo.com/support/ce
.
1.4 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! Electrical shock caused by electricity
Do not reach into the electrical socket, do not
open the device and do not insert any objects
into the electrical socket or into the ventilation
openings
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 electrical socket. Then contact qualified specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively. Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,
if 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.
Do not plug devolo devices directly into each other.
Devices that are plugged into each other can experience a decrease in transmission rate.
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DANGER! Electric shock caused by electricity
Device must be plugged into a power socket
with a connected earth wire
devolo devices may be operated only on a mains power
supply as described on the rating plate.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply, unplug the device from the electrical socket.
The power socket and all connected network devices
should be easily accessible so that you can pull the power plug quickly if needed.
CAUTION! Heat development during operation
Certain housing components can become very
hot in certain situations. Attach device so that
it is touch-proof, observing optimal positioning
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 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).
CAUTION! Damage to housing from cleaning
agents containing solvents
Clean only electroless and with dry cloth
1.5 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products and
devolo Magic, visit www.devolo.com
There you will find product descriptions and documentation, and also updates of 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
!
.
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Fig. 1 devolo Magic throughout the home
2 Introduction
2.1 devolo Magic
Home is where devolo Magic is – in no time at all,
devolo Magic transforms your house or flat into a multimedia home of the future with noticeably higher speed, more
stability and greater range, providing the perfect Internet
experience as a result!
Be inspired by products that are astonishingly easy to install, with impressive, innovative technology and unbeatable performance.
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The product name concept
The devolo Magic name concept has the following
structure:
Product family devolo Magic
Performance catego-ry2
Transmission type WiFi
Number of sockets 2
Integrated electrical
socket
Be ready for the technology of the future today
devolo Magic embodies the new generation of the triedand-tested Powerline technology (PLC) based on the cutting-edge G.hn architecture. G.hn was developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with ongoing
development provided primarily by the HomeGrid Forum
industry association. devolo Magic products are certified
according to HomeGrid standards and are compatible with
other HomeGrid-certified products.
Like the HomePlug AV technology used in established devolo dLAN devices, devolo Magic uses the household
mains supply for data transmission and secures ideal performance and stability in locations where network cables
1 (= yes)
are not viable or desired and/or the WiFi frequently falls
short due to ceilings and walls.
To set up a devolo Magic network, you need at least
two devolo Magic devices. For technical reasons, devices from the devolo Magic series are not compatible with dLAN devices.
2.2 The devolo Magic 2 WiFi
A brief introduction to the devolo Magic adapter:
Unpack– plug in – get started and be prepared for the
new generation of the tried-and-tested Powerline
technology and innovative mesh WiFi with swiftness
and stability:
Powerline
At speeds up to 2400 Mbps
Over distances up to 500 metres
Security – with 128-bit AES Powerline encryption
Mesh WiFi
At speeds up to 1200 Mbps
Four antennas cover the 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi frequen-
cies at the same time and use the full extent of the
entire 5 GHz frequency band (Dynamic Frequency
Selection, DFS).
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Air-time fairness – Quicker WiFi devices take priority
in the network.
Band steering – Use of the optimum frequency band
(2.4 and 5 GHz frequency band)
Roaming – Quickly and seamlessly connect to the
strongest WiFi access point
Security – with WPA2 for wireless ac ("IEEE 802.11a/
b/g/n/ac" WiFi high-speed standards)
Convenient additional functions such as parental
controls, guest WiFi, time control and Config Sync are
integrated in the devolo Magic 2 WiFi.
Efficiency– The integrated PowerSave mode reduces
energy consumption automatically at low data traf-
fic.
The 2 gigabit network connectors on the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi let you connect stationary network devices—such as a game console, TV or media
receiver—to your Internet access point over the
Powerline network (e.g. Internet router).
Its integrated electrical socket can be used like a
normal wall socket to supply power to an additional
network device or a power strip.
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi features
An integrated electrical socket,
A PLC button with LED status display,
A WiFi button with LED status display,
Four internal WiFi antennas,
Two gigabit network connectors
A reset button (next to the network connectors).
The LED status displays can be disabled. You can find
more information about this in Chapter 4 Network
configuration or in the product manual for the
devolo Cockpit software available online at
www.devolo.com/cockpit
.
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Fig. 2: devolo Magic 2 WiFi with country-specific
connector and power socket
Fig. 3 Network connectors
2.3 Pairing – Establishing a PLC connection
devolo Magic adapters that are in the factory default condition, i.e. have been recently purchased or successfully reset (see Chapter 3.5 Removing the devolo Magic
adapter from a PLC network), automatically start to attempt to pair (establish a PLC connection) with
anotherdevolo Magic adapter when reconnected to the
mains supply.
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Starting up a new devolo Magic PLC network
After plugging the devolo Magic adapters into available
power sockets, a new devolo Magic network is established
automatically within 3 minutes.
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Expanding an existing devolo Magic PLC network by
adding another devolo Magic adapter
In order to use a new devolo Magic 2 WiFi in your
devolo Magic- network, first you have to connect it to your
existing devolo Magic adapters devices as a network. This
is accomplished by using a shared PLC password, which
can be assigned in various ways:
Using devolo Cockpit or the devolo app (see Chapter
3.4 Installation of devolo software)
Using the web interface (see Chapter 4.5 Powerline)
Using the PLC button as described below.
To do so, plug the new devolo Magic adapter into an
available power socket and, for approximately
1 second, press the PLC button on a devolo Magic
adapter in your existing devolo Magic network.
For each pairing operation, only one additional
devolo Magic adapter can be added at a time.
LED Flashing be-
haviour
1 Red LED Lights up for up
to 2 sec.
Meaning LED status display
Start-up process Cannot be disabled
Within 3 minutes, press the PLC button on the
devolo Magic adapter that you want to add to your
existing devolo Magic network. The LED of this adapter now also flashes white.
After a short time, the flashing LED becomes a
steady white light. The devolo Magic adapter has
been successfully integrated into your existing
devolo Magic network.
You can find detailed information about installing
devolo Magic adapters in Chapter 3.3 Connecting
the devolo Magic 2 WiFi.
2.3.1 Reading the PLC indicator light
The integrated PLC indicator light (LED) shows the status
for the devolo Magic 2 WiFi by illuminating and/or flashing:
(web interface*)
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LED Flashing be-
haviour
2 Red LED Flashes at inter-
vals of 0.5 sec.
(on/off)
3 Red LED Lights up steady Status 1: The other network nodes are in standby
Meaning LED status display
Status 1: The reset of the devolo Magic adapter
was successful. The PLC/reset button has been
pressed and held for 10 seconds.
Status 2: The devolo Magic adapter (once again)
has the factory default settings. Since the last reset,
no pairing with another devolo Magic adapter has
taken place.
Connect the adapter with another devolo Magic adapter to create a full-fledged PLC network as described in Chapter 2.3 Pairing – Establishing a PLC
connection.
mode and cannot currently be accessed over the
mains supply. The PLC LEDs of the other
devolo Magic adapters flash white only for a short
time.
Status 2: The connection to the other network nodes has been interrupted. There may be electromagnetic or radio frequency interference on the power
line. In this case, put the devolo Magic adapters closer to each other or try to shut off the source of interference.
(web interface*)
Cannot be disabled
Can be disabled
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LED Flashing be-
haviour
4Red and
white LED
5 White LED Status 1: Flas-
6 White LED Lights up steady The devolo Magic connection does not have any is-
7 White LED Flashes at inter-
8Red and
white LED
Flashes at intervals of 0.1 sec.
red/2 sec. white
hes at intervals
of 0.5 sec.
Status 2: Flashes at intervals
of
1 sec.
vals of
0.1 sec. on /
5sec.off
Flashes at intervals of 0.5 sec.
red/0.5 sec.
white
Meaning LED status display
Data transmission rate not in optimum range ** Can be disabled
Status 1: This devolo Magic adapter is in pairing
mode and the system is searching for new
devolo Magic adapters.
Status 2: Someone has triggered the "Identify device" function on the web interface or in the devolo
app. This function identifies the devolo Magic adapter being sought.
sues and the devolo Magic adapter is ready to operate.
The devolo Magic adapter is in standby mode.*** Can be disabled
The devolo Magic adapter is carrying out a firmware update.
(web interface*)
Cannot be disabled
Can be disabled
Cannot be disabled
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Fig. 4: Type plate
* Information about the web interface can be found in
Chapter 4 Network configuration.
** Information on improving the transmission rate can be
found in Chapter 5.4 Bandwidth optimization.
***A devolo Magic adapter switches to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes if no active network device
(e.g. computer) is connected to the network interface and
the WiFi is switched off. In this mode, the devolo Magic adapter cannot be accessed over the electrical wiring. As
soon as the network device (e.g. computer) connected to
the network interface is switched on again, your
devolo Magic adapter can also be accessed over the
electrical wiring again.
Check whether the adapter is connected to the mains
supply correctly and whether the pairing operation
has been carried out successfully. For more information about this, refer to 3.3 Connecting the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi.
fault WiFi key for the initial installation of the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi is the device's WiFi key. You will find
the unique key on the label on the back of the housing.
2.3.2 WiFi button
This button controls the following functions:
WiFi on/off
In the factory default settings, the WiFi setting is already
enabled and the WiFi encryption is set to WPA2. The de-
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Introduction 18
Before the networking procedure, write down the WiFi
key of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi. You can find the device's unique key on the label on the rear side of the
housing.
In order to connect the devolo Magic 2 WiFi with your
laptop, tablet or smartphone later via WiFi, enter the
noted WiFi key as the network security key.
In order to switch WiFi off, press and hold the WiFi
button longer than 3 seconds.
In order to switch WiFi back on, briefly tap the WiFi
button.
Connecting WiFi devices via WPS
If the device is still on factory defaults, tap the WiFi
button in order to activate WPS.
If the WiFi connection was switched off and you
would like to activate WPS, press the WiFi button
WiFi-LED Flashing behavior Meaning LED status display (web
1 White LED Flashes at intervals of
0,1 sec. on /5 sec. off
The devolo Magic adapter is in WPS
mode to integrate WiFi-enabled devices
via WPS.
twice; once to switch WiFi on, and again to activate
WPS.
If the WiFi connection is switched on and you want
to copy these settings to another devolo Magic adap-
ter, continue reading with the Chapter 4.7.5 Config
Sync.
WPS is one of the encryption standards developed by
the WiFi Alliance. The objective of WPS is to make it
easier to add devices to an existing network. For more
detailed information, refer to Chapter 4.4.6 WiFi Pro-
tected Setup (WPS).
2.3.3 Reading the WiFi indicator light
The integrated WiFi indicator light (LED) shows the status
of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi by illuminating and/or flashing
interface*)
Cannot be disabled
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19 Introduction
WiFi-LED Flashing behavior Meaning LED status display (web
interface*)
2 White LED Lights up steady WiFi is switched on and active. Can be disabled
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
3White LED Off Status 1: Someone has set the "WiFi
LED" function in the LED settings on the
web interface or in the devolo app to off.
The WiFi LED is switched off and the devolo magic adapter is still ready for use.
Status 2: Someone has set the "WiFi
network mode" function in the WiFi networks settings on the web interface or in
the devolo app to off. The WiFi function
ist disabled.
2.3.4 Reset button
The reset button (next to the network jacks) has two different functions:
Restart
The device restarts if you press the Reset button for less
than 10 seconds.
Factory default settings
To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your
devolo Magic network and successfully restore its
entire configuration to the factory defaults, press and
hold the reset button longer than 10 seconds.
Keep in mind that all settings that have already been
made will be lost!
Can be disabled
Introduction 20
Wait until the LED flashes white and then disconnect
the devolo Magic adapter from the mains supply.
The devolo Magic adapter has been successfully
removed from your existing devolo Magic network.
2.3.5 Network jacks
You can use the network jacks on the devolo Magic adapter to connect it to stationary devices such as computers,
game consoles, etc. using a standard network cable.
2.3.6 WiFi antennas
The internal WiFi antennas are for connecting to other network devices wirelessly.
2.3.7 Integrated electrical socket
Always use the integrated electrical socket on the
devolo Magic adapter when connecting other consumers
to the mains supply. In particular, electronic devices with
mains adapter can negatively affect PLC performance.
The integrated mains filter in the devolo Magic adapter filters any such external interference and reduces any impairment of PLC performance.
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21 Initial use
3Initial use
This chapter tells you everything you need to know to set
up and use your devolo Magic 2 WiFi. We describe how to
connect the device and briefly describe the devolo software
that comes with it.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your devolo Magic 2 WiFi:
Single Kit:
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
Hard copy of installation guide
Printed security flyer
Simplified CE declaration
Online documentation
or
Starter Kit:
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
devolo Magic 2 LAN 1-1
1 network cable
Hard copy of installation guide
Printed security flyer
Simplified CE declaration
Online documentation
or
Multiroom Kit:
2 devolo Magic 2 WiFi
1 devolo Magic 2 LAN 1-1
1 network cable
Hard copy of installation guide
Printed security flyer
Simplified CE declaration
Online documentation
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
3.2 System requirements
Operating systems supported by devolo Cockpit
from:
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit),
Ubuntu 13.10 (32-bit/64-bit),
Mac (OS X 10.9)
Network connection
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Initial use 22
Please note that your computer or other device must
have a network card or network adapter with a network interface.
To set up a devolo Magic network, you need at least
two devolo Magic adapters.
3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic 2 WiFi
CAUTION! Damage to the device caused by
ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
In the following sections we describe how to connect the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi and integrate it into a network. We
clarify the exact procedures based on potential network
scenarios.
For the permitted voltage range for operating the
device and the power consumption, refer to the type
plate on the rear of the device. For additional technical information on our products, refer to the product area at
www.devolo.com
.
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Automatic set-up for a new
devolo Magic PLC network
Connect one devolo Magic 2 LAN to your Internet
access device's network connection (e.g. your Internet
router).
CAUTION! Tripping hazard
Lay the network cable in a barrier-free manner
and ensure that the electrical socket and the
connected network devices are easily accessible
Plug both devolo Magic adapters into available power
sockets within 3 minutes. As soon as the LEDs on both
adapters flash white at regular intervals of 0.5 sec.,
they are ready to operate and automatically start the
process of establishing an encrypted connection to
each other (see Chapter 2.3.1 Reading the PLC indi-
cator light).
If the LEDs on both devolo Magic adapters light up
in white, then your devolo Magic network has
been set up according to your individual specifications and is protected from unauthorised access.
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23 Initial use
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an existing PLC network by adding another
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
Before you can use the devolo Magic 2 WiFi in your
devolo Magic network, first you have to connect it to your
existing devolo Magic adapters as a network. This is accomplished by using a shared password.
Plug the devolo Magic 2 WiFi into an available power
socket. As soon as the LED flashes white at regular
intervals of 0.5 seconds, the adapter is ready to operate but not yet integrated into a devolo Magic network (see Chapter 2.3.1 Reading the PLC indicator
light).
Within 3 minutes, press the PLC button on a
devolo Magic adapter in your existing devolo Magic
network for approximately 1 sec.
If the LEDs light up white on both devolo Magic
adapters, the new adapter has been successfully
integrated into your existing devolo Magic network.
For each pairing operation, only one additional adapter can be added at a time.
3.3.3 Changing the network password
A network password can also be changed in the following
ways:
Using the web interface of the devolo Magic adapter
(see Chapter 4.5 Powerline)
or
Using devolo Cockpit or the devolo app. For more
information, refer to the following chapter.
3.3.4 Integrating the devolo Magic 2 WiFi into an existing WiFi network
Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop, tablet
or smartphone by entering the previously noted
WiFi key as the network security key (see Chapter
WiFi on/off).
To ensure that the devolo Magic 2 WiFi has the same
WiFi configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply
the WiFi access data at the touch of a button using the
WiFi Clone function. This can be enabled in different
ways:
Activating WiFi Clone:
Activating WiFi Clone by pressing a button: First press
the WiFi button with the WiFi icon on the front side of
the devolo Magic 2 WiFi and then press the WPS button of the WiFi router with the access data you want to
apply.
or
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Activating WiFi Clone from the web interface. More
information about this function can be found in Chapter 4.4.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
More information about the web interface can be
found in Chapter 4 Network configuration.
Connecting devices to the WiFi network
Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop, tablet
or smartphone by entering the previously noted
WiFi key as the network security key (see Chapter
WiFi on/off).
3.4 Installation of devolo software
Installing devolo Cockpit software
devolo Cockpit finds all accessible devolo Magic adapters
in your devolo Magic network, displays information about
these devices and encrypts your devolo Magic network individually. You can use the software to navigate to the integrated web interface.
Operating systems supported by devolo Cockpit (Version
5.0 or later) from:
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) or later,
Ubuntu 13.10 (32-bit/64-bit),
Mac (OS X 10.9)
You can find the product manual, software and additional information on devolo Cockpit online at
www.devolo.com/cockpit
Downloading the devolo App
The devolo App is devolo's free app also for checking and
configuring WiFi, Magic and LAN connections for the
devolo Magic adapter (using a smartphone or tablet). The
smartphone or tablet connects to the devolo Magic adapter at home over WiFi.
Download the devolo App to your smartphone or
tablet computer from the corresponding store.
The devolo App is placed in your smartphone's or
tablet's app list as usual. Tapping on the devolo App
icon brings you to the start menu.
You can find more information about the
devolo App online at www.devolo.com/devolo-app
.
3.5 Removing the devolo Magic adapter
from a PLC network
To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your network and
successfully restore its entire configuration to the factory
default settings, press the reset button longer than
10 seconds. Wait until the LED flashes white and then disconnect the adapter from the mains supply.
.
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25 Initial use
Keep in mind that all settings that have already been
made will be lost!
To integrate the mains supply into another network, proceed as described in Chapter 3.3.2 Addition – Expanding
an existing PLC network by adding another
devolo Magic 2 WiFi.
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4 Network configuration
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi has a built-in web 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 web interface
You can access the built-in online web interface for the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi in different ways:
Using the devolo App on your smartphone or tablet,
you can access the device's web interface by going to
the devolo App overview page and tapping on the
gear/arrow.
You can find more information on devolo App in Chapter 3.4 Installation of devolo software.
or
Using the Cockpit software under Start All Pro-
grams devolo devolo Cockpit, you can get to
the device's web interface by clicking on the corresponding tab for the devolo Magic 2 WiFi. Then the
program determines the current IP address and starts
the configuration in the web browser.
By default, the web interface will open directly. However, if an access password has been set via the option System Management, you have to enter
that password first. Read more about this under 4.7
System.
4.2 General information about the menu
All menu functions are described in the corresponding interface as well as in the associated chapter in the manual.
The sequence of the description in the manual follows the
structure of the menu. The figures for the device interface
serve as examples.
Logging in
The web interface is not password protected. Assigning a
login password is mandatory when logging in for the first
time to prevent unauthorised access by third parties.
Enter your existing password each time you login again
and confirm by pressing Log in.
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27 Network configuration
Fig. 5: Overview
Logging out
Log out of the web interface by clicking Log out.
Language selection
Select the desired language in the language
selection list.
The central areas of the web interface and their sub-categories are listed on the left edge. Click the entry for an area
to move directly into it.
Making changes
As soon as a change is made, an asterisk (*) is displayed in
the header of the corresponding menu page.
Required fields
Fields with a red border are required fields. This means
entries must be made in these fields to continue with the
configuration.
Help text blank fields
Fields that have not been filled in yet contain greyed out
help text, which indicates the required content for the field.
This help text disappears immediately once content has
been entered.
Default settings
Some fields contain default settings which ensure the greatest amount of compatibility and ease of use. Default settings are identified with an * in drop-down menus.
Default settings can of course be replaced with customised
information.
Recommended settings
Some fields include recommended settings.
Recommended settings can of course be replaced with customised information.
Tables
You can make changes within a table by clicking the corresponding table row. In edit mode, the corresponding table
rows have a blue background.
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Tables have a filter function to make them easier to work
with. The search function can be limited even further using
special characters like ! or " ".
Invalid entries
Entry errors are either highlighted by a red border or error
messages are shown.
Buttons
Click Save to save the settings for the respective web interface area.
Click Back or use the Menu path above the buttons to exit
the respective web interface area.
Click the Recycle bin icon to delete an entry.
Click the Arrow icon to refresh a list.
4.3 Overview
The Overview area shows the status of the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi and the connected LAN, PLC and WiFi
devices.
System
You can see status information for your device here.
WiFi
You can view status information for a wireless network
such as frequency channels in use, SSIDs in use and
connected WiFi devices here.
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29 Network configuration
Powerline
You can view status information for your devolo Magic network and connected devices here.
LAN
You can see status information for a cable-based network
such as protocol information or the connection speed of
both Ethernet ports, etc. here.
4.4 WiFi
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
Make all changes to your wireless network in the WiFi
area.
Network configuration 30
Fig. 6: WiFi status
4.4.1 Status
You can see the current status of your WiFi network configuration here. In addition to the connected WiFi stations
with detailed basic information, such as the MAC address,
the selected frequency band, the SSID, the transfer rates
and the connection duration, information about whether
you have configured a bridge or a RADIUS server is displayed. Additionally, you can see the newly added SSIDs with
possible VLAN configurations. You can display details
about the respective frequency band using the search function.
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Fig. 7: WiFi networks
4.4.2 WiFi networks
You can make all necessary changes to your WiFi network
here.
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Network configuration 32
WiFi network mode
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi supports both the parallel operation of the WiFi frequency bands and their separate use.
The WiFi network mode field lets you define your preferred setting by clicking the respective field:
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz – Both frequency bands are used
2.4 GHz – Only the 2.4 GHz frequency band is used
5 GHz – Only the 5 GHz frequency band is used
Off – If desired, you can completely switch off the WiFi
section of your devolo Magic 2 WiFi here.
Keep in mind that after saving this setting, you
will be disconnected from any existing wireless connection to the devolo Magic 2 WiFi. In
this case, configure the device over Ethernet.
Network name
The network name (SSID) 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.
Channel
There are 13 channels available in the 2.4 GHz frequency
band. The channels recommended for Europe are channels
1, 6 and 11. This ensures the frequency bands of the channels do not overlap and any connection problems are avoided.
There are 11 channels available in the 5 GHz frequency
band.
The channel selection default setting is Automatic. The
devolo Magic 2 WiFi regularly and automatically executes
the channel selection in this setting. In other words, if the
last connected station logs out, a search for a suitable
channel is carried out immediately. If no stations are
connected, the device automatically selects a channel every 15 minutes.
It is worth noting that connected devices also have to support the increased frequency band of 5 GHz. From channel
52 onward you go into the radar range. When accessing
the device for the first time, a radar detection phase (DFS)
starts automatically, during which time the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi cannot be accessed via WiFi.
Channels
In the Channel field, you can manually select a 2.4 GHz and
a 5 GHz channel. If you are not sure which wireless chan-
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33 Network configuration
Fig. 8: WiFi guest network
nels are used by nearby devices, select the Automatic option.
Hide SSID:
The SSID specifies the name of your wireless network. You
can see this name when logging onto the WiFi, allowing
you to identify the correct subnet.
If the Hide SSID option is disabled, your network name is
visible. If this option is disabled, potential network users
must know the exact SSID and enter it manually to be able
to set up a connection.
Some WiFi stations have difficulty connecting to hidden wireless networks. If the connection to a hidden
SSID poses problems, first try to set up the connection with a visible SSID and only then try to hide it.
Security
The WPA2 Personal (WiFi Protected Access) security
standard is available for securing data transmission in your
wireless network. This method allows for individualised
keys consisting of letters and numbers and the depicted
special characters with a length of up to 63 characters.
You can simply enter them into the Key field via the keyboard.
In addition, the devolo Magic also supports the WPA/
WPA2 Enterprise Mode encryption key. As a central au-
thentication and accounting server, a RADIUS server handles the registration and management of user information
for multiple WiFi access points.
4.4.3 Guest network
If you have friends or acquaintances visiting and you want
to provide them with Internet access but without giving
away the password for your WiFi, you can set up a separate
guest account in addition to the main Internet connection.
The guest account can have its own network name, time limit and WiFi password. This way your visitors can browse
the Internet without having access to your local network.
To set up a guest account, activate the Enable option.
You can also enable or disable the guest account in
the devolo App using the Guest account button.
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Frequency band
In the Frequency band field, you select the frequency
band mode you are using (see Chapter WiFi network mo-
de).
Network name
Define the name of the guest network in the Network
name field.
Key
You should also encrypt the guest account to prevent anyone in signal range from intruding into your network and,
for example, sharing your Internet connection. The WPA/
WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) security standard is available for this.
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.
To do so, enter a corresponding number of characters into
the Key field.
QR code
Using the QR code, you can conveniently set up the connection to the guest network for mobile devices. Scanning the
QR code automatically transfers the credentials for the
guest network to the respective mobile device.
4.4.4 Mesh
Mesh
All devolo Magic series WiFi adapters offer mesh WiFi,
which entails completely new and improved WiFi functions:
Fast roaming ensures that all WiFi clients, such as
smartphones and tablets, are always connected to the
strongest WiFi hotspot. This is especially important
when people move from room to room with their
mobile devices.
In addition, the new air-time fairness feature proces-
ses the requests of high-speed WiFi clients at higher
priority. This prevents older devices, which may
require more time for a download, from creating WiFi
bottlenecks.
Integrated band steering ensures that all WiFi stati-
ons automatically switch to the optimum frequency
band (2.4 and 5 GHz frequency band) in order to use
the best WiFi connection at all times.
In order to turn the mesh functions on, activate the Enable
option.
The mesh function of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi is switched
on by default.
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35 Network configuration
Fig. 9: Mesh WiFi
WiFi Clone
WiFi Clone makes it possible to simply copy the WiFi con-
figuration data of an existing WiFi access point (e.g. your
WiFi router) to all WiFi access points (Single SSID). Start the
procedure with the Start setup option and then press the
WPS button of the device with the WiFi access data (SSID
and WiFi password) to be applied.
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Network configuration 36
Fig. 10: WiFi schedule control
4.4.5 Schedule control
The Schedule control area lets you define when and if
your WiFi is switched on and off.
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37 Network configuration
Enabling WiFi schedule control
In order to be able to use time control, activate the Enable
option.
Configuration
You can define multiple time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday. Then the
time control automatically switches the wireless network
on or off.
Automatic disconnection
If you enable the Automatic disconnection option, the wireless network is not switched off until the last station has
logged off.
4.4.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is one of the international encryption standards developed by the WiFi Alliance for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless network. The
encryption keys of the respective WiFi devices are transmitted automatically and continuously to the other WiFi device(s) in the wireless network.
Manually switching the device on and off (using a button) always has priority over automatic time control.
The configured time control then takes effect automatically during the next defined time period.
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Network configuration 38
Fig. 11: WPS
Enabling WPS encryption
In order to be able to use WPS encryption, activate the
Enable option.
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi offers two different variants for
transmitting these encryption keys:
WPS using WPS pushbutton
By pressing the corresponding Start button on the
user interface under WiFi WPS Pushbutton.
Then either press the WPS key of the WiFi device you
are adding or enable the WPS mechanism in the WiFi
Start the encryption process on the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
By pressing the WiFi button on the front side of
the device or
settings of the WiFi device. Now the devices exchange
their encryption keys and establish a secure WiFi
connection. The WiFi LED on the front panel indicates
the synchronisation process by flashing.
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39 Network configuration
WPS via PIN
To interconnect WiFi devices in your wireless network
securely via PIN variant, enter an individualised key on
the web interface under WiFi WPS WPS PIN and
start the encryption process by pressing the corresponding Start button.
Open the web interface of the WiFi client to be added
and transmit the PIN selected on the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi. Confirm the encryption process
as described there. Now the devices exchange their
encryption keys and establish a secure WiFi connection. The WiFi LED on the front panel indicates the synchronisation process by flashing.
Use of the WPS method implies the use of the WPA/WPA2
encryption standard. Therefore take note of the following
automatic settings:
If under WiFi WiFi networks, the No encryption
option is selected in advance, WPA2 is set automatically. The newly generated password is displayed
under WiFi WiFi networks in the Key field.
If under WiFi WiFi networks, the WPA/WPA2
option is selected in advance, this setting remains
with the previously assigned password.
4.4.7 Neighbour networks
The Neighbour networks area displays visible wireless
networks in your surroundings.
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Network configuration 40
Fig. 12: Neighbour networks
4.5 Powerline
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
Make all changes to your PLC network in the Powerline
area.
41 Network configuration
Fig. 13: Powerline overview
Pairing – Establishing a PLC connection
In order to use a new devolo Magic 2 WiFi in your
devolo Magic network, first you have to connect it to your
existing devolo Magic adapters devices as a network. This
is accomplished by using a shared password. This can be
assigned in different ways:
Using dLAN Cockpit or the devolo app (see Chapter
3.4 Installation of devolo software),
Only using the PLC button (see Chapter 2.3 Pairing –
Establishing a PLC connection and 3.3 Connecting
the devolo Magic 2 WiFi)
Using the web interface, in the PLC menu; as descri-
bed below:
Pairing – Using physical button and on-screen button
First, press the PLC button on a devolo Magic adapter
in your existing network.
Then, click Pairing to start the pairing operation. This
may take some time.
As soon as the new devolo Magic adapter is integrated
into your existing network, it appears in a list of available
and established connections (see Chapter PLC connecti-
ons).
Pairing – Using custom password
You can also assign your network a custom PLC password
you pick yourself. Enter this password for each
devolo Magic adapter in the Network password field and
confirm your settings by clicking the diskette icon.
Note that the custom password is not assigned to the
whole PLC network automatically. Instead, you must
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Network configuration 42
assign it separately to each of your devolo Magic adapters.
Unpairing – Resetting or removing an adapter from a network
To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your
devolo Magic network, click Unpair.
Wait until the LED flashes red and then disconnect the
devolo Magic adapter from the mains supply.
Advanced settings
You will find the following options in the advanced settings:
PLC domain name: Network name
Force node type:
Domain master
Automatic*: Recommended default setting
End node
Profiles:
Default mode*: Recommended default setting
Compatibility mode: Compatibility mode is a special
mode of the devolo Magic Powerline adapter, which
resolves rare connection issues which can result from
interaction with other technologies such as DSL. This
mode reduces the transmission speed of the Powerline
adapter.
Confirm your settings by clicking the diskette icon.
PLC connections
The table lists all available and connected devolo Magic
adapters for your network along with displaying the following details:
Device ID: Device ID (number) of the respective
devolo Magic adapter in the devolo Magic network
MAC address: MAC address of the respective
devolo Magic adapter
Send (Mbps): Rate for sending data
Receive (Mbps): Rate for receiving data
Role: Role of the respective devolo Magic adapter on the
network
* indicates the local devolo Magic adapter
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43 Network configuration
Fig. 14: LAN status
4.6 LAN
You make changes to the network settings in the LAN
area.
You can access the web interface for the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi using its current IP address. This may
be an IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, which is either entered
manually as a static address or automatically retrieved
from a DHCP server.
4.6.1 Status
You can see the current LAN status of the devolo Magic adapters here. The Ethernet area shows the network devices
connected to the two network connectors Port 1 and Port
2 (e.g. PC, NAS, etc.).
IPv4/IPv6
Depending on how the devolo Magic 2 WiFi is connected
to the Internet (IPv4 or IPv6), current network information
is displayed, such as Address, Subnet mask, Standard
gateway and DNS server.
4.6.2 IPv4/IPv6 configuration
In the factory default settings, only the Retrieve network
settings from a DHCP server option for IPv4 is enabled.
This means that the IPv4 address is retrieved automatically
from a DHCP server. The currently assigned network data
are visible (greyed out).
If a DHCP server is already present on the network for assigning IP addresses (e.g. your Internet router), you should
leave the Retrieve network settings from a DHCP server
option enabled so that the devolo Magic 2 WiFi automatically receives an address from it.
If you want to assign a static IP address, make entries accordingly for the Address, Subnet mask, Default gate-
way and DNS server fields.
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Fig. 15: System status
Confirm your settings by clicking the diskette icon.
Then, restart the devolo Magic adapter (see Chapter 4.7.3
Configuration) to ensure that your changes take effect.
IPv6 configuration
If you want automatic IP address assignment and there is
already a DHCP server present on the network for assigning IP addresses (e.g. your Internet router), enable the
Retrieve network settings from a DHCP server option to
ensure that the devolo Magic 2 WiFi automatically receives an address from it.
If you want to assign a static IP address, make entries accordingly for the Address, Subnet mask, Default gate-
way and DNS server fields.
Confirm your settings by clicking the diskette icon.
Then, restart the devolo Magic adapter (see Chapter 4.7.3
Configuration) to ensure that your changes take effect.
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4.7 System
In the System area, you can configure the settings for security and other devolo Magic adapter device functions.
4.7.1 Status
Here you can view the most important information on
the devolo Magic adapter, including the current date and
time, time zone, MAC address of the adapter, status of
the WiFi and Powerline LEDs and the two operating buttons (PLC button and WiFi button).
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4.7.2 Management
System information lets you enter user-defined names in
the Device name (hostname) and Device location fields.
Both pieces of information are particularly helpful if multiple devolo Magic adapters are to be used and identified
in the network.
Under Change access password, a login password can be
set for accessing the web interface.
By default, the built-in web interface of the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi is not protected by a password. We
recommend assigning a password when the installation of
the devolo Magic 2 WiFi is complete to protect it against
tampering by third parties.
To do so, enter the desired new password twice. Now
the web interface is protected against unauthorised
access with your custom password!
The Powerline standby settings let you enable PowerSave mode for the devolo Magic adapter.
If the Permit PowerSave mode option is enabled, the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi automatically switches to standby
mode after approximately 10 minutes if no Ethernet
connection is active, meaning that there is no active network device (e.g. computer) connected to the network interface.
In this mode, the devolo Magic adapter is not accessible
over the Powerline network. As soon as the network device
(e.g. computer) connected to the network interface is switched on again, your devolo Magic adapter can also be accessed over the electrical wiring again.
PowerSave mode is enabled in the devolo Magic adapter's
factory default condition.
The LED settings let you disable the LED status display of
the WiFi and Powerline LEDs. The brightness of the WiFi
LED can also be reduced so that the devolo Magic adapter
can act as a night light.
An error status is indicated by corresponding flashing behaviour regardless of this setting (see Chapter 2.3.1 Rea-
ding the PLC indicator light).
For information on the LED behaviour of the
devolo Magic adapter in standby mode, refer to
Chapter 2.3.1 Reading the PLC indicator light.
You can completely disable the operating buttons on the
devolo Magic adapter in order to protect yourself against
possible changes. Simply disable the Enable PLC button
or Enable WiFi button option.
The operating buttons are enabled in the devolo Magic adapter's factory default condition.
Under Time zone, you can select the current time zone,
e.g. Europe/Berlin. The Time server (NTP) option lets you
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specify a time server. 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. Select your
time zone and time server; the devolo Magic 2 WiFi adapter automatically switches between standard time and
summer time.
4.7.3 Configuration
Saving the device configuration
To save the enabled configuration to your computer as a file, select the corresponding button in the Management
System Save device configuration as file area. Then
enter a storage location and name for the settings file.
Restoring the device configuration
An existing configuration file can be sent to the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi in the System Configuration area
and enabled there. Select a suitable file via the Select file
... button and start the operation by clicking the Restore
button.
Resetting the device configuration
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi is reset to the original factory defaults in the Management System area with the Reset
device configuration option.
Doing so causes you to lose your personal WiFi and
PLC settings. The last-assigned passwords for the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi are also reset.
For backup purposes, all active configuration settings can
be transmitted to your computer, stored there as a file and
reloaded into the devolo Magic 2 WiFi. 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.
Restart device
In order to restart the devolo Magic 2 WiFi, select the Restart button in the System Configuration area.
4.7.4 Firmware
Current firmware
The currently installed firmware of the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi is displayed here.
Download updated firmware
The firmware of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi 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.
In order to update the firmware, click on the setting
here. The link takes you to the devolo website where
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you can download the appropriate file for the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi to your computer.
Then, navigate to the System Firmware Run
update area. Click Select file… and select the down-
loaded file.
Confirm the update procedure with Run update. After
a successful update, the devolo Magic 2 WiFi restarts
automatically.
4.7.5 Config Sync
Config Sync makes it possible to copy the entire WiFi configuration of a devolo Magic 2 WiFi adapter to a new
devolo Magic adapter. This includes the following settings:
WiFi network
Guest network
Mesh WiFi
Time control and time server settings.
In order to switch Config Sync on, activate the Enable
option.
Ensure that the update procedure is not interrupted.
Please note that the WiFi is always switched on or off
for the entire network. Therefore, stop Config Sync
first on a device that you want to configure or switch
separately.
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5Appendix
5.1 Technical specifications
Security 128 Bit AES
Device port 2x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet
port)
Power consumption Maximum: 12.0 W
Typical: 9.0 W
Stand-by: 3.4 W
Power supply internal
196-250 V AC
50 Hz
Temperature (Storage/
Operating
Dimensions (in mm,
without plug)
Ambient conditions 10-90% Humidity, non-con-
Certifications CE
5.2 Frequency range and transmitting power
-25°C to 70 °C / 0°C to 40°C
152x76x40 (HxWxD)
densing
Technical specifications in the 5 GHz frequency range
Frequency range 5 GHz
IEEE standard 802.11 a/h
802.11 n
802.11 ac
Indoor frequency range 5150 – 5350 MHz
Indoor & outdoor frequency range
Channel bandwidth 20 MHz (802.11 a/h)
Max. indoor transmission power (EIRP)
Max. transmitting power
5150 – 5725 MHz
(802.11 a/h, n)
5150 – 5350 MHz /
5470 – 5725 MHz
(802.11 ac)
20, 40 MHz (802.11 n)
20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160
MHz (802.11 ac)
200 mW (channel 36 – 64) /
23 dBm
1,000 mW (channel 100 – 140) /
30 dBm
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Technical specifications in the 2.4-GHz frequency range
Frequency range 2.4 GHz
IEEE standard 802.11 b
802.11 g
802.11 n
Indoor frequency range –
Indoor & outdoor frequency range
Channel bandwidth 20 MHz (802.11 b/g)
Max. indoor transmission power (EIRP)
Max. transmitting power
2399.5 – 2484.5 MHz
20, 40 MHz (802.11 n)
100 mW / 20 dBm
100 mW / 20 dBm
5.3 Channels and carrier frequencies
Channels and frequencies in the 5-GHz band
Channel Carrier frequency
36 5180 MHz
40 5200 MHz
44 5220 MHz
48 5240 MHz
Channel Carrier frequency
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
124 5620 MHz
128 5600 MHz
132 5660 MHz
136 5680 MHz
140 5700 MHz
Channels and frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band
Channel Carrier frequency
1 2412 MHz
2 2417 MHz
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Fig. 16: Bandwith optimization
Channel Carrier frequency
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
5.4 Bandwidth optimization
To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the
network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules":
Plug the devolo Magic directly into a wall socket.
Avoid using power strips. This may impair the transmission of the PLC signals.
If there are several sockets in the wall directly next to
each other, they behave like a power strip. Individual
sockets are optimal.
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5.5 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.
5.6 Warranty conditions
If your devolo device is found to be defective during initial
installation or within the warranty period, please contact
the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will take
care of the repair or warranty claim for you. The complete
warranty conditions can be found at
www.devolo.com/warranty
.
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Index
A
Adapter equipment 12
Authentication and accounting server
C
CE 8
CE declaration
Changing/assigning the network password
Config Sync
8
47
D
Default WiFi key 17
devolo app
devolo Cockpit
devolo Magic
devolo software
DHCP server
Disposal of old devices
Dynamic Frequency Selection
24
24
10
24
43, 44
51
11
E
Expanding an existing devolo Magic network 14
F
Factory default settings 19, 24
Factory reset
19
I
Integrated electrical socket 20
Intended use
7
33
14, 23
IP address
IPv4
43
43
L
LAN (network connection) 20
LED status display
Login password
12
26
N
Network connection 20
O
Operating buttons 45
P
Package contents 21
Pairing (establishing a PLC connection)
PLC
11
PLC status display
Powerline
PowerSave
PowerSave mode
Product name concept
11
14
45
45
11
R
Reset 12, 19
S
Safety notes 8
SSID
33
Starting up a new devolo Magic network
System requirements
21
13
13
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T
Time server 45
W
WiFi antenna 20
WiFi key
WiFi status display
WPA
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Mode
WPA2
17
18
34
33
34
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