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  • Page 1 dLAN® 1200+ WiFi ac Manual...
  • Page 2 WiFi ac...
  • Page 3 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 de- velopment.
  • Page 4 AG Charlottenburger Allee 67 52068 Aachen Germany www.devolo.com Version 1.2_11/19...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac ........
  • Page 6 Warranty conditions ..............47 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 7: Preface

    1200+ WiFi ac. te, the device connector, as well as the icons used The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac allows you to set up your on the package: own home network with almost no effort. Because...
  • Page 8 EU, Switzerland and Norway. round material and configuration tips for your device. * The only exceptions are devolo outdoor products, which are suited for the outdoor use thanks to their IP certification. Indicates a completed course of ac-...

  • Page 9: Ce Conformity

    9 Preface Software A printout of the simplified CE declaration of this product is separately included and can also be devolo devices can be used only with the free, found under www.devolo.com/support/ce. downloadable programs approved and available on devolo AG's website (www.devolo.com)
  • Page 10 Slots and if the housing of the devolo device is damaged. openings on the housing are used for ventilation: Do not plug devolo devices directly into each other.

  • Page 11: Devolo On The Internet

    For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com. There you will find product descriptions and docu- mentation, and also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware. If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@devolo.com!

  • Page 12: Introduction

    The wireless network established by an access point using a specific channel (from 1 to 13) and Fig. 1 devolo dLAN and WiFi throughout the home name (SSID) has a limited range. The range of the devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 13: Wi-Fi Or Wlan

    2.4 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac dLAN) to control access to a WLAN, wireless net- working naturally presents special security challen- The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is equipped with ges. WLANs therefore use a number of security measures, such as a concealed network name, data...

  • Page 14: Plc Button

    1200+ WiFi ac. Reading the PLC indicator light The integrated indicator light (LEDs) shows the dLAN status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illumi- nating and/or flashing: Check whether the adapter is connected to the mains supply correctly and whether the encryp- tion process has been carried out successfully.
  • Page 15 White LED Flashes at intervals of 0.5 dLAN encryption being Can be disabled sec. (on/off) established White LED Flashing at intervals of Adapter is in Standby Can be disabled 0.5/50-60 sec. (On/off) mode devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 16: Wifi Button

    WPA2. The WiFi key is the unique can be found in Chapter 5.3 Bandwidth optimi- key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You can find zation. this key on the label on the rear side of the ***A dLAN adapter switches to standby mode housing.
  • Page 17 WPS is to make it easier to add de- The integrated indicator light (LED) shows the WiFi vices to an existing network. For more detailed status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating and/or flashing: WiFi LED...

  • Page 18: Network Jacks

    The reset button (next to the network jack) has dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The mains filter integrated two different functions: into the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac eliminates any noise of connected devices and significantly improves The device restarts if you press the Reset but- data transmission in the network.

  • Page 19: Initial Use

    AG reserves the right to change the packa- ge contents without prior notice. This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a 3.2 System requirements description of how the device is connected and briefly introduce the included devolo software.

  • Page 20: Starter Kit - Setting Up A New Dlan Network

    Connecting vices are easily accessible dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac) Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall soc- Using the web interface, in the PLC menu 4.5 ket. As soon as the LED indicator light flashes Powerline red at regular intervals of 0.5 sec., the adapter...

  • Page 21: Addition - Expanding An Additional Network

    WiFi access data at the touch of a sting dLAN network button using the WiFi Clone function. This can be Before you can use the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in your enabled in different ways: dLAN network, first you have to connect it to your existing dLAN devices as a network.

  • Page 22: Installation Of Devolo Software

    Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop, Downloading the devolo Home Network App tablet or smartphone by entering the pre- The devolo Home Network App is devolo's free viously noted WiFi key as the network security app also for checking and configuring WiFi, Magic key.

  • Page 23: Removing The Adapter From The Network

    3.5 Removing the adapter from the network To remove the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac device from an existing network, press the PLC button with the home icon on the corresponding adapter for at least 10 seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network.

  • Page 24: Network Configuration

    By default, the web interface will open direct- 4 Network configuration ly. However, if an access password has been set via the option System The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has a built-in web inter-  Management, you have to enter that password first. Read face that can be called up using a standard web more about this under 4.7 System.
  • Page 25 X icon: The operation is being cancelled. Your settings are not being saved. Required fields Fields with a red border are required fields. This means entries must be made in these fields to con- tinue with the configuration. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 26 You can make changes within a table by clicking the corresponding table row in Time Control and Parental Control. In edit mode, the corresponding table rows have a blue background. In edit mode, the corresponding table rows have a blue background. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 27: Overview

    4.3.2 WiFi 2.4 GHz The Overview area shows the status of the Current channel: used frequency channel in the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac and the connected LAN, PLC 2.4-GHz frequency range and WiFi devices. Enabled SSIDs: Name of the enabled WiFi...

  • Page 28: Lan

    You can see the current status of your WiFi net- work configuration here, e.g. the connected WiFi stations, the MAC address, the selected frequency band, the SSID, the transfer rates and the connecti- on duration. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 29: Wifi Networks

    29 Network configuration 4.4.2WiFi networks WiFi network mode You can make all necessary changes to your WiFi The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac supports both the parallel network here. operation of the WiFi frequency bands and their separate use. The WiFi network mode field lets you define your preferred setting by clicking the respective field: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz –...
  • Page 30 (DFS) starts automatically, transmission in your wireless network. This method during which time the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac cannot allows for individualised keys consisting of letters be accessed via WiFi. This can take up to 10...

  • Page 31: Guest Network

    Internet connection. The guest ac- You can also enable or disable the guest ac- count can have its own network name, time limit count in the devolo Home Network App and WiFi password. This way your visitors can using the Guest account button.

  • Page 32: Mesh

    63 characters. You can simply enter them via factory default condition the keyboard. dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac Fast roaming is turned off by default. To do so, enter a corresponding number of cha- racters into the Key field. In addition, the new air-time fairness feature...

  • Page 33: Schedule Control

    WiFi password) to be applied. In order to be able to use time control, activate the Enable option. Configuration You can define multiple time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 34: Parental Control

     (System Management Time Server (NTP)) for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac ac has to be enabled and an active Internet connection is also required. Setting the time quota The time server pool.ntp.org is enabled by de- Under Time Quota, the time limit can be selected.

  • Page 35: Wifi Protected Setup (Wps)

    If you want to delete a time quota (time limit) or a time period from the list, click/touch the dustbin icon. The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac offers two different vari- 4.4.7WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ants for transmitting these encryption keys:...

  • Page 36: Neighbour Networks

    WiFi WiFi networks in the Key field.  If under WiFi WiFi networks, the WPA/ WPA2/WPA3 option is selected in advance, this setting remains with the previously assi- gned password. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 37: Powerline

    In a dLAN network, all connected components must use the same password. This can be assigned in different ways: Using devolo Cockpit devolo Home Network App (see Chapter 3.4 Installation of devolo software), devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 38: Add Device

    The MIMO operating mode and the VDSL 17a signal transmission profile are configured by default. 4.5.1Add device Using the encryption (PLC) button If you would like to manually add a new dLAN de- vice, press the encryption button within 2 minutes devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 39: Lan

    Port 1 and Port 2 (e.g. PC, NAS, etc.). IPv4/IPv6 Depending on how the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is connected to the Internet (IPv4 or IPv6), current network information is displayed, such as Address, Subnet mask, Standard gateway and DNS server.

  • Page 40: System

    Device location fields. Both pieces of information are particularly helpful if multiple dLAN adapters are to be used and identified in the network. Under Change access password, a login password can be set for accessing the web interface. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 41 We recommend assigning a password The LED settings let you disable the LED status dis- when the installation of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is play of the WiFi and Powerline LEDs. complete to protect it against tampering by third parties.

  • Page 42: Configuration

    Select file ... button and start the operation by download, for example to modify existing functi- clicking the Restore button. ons. Factory Settings Current firmware The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is reset to the original fac- currently installed firmware  tory defaults in the System Configuration area dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is displayed here.

  • Page 43: Config Sync

    Mesh WiFi If you have downloaded an updated firm- Time control and time server settings. ware file for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to your  In order to switch Config Sync on, activate the computer, navigate to the System Firm- ...

  • Page 44: Appendix

    20, 40 MHz (802.11 n) (EIRP) 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, Max. transmitting 100 mW / 20 dBm 160 MHz (802.11 ac) power Max. indoor 200 mW (channel 36 – 64) transmission wer (EIRP) 23 dBm devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 45: Channels And Carrier Frequencies

    2432 MHz 5320 MHz 2437 MHz 5500 MHz 2442 MHz 5520 MHz 2447 MHz 5540 MHz 2452 MHz 5560 MHz 2457 MHz 5580 MHz 2462 MHz 5600 MHz 2467 MHz 5620 MHz 2472 MHz 5600 MHz devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 46: Bandwidth Optimization

    European countries with a separate col- with the following "connection rules": lecting system: Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac directly into a The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on wall socket. Avoid using power strips. This may the device means that this product is an impair the transmission of the PLC signals.

  • Page 47: Warranty Conditions

    47 Appendix 5.5 Warranty conditions If your devolo device is found to be defective du- ring initial installation or within the warranty peri- od, please contact the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will take care of the repair or warranty claim for you.
  • Page 48 Disposal of old devices 46 WPA2 30 WPA3 30 Intended use 8 IPv4 39 LAN (network connection) 18 LED status display 13 Login password 24 Network connection 18 Operating buttons 41 Package contents 19 Reset 18 devolo dLAN 1200 + WiFi ac...

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