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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: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac ........
  • Page 5 Config Sync ..............44 devolo 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 CE marking to configuration tips for your device. declare that the product meets all applicable European regulations Indicates a completed course of ac- and has been subjected to the pres- tion cribed conformity assessment procedures. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    EU, EFTA and UK. Use devolo devices, devolo software and the provi- * This does not include devolo outdoor devices, which are ded accessories as described to prevent damage suitable for outdoor applications based on their IP classification.

  • Page 10: Ce Conformity

    Regulations 2010 (2010 No. 2617) Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous devolo devices may be operated only on a mains Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equip- power supply as described on the rating plate.
  • Page 11 Users do not need to carry out any maintenance cessible on devolo devices. In the event of damage, dis- connect the devolo device from the mains supply To disconnect devolo devices from the mains sup- by pulling it or its plug out of the electrical socket.

  • Page 12: Devolo On The Internet

    For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.global. 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.global!

  • Page 13: Introduction

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

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 encryption process has been carried out suc- cessfully.
  • Page 16 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 17: Wi-Fi 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 18 The objective of WPS is to make it ea- The integrated indicator light (LED) shows the Wi- sier to add devices to an existing network. Fi status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illumina- ting and/or flashing: WiFi LED...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Initial Use

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

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

    Using the web interface, in the PLC menu 4.5 Powerline Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall soc- As soon as the white LED lights up steady ket. As soon as the LED indicator light flashes on both devices, your dLAN network is set red at regular intervals of 0.5 sec., the adapter...

  • Page 22: Addition - Expanding An Additional Network

    Wi-Fi 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 23: Installation Of Devolo Software

    Downloading the devolo Home Network App previously noted WiFi key as the network secu- The devolo Home Network App is devolo's free rity key. app also for checking and configuring WiFi, PLC and LAN connections for the dLAN adapter (using a smartphone or tablet).

  • Page 24: 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 25: Network Configuration

    By default, the web interface will open di- 4 Network configuration rectly. However, if an access password has been set via the option System The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has a built-in web inter-  Manage- ment, you have to enter that password first.
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28: 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 Wi-Fi devices. Enabled SSIDs: Name of the enabled Wi-Fi...

  • Page 29: Lan

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

  • Page 30: Wifi Networks

    Network configuration 30 4.4.2WiFi networks WiFi network mode You can make all necessary changes to your Wi-Fi The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac supports both the parallel network here. operation of the Wi-Fi 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 31 (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 Wi-Fi. This can take up to 10...

  • Page 32: 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 Wi-Fi password. This way your visitors can using the Guest account button.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Schedule Control

    Wi-Fi 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 35: 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 Under Time Quota, the time limit can be selected.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42 We recommend assigning a password Standby mode enabled when the installation of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac factory default condition. complete to protect it against tampering by third parties. The LED settings let you disable the LED status dis- play of the Wi-Fi and Powerline LEDs.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Config Sync

    Download updated firmware stop Config Sync first on a device that you want to configure or switch separately. If you have downloaded an updated firm- ware file for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to your  computer, navigate to the System Firm- ...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Bandwidth Optimization

    "connection rules": stem: 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 48 Intended use 9 WiFi key 17 IPv4 40 WPA 31 WPA2 31 WPA3 31 LAN (network connection) 19 LED status display 14 Login password 25 Network connection 19 Operating buttons 42 Package contents 20 Reset 19 devolo dLAN 1200 + WiFi ac...

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