Devolo dLAN Wireless extender
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1. C Activate filters MAC address 1 a MAC address 2 MAC address 3 MAC address 4 i MAC address 5 MAC address 6 MAC address 7 MAC address 8 MAC address 9 MAC address 10 Click Save to apply the changes The device then restarts automatically After the device restarts the modified settings take effect Please remember to enter the MAC address of your own computer as well if you are connected to the Wireless extender via WLAN rather than the Ethernet port Otherwise you will lock yourself out of the device by activating the WLAN filter 3 4 6 dLAN Settings In a dLAN network all connected components must use the same password The dLAN password is normally defined once during the installation of your Wireless extender with the aid of the dLAN devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 23 Configuration III Configuration Wizard see section 4 2 or taken over from the existing network dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt dLAN settings dLAN password Enter the dLAN network password needed for your device to access your dLAN network All devices that are part of a dLAN network must use the same dLAN network password Repeat password Password amp 0 0 3 5 3 5 1 HO The password can also be entered manually under Overview gt Change Configuration gt dLAN Settings Enter the desired password in each of the two input fields and2. devolo dLAN Wireless extender Index Access point 8 22 23 Activate WLAN 23 Administration 28 Antenna 13 Channel 24 Chat 45 Configuration interface 18 Connected stations 20 Deactivate WLAN 23 devolo EasyClean 44 devolo EasyShare 45 devolo Informer 17 DHCP 21 dLAN 8 dLAN Configuration Wizard 27 31 dLAN password 28 31 dLAN Wireless extender configuration 18 Encryption 20 24 42 Ethernet 13 Ethernet interface 17 Informer 17 Installation 14 IP address 19 21 LAN port 13 LEDs 12 Linux 16 Load configuration 29 Log in 21 MAC address 26 MacOSX 16 Network address 21 Network password 32 Network settings 21 devolo dLAN Wireless extender Package contents 5 Password 21 Patch cable 13 Ports 13 Radio cell 8 Radio channel 24 Radio network 8 Releases 45 Reset configuration 28 Restore configuration 29 RJ45 13 Save configuration 29 Security 21 Security code 31 Security inthe dLAN 35 Security inthe WLAN 42 Software 14 SSID 8 20 24 42 Status and administration 18 Transmission speed 17 Update firmware 30 WEP 24 WEP key 23 WLAN 8 17 37 WLAN access point 37 WLAN antenna 13 WLAN client 23 37 40 WLAN filters 26 43 WLAN mode 22 40 WLAN settings 23 WLAN status 20 WPA 24
3. then enter the new password twice By default the integrated configuration interface of the ALAN Wireless extender is not password protected However we recommend assigning a password when the installation of the adapter is complete to protect it against tampering by third parties dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt Security Password Enter a password to restrict access to your device configuration Present password New password Repeat password de 0 O 3 4 2 Network settings As a component of your home network the dLAN Wireless extender communicates using the TCP IP protocol The IP address required for this purpose can either be entered manually as a static address or assigned by a DHCP server To specify an address first disable the option Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP Server Enter the IP address and the netmask and click Save You can leave this option enabled if you already have a DHCP server assigning the IP addresses in your network and you would like the Wireless extender to automatically receive its IP address The advantage in this is that devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 22 Configuration CY Q Ji you will not have to manually reconfigure your Wireless extender whenever you make changes in the address space of your home network Once your Wireless extender has successfully obtained an IP address
4. Software for Windows Use the installer in the Software gt dLAN folder to set up five software components for using the adapter with the Windows operating system The devolo dLAN Wireless extender configuration program opens the integrated configuration interface in a web browser The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard integrates the Wireless extender in a dLAN network devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a HomePlug network and displays information on the devices found devolo EasyShare lets you quickly and easily transfer files from one computer to another in your home network devolo EasyClean is a convenient way to clear your private data in Microsoft Internet Explorer To install the software insert the included CD ROM in the CD drive of your computer If autoplay is installed on your computer the installation will start automatically Otherwise open the folder with the Windows Explorer by right clicking on Start and selecting Explorer from the context menu Double click to start the installer manually devolo dLAN Wireless extender devolo dLAN Wireless extender Software Setup Type of Installation Select either standard or custom installation Select the type of installation that best suits your requirements The following components will be installed with default settings A devolo dLAN Wireless extender Configuration a devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard 4 devolo Informer ji devolo EasyShare J de
5. communications using keys consisting of 10 or 26 digits Simply enter a sequence of the proper number of hexadecimal characters in the Key field The more modern WPA WPA2 WiFi Protected Access supports individual keys consisting of letters and digits with a length of up to 63 characters These can be simply entered using the keyboard without prior conversion into hexadecimal format as is the case with WEP Client access to the devolo dLAN Wireless extender WI Configuration D Wireless extender can also be restricted to the highly secure WPA2 method by enabling the Only permit WPA2 maximum security option Be sure to save your changes before leaving the configuration area We recommend always encrypting your WLAN connections Without it anyone within range can intrude on your home network and use your Internet connection without your authorization Wherever possible always choose the stronger WPA WPA2 encryption method Do not use the WEP standard unless your wireless devices do not support a higher standard 3 4 5 WLAN filters In addition to encryption see previous section setting up a WLAN filter can further restrict access to your Wireless extender to selected devices Even if encryption were disabled other adapters would not be able to establish a connection The WLAN filter should only be used as an additional option It is useful for restricting access to your wireless network Without encryption however
6. Expert Opinion by Competent Body EMC Dieses Wireless Ger t ist ein Sender bzw Empf nger Bei der Installation und Verwendung dieses Ger tes sollte ein Abstand von mindestens 20 cm zwischen dem Ger t und Ihrem K rper eingehalten werden This wireless device transmits and receives radio signals During the installation and utilisation of this device please ensure that there is a distance of at least 20 cm beiween the device and your body Diese Erkl rung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch This declaration is submitted by Aachen 8 M rz 2007 HR d gt Aachen 8 March 2007 Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender CEQ devolo dLAN Wireless extender 51 pam TCO 7 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 accordance 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 adherence to the operating instructions these parts became defective due to fabrication and or material defects Alternatively devolo reserves the right to replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and features Operating manuals and any supplied software are excluded from the warranty b Material and service c
7. a closer look at our other products which are also designed to make your connected lifestyle easier and simpler About this manual After a brief introduction to dLAN and WLAN basics in Chapter 1 Chapter 2 will cover successfully setting up your dLAN Wireless extender Chapter 3 provides detailed information on the options of the integrated devolo dLAN Wireless extender BR A Q 1 gt Preface configuration interface For instructions on connecting your Wireless extender to the dLAN and using WLAN access see Chapters 4 and 5 In Chapter 6 you will find out more about the free EasyClean and EasyShare applications included with your dLAN adapter A number of places in this manual are highlighted with special icons Important note you definitely should make a note of these recommendations Interesting information additional tips and background info on the configuration of the dLAN Wireless extender From time to time you will find the icon of a devolo program in the margin to the left of the text the program will be explained in greater detail at that point We hope you have just as much fun reading this manual as we had writing it If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products we would be delighted to hear from your at support devolo com devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products please visit www devolo com The download area not only co
8. by the existing access point Additional settings may be required here Should you need the MAC address of the Wireless extender for WLAN access it can be found on the label on the underside of the housing f you were previously using a wireless connection to configure the dLAN Wireless extender the connection will naturally be lost when switching the WLAN mode Use the LAN or dLAN to access and configure the adapter in this case 5 3 Security in the WLAN When operating a wireless LAN special measures are essential to secure the network Theoretically anyone with a WLAN adapter within range of your access point could break into your network unnoticed and access your computers and network devices or access the Internet via your account The dLAN Wireless extender features a number of security mechanisms that can be used individually or in combination to prevent this By selecting a hidden network name SSID you can restrict access to those WLAN clients that know its exact designation Chapter 3 4 4 of this manual covers this function in detail A number of WLAN adapters have difficulties connecting to such invisible wireless networks If you have problems connecting to a network with a hidden SSID start by establishing a connection with the SSID visible then hide the SSID Encryption of your wireless data traffic with WEP or better yet with WPA WPA2 not only helps restrict access to your WLAN but also prevents eav
9. 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 automatically encrypted using a key to prevent easy interception by third parties What is WLAN WLAN Wireless Local Area Network refers to the use of radio technology to network computers and other devices While it is possible to wirelessly connect computers in pairs peer to peer p2p a central access point is required to set up a network of multiple devices Such access points are frequently combined in a single device with modems for Internet access and routers to manage network traffic 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 devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 9 Introduction CY 1 3 9 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 network cables in a LAN or household wiring in a dLAN to control access to a WLAN wireless networking naturally presents special security challenges WLANs therefore use a number of security measures such as a con
10. click Save Management Use the Management section to reset your current configuration to factory defaults save the configuration as a file on your computer or restore such a file to the device or update the firmware of the dLAN Wireless extender Reset configuration Use Overview Management Reset Configuration to reset your dLAN Wireless extender to its factory defaults Your personal settings will be discarded during the reset The most recently assigned dLAN password for the dLAN Wireless extender adapter will be retained however and will not be reset to the default password HomePlug You can also change the dLAN password by using the dLAN Configuration Wizard in the Windows Start gt Programs gt devolo program group or via the integrated configuration interface of the adapter in the Overview Change Configuration gt dLAN Settings section To restore your settings after a reset save them in a file on your computer and reload them see following section devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 29 Configuration CY 3 5 2 Save and load configuration All active configuration settings can be backed up by transferring them to your computer and saving them in a file This file can then be used to restore the configuration of your dLAN Wireless extender This function can be useful for creating a variety of configurations that will let you quickly and easily set up the adapter for use in different network envi
11. establish a connection to the existing adapters in your home network Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this The dLAN password is not only important for accessing the HomePlug network It also serves as an encryption key ensuring the security of the transferred data Using a shared dLAN password in combination with the exchanged security codes defines the limits of the dLAN network Each HomePlug adapter has its own 16 digit security code usually on a label on the underside of the device that is its unique identifier All dLAN devices on the network must exchange these security codes before they can establish a connection Both items of information are required when setting up a dLAN network using the dLAN Configuration Wizard Please note that you must configure a number of other network security and WLAN related settings via the integrated configuration interface to ensure the successful operation of the Wireless extender For more information see Chapters 3 and 5 Setting up a dLAN network The dLAN Configuration Wizard is designed to help you connect multiple devolo dLAN adapters into a self contained secure home network After successfully installing the devolo software you can launch the Wizard via the Start gt Programs devolo program group and the Device Start dLAN Configuration Wizard menu of the devolo Informer devolo dLAN Wireless extender EY Establi
12. it is still relatively easy for third parties to intercept your data communications To use the WLAN filter select the Activate filters option under Overview Edit Configuration gt WLAN Filters the 10 input fields underneath it will then be activated You can now list up to ten different network devices permitted to access your dLAN Wireless extender by entering their so called MAC addresses The MAC address refers to the network adapter of a device e g the WLAN card of a laptop or the Ethernet port of a printer It consists of six two digit hexadecimal numbers that are separated by colons e g 6A 54 FA 11 DE 23 The MAC address can generally be found on a label on the network adapter You can easily determine the MAC address of a Windows PC by opening a command prompt window with Start gt Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt Enter the command IPCONFIG ALL The MAC is shown under the designation Physical Address HO devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 27 Configuration CY Do not forget to click Save after entering the MAC addresses An error message will be returned if any of the values entered are invalid e g because the colons are missing amp 0 O dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt WLAN filters WLAN filters Please enter the MAC addresses ofthe devices that are permitted to access your access point The MAC addresses must have the format XXX XXXXXXXX
13. D If you do not use encryption not only will all data being transferred from client computers to the Wireless extender in your wireless LAN be unprotected users will not be prompted for a password when establishing a connection If you have not set up any other security measures such as WLAN filters see section 3 4 5 third parties will be able to access your network at devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 25 Configuration D any time and use your Internet connection Under normal circumstances you will not notice that this is occurring dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt WLAN settings amp 0O 0 Settings Please selectthe settings to be used by your access point Activate WLAN Channel 11 v SSID Wlan Hide SSID Security You may encryptthe data traffic ofyour wireless network to prevent unauthorized access to your data No encryption O WEP 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 Ze O WPA WPA2 Please enter the WPA key as a string of characters All letters and digits are valid characters Key Only permit WYPA2 maximum security Two standards are available for ensuring secure data communications in wireless networks The older and somewhat weaker WEP standard protects
14. DVT 124 Open Status and Management E Encryption None E MAC address 00 1 _ Start dLAN Configuration Wizard Multiple instances of devolo Informer installed in your network can be set to exchange information about found dLAN adapters under View Options You may also specify whether information on the performance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo here The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymized and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By providing it you can help us improve our products Accessing the integrated configuration interface The integrated online configuration interface of the dLAN Wireless extender can be accessed in three different ways In most cases the devolo dLAN Wireless extender Configuration application Start J Programs devolo dLAN Wireless extender Configuration will find the device automatically and open its configuration interface in a web browser window If this method is not successful launch the devolo Informer utility Start gt Programs devolo devolo Informer Right click the name of the wireless Extender and select the Status and Management menu item The program determines the correct IP address and launches the configuration in your web browser devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 19 Configuration Jj D If you know the exact IP address of your adapter y
15. LAN adapters in your home network and display device information in an overview After installing the devolo software see section 2 3 it can be found in the Start gt Programs devolo program group When the Informer is launched it initially scans your home network for all available dLAN devices This may take a moment All found adapters are listed with their names and MAC addresses in the overview window The transmission speed of active dLAN connections between adapters is also displayed devolo Informer generally updates the list of found dLAN devices automatically If newly added adapters do not appear in the window refresh the display with F5 or via the View menu devolo Informer can use special access techniques to find the dLAN Wireless extender in your network in cases in which you cannot access it using a web devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 13 Configuration j_j D 3 2 a browser or configuration program i e when you do not know its IP address Ensure that you always have the Informer handy for such cases Use the Device menu or the context menu that opens with a right click on the name of the displayed dLAN device to rename the adapter or launch either of the configuration options Start dLAN Configuration Wizard and online configuration interface via Open Status and Management 8 devolo Informer Device View Help T dLAN Wireless extend Firmware version Rename j SSID
16. LAN adapter in combination with a variety of other network components devolo markets other devices such as the dLAN 200 AV or the WLAN USB Stick which are better suited for such applications The dLAN Wireless extender comes into its own when interconnecting dLAN and WLAN networks dLAN Wireless extender as an access point By default the dLAN Wireless extender is set up to serve as a WLAN access point for a dLAN network connected via a power outlet thus providing access to other client devices such as laptops desktop PCs and printers This is especially practical if not all client stations are within range of the WLAN base station for example if thick concrete walls are obstructing the signal With dLAN rooms can easily be connected via the power grid A dLAN Wireless extender lets you quickly and easily turn any wall outlet into a WLAN access point with excellent reception quality y Q Modem Router Ethernet PC Ethernet Notebooks WLAN The illustration shows how two mobile notebooks can connect to the Internet and to other PCs in the dLAN home network via the Wireless extender dLAN Wireless extender as a client Alternatively the dLAN Wireless extender can be configured as a WLAN client see sections 3 4 3 and 5 2 1 In this case the adapter establishes a devolo dLAN Wireless extender EB Introduction N connection between an existing WLAN and the devices in the dLAN network
17. This is especially practical if network access is otherwise not possible via dLAN nor by an Ethernet cable when using a public access point to access the Internet for example The illustration shows how the Wireless extender connects computers in the dLAN wirelessiy to an existing router in another building which in turn provides Internet access via Ethernet devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 12 Initialuse YD 2 Initial use This chapter covers the hardware and software features of the dLAN Wireless extender as well as its installation and initial use 2 1 Displays and connections 2 1 1 LEDs The current status of the dLAN Wireless extender is shown by four LEDs on the housing devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 13 Initialuse YD 2 1 2 2 2 lO Operation lit continuously when the adapter is connected to the power grid dLAN lit continuously when a connection exists to other HomePlug adapters flashes when data is being sent or received via dLAN WLAN lit continuously when a WLAN exists flashes when data is being sent or received LAN connection lit continuously when a connection with the Ethernet exists flashes when data is being sent or received in the LAN Ports The dLAN Wireless extender is easy to use The device has very few ports The AC plug connects the adapter to your power outlet The WLAN antenna provides the connectio
18. ans the entire so called subnet which normally consists of 255 different IP addresses e g 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 2 etc up to 192 168 0 255 Normally EasyShare uses the name of your PC You can also use the Options menu to specify a different designation under which your computer will devolo dLAN Wireless extender A Additional devolo software appear in the EasyShare network The application s sounds can also be enabled and disabled there If folders have ready been shared on the various found EasyShare computers their names can be displayed by clicking on the plus line to the left of the computer name Click a folder to display its contents in the top right hand section of the EasyShare window Two options are available for transferring files to your own computer Double click the file name with the left mouse button EasyShare will open a small dialog box prompting you for the target folder on your computer Alternatively right click to open a context menu that also contains the last destination used such as the desktop of the current Windows user The current transfers appear in the lower right hand section of the EasyShare window In addition to the file name the progress in percent the transfer rate in Kbps and the name of the source computer are displayed To share folders on your own computer click the name of your own computer and use the File gt Sharing menu A short wizard will help you enter the
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20. by Internet Explorer and Windows The following data can be cleared Cookies Temporary Internet files Cache History addresses of visited websites Stored form data Stored passwords List of recently used documents Simply check or clear the checkboxes of the data types as appropriate and click Delete That s it devolo dLAN Wireless extender BB Additional devolo software devolo EasyClean Please select the data for deletion Internet Explorer File lists Cookies are small files that can be used to store the settings for web sites e g ordered goods Delete temporary Internet files Internet Explorer stores the files from web sites to accelerate the display of the pages Delete history Every web site that you visited in the last two to three weeks is stored in the History folder Delete stored form data The Internet Explorer provides the option of fillimg in your entries automatically To do this it remembers the data that you type in Delete stored passwords The Internet Explorer provides the option of filling in your access data automatically Delete the list of recent files Various lists of the files recently opened or websites recently visited are saved on the computer These include the address list in the Internet Explorer and the list of recently run programs We also recommend powerful and secure alternatives to Microsoft Internet Explorer such as Firefox www firefo
21. cealed network name data encryption and access control via the MAC addresses of the network adapters What the dLAN Wireless extender has to offer The devolo dLAN Wireless extender lets you quickly and simply interconnect WLAN dLAN and LAN networks As a WLAN access point the adapter lets your WLAN devices communicate with an existing LAN or dLAN network In this way you can extend your wireless network to rooms that were previously out of range Thanks to its integrated LAN port the Wireless extender can also be used as a WLAN adapter for a single network device As a HomePlug adapter the Wireless extender can connect a single device such as a computer or printer to the dLAN via an electrical outlet Alternatively the Wireless extender can be configured as a WLAN client to connect your home network to an Internet access point outside of your home The combination of LAN dLAN and WLAN standards make you completely independent of existing network sockets Instead you can connect your devices using power outlets LAN or wirelessiy with complete freedom You can extend or reconfigure your network at any time by simply plugging in your dLAN Wireless extender in a different location for example when working in another room devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 10 introduction CY 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 Sample applications While it would be feasible to use the Wireless extender as a simple dLAN or W
22. dLAN Configuration Wizard Add dLAN adapters Add other dLAN adapters that are addressable via the power supply grid To add dLAN adapters that are addressable via the power supply to your network enter their security IDs and click the Add button The security ID is printed on a small label on the bottom of the adapter Security ID M o0 06 38 20 57 42 on this computer 4 3 Security in the dLAN A number of mechanisms protect data communication via the power grid to guard your privacy in your dLAN O A password must be assigned to all of your dLAN devices to ensure that only your own dLAN adapters can participate in your home network The password is used as an encryption key for network communication O In addition only those adapters that have had their security IDs registered in the dLAN Configuration Wizard are permitted access to specific dLAN devices O Finally you are also partly protected against intruders by the limits of your own household power grid Please note however that the grid devolo dLAN Wireless extender ELN Establishing a connection to the dLAN network g may extend as far as the building distributor box in the case of apartment buildings devolo dLAN Wireless extender MEJIA Setting up a WLAN network D 5 1 5 2 5 2 1 Setting up a WLAN network Basics The dLAN Wireless extender creates a bridge between dLAN and WLAN networks The ada
23. dev Lo dLAN Wireless extender 2007 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 Declarations and certificates of conformity that were available at the time of going to press are included in the appendix to this documentation Trademarks Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds The devolo software package contains files distributed under a variety of licenses including proprietary devolo and open source e GNU General Public License GNU Lesser General Public License or FreeBSD License licenses To obtain the source code of the open source files please contact gpledevolo de dLAN devolo 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 erro
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25. er the power supply grid up to 300m wireless range DESpro encryption over the power supply grid WEP WPA WPA2 over wireless LED s 4 LED s Power dLAN Link Act WLAN On Act ETH Link Act dLAN EURO power plug WLAN Coaxial connector with 2 4 GHz antenna Ethernet RJ45 6 5 W Integrated power supply via power outlet devolo dLAN Wireless extender q a pen COCO Temperature Ambient conditions Operating systems Approvals Modes Other Order number EAN code Warranty Service amp support Construction Dimensions Weight Package size Accessories Nominal voltage 100 240 V AC Nominal current 0 11 A Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Storage 25 C to 70 C Operation 0 C to 40 C 10 90 humidity non condensing Et al Windows XP Windows Vista Linux Mac OS X CE conformity in accordance with the technical requirements for all EU countries and Switzerland EN 60950 1 2001 EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 300 328 V1 6 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 4 1 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 Access point with WEP WPA WPA2 Client Bridging mode with WEP HTML configuration surface 01207 DE AT CH IT FR BE 01209 NL ES 01208 UK 4250059612075 DE AT CH IT FR BE 4250059612099 NL ES 4250059612082 UK 3 years Phone and e mail support for Germany Austria Switzerland France The Netherland
26. esdropping For more information on encryption options please see 3 4 4 devolo dLAN Wireless extender MEN Setting up a WLAN network D Ensure that all of your WLAN clients support the selected encryption 31 standard If in doubt select WEP as the lowest common denominator Finally you can use the WLAN filters to configure the dLAN Wireless extender to connect only to specified devices using their MAC addresses as identifiers Also see 3 4 5 devolo dLAN Wireless extender LUE Additional devolo software 6 Additional devolo software Your dLAN Wireless extender comes with two helpful utilities that can simplify your work with your home network devolo EasyClean can help protect your privacy if you surf the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer devolo EasyShare provides you with a fast simple and reliable way of transferring files between Windows PCs in your network devolo EasyClean If you surf the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer devolo EasyClean can help protect your privacy The web browser continuously stores a range of personal information such as cookies and the addresses of visited sites as well as form contents and even passwords However Internet Explorer especially versions below 7 0 is very vulnerable to attackers who access that information and misuse it for criminal purposes The devolo EasyClean utility lets you manually delete the information collected
27. ete scope of devolo s legal liability 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 Claims for compensation of lost profits indirect or consequential detriments are excluded devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negligence In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence of devolo employees has caused a loss of data devolo will be liable for those costs typical to the recovery of data where periodic security data back ups have been made The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not transferable The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen Germany in the case that the purchaser is a merchant If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Germany or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclusion of the contract devolo s court of jurisdiction applies This is also applicable if the purchaser s domicile is not known at the time of institution of proceedings The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable The UN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devolo and the purchaser
28. evolo dLAN Wireless extender MES Setting up a WLAN network D Settings Security O WEP Key dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt WLAN settings amp 0 O Please selectthe settings to be used by your access point Activate WLAN Channel 11 E SSID WLAN O Hide SSID You may encrypt the data traffic of your wireless network to prevent unauthorized access to your data No encryption 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 Assign a unique name SSID to your WLAN to identify it to your clients Optionally you can also hide the SSID A hidden SSID is an additional security factor as only those WLAN clients that know the exact name of the network can access it A number of WLAN adapters have difficulties connecting to such invisible wireless networks If you have problems connecting to a network with a hidden SSID start by establishing a connection with the SSID visible then hide the SSID Under Overview gt Change Configuration gt Network settings you can choose how your dLAN Wireless extender will receive its IP address By default the adapter is configured as a DHCP client i e it obtains its IP address automatically from a DHCP server in the network Alternatively you can disable this option and specify an exac
29. exact path or browse to the correct folder Once you have specified a share name the folder and its files and subfolders will be available to all other EasyShare users Shares can also be deleted in the File Sharing menu while File gt Share properties lets you configure your shares Be careful when sharing large folders or whole hard drives Their contents including all subfolders will be available to any user of your home network who also uses EasyShare Unlike Windows shares however they are only available whenever EasyShare is running All current EasyShare users can chat in the lower left hand section Simply enter your text in the input field under the chat section and press Send Your message will immediately appear in the chat section of other users EasyShare windows devolo dLAN Wireless extender EKE pen CCC 7 Appendix 7 1 Technical data dLAN Wireless extender Standards Wireless specification IEEE 802 11b g HomePlug standard 1 0 Turbo Ethernet standard IEEE 802 3 x u Auto MDI MDI X Protocols CSMA CD Transmission speed Encoding Modulation Range Security LEDs LAN ports Power consumption Power supply 85 Mbps over the power supply grid 54 Mbps wireless range Asynchronous OFDM 84 Carrier Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing over the power supply grid DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum over wireless OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 200m ov
30. f the wireless network we nevertheless urgently devolo dLAN Wireless extender MEN Setting up a WLAN network D recommend using the various security measures provided by the Wireless extender to prevent intruders from accessing the network Modem Router Ethernet PC Ethernet Notebooks WLAN To set up the dLAN Wireless extender for operation as a WLAN access point open the adapter s integrated configuration interface in a window of your web browser If you know the IP address of the device type it into the address line of your browser Otherwise launch the dLAN Wireless extender configuration application or open the configuration from the context menu of the appropriate entry in the devolo Informer Start in Overview gt Change Configuration gt WLAN mode Ensure that Access Point mode is enabled Do not confuse the input of the SSID and WEP key under the WLAN client item with comparable entries in the WLAN settings that apply to operation as an access point HO Go to Overview gt Change Configuration gt WLAN settings Ensure that WLAN operation is activated Select one of the available 13 channels for your wireless network Contrary to popular belief it is not a problem if multiple access points share a channel It can even be advantageous to choose a channel that is spaced four numbers away from those of other access points within range You should therefore favor channels 1 6 and 11 t O d
31. harges shall be covered by devolo but not shipping and handling costs involved in transport from the buyer to the service station and or to devolo c Replaced parts become property of devolo d devolo is authorized to carry out technical changes e g firmware updates beyond repair and replacement of defective parts in order to bring the equipment up to the current technical state This does not result in any additional charge for the customer A legal claim to this service does not exist 2 Warranty period a The warranty period for this devolo product is three years This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer Warranty services rendered by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period b The warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the warranty period of the device as a whole devolo dLAN Wireless extender 52 C 4 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 transport e g damage to the case the person responsible for the transportation and the sender should be informed immediately On discovery of damage which is not externally visible the transport company and devolo are to be immediately informed in writing at the latest within 3 d
32. he device function as an access point orto have it log on to another access point as a WLAN client Access Point WLAN client ssio WEP key 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 de 0 O lO 3 4 4 In Overview Change Configuration WLAN mode specify the operating mode of your dLAN Wireless extender To use your adapter as an access point you will need to configure additional settings related to the SSID channel and encryption see following section To use your Wireless extender as a WLAN client in an existing wireless network enter the network s name SSID Service Set Identifier and WEP key if applicable A WEP key consists of a hexadecimal number with exactly 10 or exactly 26 digits from 0 to 9 and A to E e g 8AF34597FF Do not enter special characters such as colons Click Save when you are finished WLAN settings To use your dLAN Wireless extender as an access point see previous section 3 4 3 you must configure a number of parameters for your wireless devolo dLAN Wireless extender q 24 O Ji io Configuration network The basic wireless settings and encryption methods can be configured under Overview gt Change Configuration gt WLAN Settings When using your Wireless extender as a WLAN client all of
33. n to other wireless network devices It can be set at an angle of up to 90 in order to optimize wireless communications to the adapter s location The Ethernet LAN port can be used to connect a single PC or other network device using a standard RJ45 patch cable Connecting the dLAN Wireless extender To connect the dLAN Wireless extender simply plug it into a free power outlet at the desired installation location Ensure that the adapter is fully inserted in the outlet f possible do not plug the adapter into a power strip This may impair the transmission of the dLAN signals A free wall outlet is preferable To monitor the speed of the dLAN use the devolo Informer see section 3 1 If only low i e single digit speeds are reached then the connection to the power grid is possibly not optimal You may then also connect a single computer or other network device with an Ethernet LAN port directly to the dLAN Wireless extender with a devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 Initial use CY 2 3 o 2 3 1 standard RJ45 Ethernet patch cable This lets you connect devices generally desktop PCs without WLAN adapters to your home network Software installation The Software folder of your dLAN Wireless extender CD ROM contains applications and tools for the Microsoft Windows Mac OS X and Linux operating systems The Acrobat folder contains the Acrobat Reader which is required for reading PDF files
34. nennneennennnnnnne 5 Setting up a WLAN network unenesesensnsnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnannnnn Deke AAN 5 2 Radio network configuration 5 2 1 WLAN access point operation 52 2 WIAN elient operation ueu eisen idee 5 32 Security inthe WEAN rr e ee 6 Additional devolo software nensnenennesnnnnnnnnennennennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 44 6 devolo Easycle nsina een 44 6 25 rdevol0 EasyShare ued 45 7 Appendix ici ari eiii 48 7 1 Technical data NNN M MZM oD3N yoZMDMMMEEDE 48 7 2 Declarations of cConfOfTl y 445444 l l alye del a ek dl ekle 50 143 Walraniy cGondill0l 55y SN E e ile 51 devolo dLAN Wireless extender CHEE Introduction CY 1 1 1 1 2 Introduction Intelligent and secure technologies such as dLAN networking via the household power grid and WLAN wireless networking have made setting up a home network fast easy and economical while making the installation of expensive dedicated wiring superfluous The available performance and effort required for the installation also compares favorably to traditional methods dLAN and WLAN technology now attain speeds you would expect from a conventional LAN and installing it is a breeze What exactly is dLAN dLAN direct LAN uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network components As a result any power outlet
35. ntains product descriptions and documentation but also updates of devolo software and your device s firmware We especially recommend the extensive devolo manuals on the topic of home networking that contain a wealth of interesting background information The devolo manuals are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the Service Support area of our website devolo dLAN Wireless extender U 5 CO Package contents Please take a moment to ensure that the contents of the package are complete before starting with the installation of your dLAN Wireless extender You should have the following items dLAN Wireless extender adapter Printed information leaflet CD ROM with devolo software product manual additional documentation devolo dLAN Wireless extender Contents Preta iii aaa 3 A gg E 3 About this mandal surne ee oat dee 3 devolo ori the tn tia 4 Package contents N HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMnNHNHNHHHHEMHHMMNNDNMD 5 Ae Introduction urban wa a e dad wa SEW i 8 1 1 What exactly is dLAN nnnnnnnnnnnennnnnenennnnnnnnennennnennnnnnennennnnnnnnnnennnnnn 8 1 2 Whabis WLAN rss ae ee nella nach 8 1 3 What the dLAN Wireless extender has to offer 9 1 4 Sample applications nnnenenenenenenennenennneneneennennnen 10 1 4 1 dLAN Wireless extender as an access POlM ococcnoninoninnnnonnnrnernnnrnnnnrnrross 10 1 4 2 dLAN Wireless ext
36. ou may also enter it directly in the address line of a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox e g 192 168 0 17 By default the configuration interface will open directly If a log in password 31 was set under Overview Edit Configuration Security you will be prompted for it before the configuration interface will open dLAN Wireless extender a Q Q 9 Firmware version 1 03 16 2007 Overview gt WLAN status Here you can see the stations currently connected to the access point gt Change configuration You can make changes to the advanced settings in the device Only experienced users should make these changes gt Management You can save the configuration to a file restore a configuration from a file resetthe settings to factory defaults or update the device firmware Three central sections will be displayed when the configuration interface opens WLAN Status provides general information about your wireless network and other stations connected to your Wireless extender where available Change Configuration lets you adjust a variety of your adapter s settings The Management section lets you back up restore and reset your user specific configuration You can also update the firmware of your dLAN Wireless extender here devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 20 Configuration WY 3 3 WLAN status WLAN status provides a concise overview of the current status of you
37. pter can be used in two operating modes for this purpose By default the Wireless extender is configured to act as a WLAN access point sending and receiving data from a dLAN to computers and other network devices via a wireless connection As a WLAN client it can log onto an existing wireless network and transfer data to a dLAN or optionally to a connected computer or other network device via the Ethernet LAN port In both modes the connection between the dLAN Wireless extender and other network devices can be pictured as a wireless cable i e anything that could normally be transferred via a LAN cable can also be transferred via the WLAN The dLAN Wireless extender supports communication speeds of up to 54 Mbps Radio network configuration WLAN access point operation In WLAN access point mode the Wireless extender acts as an independent communication station for data from the dLAN Other network devices such as laptops printers or IP telephones can establish wireless connections to the adapter in order to access the dLAN network A number of settings must be adjusted in the integrated configuration interface of the dLAN Wireless extender in order to use it as an access point At a minimum the WLAN mode the name of the network SSID and the send channel must be stated The method by which the adapter obtains its own IP address can be specified optionally Although it is not absolutely essential to the operation o
38. r dLAN Wireless extender WLAN Connection displays the current status of your wireless network consisting of the name SSID and the selected encryption if applicable Connected Stations displays the network addresses of all wireless devices currently connected to your Wireless extender These so called MAC addresses consist of six two digit hexadecimal numbers separated by colons Change configuration The configuration area lets you adjust settings related to security the network in general wireless networking and dLAN to suit your requirements dLAN Wireless extender ES Q O 3 9 Overview gt Change configuration Security You can protectthe configuration using a password Network settings You can setthe IP address for the device and alter the settings for the automatic address assignment DHCP WLAN mode You can select to have the device function as an access point orto have it log on to another access point as a WLAN client WLAN settings Configure your access point here WLAN filters Specify the computers that are permitted to access your access point here dLAN settings OOOO OO You can protect your dLAN network using a password devolo dLAN Wireless extender wi 3 4 1 Configuration Security This area lets you specify or modify a log in password for access to the configuration interface of the dLAN Wireless extender Enter the current password if assigned
39. rmware version 1 03 16 2007 Update firmware Enter the path to and the name ofthe firmware file You can also browse for the file in any directory Note that updating the firmware causes the device to be reset to the factory default settings This will clear all settings that you have changed File name LBrowse Update firmware O Do not update your firmware unless you need a certain new function or 31 would like to eliminate a specific bug If you are satisfied with the function of your dLAN Wireless extender leave the device unchanged To update the firmware visit the devolo website at www devolo com and download the appropriate file for the Wireless extender to your local computer Next go to the configuration dialog under Overview Management Update firmware Click Browse and select the downloaded file on your hard drive Start the update process by clicking the Update firmware button The dLAN Wireless extender will reboot when the update has completed successfully All settings will be reset to factory defaults Ensure that the update process is not interrupted We recommend connecting your computer to the Wireless extender via dLAN or LAN not WLAN devolo dLAN Wireless extender EX Establishing a connection to the dLAN network g 4 4 1 Establishing a connection to the dLAN network Basics Before you can use your Wireless extender in your dLAN network you must first
40. ronments dLAN Wireless extender e U O 3 Overview gt Management gt Reset configuration All settings in the device will be deleted and reset to their factory default values All ofyour settings will be lost Save configuration file You can store the configuration ofthe deyice in a file on your computer and restore it later when required Restore configuration file Select a saved configuration file to restore a previous configuration on the device Update firmware Update the firmware in your device by uploading the new firmware file from your computer to the device O O O To save the active configuration in a file on your computer click the appropriate button in Overview gt Management Save Configuration File Specify a name and location for the configuration file Use Overview gt Management Restore Configuration File to send an existing configuration file to the Wireless extender and activate it Click Browse to select a suitable file and start the process by clicking the Restore Configuration File button devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 30 Configuration OY 3 5 3 Update firmware The firmware of the dLAN Wireless extender contains the adapter s operating software devolo may make new versions of the firmware available as downloadable files to add functions or correct bugs dLAN Wireless extender ES a Q Q Overview gt Management gt Update firmware Current fi
41. rowser Otherwise launch the dLAN Wireless extender configuration application or open the configuration from the context menu of the appropriate entry in devolo dLAN Wireless extender WEI Setting up a WLAN network D the devolo Informer Go to Overview gt Change Configuration gt WLAN mode Select WLAN client mode in this dialog box Enter the SSID name of the wireless network and if available the WEP key for the WLAN which you want to access with the Wireless extender Enter the WEP key as a 10 digit or 26 digit hexadecimal number ovu dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt WLAN mode WLAN mode You can selectto have the device function as an access point orto have it log on to another access point as a WLAN client Access Point WLAN client SSID devolo WEP key A17B5609FF 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 devolo dLAN Wireless extender EYE Setting up a WLAN network D Save your settings The dLAN Wireless extender will now reboot This may take a moment The adapter will now serve as a WLAN client in the specified wireless network for its dLAN Ensure that the client connection of the Wireless extender is accepted
42. rs or omissions devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen Germany www devolo com 4 3 Preface WD 9 Preface Thank you With the dLAN Wireless extender you have purchased a HomePlug adapter that combines the advantages of the dLAN and WLAN network standards in a single device The dLAN Wireless extender also features a LAN port with which you can connect a PC directly to the adapter With transfer rates of 85 Mbps via dLAN and 54 Mbps via WLAN this convenient adapter lets you access the Internet in any room of your house and thick concrete walls are no longer a barrier to wireless surfing Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for our high product standards to ensure your fullest satisfaction with your devolo dLAN Wireless extender They are the preconditions for the consistent outstanding quality of our products In addition to the standard software devolo provides a wide range of useful free extras For example network products come with utilities to protect your privacy EasyClean or quickly and easily share files within your home network EasyShare You can also rely on devolo for service and support after purchasing one of our products For example our website not only contains extensive documentation but also software and firmware updates Be sure to visit www devolo com regularly And if you are satisfied with your dLAN Wireless extender be sure to have
43. s Belgium Italy Spain and Great Britain Please see the included support flyer or the devolo website for telephone numbers and e mail addresses Plastic wallplug housing 95 x 70 x 47mm Height x Width x Depth 203 9 78 x 230 x 183mm Height x Width x Depth Documentation printed installation manual CD ROM manual on PDF configuration software for Windows XP Windows Vista Linux Mac OS X devolo dLAN Wireless extender so E 7 2 Declarations of conformity CE KONFORMIT TSERKL RUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller devolo AG Manufacturer Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen Produkt dLAN Wireless extender Product Typnummer MT 2093 2097 Type number Verwendungszweck PLC zu Wireless und Ethernet Adapter Intended purpose PLC to Wireless and Ethernet Adapter Richtlinie 1999 5 EG R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der folgenden Normen und Methoden The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following standards and methods Sicherheitsanforderungen EN 60950 1 2001 Safety requirements Immunit tsanforderungen EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Immunity requirements EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 08 2002 EN 301 489 1 V1 4 1 08 2002 Emissionsanforderungen EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B Emission requirements EN 300 328 V1 6 1 11 2004 und Expert Opinion vom Competent Body EMV and
44. shing a connection to the dLAN network Before beginning with this step make a note of the security codes of all existing dLAN adapters This unique identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label on the underside of the housing The code consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes e g ANIR KMOR KSHT QRUV Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network components a5 appropriate 4 2 1 Step 1 Search for dLAN adapter After launching the Wizard it initially scans for a dLAN adapter connected directly to your computer dLAN Configuration Wizard Search for local dLAN adapter The wizard is looking For a dLAN adapter that is connected to this computer Please wait while the wizard looks For a dLAN adapter that is directly connected to this computer a CTO If it does not find a suitable device use devolo Informer see section 3 1 to check whether it can be recognized correctly 4 2 2 Step 2 Enter a network password In this step select a network password that will apply to all adapters in your home network The password must be used by all dLAN devices devolo dLAN Wireless extender MEE HO Establishing a connection to the dLAN network dLAN Configuration Wizard Enter the network password Select a common password For your dLAN network A dLAN network is to be established where multiple dLAN adapters share a common ne
45. t IP address and netmask devolo dLAN Wireless extender MET Setting up a WLAN network D dLAN Wireless extender H000393 Overview gt Change configuration gt Network settings IP address Here you can configure the local IP address for the device IP adoress 169 254 a3 213 Netmask 1 P ji DHCP client Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server While assigning static IP addresses to the devices in your home network and entering the addresses manually can have advantages a change to the subnet mask may result in the configuration interface of your Wireless extender becoming inaccessible We therefore recommend retaining the default setting as a DHCP client If you would like to configure the adapter by entering its IP address directly in the address line of your browser you can determine its IP number by selecting Start Programs devolo dLAN Wireless extender configuration or by right clicking the name of the adapter in devolo Informer and selecting the Status and Management menu item We also urgently recommend securing your wireless network against intruders For more information read the following section 5 2 2 WLAN client operation Very few configuration steps are needed to connect your dLAN Wireless extender to an existing wireless network as a WLAN client If you know the IP address of the device type it into the address line of your b
46. tegrated configuration interface of your Wireless extender The functionality of these two programs corresponds to the similar applications described in this manual for the Windows operating system 2 3 3 Software for Linux The Software gt Linux contains the appropriate software components for the Linux operating system The dLAN Linux Package contains all of the components that you need to set up a dLAN network dLAN wireless extender linux lets you call up the configuration of the adapter devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 17 Configuration OY 3 Q Jl Configuration The dLAN Wireless extender consists of three separate integrated network components The dLAN adapter connects the device to the dLAN network via a power outlet The WLAN station can either establish a connection to an existing wireless network or serve as an access point Computers can also be connected directly to the Ethernet port of the Wireless extender as an alternative to the WLAN or in addition to it The dLAN Wireless extender features an integrated configuration interface that can be accessed using a standard web browser Most of the adapter s settings can be configured with it The only exception is the initial integration of the Wireless extender into an existing dLAN network which should be performed using the dLAN Configuration Wizard see section 4 2 The devolo Informer devolo Informer can detect all available d
47. the options on this page are irrelevant A message informing you of the current status will be displayed if that is the case It is also possible to completely disable the WLAN capabilities of your Wireless extender for example when using it as a simple dLAN adapter via its integrated Ethernet port Simply disable the Activate WLAN option Please note that your existing wireless connection to the Wireless extender will be reset when saving these settings In this case configure the device via Ethernet or dLAN When using the device as an access point you must specify a channel 13 channels are available Channel 6 is selected by default Contrary to popular belief it is not a problem if multiple access points share a channel It can even be advantageous to maintain a channel spacing of five numbers from other access points You should therefore favor channels 1 6 and 11 The SSID specifies the name of your wireless network Others can see this designation when logging on to the WLAN to identify the correct subnet Your wireless network will remain invisible if you activate the Hide SSID option In that case potential network users must know the exact SSID and enter it manually to establish a connection A number of WLAN adapters have difficulties connecting to such invisible wireless networks If you have problems connecting to a network with a hidden SSID start by establishing a connection with the SSID visible then hide the SSI
48. twork password This password will be used for the encryption of data transferred over the power circuit O I wish to define my own network password or reset to Factory default Automatically generate a random network password Alternatively the Configuration Wizard can automatically generate a password for use with your dLAN network This can be done without problems as it is only needed for setting up your home network I wish to define my own network password or reset to factory default You can also assign a password of your own or restore the factory default password of your dLAN adapter The factory default password is HomePlug The dLAN password of a specific dLAN Wireless extender can also be changed via the integrated configuration interface of the adapter also see 3 4 6 Go to Overview gt Change Configuration gt dLAN Settings Enter the desired password twice and click Save devolo dLAN Wireless extender ET Establishing a connection to the dLAN network g dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt dLAN settings dLAN password Enter the dLAN network password needed for your device to access your dLAN network All devices that are part of a dLAN network must use the same dLAN network password Repeat password Password amp 0 O 4 2 3 lO Assigning a specific password to a single adapter will exclude it from the remaining dLAN net
49. via DHCP the address will appear with a gray background under IP Address dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt Network settings IP address Here you can configure the local IP address for the device IP address 159 Netmask DHCP client Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server amp 0O 0 51767 O Jl 3 4 3 Should you ever forget the IP address of your dLAN Wireless extender use the devolo Informer Start gt Programs gt devolo gt devolo Informer to find the adapter in your network Right click on the name of the adapter in the overview of the Informer and select the Status and Management context menu item to open the configuration interface in your web browser The current IP address of the Wireless extender will then be displayed in the address field of the browser WLAN mode The dLAN Wireless extender can be used in two basic WLAN modes As an access point in this mode the Wireless extender provides access to the dLAN network to other WLAN clients via its own wireless network devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 23 Configuration CY As a WLAN client in this mode the Wireless extender connects your dLAN to the wireless network of an existing access point or WLAN router dLAN Wireless extender Overview gt Change configuration gt WLAN mode WLAN mode You can select to have t
50. volo EasyClean Custom installation Select which components are to be installed and choose the installation directory Recommended for advanced users During the installation process you will be given the choice of installing all five software components Standard or selecting individual ones Custom We recommend a complete installation of all applications or as a minimum the devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard and devolo Informer The devolo software does not continuously take up resources of your Windows operating system O When installation is complete you will be given the option of launching the configuration interface of the dLAN Wireless extender immediately You will also be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to devolo The data sent to devolo is solely related to the performance values of your dLAN devices The data is anonymized and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes By providing this data you can help us improve our products You can find the installed software applications in the Start gt Programs devolo program group devolo dLAN Wireless extender 4 1 Initialuse YD 2 3 2 Software for Mac 0S X The Software gt Mac folder contains the following applications The dLAN Wizard lets you link different HomePlug adapters into your own dLAN network The dLAN wireless extender configuration application starts the in
51. work If possible use the dLAN Configuration Wizard to ensure that a single password is used throughout your entire dLAN home network Step 3 Add dLAN adapters At this point add further dLAN adapters to your home network You will need the 16 character security codes from the labels on the bottom of the adapter housings Enter the code without hyphens in the Security ID field and click Add If the code is correct a small icon and the network ID of the found adapter will appear in the list When launching the dLAN Configuration Wizard again after a successful initial installation when integrating a new adapter into the network for example the application will remember devices and security codes entered in previous sessions It will therefore not be necessary to enter them again The Configuration Wizard will display an error message if an adapter entered previously is not found In that case check whether the HomePlug device is connected to the power grid and is available Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters your HomePlug network is complete All computers and other network devices connected to the adapters by cable should now be able to communicate with devolo dLAN Wireless extender BEH Establishing a connection to the dLAN network one another in the network If desired continue with the configuration of the WLAN component of the dLAN Wireless extender see chapter 5
52. x com or Opera www opera com devolo EasyShare Once you have physically connected your computers to a network the next challenge frequently arises how do you configure the computers to exchange files quickly and easily yet without compromising security If you have ever had problems sharing a folder on your Windows PC so that other computers in your network can see and access it you will quickly come to devolo dLAN Wireless extender TEN Additional devolo software X devolo EasyShare File Tools Help Emo appreciate devolo EasyShare This little application lets you transfer files from one computer to another simply and quickly It even features a chat function that lets EasyShare users communicate within their local network EasyShare can normally be found under Start gt Programs devolo EIER 3 Editoral office ES Editoral 9 Marketing E office Chat Name Size W datasheet wireless extender pdf 141 00 kB Data transfer in process Name Status Host o The dialog window of the application is divided into four sections The top left section contains your own computer as well as any other computers in your home network and that are also running EasyShare If a newly added PC does not appear here press F5 or use File Refresh to update the list The program generally finds additional computers running EasyShare automatically and very quickly In doing so it sc
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