Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini
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1. devdLo dLAN 500 AVmini devolo dLAN 500 AVmini O 2010 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 Os X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp devolo dLAN 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 December 2010 Contents Contents ar ee a Pm BA ET 5 lal THAN naa a mm 5 LIA Aboutthis menial caian Fe k n w Ponte aen sd leone gait 5 2 Introduction REPETI 7 24 What exact2. 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 warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war ranty period of the device as a whole gt Warranty procedure If defects appear during the warranty period the warranty claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period of 7 days In the case of any externally visible damage arising from trans port e g damage to the housing the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immedia tely On discovery of damage which is not externally visible the transport company and the sender are to be immediately informed in writing at the latest within 3 days of delivery Transport to and from the location where the warranty claim is accepted and or the repaired device is exchanged is at the purchaser s own risk and cost 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 warranty claims will be deemed invalid he label with the serial number has been removed from the device he device is damaged or destroyed as a r
3. choose between your own password a ran dom password and the default password To define your own password with a length of at least eight char acters enter this into the Network password min 8 characters text field Alternatively you can have a ran domly selected highly secure password assigned using the Generate secure password button Use the Factory default password button to reset the dLAN adapter to the default password Normally the display of the password is hidden for security reasons If you enable the option Show characters the current pass word is displayed in legible form in the text field _ The factory default password is HomePlugAV Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN network If dLAN Cockpit is called up again later after a suc cessful initial installation for example to integrate a new adapter into a network the application remem bers the devices that were entered earlier Enter the new device as described in the Adding an adapter section The current network password is assigned automatically to the newly added device 4 3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button To encrypt a dLAN AV network in which all associated devices are equipped with an encryption button simply press the encryption button that is located on the de dLAN network 23 vice Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AV network with a randomly generated
4. home or in office Internet standalone solution fig 1 Workstation with Internet connection over a DSL mo dem Ethernet interface devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 10 Introduction fig 1 Networking of two workstations fig 2 fig 2 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Introduction 11 Distributed Internet access solution fig 3 Connection of an IP telephone a high speed Internet application and an IP TV application with Internet ac cess via a DSL modem router devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 3 Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVmini It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini and its functions We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui de you through its installation 3 1 Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVmini O Single Kit O dLAN 500 AVmini O Network cable O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation or O Starter Kit O Two dLAN 500 AVmini O Two network cables O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation Initial use 13 or O Network Kit O Three dLAN 500 AVmini O Three network cables O Hard copy of installation guide O CD containing software and online documen tation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without pri
5. simple data transfer and Internet access flashes when data is being transmitted Ethernet green A connection to the Ethernet network exists flashes when data is being transmitted Network connection This is the connection point on the dLAN 500 AVmini for connecting it to a computer or another network de vice with the network cable included Initial use 15 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 3 dLAN AV network en cryption at the touch of a button Please note that all dLAN AV devices to be connected to your network are also connected to your household electrical wiring A dLAN AV device switches to Standby mode after a short while if no active network de vice such as a computer is connected to the network port In Standby mode the dLAN AV device cannot be acces sed via the power supply grid As soon as the network device e g computer connected to the network interface is switched on again your dLAN AV de vice can also be reached again via the electrical wiring devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 16 Initial use devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini This section describes how to connect your dLAN 500 AVmini to a computer or other network de vice O Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 AVmini to the network port of your run ning computer or other network dev
6. to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN 500 AVmini devices The data is anonymized and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products You can find the installed soft ware applications in the Start Programs 1 devolo program group 3 5 2 Software for Mac OS X The software i mac folder contains the dLAN configu ration software 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu The software linux folder contains the dLAN confi guration software Initial use 17 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 4 dLAN network 4 1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVmini in your dLAN network first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV devices as a home network Two specific pieces of in formation are 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 Cockpit program Please note the following ba sic principle when choosing your encryption method O In dLAN AV networks data encryption is as sim ple as touching a button since all correspon ding dLAN AV devices are equipped with an encryption button O For dLAN AV
7. anty conditions uses salak kaj hare eR de a De eh er e TE TT 28 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 1 Preface 1 1 Thank you The dLAN 500 AVmini from devolo is the home plug in device for high requirements The fast trans fer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every bandwidth intensive Internet application a real multimedia treat The integrated Quality of Service function measures the bandwidth requirement optimises the data flow and ensures excellent quality particularly for voice and video data Whether in the office or at home devices such as modem router set top box or the computer can be connected with the dLAN 500 AV mini using the available Ethernet inter face On top of that the range of 300 meters creates a high degree of flexibility 1 1 1 About this manual After a brief introduction to dLAN basics and Green IT in Chapter 2 Chapter 3 will cover successfully set ting up your dLAN 500 AVmini Chapter 4 explains how to configure your dLAN 500 AVmini network For safety notes and our warranty terms see Chapter 5 Preface 5 Description of the symbols Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols used in this manual Very important note Failure to obser a ve this note may result in damage Important note that should be obser gt ved Additional information background material and configuration tips for your device If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our prod
8. er connected to a com puter can only go into power saving mode if the network card of the swit ched off computer is also inactive If you are using a network card that remains active even when the compu ter is switched off we recommend connecting the computer to an on off switch using a multiple socket so that both the computer and the integrated network card are de energised 2 3 What does the dLAN adapter have to offer The dLAN 500 AVmini offers a transfer rate of up to 500 Mbps which makes it ideal for high requirements such as HDTV streaming Internet telephony and fast Internet When connected to an electrical outlet it changes the home based electrical system in no time into a fast network with high data throughput And all of that with optimum transfer and maximum data se curity using the powerful 128 bit AES encryption In addition the patented power saving mode which co mes standard automatically uses more than 80 less power Introduction 9 Simply press the encryption button on the dLAN 500 AVmini or use the dLAN Cockpit to set up custom encryption for your network Whether in the of fice or at home devices such as modem router set top box or the computer can be connected with the dLAN 500 AVmini using the available Ethernet inter face On top of that the range of 300 meters creates a high degree of flexibility 2 4 Sample applications This chapter contains examples for possible network designs in
9. esult 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 ontracted by devolo o if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage or if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a or 3b Appendix 29 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware software installation or operation devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs 6 Additional regulations The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo s legal liability a The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims such as any refund in full or in part Compensation claims regardless of the legal basis are excluded This does not apply if e g injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product liability law or in cases of intentional act or culpable negligence b Claims for compensation of lost profits indirect or consequen ial detriments are excluded c devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of s
10. hem 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 cle aning 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 If you do not know what type of power supply you have at home contact your dealer or energy supplier 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 objects have fallen into the device w devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 28 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 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 5 2 Disposal of old devices 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 Since 24 March 2006 these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with household waste Rather in Ger
11. ice Plug the dLAN 500 AVmini into a free electrical outlet Once you have connected at least two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters as described above your dLAN 500 AVmini network has been set up To secure your dLAN AV network continue with the configuration as described in chapter 4 dLAN network 3 5 Software installation 3 5 1 Software for Windows Use the installation wizard to install the devolo soft ware for using the adapter with the Windows opera ting system devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN adapters in your dLAN AV network displays infor mation about these devices and encrypts your dLAN AV network individually To install the software insert the included CD ROM in the CD drive of your computer If autoplay is installed on your computer the 0 installation will start automatically Otherwi se open the folder with the Windows Explo rer by right clicking on Start orthe Windows logo and selecting Explorer from the con text menu Double click to start the installa tion wizard manually During the installation process you will be given the choice of installing all software components Standard installation or selecting individual ones Custom in stallation To take full advantage of the functions of your device we recommend installing all of the applications You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN 500 AVmini to devolo The data sent
12. light 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 lia ble for those costs typical 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 The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the case that the purchaser is a merchant If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of 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 500 AVmini 30 Appendix Index Index P Package contents 13 Numerics Power saving mode 8 3 control LEDs 15 S C Security ID 22 CE declaration 27 Software installation 16 D T Disposal of old devices 28 Transfer rate 9 dLAN AV network 19 23 W E Warranty 28 Encryption button 15 23 Windows 16 F Factory default password 22 G Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 Important safety instructions 27 Integrating the new adapter into the network 23 L Linux 17 M Mac 0S X 17 N Network con
13. ly lS dLAN2 seco ae 8 2 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT cl suka huk kk kla k akre k ka kk een ees 8 2 3 What does the dl AN adapterhavetooffer kK KK KK RR KK KK RR KK 9 2 4 Sampleapplications lt lt 4 ks Leka das riis land I 9 3 Nit Al USC ii un suya n nk ae dd bul ara E Te ab bar est Paten neg dus 13 3 1 Package CONE x eden ee ehe dise ib cdd dh 13 3 2 SYSTEMITEQUITEMENTS nur es A pal alparo RA d n d k ie sa aka pde r se 13 9 3 SEUNGHONS ara sd ate iaa ie 15 3 4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini 0 0 gt ss kulk kak kk kal kl kk rr 16 3 5 Software installation ku ak ak kk and kabik ek yal kl k Waki a a win 16 3 54 S ltwal tor WINDOWS e i gt se xul pida a boe A e 16 3 5 2 Software for Mac OS X 2 220022 een 17 3 5 3 Software for Linux Ubuntu kk kk kk kk kk kk eee 17 A Eo Or E A A TT 19 a41 Security in the dlAN sss eksce stet ott ku k keka a lad kk n 19 42 ULAN DS GBBIBJJ _ _ sesa ek SRA Rete RR MM MB B er aoe derer lea 19 4 2 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit 0 0 0 0 cece ee eee eee eee 22 4 3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button WWW kk eee eee 23 5 AppendiX ss ans ite a d n I a haw y KA kd kh ka de is se K k Walk dikan 27 5 1 Important safety instructions 27 5 2 Disposal of old devices i ca son kazublo kad h peo sa na ava dat 28 5 3 Warr
14. many 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 3 Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given 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 free of charge if despite proven proper handling and adhe rence to the operating instructions these parts became defec ive 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 ures Operating manuals and possibly supplied software 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
15. mple data transfer and Internet access If data transmission from one device to another is ac tually taking place the data rate is displayed on the re spectively highlighted adapter Settings and functions You can configure settings for the respectively high lighted device or for the network via the buttons at the bottom edge of the screen O or via tabs arranged at the side of each adapter dLAN network 21 You can always use the Refresh button to display the current status of devices that have been found if this hasn t happened automatically By means of the Options button or the corresponding tabs of the respective adapter you can learn device in formation such as the firmware version used and the individual MAC address Options are given like assigning an additional name resetting the respective device to the factory default settings or removing a device from the existing dLAN network The above mentioned setting options vary depending on the function and features of your device You can also specify whether information on the per formance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo The data sent to devolo pertains only to the 0 performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymised and will be used ex clusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini The Troubleshooting Guide i
16. ncludes installation in structions and information about how to connect your devices optimally with one another 4 2 1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit If you use dLAN AV devices without an encryption button data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cock pit Before the networking procedure note the security IDs of all dLAN AV adapt ers This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the housing It consists of 4 x 4 letters sep arated by dashes e g ANJR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network components as appropriate Scan for local adapter After dLAN Cockpit is started it searches for the dLAN adapter connected directly to your computer first Adding an adapter Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network by selecting the Add adapter button You will need the 16 character security IDs of the adapters from the label on the housing Enter it now in the Security ID field and confirm with OK If a security ID is correct and the device can be reached in the dLAN network it will be added to your network of configured adapters and also displayed in the program Entering a network password After you have added all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network select the Change password button to assign a shared network password that will apply for all registered adapters in your personal home network You can
17. nection 15 Network password 22 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Index
18. networks that include devices with and without encryption buttons data encryp tion must be set up using the dLAN Cockpit dLAN network 19 4 2 dLAN Cockpit devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption program that detects all reachable dLAN AV devices in your home network and combines them in a secure network Due to its logical graphic design the dLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate After installing the devolo software it can be found in the Start gt Programs devolo program group devolo dLAN 500 AVmini O oO 0 dg oO Add adapter Change password Refresh Options Updates About Cockpit After starting the dLAN Cockpit all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear This may take a moment All adapters found in the network appear with as adapter icon with a corresponding product name The adapter in the middle of the dLAN network identified with the symbol shown here symbolises your locally connected device If you have multiple dLAN devices connected locally you can jump back and forth between them Clicking an adapter icon with the mouse enables the corresponding dLAN AV device and highlights it The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustrate the current transmission quality Green the network connection is suitable for HD video streaming O Orange the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming Red the network connection is suitable for si
19. or notice 3 2 System requirements O Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit Win dows Vista Home Premium 32 bit 64 bit Win dows 7 Home Premium 32 bit Linux Ubuntu Mac 0S X and any other operating system with network support O Network connection Please note that your computer or other de 0 vice must feature a network adapter with a network port devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 14 Initial use devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo 14 Mbps and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II 85 Mbps can be used on the same household electrical wiring as dLAN AV devices 200 Mbps 500 Mbps without interference but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another Hence to set up a dLAN AV network you need two dLAN AV devices 200 Mbps 500 Mbps More valuable information about dLAN or dLAN AV is available in the Service Centre section of our web site at www devolo com 3 3 Functions The dLAN 500 AVmini features 3 control LEDs as well as a network port and an encryption button Power green Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVmini is ready for operation flashes when it is in standby mode ALAN green The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming flashes when data is being transmitted orange The network connection is suitable for SD vi deo streaming and online gaming flashes when data is being transmitted red The network connection is suitable for
20. password Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 24 dLAN network Encrypting a new dLAN 500 AVmini network con That s it Your dLAN AV network is now protected sisting of two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters fig 4 against unauthorized access Once both dLAN 500 AVmini adapters have been suc cessfully connected press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another fig 4 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 500 AVmini fig 5 If you have already secured your existing dLAN 500 AVmini network using the encryption but ton use the same method to integrate other adapters Once you have successfully connected the new dLAN 500 AVmini first press the encryption button of one of your network s existing adapters 1 second dLAN network 25 then press the encryption button of your new dLAN 500 AVmini 1 second within two minutes That s it The new dLAN 500 AVmini is now integrated in your network To integrate additional dLAN 500 AVminiy adapters in your network repeat the above steps fig 5 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Excluding a dLAN 500 AVmini from your network fig 6 To exclude a dLAN 500 AVmini adapter from an exist ing network press its encryption button for at leas
21. t ten seconds The device will be assigned a new ran domly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network To integrate the adapter in r a different dLAN 500 AVmini network follow the steps described above depending on whether you are set ting up a new network or adding the adapter to an ex isting one 5 Appendix _ For the permitted voltage range for operating the device and the power consumption refer to the label on the rear side of the device For the CE declaration for this product refer to the accompanying product CD under CE Additional technical information is available at www devolo com 5 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 service able parts inside the device Do not try to service this product G yourself Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance There is a risk of electric shock O Use the device in a dry location only Always use the included network cable to connect the device Appendix 27 Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device To disconnect the device from the power supply grid pull the power plug Do not keep the device in direct sunlight Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila tion Never block or cover t
22. ties 2 2 devolo Up to speed on green IT The topic everyone is talking about is green IT devolo has an easy solution the power saving mode which comes standard with the home network adapters sets the company apart from many competitors in the IT in dustry And that has been the case even before global warming and the scarcity of resources have become concerns on everyone s mind Developers at devolo have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power dLAN 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 can satisfy the demand for energy efficien cy is evidenced by the patented power saving mode in the devices It automatically lowers energy con sumption by more than 80 percent when the com puters in the dLAN network or connected equipmen are switched off The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a tri bute 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 A dLAN adapt
23. ucts we would be delighted to hear from you at support devolo com devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products visit www devolo com The Service centre area not only contains product descriptions and documentation but also updates of devolo software and your device s firmware devolo dLAN 500 AVmini Introduction 7 2 Introduction The available performance and effort required for the sae installation also compares favourably to traditional ALAN is an intelligent secure technology that lets you methods dLAN technology now attains speeds you set up a home network easily quickly and economical would expect from other LAN technologies and instal ly via your household electrical wiring without the ing it is a breeze need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 8 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVmini 2 1 What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct Local Area Network uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equip ped with suitable adapters and other network compon ents 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 another Networking via dLAN is fast and secure The data is en crypted using a key to prevent easy interception by third par
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