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  • Page 1 dLAN® 1200+ WiFi ac The Network Innovation...
  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 3 © 2014 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac ........
  • Page 5 4.2.1 Encrypting a network with devolo Cockpit ......31 5 Network configuration ............33 Calling up the built-in configuration interface .

  • Page 6: Preface

    1200+ WiFi ac. Very important note. Failure to ob- The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac allows you to set up your serve this note may result in damage. own home network with almost no effort. Because...

  • Page 7: Ce Conformity

    Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on de- of the FTEG. volo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its This product is designed for use in plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified the EU, Switzerland and Norway.

  • Page 8: Devolo On The Internet

    DANGER due to overheating mentation, as well as updates to devolo software and device firmware. If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts...
  • Page 9 8 Preface devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Fig. 1 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 11: What Exactly Is Dlan

    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 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 12: The Dlan 1200+ Wifi Ac

    For more information about this, refer to 3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The LED flashes red quickly at regular intervals if the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is connected to the mains supply but there is no dLAN connec- tion.

  • Page 13: Wifi Button

    12 Introduction lights white on the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac devices (for dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is ready to operate and a about 1 second). dLAN connection exists. The WiFi adapters are now continuously con- The LED flashes white quickly at regular inter-...

  • Page 14: Network Jacks

    Introduction 13 Indicator lights Note the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac before the networking procedure. You will find The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the WiFi the adapter's unique key (WiFi key) on the label status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating on the back of the housing.

  • Page 15: Wifi Antennas

    If you connect additional network devices using a pow- er strip, plug this power strip into the electrical socket of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The integrated mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and signifi- cantly improves data transmission in the network.
  • Page 16 Introduction 15 Fig. 4 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 17 16 Introduction devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 18: Initial Use

    This chapter covers everything you need to know to set Operating systems: Windows 7 Home Premium up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a descrip- (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Win- tion of how the device is connected and briefly intro- dows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Linux (Ubuntu 12.4),...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Dlan 1200+ Wifi Ac

    Before you can use the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in your In order to connect the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to dLAN network, first you have to connect it to your ex- your laptop, tablet or smartphone later via WiFi, isting dLAN devices as a network.
  • Page 20 Initial use 19 The new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is now integrated into dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit your existing dLAN network. computer software. For more information, refer to Chapters 3.4 Installation of devolo software and 4.2 devolo Cockpit software...

  • Page 21: Starter Kit And Single Kit - Setting Up A New Dlan Network

    Chapter 5 Network configu- noted WiFi key as the network security key. ration. For the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to show the same WiFi 3.3.2 Starter Kit and Single Kit – Setting configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply the up a new dLAN network WiFi access data at the touch of a button.
  • Page 22 Initial use 21 a delimited dLAN network. Shared use of the dLAN Chapters 3.4 Installation of devolo software and password is used both for access control for the dLAN 4.2 devolo Cockpit software network and for encryption (and thus interception pro- tection) of the transmitted data.
  • Page 23 WiFi router with the access data you want to apply. For the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to show the same WiFi configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply the WiFi access data at the touch of a button. The WiFi...

  • Page 24: Installation Of Devolo Software

    WiFi, dLAN and LAN connec- via WiFi, first press the encryption button with tions for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac (via smartphone or the home icon (for about 1 second) on the exist- tablet). The smartphone or tablet connects to the ing WiFi adapter that has the entire WiFi con- dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac at home via WiFi.
  • Page 25 PC, start it by Software for Linux (Ubuntu) double-clicking on it. The devolo Cockpit software is available at Use the installation wizard to install devolo Cockpit www.devolo.com/cockpit. After have for using the adapter with the Windows operating sys- downloaded and installed the installation file to your tem.

  • Page 26: Uninstallation

    To integrate the device into a different net- To remove a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac adapter from an ex- work, follow the steps described above, depending on isting network, press this adapter's encryption button whether you are setting up a new network or adding with the home icon for at least 10 seconds.
  • Page 27 26 Initial use devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 28: Devolo Cockpit

    27 4 devolo cockpit In order to connect the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to your smartphone or tablet PC, select My dLAN. 4.1 devolo Cockpit App devolo Cockpit App is an app for monitoring and encryption, which you can use to search out all other...

  • Page 29: Settings Menu

    (if this hasn't happened automatically). dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. For more detailed in- formation on the interface refer to Chapter 6 During the initial installation of the adapter, select Network configuration.
  • Page 30 29 devolo Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate. After installing the devolo software, it can be found in the Start Programs devolo program group. After starting the devolo Cockpit, all reachable dLAN All adapters found in the network appear with as devices in your home network will appear.
  • Page 31 If data transmission from one device to another is ac- tually taking place, the data rate is displayed on the re- The data sent to devolo pertains only to the spectively highlighted adapter. performance values of your dLAN devices.

  • Page 32: Encrypting A Network With Devolo Cockpit

    Normally, the display of the password is hidden for security reasons. If you enable the option After devolo Cockpit is started, it searches for the dLAN Show characters, the current password is displayed adapter connected directly to your computer first.
  • Page 33 If devolo 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.

  • Page 34: Network Configuration

    5.1 Calling up the built-in configu- ration interface You can access the built-in online configuration inter- face for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in different ways: Using the devolo Cockpit App on your smart- phone or tablet, you can access the device's con-...

  • Page 35: Menu Description

    WiFi configuration area, where you can configure settings. In the Status overview area, you get general information about all connected dLAN, WiFi and LAN devices. You can find all of the dLAN functions in the Device configuration area. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 36: Wifi Configuration

    WLAN time control trol. Guest account WiFi function Parental controls dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is enabled by default. WLAN filters WiFi Move If you want to operate the adapter exclusively as a sim- Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ple dLAN device via the built-in Ethernet connections you can completely shut off the WiFi function.
  • Page 37 In both cases, we recommend keeping the default set- dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You will find ting Auto since the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac selects the the key on the label on the back of channel regularly and independently in this setting. In the housing.

  • Page 38: Wlan Time Control

    1200+ WiFi ac. In 5.3.3 Guest account this case, configure the device via If you have friends or acquaintances visiting and you Ethernet or dLAN.

  • Page 39: Parental Controls

    Automatically shut off ment Date and time Retrieve date and time guest account after ... and enter the desired time automatically) for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has to be limit. enabled and an active Internet connection is also re- Note that the guest account depends quired.

  • Page 40: Wlan Filters

    A time quota can only be used if it matches the time cess to your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac using what is known periods defined in the WLAN time control and if the...

  • Page 41: Wifi Move

    WiFi MAC address of your necting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. own computer if you are connected to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac not via WiFi Move Technology support enabled the Ethernet port, but via WiFi. Oth- Switch on WiFi Move Technology (if necessary) by click-...

  • Page 42: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Start setup button. the other WiFi device(s) in the wireless network. The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac offers two different variants for Open the configuration interface of the WiFi client transmitting these encryption keys: to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.

  • Page 43: Status Overview

    Here you can see whether the WiFi function of your Clicking or tapping Configure dLAN takes you to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is switched on or off, as well as dLAN settings. For more information, refer to Chap- whether encryption is used and which frequency band ter 5.5.1 dLAN settings.

  • Page 44: Device Configuration

    ANJR-KMOR-KSHT- Network settings such as the IP address and subnet QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN adapters mask of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac are displayed here. are connected to the mains supply Clicking or tapping Configure network takes you di- and computers or other network rectly to the network settings.

  • Page 45: Dlan Devices

    Management area includes configura- within 2 minutes, press the option Start setup (for tion options for the network, device secu- about 1 second) on the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. rity and management, i.e. resetting, Via security ID securing and restoring your individual configurations and updating firmware.

  • Page 46: Device Security

    Here you can set a login password for access to the configuration interface. By default, the configuration interface of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is not protected by a password. However, after installing the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac, you should create a custom password to protect the con- figuration interface from being accessed by third par- ties.

  • Page 47: System

    Automatic firmware update that the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac auto- The firmware of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac includes the matically receives an address from it. software for operating the device. If necessary, devolo This is usually the router.

  • Page 48: Management

    Resetting the device configuration Select your Time zone and the Time server. If you The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is reset to the original factory have enabled the option Adjust to daylight saving defaults in the Management System area with the time automatically, the adapter automatically ad- Reset device configuration option.
  • Page 49 Device LEDs, such as for avoiding unwanted lighting in a bedroom. The LED status display is activat- ed in the factory default state. License information You can find the license information about the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac here. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 50: Appendix

    To take full advantage of the filter function of the To significantly improve the transmission capacity of dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac and to improve data trans- the network, we recommend that you comply with the mission in the network, always plug the multiple following "connection rules":...

  • Page 51: Warranty Conditions

    War- non-observance of the system description and the operating ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of instructions, the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period. The...
  • Page 52 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequen- tial 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...
  • Page 53 52 Appendix devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 54 Integrating the new adapter into the network 32 Warranty 50 IP address 45 WiFi antenna 14 WiFi Clone 20 WiFi filter 39 Key icon 28 WiFi key 12 WiFi Move Technology 40 LAN (network connection) 13 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 55 WLAN icon 27 WLAN time control 37 WPA 38 WPA2 36 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

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