Devolo dLAN 500 AVpro+
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1. err hin ae 5 1 1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product sss eee 5 ELU Aboutthis manual concentre petii o o at tale 5 2 Introduction rs net ore reete a Ep reU deals ka at eive 7 244 Whatexacilyis dEAN2 iuj e eed hae ep nk bene heen buds i e 8 2 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT LL 8 2 3 The dLAN 500 AVDO yie nerina ede eR RR ARA p RA Rr neos 9 ZA All aboutithe network dee heb eal mga Beta hr dep 10 2 4 1 Internet standalone solution 10 2 427 1dLAN Peerto Peep sreo rr aster b re a cette SUO 11 24 3 dLAN MDU esms pao e E FAMA UES STA SANA O 12 3 WIMStal ALON say e art tet toes TIEI ETT TTT dich teed baal TTT 13 dl Package contene sa AA ALE te bad Sk Aidala ni eds Mente nals 14 3 2 System requirements LL 14 3 3 Functions a rra rel E Ban Se LW were dea ette pde Pare beg d 15 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVpro iL 16 3 4 1 Software for Windows 17 4 SOLAN NetWOlk ere toh eatin oath ra ea kak e die 19 AT Security in the dbAN cs tp Sau tO da A hand ace o IO 19 42 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button 19 4 3 dLAN AVpro manager for Windows 0 23 5 AppendlX siii RE eae dt aet reda SVAGE ee dar dw LASIS 25 5 1 Bandwidthoptimization else ss sss II 25 5 2 Important safety instructions LL 26 5 3 Disposalofold devices 28 5 4 Warranty conditions 2 Era ss aan bu pe eb rue E dua EEA v rts 28 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Contents2. As soon as at least one other dLAN AVpro adapter has been connected and plugged into the mains supply a dLAN network is set up You can use the devolo dLAN AVpro manager the encryption button to secure your dLAN network from unau thorised access For information on how to pro ceed please read further in Chapter 4 dLAN network O For detailed information about connecting Jl other devolo dLAN adapters visit our web site www devolo com 3 4 1 Software for Windows The installation wizard installs the devolo dLAN AVpro manager and the associated manual on the Windows operating system in addition to the individual encryption of your dLAN network devolo dLAN AVpro manager offers other expanded dLAN functions To install the software insert the included CD ROM in the CD drive of your computer O During the installation process you will be gi Jl ven the choice of installing all software com ponents Standard installation or selecting individual ones Custom installation Then you will find the installed devolo dLAN AVpro manager and the corresponding manual in the pro gram group Start All Programs i devolo Installation 17 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 18 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 4 dLAN network 4 1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVpro in your dLAN network first you have to connect it to other dLAN AVpro devices as a network Two specific pieces of information a
3. N the network is automatically designated by these as P2P all dLAN devices within it are equal to each the Central Coordinator CCo and from then on coor other The connected network nodes can communicate dinates the communication between the nodes By de with one another freely and directly The dLAN device fault dLANS are configured as a Peer to Peer network dLAN 500 AVpro dLAN 500 AVpro dLAN 500 AVpro Fig 3 Networkprinter dLAN 500 AVpro dLAN 500 AVpro dLAN 500 AVpro dLAN 500 AVpro dLAN 500 AVpro TV with Settopbox Networkprinter Laptop devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 2 4 3 dLAN MDU If the dLAN is configured as an MDU network MDU Multiple Dwelling Unit the connected network nodes are linked as slaves to a master and form a logical dLAN network segment along with their mas ter Each slave sends data only to its master At the technical level communication between the slaves of E seii 5 Wiles s dLAN 500 AVpro gt A Laptop Fig 5 Room 1 KAMII sll Aria zam ka T EEE aml R EE mada the MDU dLANs is not possible The masters of the MDU dLANs are interconnected via Ethernet switches Thus MDU dLANs are ideally suited for floor by floor networking such as in hotels MDU dLANs can be configured only in the expert mode of the dLAN AVpro manager Laptop Laptop Laptop Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Installation 13 3
4. devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 1 Preface 1 1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product devolo dLAN business solutions are a favourably priced option for using the power grid infrastructure in a building to establish a broadband IP network The advantage this brings is obvious no new cables have to be laid expenditure and costs remain low dLAN can be used as an easily scalable primary net work as well as to supplement an existing infrastruc ture You do not even have to do without an electrical socket as the dLAN 500 AVpro provides a power supply to which you can connect your termina de vices or multiple sockets as usual The integrated mains filter significantly improves data transmission in the network The fast transfer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every bandwidth intensive Internet application a real mul timedia treat The integrated Quality of Service function measures the bandwidth requirement opti mises the data flow and ensures excellent quality particularly for voice and video data Preface 5 To protect your data simply press a button on the dLAN 500 AVpro to activate the convenient and secure 128 bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard encryption In addition the patented power saving mode which comes standard automatically uses less power 1 1 1 About this manual After a brief introduction to dLAN and Green IT basics in Chapter 2 Chapter 3 will cover successfully setting up your
5. oss of data devolo will be lia to the recovery of data where peri hose costs typica purchaser and is not he warranty is valid only for the firs ransferable he court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the he purchaser is a merchant If the purchaser does rt of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Ger if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclu he 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 commercia aw does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Index Numerics 3 control LEDs 15 C CCo 11 Central Coordinator 11 D devolo dLAN AVpro manager 17 23 Disposal of old devices 28 dLAN adapter 11 dLAN network 19 E Encryption button 15 19 energy saving mode 8 Expert mode 12 G Green IT 8 Integrated electrical socket 15 K Kensington Lock 16 M Master 12 MDU 12 Multiple Dwelling Unit 12 N Network connection 15 Network segment 12 P P2P 11 Peer to peer 11 S Slave 12 Standby mode 16 System requirements 14 W Warranty 28 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro devolo dLAN 500 AVpro
6. AVpro device Fig 8 Adapters cannot be configured dci fl while in Standby mode nce bo pro devices have been successfully connected press each encryption button for gt one sec ond within two minutes of one another That s it Your dLAN network is now protected against unauthorised access devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Expanding an existing dLAN network by adding another dLAN AVpro device Fig 9 If you have already secured your existing dLAN network using the encryption button use the same method to integrate further adapters Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN AVpro adapter first press the encryption button gt one second of one of your network s existing adapters then press the dLAN network 21 encryption button gt one second of your new dLAN AVpro adapter within two minutes That s it The new dLAN AVpro adapter is now integrat ed in your network To integrate additional dLAN AVpro adapters in your network repeat the above steps Fig 9 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Removing a dLAN AVpro device from a network Fig 10 To remove a dLAN 500 AVpro or another dLAN AVpro device from an existing network press its en cryption button for at least ten seconds The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network To integrate the device into a different dLAN netw
7. Installation duce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVpro It will explain connecting the device and its functions We will also briefly intro Fig 6 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 14 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 3 1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVpro Single Kit O dLAN 500 AVpro O Network cable O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and documentation or Starter Kit O Two dLAN 500 AVpro O Two network cable O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and documentation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice 3 2 System requirements Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Win dows Vista Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit 64 bit Linux Ubuntu 8 10 and all operating systems with network support Network connection Please note that your computer or other de Jl vice must feature a network adapter with a network port A To set up a dLAN network you need at least two dLAN AVpro devices 200 Mbps or 500 Mbps 3 3 Functions The dLAN 500 AVpro features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button Power green Lit steady when dLAN 500
8. dLAN 500 AVpro Chapter 4 ex plains how to configure your dLAN network Tips for bandwidth optimisation information about product safety and environmental compatibility of the device and our warranty conditions can be found in Chapter 5 and conclude the manual You can find the technical data for the dLAN 500 AVpro in the product information sheet on the enclosed product CD Description of the symbols Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual Very important note Failure to ob A serve this note may result in dama ge devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Important note that should be ob A served Additional information background ma jl terial and configuration tips for your de Vice If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products please don t hesitate to contact us at support devolo com devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products visit www devolo com The area dLAN for business projects not only contains product descriptions and documentation but also updates of devolo software We especially recommend the descriptions of the dLAN network which are arranged according to Ap plication Sectors and Integration where you can find lots of interesting background information Introduction 7 2 Introduction need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling The available performance and effort requir
9. AVpro is ready for operation flashes when it is in standby mode dLAN green The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming flashes when data is being transmitted orange The network connection is suitable for SD vid eo streaming flashes when data is being transmitted red The network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access flashes when data is be ing transmitted Ethernet green A 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps connection to the Ethernet network exists flashes when data is being transmitted The function of the LED status dis A play can be deactivated in the dLAN AVpro manager software Installation 15 Network connection This is the connection point on the dLAN 500 AVpro for connecting itto a computer or another network de vice with the network cable included Fig 7 Encryption button Data encryption at the touch of a button For more in formation on the functions of the encryption button please see the chapter 4 2 dLAN network encrypti on at the touch of a button For safety reasons you can deacti A vate the encryption button in the dLAN AVpro manager software Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a mul tiple socket plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 500 AVpro The integrated mains devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 16 Installation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro filter eliminates any nois
10. an satisfy the demand for energy efficien cy is evidenced by the patented energy saving mode in the devices It automatically reduces the energy consumption when the computers in the dLAN net work or connected equipment are switched off The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a tribute to environmental protection but also a real service to the customer Most people tend to forget to regularly press the standby button on the hardware The patented technology in devolo adapters al lows you to save energy without having to do anything And if less energy is consumed your elec tric meter will turn more slowly In other words every minute the adapter is in power saving mode you will save money AdLAN AVpro adapter connected to A a computer can only go into energy saving mode if the network card of the switched off computer is also inactive If you are using a network card that remains active even when the computer is switched off we recommend connecting the comput er to an on off switch using a multi ple socket so that both the computer and the integrated net work card are de energised If you would like to ensure that a dLAN AVpro adapter does not switch to energy saving mode this func tion can be deactivated in the LAN AVpro manager software 2 3 The dLAN 500 AVpro Developed for professional use in small networks with high demands on reliability and performance Ideal for small office and home office as we
11. arranty conditions provided by law and in accord ance with the following conditions 1 Warranty coverage a The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts Parts will at devolo s sole discretion be replaced or repaired free of charge if despite proven proper handling and adher ence to the operating instructions these parts became defec tive 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 fea tures 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 firm ware updates beyond repair and replacement of defective parts in order to bring the equipment up to the current techni cal state This does not result in any additional charge for the customer A legal claim to this service does not exist 2 Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer War ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period The wa
12. d LAN 500 AVpro a The Network Innovation devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 2012 devolo AG Aachen Germany While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics devolo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development Trademarks HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance K amp Lock is a registered trademark of the Kensington Computer Products Group a division of ACCO Brands Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd Mac and Mac 05 X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp devolo dLANS Vianect and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG All other names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Subject to change without notice No liability for technical errors or omissions devolo AG Charlottenburger Allee 60 52068 Aachen Germany www devolo com Aachen October 2012 Contents Contents I 1 Preface t e ant
13. e of connected devices and si gnificantly improves data transmission in the home network Kensington Lock The dLAN 500 AVpro has a slot for attaching a Kensington Lock on the front panel of the housing A Kensington Lock is antitheft protection for portable hardware Standby mode A dLAN AVpro device switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network device such as a com puter is connected to the network port In Standby mode the dLAN AVpro device cannot be ac cessed via the power supply grid As soon as the network device e g computer connected to the net work interface is switched on again your dLAN AVpro device can also be reached again via the electrical wir ing If you would like to ensure thata dLAN AVpro adapter does not switch to energy saving mode this func tion can be deactivated in the dLAN AVpro manager software More information concerning energy saving mode can be found in the chapter 2 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVpro This section describes how to connect your dLAN 500 AVpro to a computer or other network de vice Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 AVpro to the network port of your running computer or other network device Plug the dLAN 500 AVpro into a free electrical outlet Please note that all dLAN AV devic A es to be connected to your network are also connected to your house hold electrical wiring
14. ed for the dLAN is an intelligent secure technology that lets you installation also compares favourably to traditional set up a home network easily quickly and economical methods ly via your household electrical wiring without the Fig 1 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 2 1 What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct Local Area Network uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable devices and other network components As a result any power outlet can be used as a network access point The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via household power lines State of the art technology ensures that the power and data networks do not interfere with one an other Networking via dLAN is fast and secure The data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy intercep tion by third parties 2 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT The topic everyone is talking about is green IT devolo has an easy solution the energy saving mode which comes standard with the network adapters sets the company apart from many competitors in the IT indus try Developers at devolo have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power dLAN AVpro adapters may consume After all a devolo network via electrical sockets should not only be convenient but also require as little energy as possible particularly during times when it is not being used That devolo c
15. g 12 yourself Contact qualified techni All safety and operating instructions should be read cians each and every time your de and understood before using the device and should be vice needs maintenance There is a kept for future reference risk of electric shock 5 2 Important safety instructions Do not try to service this product Never open the device There are no user service able parts inside the device Use the device in a dry location only Always use the included network cable to connect the device devolo dLAN 500 AVpro The outlet must be within reach of A the connected network devices The adapter and the network devices must be easily accessible To switch the device off pull the power plug To disconnect the device from the power supply grid pull the power plug Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device Do not keep the device in direct sunlight Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila tion Never block or cover them Never set up the device near a heater or radiator The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning Use a moist towel to clean the device Never use water paint thinner benzene alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cleaning the device as these could damage the case Never use the device with a power supply that does not meet the specificati
16. ll as for small powerline installations in public facilities dLAN technology from the world s market leader developed for professional use Ultra compact adapter design for flexible posi tioning Introduction 9 Professional remote management using the devolo AVpro manager software with comprehen sive configuration options Reliable security in public areas PowerSave func tions LED status display and encryption button can be switched off by remote management 500 Mbps gross connection for fast data trans mission via dLAN Optimal dLAN security with a 128 bit AES key Supports Quality of Service QoS for automatic data prioritisation Long range of up to 300 meters with a connection over the power line Patented energy saving technology for cost effi cient operation deal for all public areas an integrated Kensing on Lock reliably protects the adapter from theft The dLAN 500 AVpro is provided with the dLAN AVpro manager dLAN configuration tool which enables reliable fast and convenient integration of the dLAN 500 AVpro into dLAN networks with different architecture Peer to Peer or MDU devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 10 Introduction 2 4 All about the network 2 4 1 Internet standalone solution eet pap Fig 2 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Introduction 11 2 4 2 dLAN Peer to Peer which is most easily accessible from all dLAN devices If the dLAN is configured as a Peer to Peer network
17. ons provided on the rating plate If you do not know what type of power supply you have at home contact your dealer or energy supplier Appendix 27 in the event of damage disconnect the device from the power supply grid and contact customer service This applies for example if O the power cable or plug is damaged O liquid has been spilled on the device or bjects have fallen into the device he device has been exposed to rain or water he device does not work even though the perating instructions have been followed properly he device s case is damaged ct oO O ct O es O devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 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 adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act Elektrogesetz Since 24 March 2006 these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste Rather in Germany 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 4 Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the w
18. ork follow the steps described above depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one Fig 10 4 3 dLAN AVpro manager for Win dows The installation wizard installs the devolo dLAN AVpro manager configuration software as well as the associated manual on the Windows op erating system see 3 4 1 Software for Windows In addition to the individual encryption of your dLAN network and the security from unauthorised access devolo dLAN AVpro manager offers other expand ed dLAN functions O For detailed descriptions and information on J configuration of your dLAN network please consult this devolo dLAN AVpro manager manual dLAN network 23 devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVpro Appendix 25 5 Appendix Plug the device directly into a wall socket Avoid multiple sockets 5 1 Bandwidth optimization We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference Fig 11 You should connect all additional network devices sion in the network always plug the multiple sok that are connected to a multiple socket to the ket into the electrical socket of the mains power supply via the electrical socket inte dLAN 500 AVpro grated into the dLAN 500 AVpro To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 500 AVpro and to improve data transmis devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 26 Appendix Fi
19. re especially important for this Shared use of a dLAN password results in a delim ited dLAN network Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access control to the dLAN network as well as the encryption and thereby the interception protec tion of the transmitted data The dLAN password can be specified automatically via the encryption button or manually using the dLAN AVpro manager program Please note the fol lowing basic principle when choosing your encryption method in dLAN networks data encryption is as simple as touching a button since all correspon ding dLAN AVpro devices are equipped with an encryption button For dLAN networks that include devices with and without encryption buttons data encryption dLAN network 19 must be set up using the dLAN AVpro mana ger 4 2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button To encrypt a dLAN network in which all associated de vices are equipped with an encryption button simply press the encryption button that is located on the de vice Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN net work with a randomly generated password For security reasons you can deac A tivate encryption button in the dLAN AVpro manager software devolo dLAN 500 AVpro 20 dLAN network The following section contains exact instructions ofen Encrypting a new dLAN network with a cryption on the basis of possible network scenarios dLAN 500 AVpro and an additional dLAN
20. rranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war ranty period of the device as a whole a 4 Warranty procedure of 7 days ransportation and the sender should be informed immed he transport company and the sender are to be immediate informed in writing at the latest within 3 days of delivery accepted and or the repaired device purchaser s own risk and cost Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original p chase receipt is returned with the device devolo reserves right to require SS Suspension of the warranty All warranty claims will be deemed invalid o o x o he label with the serial number has been removed from the device he device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of nature or by environmental influences moisture electric shock dust etc he device was stored or operated under conditions not in mpliance with the technical specifications he damage occurred due to incorrect handling especially to non observance of the system description and the operating instructions he device was opened repaired or modified by persons not ntracted by devolo he device shows any kind of mechanical damage or he warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b ately On discovery of damage which is not externally visible ransport to and from the location where the warranty claim i is exchanged is at
21. the f defects appear during the warranty period the warranty claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period n the case of any externally visible damage arising from trans port e g damage to the housing the person carrying out the y he submission of the original purchase receipt 5 Appendix 29 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 liabili a case that not have a co many o sion of covered by the produc act or culpable negligence Claims devolo cases of slight and ordinary negligence devolo employees has caused a ble for odic security data back ups have been made y he warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims such as any refund in full or in part Compensation claims regardless of the egal basis are excluded This does not apply if e g njury to persons or damage to private property are specifically liability law or in cases of intentional or compensation of lost profi ial detriments are excluded s indirect or consequen is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in n the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of
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