Devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N
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1. dLAN devices dLAN devices List of all the dLAN devices in the network T dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N BC F2 AF 40 48 0D Local device 4 3 2 WLAN status to the WLAN configuration area see 4 5 Disabling To display all connected WLAN devices click either the WLAN configuration where you can configure set Ready to operate icon or the WLAN stations ar tings for WLAN network security row Each connected WLAN client is displayed with its MAC address Clicking the lock icon brings you directly WLAN stations Connected stations Here you can see the MAC addresses ofthe stations currently connected to the access point No stations are connected to the access point at present Network configuration 29 4 4 Device configuration In the configuration area of the device you can modify settings for security network dLAN date and time Device configuration Security You can protect the configuration of the device using a password Network settings You can set the IP address for the device and alter the settings for the automatic address assignment DHCP dLAN settings You can protect your dLAN network using a password Date and time The device can retrieve the date and time automatically from a time server 4 4 1 Security In this area you can control the access to the configu ration interface as well as enable and disable the func tions of the interfaces and buttons on the dLAN 200 AVpro W2. VLAN port settings VLAN port settings VLANs Enable Port 1 2 3 Tx Force Untag Acceptable Frame Type PVID Ethernet MMI 2 Al Tagged Only 2 z Ethernet 2 F v Al Tagged Only 1 z Ethernet 3 MO 7 Al Tagged Only EE dLAN v a g 7 A Tagged Only 1 AP1 v AP 2 v j x AP3 These configuration parameters cannot be set for WLAN ports AP 4 You can find a detailed functional description Jl for the VLAN configuration under 4 8 VLAN configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 16 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Initial use 17 3 Initial use connecting the device and its functions We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and This chapter covers everything you need to know to set han guide you through its installation up your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N It will explain devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 18 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 3 1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Single Kit O dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation or Starter Kit dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N dLAN 200 AVpro WP Il Network cable Hard copy of installation guide CD containing software and online documen
3. If you want to enable this WLAN network select Ena ble this access point The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N supports up to 4 SSIDs or access points Multi SSID i e up to 4 WLAN networks can be operated via the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The SSID specifies the name of your wireless network You can see this name when logging onto the WLAN and thereby identity the correct subnet If you enable the Hide SSID option your wireless network remains hidden In this case po tential network users must know the exact SSID and enter it manually to be able to set up a connection Changing the SSID setting can tem A porarily affect all existing connec tions Some WLAN clients have difficulty connect ing to such 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 O Depending upon the application scenario security considerations may mean that it is to be forbidden for all devices to exchange data freely with each other For Network configuration 43 this purpose the option No data forwarding be tween WLAN stations can be enabled which imple ments a genuine peer to peer isolation all WLAN devices configured as client are not able to exchange any data with each other but only with the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The factory defaults have this op A tion disabled i e all WLAN devices present in the network can fr
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5. AVpro Wireless N 12 Introduction 2 5 3 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and structured manner The following illustration shows VLAN three separate VLAN networks within which data are Using the VLAN function the transmitted via dLAN or WLAN using the respective dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is now also capable of dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N setting up complex networks in a more secure and VLAN 1 VAN 2 Fig 3 VLAN 3 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N This example involves three port based VLANs colour coded VLAN group one PCs 1 7 8 9 e g at Ethernet port two VLAN group two PCs 2 10 11 12 e g at Ether net port one VLAN group three PCs 3 4 5 6 e g at Ethernet port three One WLAN is assigned to each VLAN group The configuration of the networking example can have the following appearance Under VLAN configuration enable the VLAN function and create the desired VLANs with a cor responding VLAN ID Introduction 13 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 14 Introduction VLAN configuration VLAN is disabled Your system is currently working without VLAN Create VLAN You can add VLANs here Designation VLAN 4 z VLAN ID maa Overview of configured VLANs VLAN ID EI VAN 1 AvAN2 2 H WAN3 3 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Introduction 15 Then under VLAN port settings define the assignment of the port and its behaviour VLAN port settings
6. U untagged 59 V VLAN 55 VLAN ID 34 57 VLAN port 58 W Warranty 72 WEP 47 53 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 20 48 WLAN antenna 22 WLAN client 50 WLAN filter 44 WLAN ON OFF button 20 WLAN time control 41 WPA 47 53 WPA2 47 53 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N
7. are im 1 portant only if the VLAN configuration is en abled 4 4 3 dLAN settings In a dLAN network all connected components must use the same password The dLAN password can be defined using dLAN AVpro manager via the dLAN encryption button see Chapter 5 dLAN network or in the dLAN settings section on the configuration interface When selecting the procedure keep in mind the lowing if the dLAN AVpro manager or via the dLAN encryption button you can disregard the dLAN settings on the configuration interface since the password is automatically forwarded if the dLAN password is set or changed on the Network configuration 35 ol dLAN password is set using configuration interface the password in dLAN AVpro manager has to be adjusted accord ingly The password is not forwarded automati cally devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 36 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N dLAN settings dLAN password The password for access to your dLAN network is configured using the setting All devices in a dLAN network must use the same dLAN network password Please note that setting the dLAN network password here overwrites any configuration setting that may have been done by dLAN AVpro manager which can lead to inconsistencies Password 0 Characters Repeat password 0 Characters 4 4 4 Time server automatically the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N au A time server is
8. area provides you not only with product descriptions and documentation but also updates of devolo software and your device s firmware We especially recommend the descriptions on the topic of dLAN networking that contain a wealth of interesting background information 1 2 CE conformity This product complies with the technical requirements of the directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE and the other rele vant provisions of the FTEG and it is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland The product is class A equipment Class A devices may cause interference when used in residential environments 99 05 CE R amp TTE directive is a directive similar to the EMC directive It applies to ra dio equipment and telecommunication termi nal equipment Observance of these directives is verified by the use of harmonized European norms For the CE declaration for this product refer to the accompanying product CD under CE 2 Introduction ALAN is an intelligent secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily quickly and economical ly via your household electrical wiring without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling The available performance and effort required for the installation also compares favourably to traditional methods 2 1 What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct Local Area Network uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network component
9. e your WLAN network et al To install the software insert the included CD ROM in the C D drive of your computer During the installation process you will be given the choice of installing all softw are components Standard installation or selecting individual ones Custom installation Then you will find the link to the configuration interface as well as the installed devolo dLAN AVpro manager and the corresponding manual in the program group Start p All Programs D devolo Initial use 23 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 24 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 Network configuration The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N has a built in config uration interface that can be called up using a stand ard web browser All settings for operating the device can be modified here 4 1 Calling up the built in configu ration interface You will arrive at the built in online configuration inter face of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N by using the dLAN AVpro manager program under Start G All Pro grams i devolo dLAN AVpro manager Call up the context menu of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N right mouse button on the adapter and click to select the Open Configuration Website entry Free Adapters Please find below the list of adapters which are not part of any network Description MAC address Security ID anamo n A e Change Adapter Data ez Delete Reset Adapter Configure Adapt
10. in the Password field The admin user name cannot be changed Network configuration 31 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 32 Network configuration Interfaces Note that the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can no longer be reached once all interfac es have been switched off You can enable or disable the interface on the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N by enabling or disabling the corresponding options Interfaces You can individually enable or disable the device s interfaces If you disable all of the interfaces the device is no longer accessible IV Ethernet 1 V Ethernet 2 Z Ethernet 3 Buttons dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N by enabling or disabling You can enable or disable the function of the WLAN the corresponding options WPS and dLAN encryption buttons on the Buttons The functionality of the buttons on the surface of the housing can be disabled WLAN can be switched on and off using the button on the housing WPS can be started using the button on the housing V dLA y pairing can be started using the button on the housing Note the button functionality for dLAN easy pairing can only be switched if the internal dLAN adapter is acc The dLAN interface m enabled for this and a VLAN configuration must be available at which the d adapter is a devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Configuration over the web The option The device can be configured over the web has to be enabled in order for
11. mode WLAN basic settings Configure the basic settings for your wireless network here Access Point 1 Access Point 2 SSID devolo BCF2AF405530 SSID devolo BCF2AF405530 2 Encryption WPA2 Encryption WPA2 Access Point 3 Access Point 4 disabled disabled gt WiFi Protected Setup WPS If you use your device as an access point then you can carry out the configuration of the wireless network for access point 1 using WPS Please note that WPS is not possible in Enterprise mode devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 40 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 6 1 WLAN basic settings In the WLAN basic settings you can set the time control and the RADIUS server regardless of whether the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N acts as an access point or a client These settings apply for both modes For operation as an access point a transmission channel must be specified There are 13 channels available We recommend keeping the default setting Auto since in this setting the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N selects the channel regu larly and independently In other words if the last con nected station logs out a search for a suitable channel is carried out immediately If no stations are connect ed the device automatically selects a channel every 15 minutes WLAN basic settings Basic settings Please select the basic settings for your device Channel Auto WLAN time control T
12. see the access point that you are connected to here O You can find a detailed description of the 1 WLAN basic settings under 4 6 1 NLAN ba sic settings devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Network configuration 53 4 7 1 Una settings for the WLAN cli en In the SSID field enter the SSID of the corresponding access point WLAN client Settings Please selectthe settings to be used by the WLAN client SSID To secure the data transmission in your wireless net authentication server the RADIUS server assumes work there are two security standards available the user administration for multiple access points The older and weaker WEP standard can protect sre TADINA erven communication with the help of a key having Enterprise Mode does not support either 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters any WPS The state of the art WPA and WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access methods allow individualised keys consisting of letters and numbers with a length of up to 63 characters You can simply enter them via the keyboard Under Mode you can limit access of clients to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to the method you have selected In addition to the WPA WPA2 encryption key the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N also supports Enterprise Mode As a central devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 54 Network configuration Security You can encrypt data traffic in your wireless network so that unauthorised persons do not have access to your data For
13. sonal settings Network configuration 61 The last assigned dLAN password for the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is also reset To re secure your dLAN AVpro network individually read further at 4 4 3 dLAN settings Reset configuration If you continue all device settings will be deleted and the factory default settings will be loaded This will clear all settings that you have changed Please be aware that resetting the device to its factory settings also resets the dLAN password This may make devices on your dLAN network inaccessible If this occurs please use the dLAN Configuration Wizard to reconfigure your dLAN network Reset configuration For backup purposes all active configuration settings can be transmitted to your computer stored there as a file and reloaded into the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N In this way you can for example generate configura tions for different network environments with which you can set up the device quickly and easily devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 62 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 9 2 Saving a configuration file agement Save configuration file Then enter a To save the active configuration to your computer as a Storage location and name for the settings file file select the corresponding button in the area Man Save configuration file You can store the configuration of the device in a file on your computer and restore it later when required Sav
14. time under Device configuration You can change or modify WLAN settings in the WLAN configuration area You can change or modify VLAN settings in the VLAN configuration area The Management section is for resetting secur ing and restoring your individual configurations In addition you can update the firmware of your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N here 4 3 Status overview In the Status overview area you can track the status of your connected dLAN WLAN and LAN devices dLAN status on ia secured dLAN devices Information about connected dLAN devices WLAN status G Access Point 1 Access Point 2 Access Point 3 Access Point 4 SSID devolo BCF2 SSID devolo BCF2 AF405530 AF405530 3 Wek ga WPA2 WPA2 active active disabled disabled WLAN stations This provides an overview of which stations are currently connected to the access point Ethernet status Port1 Port 2 Port 3 9 not connected 100 Mbps not connected Network configuration 27 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 28 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 3 1 dLAN status played with its MAC address Clicking the lock icon To display all connected dLAN devices click either the Drings you directly to the dLAN settings see 4 4 3 Ready to operate icon or the dLAN devices arrow ALAN settings Each connected dLAN device regardless of whether it is connected locally or remote in the network is dis
15. 6 o 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 contracted by devolo he device shows any kind of mechanical damage or he warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b Appendix 73 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware software installation or operation devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs 6 Additional regulations The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo s legal liability a The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims such as any refund in full or in part Compensation claims regardless of the legal basis are excluded This does not apply if e g injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product liability law or in cases of intentional act or culpable negligence gt b Claims for compensation of lost profi ial detriments are excluded s indirect or consequen ieval of lost data in c devolo is not liable for lost data or r cases of slight and ordinary negligence d In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of devolo employees has caused a loss of data devolo will be iable for those costs t
16. AVpro Wireless N Then press either the WPS key of the WLAN client O either by pressing the WPS button on the you are adding or the WPS button on the configu front panel of the device or ration interface Now the devices exchange their devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 50 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N encryption keys and establish a secure WLAN con nection The WLAN LED on the front panel indi cates the synchronisation process by flashing WPS via PIN To interconnect WLAN clients securely in your wireless network via PIN variants enter an indi vidualised key in the configuration interface under WLAN configuration gt Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS G PIN and start the encryption pro cess by pressing the Start setup button Open the configuration interface of the WLAN cli ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Confirm the encryption process as described there Now the devices exchange their encryption keys and estab lish a secure WLAN connection The WLAN LED on the front panel indicates the synchronisation pro cess by flashing Use of the WPS process implies either WPA or WPA2 For that reason keep in mind the following automatic settings depending on the encryption standard also refer to 4 4 1 Security i e if under WLAN configuration Access Point No encryption or WEP is selected in advance WPA2 is set automatically The newly generate
17. An active Internet connection is also re quired see 4 4 4 Time server To be able to use the WLAN time control enable the option Enable time control The time control auto matically switches your wireless network on and off at certain times of the day devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 42 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N You can define two time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday Then the time control automatically switches the wire less network on or off Keep in mind that as long as the A dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N regis ters connected stations the wire less network remains enabled The wireless network is not switched off until the last station has logged off RADIUS server Settings for 802 1x operating mode RADIUS server RADIUS port 1812 RADIUS key devoloAG RADIUS server In addition to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wi WPA WPA2 encryption key the reless N also supports Enterprise Mode see 4 6 2 Security settings for the access point or 4 7 1 Se curity settings for the WLAN client In addition to the client and the access point there is also Mode As a central the user administrat the RADIUS server in Enterprise authentication server it assumes ion for multiple access points If you would like to use a RADIUS server assign a name Radius port and Radius key RADIUS server 4 6 2 Security settings for the access polnt
18. N 200 AVpro Wireless N 48 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can limit access of clients to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to the method you have selected In addition to the WPA WPA2 encryption key the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N also supports Enterprise Mode As a central authentication server the RADIUS server assumes the user administration for multiple access points see RADIUS server Enterprise Mode does not support A any WPS Save all modified settings before leaving this configu ration area again The factory defaults have the A dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N configured as an access point and the NPA2 WLAN encryption is set with the security ID as the default WLAN key You will find the 16 character security ID on the label on the back of the housing When activating the encryption make sure that the WLAN settings SSID encryption mode and encryption key of the access point always correspond to the set tings of the clients as otherwise you will be uninten tionally excluding devices from your network You should always encrypt the connections in your WLAN Otherwise anyone within range could pene trate into your home network and for example share your Internet connection Always select the better WPA2 encryption method if possible Use WEP only if one of your wireless terminal devices does not operate with a better standard 4 6 3 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WP
19. N 200 AVpro Wireless N The factory defaults have the A dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N con figured as an access point and the WPA2 WLAN encryption is set with the security ID as the default WLAN key You will find the 16 character security ID on the label on the back of the housing When activating the encryption make sure that the WLAN settings SSID encryption mode and encryption key of the access point always correspond to the set tings of the clients as otherwise you will be uninten tionally excluding devices from your network 4 8 VLAN configuration You can select whether you would like to disable the VLAN configuration completely or use it To do so press the Enable VLAN or Disable VLAN button If VLAN is disabled all Ethernet ports the dLAN port and the WLAN access points are interconnected i e in this operating mode the VLAN settings have no influence on the behaviour of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Network configuration 55 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 56 Network configuration VLAN configuration VLAN is enabled Your system is working with VLAN You can set up up to 15 different VLANs and configure them under VLAN port settings Create VLAN You can add VLANs here Designation VLAN 2 z VLAN ID Overview of configured VLANs VLAN ID E VLAN 1 1 gt VLAN port settings The advanced settings for VLANs are found here devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 8 1 Create
20. QLAN 200 AVoro Wireless N devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 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 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 Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance devolo dLA Vianect and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG The firmware package from devolo contains files which are covered by different licenses in particular under devolo proprietary license and under open source license GNU General Public License GNU Lesser General Public License or FreeBSD License The source code which is available for O
21. S is one of the international encryption standards developed by the Wi Fi Alliance or easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net work The encryption keys of the respective WLAN cli ent are transmitted automatically and continuously to the other WLAN client s of the wireless network The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N offers two different vari nts for transmitting these encryption keys a D Network configuration 49 WiFi Protected Setup WPS WiFi Protected Setup WPS For access point 1 you can configure your wireless network via WPS Configuration using WPS is not supported in WLAN client operating mode WPS via PBC Push Button The WPS configuration can be started either by using the WPS button on the device or via the web interface Please start the configuration process and then press the WPS button on the device that is to join the wireless network WPS via PIN The device also supports WPS via a PIN In order to join a station to your wireless network via PIN please enter the PIN and then start the configuration process Next you must tell your station that it should join the wireless network The PIN of the station is usually either printed on the housing or specified on the configuration interface PIN WPS via PBC Push Button Configuration O by pressing the Start setup button on the user interface under WLAN configuration 7 Start the encryption process on the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS dLAN 200
22. VLAN The factory defaults have VLAN 1 configured with VLAN ID 1 You can configure additional VLANs under Create VLAN In doing so a VLAN VLAN 1 to VLAN 15 has to be selected and a VLAN ID 1 to 4094 as signed When creating VLANS already assigned VLAN IDs cannot be assigned a second time Configured VLANs are illustrated in the overview A When configuring the VLANs the VLAN port settings and when defin ing the Management VLAN the con figuration interface of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N should remain accessible i e configurable If you ever lock yourself out in spite of this the adapter has to be returned to the factory defaults by being reset see the Reset section 4 8 2 Overview of configured VLANs To delete a VLAN first enable it and then confirm with Delete It is not possible to delete all VLANs one VLAN must remain configured Network configuration 57 An enabled VLAN configuration re quires at least one configured VLAN since otherwise the configu ration interface is no longer acces sible and no connection of the port is enabled devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 58 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 8 3 VLAN port settings The VLAN port settings are configured here VLAN port settings VLAN port settings VLAN port settings VLANS Enable Port 1 Tx Force Untag Acceptable Frame Type PVID Ethernet 1 v v All Tagged Only 1 1 Ethe
23. a server on the Internet whose task tomatically adjusts to daylight saving time consists of providing the exact time Most time servers are coupled with a radio clock O To see which Internet time server your com 1 puter uses to communicate simply click the clock in the lower right corner of the screen and select the Internet time tab Enable the option Retrieve date and time auto matically so that the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can automatically synchronise the date and time Se lect your Time zone and the Time server If you have enabled the option Adjust to daylight saving time Network configuration 37 Date and time Current time You can view the current date and the current time here Not possible to retrieve time information from the time server Please check the device configuration and your Internet connection Time server The device can retrieve the date and time automatically from a time server An active Internet connection is required for this purpose Retrieve date and time automatically Time Zone GMT 01 00 Western Europe Central Europe Time server ptbtime1 ptb de W Adjust to daylight saving time automatically 45 Disabling WLAN configuration confirm your entry with Save WLAN mode or simply press the WLAN ON OFF button on the housing If you would like you can completely shut off the WLAN part of your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N e g if you want to operate it exc
24. anty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period The warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war ranty period of the device as a whole a 4 Warranty procedure f defects appear during the warranty period the warranty claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period of 7 days n the case of any externally visible damage arising from trans port e g damage to the housing the person carrying out the ransportation and the sender should be informed immedi ately On discovery of damage which is not externally visible he transport company and the sender are to be immediately informed in writing at the latest within 3 days of delivery ransport to and from the location where the warranty claim is accepted and or the repaired device is exchanged is at the purchaser s own risk and cost Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original purchase receipt is returned with the device devolo reserves the right to require the submission of the original purchase receipt Suspension of the warranty All warranty claims will be deemed invalid a b 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 E
25. at 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 5 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 68 dLAN network Removing a dLAN AVpro adapter from a net network To integrate the device into a different work Fig 6 dLAN AVpro network follow the steps described To remove a dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N or another above depending on whether you are setting up a new dLAN AVpro adapter from an existing network press network or adding the adapter to an existing one its encryption button for at least ten seconds The de vice will be assigned a new randomly generated pass word and will thus no longer be able to access the Fig 6 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 5 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 T configuration of your dLAN network please consult this devolo dLAN AVpro manager manual dLAN network 69 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 70 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 6 Appendix T For t
26. button If the entered values are incor rect e g because the colons are missing a corre sponding error message is displayed Keep in mind that you also have to A enter the MAC address of your own computer if you are connected to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N not via the Ethernet port but via WLAN Otherwise you will block your own access to the device via WLAN by activating the WLAN filter Security encryption Without encryption not on from client con dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless without protection but th y are all data transmitted nputers to the in your wireless network ere is also no password prompt to establish the connection If no other security measures were set up such as a WLAN filter see Chap ter WLAN filter third parties can gain access to your network at any time and for example share your Inter net connection Usually this happens without you no ticing it Secur ty Network configuration 47 You can encrypt data traffic in your wireless network so that unauthorised persor s do not have access to your data For this purpose we recommend using WPA2 encryption WEP or WPA encryption no longer provides adequate security and also limits the maximum possible data rate to 54 Mbps 802 119 standard Do not use the WEP or WPA standard unless your wireless devices do not support WPA2 When activating the encryption make sure that the WLAN settings SSID encryption mode and key ofthe acc
27. d password is displayed under WLAN configura tion b Access Point in the Key field if under WLAN configuration Access Point WEP is selected in advance WPA2 is set auto matically The newly generated password is dis played under WLAN configuration Access Point in the Key field if under WLAN configuration Access Point WPA is selected in advance this setting remains with the previously assigned password if under WLAN configuration Access Point WPA 2 is selected in advance this setting remains with the previously assigned password The WPS function is supported only A by access point 1 4 7 WLAN configuration as client If you would like the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to act as client select WLAN client mode under WLAN configuration and confirm your entry with Save WLAN mode Network configuration 51 WLAN configuration WLAN mode You can switch off the wireless network or select whether the device functions as an access point or is to report to another access point as a WLAN client off Access Point WLAN client Save WLAN mode WLAN basic settings Configure the basic settings for your wireless network here WLAN client SSID Encryption None The operating state of the device is displayed Jl under Status display devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 52 Network configuration WLAN status WLAN client No encrypt active WLAN station You can
28. ded Developed for use in businesses already tried and ested in a multitude of sectors such as hospitality offices and production deal for all public areas an integrated Kensing on Lock reliably protects the adapter from theft Easy set up of WLAN zones WLAN access points and wireless hotspots with support of the WLAN EEE 802 11n high speed standard Separation of user groups and granular access control through Multi SSID and VLAN Ideal as a comprehensive fast and stable network solution or for support of existing network infra structure 200 Mbps gross connection for fast data trans mission via dLAN 300 Mbps gross in WLAN operation IEEE 802 11n standard Professional WLAN security management with support for WPA WPA2 and WPA2 Enterprise Optimal dLAN security with a 128 bit AES key Remote management via the devolo dLAN AVpro manager software Simple configuration via web interface Optimal modification of the adapter for any usage scenario through network ports that can be disa bled and the deactivation of the function buttons on the adapter WLAN time control with configurable usage times Two internal WLAN antennas MIMO technology for the best transmission and reception perfor mance Introduction 9 2 5 Sample applications 2 5 1 ALAN 200 AVpro Wireless N as a WLAN access point By default the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is config ured as a WLAN access point and makes the dLAN net wo
29. e configuration file 4 9 3 Restoring a configuration An existing configuration file can be sent to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N in the area Manage ment gt Restore device configuration and enabled there Select a suitable file via the Browse button Network configuration 63 and start the operation by clicking the Restore device configuration button Restore device configuration Please select the configuration file to be loaded onto the device File name Restore device configuration 4 9 4 Update firmware The firmware of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N in cludes the software for operating the device If neces sary devolo offers new versions on the Internet as a file download for example to modify existing functions devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 64 Network configuration Update Firmware Current firmware version 1 0 0 2011 11 23 Please select the firmware file to be loaded or to the device File name Update Firmware To bring the firmware up to the latest version first go to the devolo website www devolo com and download the appropriate file for the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to your computer Then in the configuration dialogue go to the area Management Update Firmware Click Browse and select the downloaded file Then start the update procedure with the Update Firmware button After a successful update the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N restarts automati cally Ensure that the
30. eely exchange data with each other peer to peer mode Only access point 1 supports the WPS function see 4 6 3 Wi Fi Pro tected Setup WPS devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 44 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Access Point 1 Settings Please select the settings to be used by your access point Enable this access point SSID devolo BCF2AF405530 Hide SSID No data forwarding between WLAN stations WLAN filter In addition to encryption you can secure your wireless network even more by using a WLAN filter to limit ac cess via WLAN to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N for selected devices Even if the encryption is switched off the device will not establish a connection Network configuration 45 WLAN filters The MAC address filter is currently disabled Stations can connect to your access point regardless of their MAC address Enable filter Enter the MAC addresses of the stations that can log into your access point You can either enter the MAC addresses manually or select them from the list of currently connected stations No stations are connected to the access point at present Approved WLAN stations The station list currently has no entries The WLAN filter should be used only A as an additional option By using it you could limit access to your wire less network but without encryp tion it would be relatively easy for third parties t
31. ene 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 specifications provided on the rating plate in the event of damage disconnect the device from the power supply grid and contact customer service This applies for example if devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 72 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N O the power cable or plug is damaged O liquid has been spilled on the device or objects have fallen into the device O the device has been exposed to rain or water O the device does not work even though the operating instructions have been followed properly O the device s case is damaged 6 2 Disposal of old devices To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting sy stem 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 6 3 Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is g
32. er Move to selected network item Ctrl M Open Configuration Website Network configuration 25 Then the program determines the current IP address and starts the configuration in the web browser O By default you will come directly to the con figuration interface However if a login pass word was set via the option Device configuration D Security you have to enter this first Read more about this under 4 4 1 Security 4 2 Menu description All menu functions are described in the corresponding nterface as well as in the associated chapter in the manual The sequence of the description in the manual ollows the structure of the menu Click Save to save the settings of the respective area of the configuration interface Click Back to leave the respective area of the configu ation interface Select the desired language in the language selection list devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 26 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The five central areas of the configuration interface are displayed on the left edge Click the button of an area to move directly into it D Status overview s Device configuration Q WLAN configuration a VLAN configuration cO Management in the Status overview area you get general information about all connected dLAN WLAN and LAN devices You can change or modify the various device set tings for security network dLAN and
33. ess point always correspond to the settings ofthe clients as otherwise you will be unintentionally excluding devices from your network No encryption not recommended WEP not recommended Enter the WEP key as a 10 digit for 64 bit encryption or a 26 digit for 128 bit encryption hexadecimal number Hexadecimal numbers can contain the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F Key WPA WPA2 Please enter the WPA key as a string of characters Key TPCL NPQG YDQM CDZZ Mode WPA2 E Enterprise mode 802 1x If you activate 802 1x operating mode authentication of the WLAN client takes place via a RADIUS server You carry out the configuration for the availability of the RADIUS server in the WLAN basic settings Permitted characters are upper and lower case letters a z the digits 0 9 the space character and the following special characters amp f lt gt _ 4l Changing this setting can temporarily affect all existing connections To secure the data transmission in your wireless net work there are two security standards available The older and weaker WEP standard can protect communication with the help of a key having either 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters The state of the art WPA and WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access methods allow individualised keys consisting of letters and numbers with a length of up to 63 characters You can simply enter them via the keyboard Under Mode you devolo dLA
34. etwork configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Network settings IP address Here you can configure the local IP address for the device IP address 192 168 0 249 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway DHCP client Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN If you use VLAN and have enabled it under VLAN con figuration specify a Management VLAN here by as signing the corresponding VLAN ID via the selection box The configuration interface can be accessed only via the management VLAN The factory defaults of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N have the Management VLAN configured with VLAN ID 1 Additionally the DHCP server has to be accessible in the management VLAN and thereby have the option Use this to ac cept network settings automatically from a DHCP server enabled If you ever lock yourself out of A the interface e g by deleting all VLANs the adapter has to be re turned to the factory defaults by being reset see the Reset section If the management VLAN configuration is changed please observe the sequence of the configuration steps to guarantee access to the configuration interface Disable VLAN Configure VLAN port and PVID settings save them Under Device configuration Network set tings gt Management VLAN change the VLAN ID and save it Re enable VLAN The settings for management VLAN
35. ged All are accepted or Network configuration 59 only tagged frames Tagged Only If the All setting is enab ed all untagged frames are for warded to the VLAN with the PVID configured for this port Under PVID th assigned recei e VLAN ID is specified which is ved untagged frames In the setting Acceptable Frame Type Tagged only the configured PVID is insignificant devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 60 Network configuration 4 9 Management computer as a file or restore it from there and update the firmware of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N In the Management area you can reset the current configuration to the factory defaults save it to your Reset configuration All settings in the device will be deleted and reset to their factory default values All of your settings will be lost Save configuration file You can store the configuration of the device in a file on your computer and restore it later when required Restore device configuration Select a saved configuration file to restore a previous configuration on the device gt Update Firmware Update the firmware in your device by uploading the new firmware file from your computer to the device devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 9 1 Resetting the configuration With the Management 7 Reset configuration com mand the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is reset to the original factory defaults In doing so you lose your per
36. he WLAN time control can switch your wireless network on and off at certain times of the day automatically RADIUS server You can change settings for the RADIUS server of the 802 1x operating mode here WLAN time control Network configuration 41 WLAN time control WLAN time control You can define two time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday The time control is used to switch the wireless network on and off automatically at the times specified Please note that the wireless network is never disabled while there are still stations connected to it The system will wait until the last station has logged off before the wireless network is disabled Not possible to retrieve time information from the time server To use the time control you have to specify in the device configuration that the device is to retrieve the date and time automatically from a time server This requires an Internet connection Enable time control Please enter the times in the 24 hour format hh mm example 23 59 If you want to set a time period that goes beyond midnight you must split it into two time periods example Monday 18 00 to 00 00 and Tuesday 00 00 to 01 00 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday To be able to use the WLAN time control the option Retrieve date and time automatically must be enabled under Device configuration Date and time
37. he permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption refer to the label on the rear side of the device Additio nal technical information is availab le on the product sheet 6 1 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device and should be kept for future reference Never open the device There are no user servi ceable parts inside the device Do not try to service this product A yourself Contact qualified techni cians each and every time your de risk of electric shock Use the device in a dry location only The outlet must be within reach of vice needs maintenance There is a the connected network device The Appendix 71 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and the network device must be easily accessible To switch the device off pull the power plug out of the power outlet To disconnect the device from the power supply grid pull the power plug Do not keep the device in direct sunlight Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila ion 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 benz
38. ireless N devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 30 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Password You can set a login password for access to the config uration interface By default the built in configura A tion interface of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is not protected with a password Howev er we recommend assigning a password when the installation of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is complete to protect it against tampering by third parties To do so first enter if present the current pass word and then enter the desired new password twice Now the configuration interface is pro tected against unauthorised access with your indi vidual password Password Enter a password to restrict access to your device configuration The password may not be longer than 24 characters The username for configuration access is admin Present password New password 0 Characters Repeat password 0 Characters Call up the configuration interface again later the following window appears first Windows Security The server 169 254 21 210 at requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection we admin s Remember my credentials Cancel Enter admin in the User name field and your individual password
39. iven to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accor dance 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 ree of charge if despite proven proper handling and adherence to the operating instructions these parts became defective due to fabrication and or material defects Alterna ively devolo reserves the right to replace the defective pro duct with a comparable product with the same specifications and features Operating manuals and possibly supplied soft ware are excluded from the warranty b aterial 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 warr
40. lusively as a simple dLAN de vice via the built in Ethernet connections To do so un der WLAN configuration select the Off mode and devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 38 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Keep in mind that after saving this A setting you will be disconnected from any existing wireless connec tion to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N In this case configure the device via Ethernet or dLAN The operating state of the device is displayed Jl under 4 3 Status overview WLAN configuration WLAN mode You can switch off the wireless network or select whether the device functions as an access point or is to report to another access point as a WLAN client off Access Point WLAN client Save WLAN mode 4 6 WLAN configuration as access point If you would like the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to act as an access point select Access point mode un der WLAN configuration and confirm your entry with Save WLAN mode or simply press the WLAN ON OFF button on the housing The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N automatically changes to Access point mode The operating state of the device is displayed Jl under 4 3 Status overview Network configuration 39 WLAN configuration WLAN mode You can switch off the wireless network or select whether the device functions as an access point or is to report to another access point as a WLAN client of Access Point WLAN client Save WLAN
41. me data encryption and access control via the MAC addresses of the network adapt ers 2 3 What is VLAN A VLAN Virtual Local Area Network is a logical self enclosed local network unlike a physical switched network VLANs divide physical networks into multi devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 8 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N ple logical networks that are independent of each other and can be better protected against intru sion and interception than switched networks They optimise data distribution and relieve the burden on overloaded networks Using VLANs prevents the need for complicated physi cal wiring This gives you greater spatial flexibility and saves you having to purchase multiple costly individual devices e g router switches The allocation to a VLAN can take place statically via port assignment via special marks on the data packets tagged packets or dynamically e g through MAC and IP addresses TCP and UDP ports or higher proto cols 2 4 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Innovative access point for network compatible terminal devices whether dLAN WLAN or classic network cable every device can be connected The dLAN powerline technology uses the internal power line and thus enables flexible positioning of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N everywhere in the building Areas without network cables are integrated per fectly alternatively an existing network is ideally exten
42. o Wireless N into a wall socket The power outlet should be in A range of the connected network de vice The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and the network device should be easily accessible To switch off the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N or dis connect it from the mains supply pull the power plug out of the pow er outlet As soon as at least one other dLAN AV adapter has been connected and plugged into the mains supply a dLAN network is set up You can use devolo dLAN AVpro manager the encryption button or enter the dLAN password on the con figuration interface to secure your dLAN network from unauthorised access For information on how to proceed please read further in Chapter 4 4 Device configuration and or Chapter 5 dLAN network O For detailed information about connecting Jl other devolo dLAN adapters visit our web site www devolo com In order to be able to configure the WLAN net work first install the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N software as described in the following chapter 3 4 1 Software for Windows The installation wizard installs the adapter s configura tion devol software as well as the o dLAN AVpro manager and the associated manual on the Windows operating system in addition to the individual encryption of your d V d U LAN network devolo dLAN AVpro manager offers other expanded dLAN functions ia the configuration interface of your LAN 200 AVpro Wireless N you can config
43. o eavesdrop on all of your data transmissions To use the WLAN filter enable the option Enable fil ters Now you can enter various network devices by means of what is known as your MAC address for ac cess to your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Confirm each entry with Add Network devices or stations con nected to your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N are auto matically listed that is to enable an already connected station for the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N simply se lect the MAC address of the respective device and con firm it with Add This then appears under Approved WLAN stations To remove an enabled station select its MAC address and confirm it with Delete devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 46 Network configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The MAC address designates the hardware Jl interface of each individual network device uniquely e g the WLAN adapter of a com puter or the Ethernet port of a printer It con sists of six double digit hexadecimal numbers each separated by a colon e g 00 0B 3B 37 9D C4 In general the MAC address is on the housing of the device You can easily determine the MAC address of a Win dows computer by opening the window with the com mand prompt under Start All Programs b Accessories i Command Prompt Enter the com mand IPCONFIG ALL here The MAC address is dis played under the designation Physical address After entering the MAC addresses do not forget to click the Save
44. pen Source distribution can be requested in writing from gpl devolo de 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 April 2012 Content Content Ban ND DY Co DD cc tena eee 5 1 1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product 5 Ast About this manual DD 5 WA eae fi e nia 6 2 INtrodUtioni DDKO Late pia 7 2 1 What exactly is dLAN 2 ii RES kK kK kK kk 7 22 1 1 2212D TED JMNRHB gt gt P gt B gt D gt DXBXDXDN I gt I NN I MJMII IIIEI E IEI IEEIEIEIE EDE E EEE 7 C What iS AN DD Dr rg 7 2 4 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N WWW Ak kk kk kk kk kK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK ka 8 FAN CE dal JI CDS MD N N JDJWJMWMNMNMNN NPPRMHMDJMMMIMDNEM I 9 2 5 1 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N as a WLAN access point 9 2 5 2 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N as a WLAN client 11 2 5 3 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and VLAN 12 3 NIR NAN S Ana ates tenevo ela de a 17 3 1 Package contents siii iii a ei 18 3727 SYSTEM FEQUIFEMENTS 3 4 3 te li e E RA Pa ae aa ae 18 33 FUNCIONS icedi etai RO a 19 3231 Control lamps nn tenin sareen i DD T 19 3 32 BUULONS iieiea E eI can EE da E E n 20 3 3 3 Network jacks WWW kk kk kk kk kk kK KK KK KK KK KK KK KEK Ra KK k kk kk kk 21 3 3 4 WLAN An
45. rk connected via the mains outlet available wirelessly to other client devices such as laptops IP ra dios or IP telephones This is particularly practical if not all client stations are within range of a WLAN access point for example because concrete walls disrupt the signal With dLAN various rooms can be easily con nected via the mains supply And using the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N every mains outlet can be turned quickly and easily into a WLAN connection with excellent reception quality devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 10 Introduction The following illustration shows how the Internet con and a router and how the connection within the net nection is set up using the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N work is set up using additional dLAN AVpro devices Fig 1 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 2 5 2 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N as a WLAN client Alternatively the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N can also be configured as a WLAN client In this case the adapter connects the WLAN network with the devices in the dLAN network This is especially practical if net lt Ge S Introduction 11 work access is not possible either via dLAN or via Ether net wiring The following illustration describes how the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N connects multiple com puters in the dLAN network wirelessly using an existing router in another network which in turn provides ac cess to the Internet via Ethernet Ru Fig 2 devolo dLAN 200
46. rnet 2 S v All 1l Ethernet 3 v d All gged Only 1 dLAN IV v AIl Tagged Only U AP 1 a AP 2 O AP 3 These configuration parameters cannot be set for WLAN ports AP4 r STA E The existing ports of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The ports can be assigned to the VLANs via the matrix are listed in the first left column Multiple VLANs can be assigned to the Ethernet ports The configured VLANs are listed in the row header alan ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 WLAN ports can be assigned only to a VLAN O For more detailed help on verifying the set i tings refer to our online FAQs on our website at www devolo com If the WLAN mode Access Point is enabled only the access points are assigned to the VLANs If the WLAN mode WLAN client is enabled only the WLAN client is assigned to the VLAN The behaviour of the port is configured via the columns Enable Tx Force Untag Acceptable Frame Type All Tagged only and PVID f the option Enable Tx Force Untag is enabled all outgoing frames are sent from this port as untagged If Enable Tx Force Untag is not enabled all outgoing frames are sent from this port as tagged O The factory defaults of the Jl dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N have the option Enable Tx Force Untag enabled i e all frames are sent untagged The option Acceptable Frame Type All Tagged only refers to the incoming data path of the ports It determines whether all frames i e tagged and untag
47. ryption button that is located on the device Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AVpro network with a randomly generated pass word For security reasons the function of A the encryption button can be disa bled in the dLAN AVpro manager or on the configuration interface un der 4 4 Device configuration devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 66 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N The following section contains exact instructions of en cryption on the basis of possible network scenarios A Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode Encrypting a new dLAN AVpro network with a dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N and an additional dLAN AVpro adapter Fig 4 Once both dLAN AVpro adapters have been successful ly connected press each encryption button for gt one second within two minutes of one another That s it Your dLAN AVpro network is now protected against unauthorised access Fig 4 Expanding an existing dLAN AVpro network by adding another dLAN AVpro adapter Fig 5 If you have already secured your existing dLAN AVpro 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 67 encryption button gt one second of your new dLAN AVpro adapter within two minutes Th
48. s 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 What is WLAN WLAN Wireless Local Area Network refers to the use of radio technology to network computers and other Introduction 7 devices While it is possible to wirelessly connect com puters in pairs peer to peer p2p a central access point is required to set up a network of multiple devic es Such access points are frequently combined in a ingle device with modems for Internet access and outers to manage network traffic zu The wireless network established by an access point using a specific channel from 1 to 13 and name SSID has a limited range The range of the access point which is also known as a radio cell is impeded by building walls In some cases stable connections are often only possible between WLAN devices within a single room As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as net work cables in a LAN or household wiring in a ALAN to control access to a WLAN wireless networking nat urally presents special security challenges WLANs therefore use a number of security measures such as a concealed network na
49. s N 3 3 2 Buttons Fa All buttons can be enabled or disa A bled on the configuration interface ON OFF Use the ON OFF button to switch the WLAN function on or off Make sure that the WLAN function A in the factory defaults is enabled and the WLAN encryption is set to WPAZ The default WLAN key is the security ID of the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N You will find the 16 character security ID on the label on the back of the housing dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N MT 2434 N 802 11 big n Security ID i ITSA NICE DAYO 0001 b dayo va E 50Hz CE2150 O dLAN MAC B2 F2 AF 00 00 01 WLAN MAC B2 F2 AF 00 00 02 ETH MAC B2 F2 AF 00 00 03 _SIN 1107121112222221 x A wes With the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup encryption but ton you secure your WLAN network at the touch of a button WPS is one of the encryption standards de Jl veloped by the Wi Fi Alliance for increasing security in a WLAN home network The objec tive of WPS is to make it easier to add devices to an existing network For more detailed in formation refer to Chapter 4 6 3 Wi Fi Pro tected Setup WPS Initial use 21 To change the configuration of the H dan dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N back to the factory Via the dLAN encryption button you secure your dLAN defaults press the Reset button for more than network at the touch of a button 10 seconds Keep in mind that all settings that To encrypt your dLAN AVpro ne
50. tation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice O O O O O 3 2 System requirements Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Win dows Vista Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Win dows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Linux Ubuntu Mac OSX and all operating systems with network support Network connection O Please note that your computer or other de Jl vice must feature a network adapter with a network port To set up a dLAN AVpro network A you need at least two dLAN AVpro devices 200 Mbps or 500 Mbps 3 3 Functions The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N has the following el ements 3 3 1 Control lamps Power Green Lights up when the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N is operational dLAN Green The network connection is suitable for HD vid eo streaming flashes when data is being transmitted Orange The network connection is suitable for SD vid eo streaming and online gaming flashes when data is being transmitted Red The network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access flashes when data is being transmitted WLAN Green Lit steady when a connection to the WLAN net work exists flashes when data is being transmitted Ethernet Green Lit steady when a connection to the Ethernet network exists flashes when data is being transmitted Initial use 19 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 20 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireles
51. tennas es bal e ha ade tebe ea betes 22 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 22 3 251 Software tTor WIndows 2514445 a cpa ered bea Rie ead a 23 A gt Network CONfQUIALION cz lene a Sada Re X tears avd ane K 25 4 1 Calling up the built in configuration interface 25 A D Menr CESCHIPUON tri Sis x Peseta e A RA in 25 4 3 StatuS OVEIVieW scalo ati eee ed ta ents adn ta te By PNG kusa 26 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Content devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 4 3 1 CLAN Status si s R x e l a RIA 28 4327 WLAN StAtUs k4 xa ae Pay dade r Une ed er kh aNd Sates Sheet 28 4 4 DeVIGe COMMIGUIALION tea sre ate ee rant ai 29 ACA YS SEU aLaaa 29 AA Newark T TTT TTT EE 443 ALAN SOURS ie RES Wada a K RER h 35 AGATA BIE T A case cube Ara na N ar A e shed dia k A eee opal a TT 36 4 5 Disabling WLAN configuration 37 4 6 WLAN configuration as access point LL 38 4 6 1 WLAN basic settings kk kk kK KK KK KK KK KK KIR KK KK KK KK KK ka 40 4 6 2 Security settings for the access point ALA KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK 43 4 6 3 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 48 4 7 WLAN configuration as Client 50 4 7 41 Security settings for the WLAN Client 53 48 VIAN cohli GUIAUION 515535 aE eine b ayd dey ea Wek ct el W ay y dek tobe kelay alay ar ale 55 ABA Greate VLAN js Acc aeaee e anae a E E ara E e TAREN 57 4 8 2 Overviewof configured VLANS LL
52. the configuration interface to be accessible at all Configuration over the web Configuration over the web interface can be disabled Y The device can be configured over the web 4 4 2 Network settings The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N also communicates via the TCP IP protocol as a component of your home network The IP address required for this can either be entered manually as a static address or obtained auto matically from a DHCP server The option Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server is enabled in the factory defaults If a DHCP server is already present in the network for giving out IP addresses have the option Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server enabled so that the Network configuration 33 Disabling this option rules out the A possibility of configuring and thus accessing the interface This status can be reversed only by resetting the adapter to the factory defaults see the Reset section dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N automatically receives an address from it You can also assign a static IP address by making en tries under IP address e g 192 168 0 249 and Netmask e g 255 255 255 0 O If you ever forget the IP address of your 1 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N open the dLAN AVpro manager to find the device in the network Proceed as described under 4 1 Calling up the built in configuration in terface devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 34 N
53. this purpose we recommend using WPA2 encryption WEP or WPA encryption no longer provides adequate security and also limits the maximum possible data rate to 54 Mbps 802 119 standard Do not use the WEP or WPA standard unless your wireless devices do not support WPA2 When activating the encryption make sure that the WLAN settings SSID encryption mode and key of the access point always correspond to the settings of the clients as otherwise you will be unintentionally excluding devices from your network No encryption not recommended WEP not recommended Enter the WEP key as a 10 digit for 64 bit encryption or a 26 digit for 128 bit encryption hexadecimal number Hexadecimal numbers can contain the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F Key WPA WPA2 Please enter the WPA key as a string of characters Key gt Mode WPA2 x Enterprise mode 802 1x Ifyou activate 802 1x operating mode authentication of the WLAN client takes place via a RADIUS server Note that the access point that you connect to must correspondingly be configured for 802 1x EAP method TTLS Anonymous identity Phase 2 type PAP User name Password pa Permitted characters are upper and lower case letters a z the digits 0 9 the space character and the following special characters amp f lt gt M1 _ 4l Save all modified settings before leaving this configu ration area again devolo dLA
54. twork individually have already been configured will be l press each encryption button on the connected The reset button can be pressed using the tip devices for approx 1 second within 2 minutes Jl of a ball point pen To remove a dLAN AVpro device from your net work press the encryption button of the corre sponding device for at least 10 seconds Kensington Lock Reset The dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N has a slot for attach E ing a Kensington Lock on the front panel of the hous The Reset button on the side of the housing has two ing A Kensington Lock is antitheft protection for different functions portable hardware 3 3 3 Network jacks The three LAN ports can be used to connect computers or other network devices to the The device restarts if you press the Reset button for less than 10 seconds devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 22 Initial use devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N via commercially availa ble network cables III TIT H TIT ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 3 3 4 WLAN antennas The internal WLAN antennas are for connecting to oth er network devices wirelessly 3 4 Connecting the ALAN 200 AVpro Wireless N This section describes how to connect your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to a computer or other network device Use a network cable to connect the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N to the network port of your running computer or other network device Plug the dLAN 200 AVpr
55. update procedure is A not interrupted To do so it is best to connect your computer to the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N via dLAN or LAN rather than WLAN devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 5 dLAN network 5 1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N in your dLAN network first you have to connect it to other dLAN AVpro devices as a home network Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access control to the dLAN network and results in a delimited dLAN network Shared use of a dLAN password serves as encryp tion of the dLAN network and thereby the inter ception protection 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 AVpro networks data encryption is as simple as touching a button since all corre sponding dLAN AVpro devices are equipped with an encryption button For dLAN AVpro networks that include devices with and without encryption buttons data dLAN network 65 encryption must be set up dLAN AVpro manager using the 5 2 dLAN AVpro network encryp tion at the touch of a button To encrypt a dLAN AVpro network in which all associ ated devices are equipped with an encryption button simply press the enc
56. working over an existing power line even areas without a network connec tion are perfectly integrated this way 1 1 1 About this manual After an introduction to ALAN WLAN and VLAN basics in Chapter 2 Chapter 3 will cover successfully setting up your dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Chapter 4 describes in detail the setting options of the built in configuration interface and thereby also access to the dLAN VLAN and WLAN For information on configuring the dLAN network please see Chapter 5 Information about product safety and en Preface 5 vironmental compatibility of the device and our war ranty terms can be found in Chapter 6 and conclude the manual You can find the technical data for the dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N in the product informa tion 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 dam age Important note that should be ob 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 dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 6 Preface CE 2150 devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products visit www devolo com The download
57. ypical to the recovery of data where peri odic security data back ups have been made e The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not ransferable f he court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the case that the purchaser is a merchant If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Ger many or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclu sion of the contract devolo s court of jurisdiction applies This is also applicable if the purchaser s domicile is not known at the time of institution of proceedings g The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N 74 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AVpro Wireless N Index C CE declaration 6 Control lamps 19 D Default WLAN key 20 48 55 devolo dLAN AVpro manager 23 69 DHCP server 33 Disposal of old devices 72 dLAN AVpro network 65 dLAN encryption 35 dLAN password 35 E Encryption button 65 Enterprise Mode 48 Enterprise mode 53 l Important safety instructions 71 IP address 33 L LAN Network connection 21 M MAC address 46 Management VLAN 34 Multi SSID 43 P Package contents 18 R RADIUS server 42 Reset 21 S Security ID 20 Software installation 23 SSID 43 System requirements 18 T tagged 59 Time server 36
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