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  • Page 1 dLAN® 550+ WiFi Manual The Network Innovation...
  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...
  • Page 3 © 2016 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

    Removing a dLAN 550+ WiFi from the network ....... . .
  • Page 5 Warranty conditions ........... . . 47 devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 6: Preface

    After a brief introduction to dLAN® and WiFi basics The device may be used only indoors. and an introduction to the dLAN 550+ WiFi in Chap- ter 2, Chapter 3 tells you how to successfully start using the adapter in your network. Chapter 4 descri- bes in detail the setting options of the built-in configu- ration interface and thus also access to the Wi-Fi.

  • Page 7: Ce Conformity

    6 Preface 1.1.2 CE conformity devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified The product conforms to the basic requirements of di- specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively. rectives 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU and the other rele-...

  • Page 8: Devolo On The Internet

    DANGER due to overheating visit www.devolo.com. The Powerline area not only contains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked. firmware. devolo devices should only be installed at locations If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to that guarantee adequate ventilation.
  • Page 9 8 Preface devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Internet access and into a router for acting as a go-between within the net- work. Fig. 1 devolo dLAN and Wi-Fi throughout the home The wireless network established by an access point has only limited range. The range of the access point,...

  • Page 11: Wi-Fi Or Wlan

    WiFi network, wireless network- ing naturally presents special security challenges. WiFi WiFi Clone is a technology for devolo WiFi products networks therefore use a number of security measures, that makes it extremely easy to integrate new devices such as a concealed network name (SSID - Service Set into an existing WiFi network.

  • Page 12: The Dlan 550+ Wifi

    Introduction 11 2.6 The dLAN 550+ WiFi The dLAN 550+ WiFi is equipped with An encryption button (home icon) with LED status display A WiFi button with LED status display The LED status display can be deacti- vated on the configuration interface of the adapter (see 4.6 Management).
  • Page 13 Flashes at Data transmis- The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the dLAN intervals of 2 sion rate not in status for the dLAN 550+ WiFi by illuminating and/or sec. optimum range * flashing: (on/off) Check whether the adapter is connected to the...

  • Page 14: Wifi Button

    WPA2. The WiFi key is the unique key of chronisation either using the functions on the configu- the dLAN 550+ WiFi. You can find this key on the ration interface (see Chapter 4.3.6 WiFi Clone and label on the rear side of the housing.

  • Page 15: Network Jack

    (on/off) flashing: Flashing behaviour of the WiFi LED 2.6.3 Network jack A PC or other network device can be connected to the Flashing dLAN 550+ WiFi at this port using a standard network Meaning behaviour cable. White LED Lights up...

  • Page 16: Reset

    2.6.6 Integrated electrical socket To connect other network devices to your mains sup- ply, use the electrical socket of the dLAN 550+ WiFi. The mains filter integrated into the dLAN 550+ WiFi eliminates any noise of connected devices and signifi- cantly improves data transmission in the network.
  • Page 17 16 Introduction devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 18: Initial Use

    This chapter tells you everything you need to know to Operating systems: Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), set up and use your dLAN 550+ WiFi. We describe Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 8 Pro (32 bit/ how to connect the adapter and briefly describe the 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 10 devolo software.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Dlan 550+ Wifi

    18 Initial use 3.3 Connecting the Plug the dLAN 550+ WiFi into a wall socket. As soon as the indicator light of the encryption but- dLAN 550+ WiFi ton with the home icon is flashing red at regular intervals (after approx. 50 sec.), the adapter is The device may be used only indoors.

  • Page 20: Addition - Expanding An Additional Network

    As soon as the indicator light in the encryption button lights up white, your dLAN network is set Before you can use the dLAN 550+ WiFi in your dLAN up and protected from unauthorised access. network, first you have to connect it to your existing dLAN devices as a network.
  • Page 21 WiFi key as the network security key. home icon on the front side of dLAN 550+ WiFi To ensure that the dLAN 550+ WiFi has the same WiFi and then press the WPS button of the WiFi router configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply the with the access data you want to apply.
  • Page 22 More information about this function can be found in Chapter WiFi Clone. To integrate the dLAN 550+ WiFi into an existing WiFi network with devolo WiFi devices of the 500 series (e.g. dLAN 500 WiFi or dLAN 500 Wireless+),...
  • Page 23 WiFi key as the network security key. Transferring the current WiFi configuration to the dLAN adapter To ensure that the dLAN 550+ WiFi shows the same WiFi configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 24: Installation Of Devolo Software

    First press the encryption button with the WiFi configuration with each other automatically. home icon on the front side of dLAN 550+ WiFi and then press the WPS button of the WiFi router To secure your WiFi network with an individual with the access data that you want to apply.
  • Page 25 App is placed in your smartphone's Software for Mac (OS X) or tablet's app list as usual. Tapping on the my The devolo Cockpit software is available at devolo App icon brings you to the start menu. www.devolo.com/cockpit. After have...

  • Page 26: Removing A Dlan 550+ Wifi From The Network

    To integrate the device into a different network, follow the steps described above, To remove the dLAN 550+ WiFi device from an exist- depending on whether you are setting up a new net- ing network, press the encryption button with the work or adding the device to an existing one.
  • Page 27 26 Initial use devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 28: Network Configuration

    Cockpit software in Chapter 3.4 Instal- The dLAN 550+ WiFi has a built-in configuration inter- lation of devolo software. face that can be called up using a standard web brow- By default, the configuration interface will ser.

  • Page 29: Menu Description

    The sequence of the description in the manual follows the structure of the menu. Fig. 7 Interface of the devolo Cockpit software devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...
  • Page 30 Click OK to save the settings of the respective area of the configuration interface. Click Cancel to leave the respective area of the confi- guration interface. devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 31: Wifi Configuration

    WLAN time control trol. Guest account WiFi function Parental controls dLAN 550+ WiFi is enabled by de- fault. WLAN filters WiFi Move If you want to operate the adapter exclusively as a WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) simple dLAN device via the built-in Ethernet connecti- on, you can completely shut off the WiFi function.
  • Page 32 There are 13 channels available. We recommend keeping the default setting The WPA and WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) Auto, since in this setting the dLAN 550+ WiFi selects security standards are available for securing data the channel regularly and independently. If no stations transmission in your wireless network.

  • Page 33: Wlan Time Control

    The configured time control then on to the dLAN 550+ WiFi. In this ca- takes effect automatically during the se, configure the device via the next defined time period.

  • Page 34: Guest Account

    The WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) security standard is available for this. You can also enable or disable the guest ac- count in the my devolo App using the Guest This method allows for individualised keys consisting of account button.

  • Page 35: Parental Controls

    Date and time Retrieve date and time automa- If you want to assign the same time quota, you can au- tically) for the dLAN 550+ WiFi has to be enabled and tomatically apply your entry to all days under Apply an active Internet connection is also required.

  • Page 36: Wlan Filters

    Start All Programs cess to your dLAN 550+ WiFi using what is known as cessories Command Prompt. Enter the command their MAC address or you can select them from a list of IPCONFIG /ALL here.

  • Page 37: Wifi Clone And Wifi Move

    Technology of the dLAN 550+ WiFi own computer if you are connected are enabled by default. to the dLAN 550+ WiFi not via the You can enable synchronisation of the WiFi settings eit- Ethernet port, but via WiFi. Otherwi- her by using the functions in this menu or by pressing...
  • Page 38 WiFi device(s) in the wireless network. The Setup (WPS) PIN and start the encryption dLAN 550+ WiFi offers two different variants for trans- process by pressing the Start setup button. mitting these encryption keys: Open the configuration interface of the WiFi client...

  • Page 39: Status Overview

    Here you can see whether the WiFi function of your Clicking or tapping Configure dLAN takes you to the dLAN 550+ WiFi 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 4.5.1 dLAN settings.

  • Page 40: Device Configuration

    MAC address, name, type and data rate. Network settings such as the IP address and subnet mask of the dLAN 550+ WiFi are displayed here. Clic- 4.5.3 Add a dLAN device king or tapping Configure network takes you directly to the network settings.

  • Page 41: Management

    By default, the configuration interface of the computers or other network compo- dLAN 550+ WiFi is not protected by a password. Ho- nents as appropriate. wever, after installing the dLAN 550+ WiFi, you should create a custom password to protect the configura- tion interface from being accessed by third parties.

  • Page 42: Network Settings

    4.6.3 Network settings tory defaults, save it to your computer as a file or resto- As a component of your network, the dLAN 550+ WiFi re it from there and update the firmware of the also communicates via the TCP/IP protocol. The IP ad- dLAN 550+ WiFi.
  • Page 43 This Automatic firmware update procedure requires an active Internet connecti- The firmware of the dLAN 550+ WiFi includes the soft- more information about ware for operating the device. If necessary, devolo of- devolo Cockpit, visit www.devolo.com/cock-...
  • Page 44 Restore device configuration button. Resetting the device configuration The dLAN 550+ WiFi is reset to the original factory de- faults in the Management System area with the Reset device configuration option.

  • Page 45: Management

    The option Retrieve date and time automatically is activated by default so that the dLAN 550+ WiFi can automatically syn- chronise the date and time. Select your Time zone and the Time server. If you...

  • Page 46: Annex

    20 MHz (802.11 b/g) 20, 40 MHz (802.11 n) 2457 MHz Max. indoor transmis- 100 mW / 20 dBm 2462 MHz sion power (EIRP) 2467 MHz Max. transmitting 100 mW / 20 dBm 2472 MHz power devolo dLAN 550+ WiFi...

  • Page 47: Bandwidth Optimisation

    European countries with a separate collecting following connection rules: system: Plug the dLAN 550+ WiFi directly into a wall The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on socket. the device means that this product is an electrical or electronic device that falls Avoid using a power strip.

  • Page 48: Warranty Conditions

    War- if the damage occurred due to incorrect handling, especially to ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of non-observance of the system description and the operating the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
  • Page 49 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 50 IP address 41 WPA 33 WPA2 31 LAN (network connection) 14 LED status display 11 Linux 24 Mac (OS X) 24 MAC address 35 Package contents 17 Reset 15 Safety notes 6 Security ID 38 System requirements 17 devolo dLAN 550 WiFi...

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