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  • Page 1 dLAN® 500 WiFi The Network Innovation...
  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • 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 500 WiFi ........
  • Page 5 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFi ........
  • Page 6 Warranty conditions ........... . . 76 devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 7 Contents devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface 7 1 Preface In Chapter 4, you will learn about how to successfully start up the dLAN 500 WiFi and how you can down- Thank you! load dLAN Cockpit App from the respective store. What you need to do to integrate your dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    "99/05/CE" (R&TTE directive) is a directive sim- ilar to the EMC directive. It applies to radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment.Observance of these directives is verified by the use of harmonized European norms. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 10: Safety Notes

    In the event of damage, disconnect the DANGER due to overheating devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively. Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts...

  • Page 11: Devolo On The Internet

    For detailed information on our products or "dLAN", visit www.devolo.com. The Service Centre area con- tains downloadable product descriptions and docu- mentation, as well as updates to devolo software and device firmware. If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be delighted to hear from you at support@devolo.com!

  • Page 12: Introduction

    While it is possible to wirelessly connect com- incorrect, because Wi-Fi designates the wireless puters in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a central access standard and WLAN the wireless network. point is required to set up a network of multiple devic- devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 13: Dlan 500 Wifi

    2.3 dLAN 500 WiFi Easy management of the dLAN home network via dLAN Cockpit App or dLAN Cockpit software for The dLAN 500 WiFi unites the technologies of LAN, the home network configuration on the computer Wi-Fi (wireless) and dLAN in one case:...

  • Page 14: Sample Applications

    Wi-Fi. Each additional dLAN 500 WiFi adapter (e.g. one on every storey) makes it easy for you to enable full Internet access eve- rywhere in the home via Wi-Fi and/or dLAN.
  • Page 15 WiFi Move Technology Thanks to WiFi Move Technology, an automatic syn- chronisation of the Wi-Fi settings takes place between all dLAN 500 WiFi adapters, freeing you of the hassle of configuring of each individual dLAN 500 WiFi adapter (see illustration 2).

  • Page 16: Quick Start

    Two dLAN 500 WiFi This chapter covers everything you need to know to dLAN 500 duo quickly set up your dLAN 500 WiFi in the dLAN and Network cable Wi-Fi network. In addition, we will lead you through Hard copy of installation guide the installation of the devolo software.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Dlan 500 Wifi

    If you have already secured your existing dLAN network using the encryption button, use the Plug the dLAN 500 WiFi into a wall socket. As same method to integrate further adapters. Once soon as the indicator light of the dLAN button you have successfully connected the new lights green (after approx.
  • Page 18 Plug the dLAN 500 WiFi into a wall socket. As outlet. soon as the indicator light of the dLAN button lights green (after approx. 45 seconds), the After you have successfully connected both adapt- adapter is ready to operate.

  • Page 19: Installation Of Devolo Software

    18 Quick start In order to connect the dLAN 500 WiFi via Wi-Fi more information with your laptop, tablet or smartphone, enter the WiFi Move Technology, refer to Chapter 2 In- previously noted Wi-Fi key as the network security troduction and 6.5.7 WiFi Move Technology.
  • Page 20 You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes.
  • Page 21 20 Quick start devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 22: Initial Use

    This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 WiFi. It will explain connecting the device and its functions. We will also briefly introduce Fig. 3 is country-specific...

  • Page 23: Package Contents

    CD containing software and online documen- tation Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be- devolo AG reserves the right to change the package ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 WiFi. contents without prior notice. Single Kit: 4.2 System requirements...

  • Page 24: Functions

    Initial use 23 4.3 Functions 4.3.1 Wi-Fi button The Wi-Fi button controls the following Wi-Fi The dLAN 500 WiFi has one Wi-Fi and one dLAN but- functions: ton with LED status display, a network jack and a reset Wi-Fi On/Off: button.

  • Page 25: Dlan Button

    Indicator lights: The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show all of The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show all of the dLAN statuses for the dLAN 500 WiFi by illu- the Wi-Fi statuses for the dLAN 500 WiFi by illu- minating and/or flashing: minating and/or flashing: The LED flashes slowly.

  • Page 26: Reset

    Via the LAN port, a computer or another network de- dLAN 500 WiFi adapter. The existing and the vice can be connected to the dLAN 500 WiFi via a com- new dLAN 500 WiFi adapters are now con- mercially available network cable.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Dlan 500 Wifi

    This section describes how to connect your To switch off the dLAN 500 WiFi or dLAN 500 WiFi to a computer or other network device. disconnect it from the mains supply, Note Wi-Fi key...

  • Page 28: Software Installation

    The installation wizard installs the adapter's configura- store. tion software as well as the devolo dLAN Cockpit on You can find dLAN Cockpit App quickest by the Windows operating system. clicking on the magnifying glass in the store The dLAN Cockpit software finds all accessible and searching directly for dLAN Cockpit.
  • Page 29 Start All Programs devolo program group. Software for Mac (OS X) The software mac folder contains the dLAN config- uration software. Software for Linux (Ubuntu) The Software Linux folder contains the dLAN configuration software. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 30: Dlan Network

    5.1 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button Before you can use the dLAN 500 WiFi in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV To encrypt a dLAN network, in which all associated de- devices as a home network.
  • Page 31 30 dLAN network Fig. 6 devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 32 If you have already secured your existing dLAN net- work using the encryption button, use the same meth- That's it! The new dLAN 500 WiFi is now integrated in od to integrate further adapters. Once you have your network. To integrate additional adapters in your successfully connected the new dLAN 500 WiFi, first network, repeat the above steps.
  • Page 33 To integrate the device into a dif- ferent dLAN network, follow the steps described To remove a dLAN 500 WiFi adapter from an existing above, depending on whether you are setting up a new network, press its encryption button for at least ten network or adding the adapter to an existing one.

  • Page 34: Dlan Cockpit App

    As soon as your smartphone or tablet is connected to the dLAN 500 WiFi, all of the adapters found in devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 35: Settings Menu

    Depending on which submenu you are in, the dLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate. After following functions appear: installing the devolo software, it can be found in the Start Programs devolo program group. Start: dLAN Cockpit start menu...
  • Page 36 Clicking an adapter icon with the mouse All adapters found in the network appear with as enables the corresponding dLAN device and highlights adapter icon with a corresponding product name. The adapter in the middle of the dLAN network identified devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 37: Encrypting A Network With Dlan Cockpit

    The data sent to devolo pertains only to the Settings and functions performance values of your dLAN devices. You can configure settings for the respectively high-...
  • Page 38 If dLAN 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- devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 39 38 dLAN network bers the devices that were entered earlier. Enter the new device as described in the Adding an adapter section. The current network password is assigned automatically to the newly added device. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 40: Network Configuration

    The dLAN 500 WiFi has a built-in configuration inter- face that can be called up using a standard web brows- er. All settings for operating the device can be modified here.

  • Page 41: Menu Description

    Click Back to leave the respective area of the configu- ration interface. Select the desired language in the language selection list. In the Status overview area, you get general information about all connected dLAN, Wi-Fi and LAN devices. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 42 You can change or modify Wi-Fi settings in the WLAN configuration area. The Management section is for resetting, secur- ing and restoring your individual configurations. In addition, you can update the firmware of your dLAN 500 WiFi here. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 43: Status Overview

    42 Network configuration 6.3 Status overview In the Status overview area you can track the status of your connected dLAN, Wi-Fi and LAN devices. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 44: Dlan Status

    You can add additional dLAN devices to your dLAN network by tapping or clicking on Add device. To do this, enter the security ID for the respective dLAN adapter in the Security ID field and confirm with Save. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 45 It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by dashes (e.g. ANJR-KMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN adapters are connected to the power grid and computers or other network components as appro- priate. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 46: Wlan Status

    Wi-Fi devices settings for Wi-Fi network security. displayed. Each Wi-Fi station known since the last 6.3.3 Ethernet status The status of the network connection is displayed in this area. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 47: Device Configuration

    46 Network configuration 6.4 Device configuration In the device configuration area, you can modify set- tings for device security, network, dLAN, date and time and LED. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 48: Device Security

    In this area you can control the access to the configu- stallation of the dLAN 500 WiFi is complete ration interface as well as enable and disable the func- to protect it against tampering by third par- tions of the interfaces and buttons on the ties.

  • Page 49: Network Settings

    IP addresses, have the option Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server enabled so that the dLAN 500 WiFi au- tomatically receives an address from it. Enter admin in the User name field and your You can also assign a static IP address by making en- individual password in the Password field.
  • Page 50 Network configuration 49 devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 51: Dlan Settings

    The option Retrieve date and time automatically time server has to be ensured in or- is activated by default so that the dLAN 500 WiFi can der to use the Wi-Fi time control, for automatically synchronise the date and time.
  • Page 52 Network configuration 51 trol). In addition, the time server has to be ac- tivated, and an active Internet connection is also required. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 53: Led Settings

    The LED status display can be deactivated by activating the function Disable all LEDs permantly in order to The LED status display is activated in the factory default state. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 54: Wlan Configuration

    Network configuration 53 6.5 WLAN configuration In the WLAN configuration area, you can configure settings for the Wi-Fi network and its security. devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 55 If you would like, you can completely shut off the Wi-Fi Use the Enable WLAN or Disable WLAN button part of your dLAN 500 WiFi, e.g. if you want to operate on the configuration interface under WLAN con- it exclusively as a simple dLAN device via the built-in figuration.

  • Page 56: Access Point

    Network configuration 55 6.5.1 Access point the dLAN 500 WiFi. In this case, configure the device via Ethernet or dLAN. Since the dLAN 500 WiFi functions as an access point, you will have to configure various parameters for your Settings wireless network.
  • Page 57 There are 13 channels available. We recommend keeping the default setting Auto, since in this setting the dLAN 500 WiFi selects the channel regularly and independently. In other words, if the last connected station logs out, a search for a suitable channel is carried out immediately.
  • Page 58 Without encryption, not only are all data transmitted into hexadecimal format first (as with WEP). from client computers to the dLAN 500 WiFi in your Under Mode, you can limit access of clients to the wireless network without protection, but there is also dLAN 500 WiFi to the method you have selected.
  • Page 59 58 Network configuration devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 60: Guest Account

    Define the name of the guest network in the SSID field ing to convert it into hexadecimal format first. Under (Service Set Identifier). Mode, you can limit access to the dLAN 500 WiFi to the method you have selected. Automatic shutoff...
  • Page 61 60 Network configuration devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 62: Wlan Filters

    The Wi-Fi filter should be used only it would be relatively easy for third parties to as an additional option. By using it eavesdrop on all of your data transmissions. you could limit access to your wire- less network, but without encryption devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 63: Parental Controls

    You can easily determine the MAC address of a Win- ters. Now you can manually enter different network dows computer by opening the window with the com- devices to provide access to your dLAN 500 WiFi using mand prompt under Start All Programs...
  • Page 64 Date and time Obtain date and time automat- the option Turn on parental controls. Now enter the ically) for the dLAN 500 WiFi has to be enabled and MAC addresses for the stations for which you would an active Internet connection is also required (see like to set up a time quota.
  • Page 65 WLAN time control and if the fined per day and the time periods for WLAN time dLAN 500 WiFi is enabled and there is an Internet control are defined per weekday. connection. (see 6.5.5 WLAN time control).

  • Page 66: Wlan Time Control

    Date and time Obtain date uration during the next defined time period. and time automatically) for dLAN 500 WiFi has to be enabled and an active Internet connection is also required 6.4.4 Time server). The time server is enabled by default.
  • Page 67 66 Network configuration devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 68: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Wi-Fi client(s) of the wireless network. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is one of the international dLAN 500 WiFi offers two different variants for trans- encryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance mitting these encryption keys: for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net- work.
  • Page 69 Open the configuration interface of the Wi-Fi cli- ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dLAN 500 WiFi. Confirm the encryption pro- cess as described there. Now the devices devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 70: Wifi Move Technology

    Wi-Fi Move Technology is a function for synchronising on, share changes to the Wi-Fi configuration the Wi-Fi settings of all dLAN 500 WiFi adapters con- with each other automatically. nected to your home network.

  • Page 71: Management

    70 Network configuration 6.6 Management computer as a file or restore it from there and update the firmware of the dLAN 500 WiFi. In the Management area you can reset the current configuration to the factory defaults, save it to your...

  • Page 72: Resetting The Configuration

    500 WiFi is also reset. To re-secure your dLAN With the Management Reset configuration com- network individually, read further at 6.4.3 dLAN set- mand, the dLAN 500 WiFi is reset to the original facto- tings. ry defaults. In doing so, you lose your personal settings.

  • Page 73: Saving A Configuration File

    6.6.2 Saving a configuration file agement Save configuration file. Then enter a storage location and name for the settings file. To save the active configuration to your computer as a file, select the corresponding button in the area Man- devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 74: Restoring A Configuration

    Restore device configura- tion button. An existing configuration file can be sent to the dLAN 500 WiFi in the Management Restore de- vice configuration area and enabled there. Select a suitable file via the Browse… button and start the op-...

  • Page 75: Update Firmware

    The firmware of the dLAN 500 WiFi includes the soft- ware for operating the device. If necessary, devolo of- fers new versions on the Internet as a file download, To bring the firmware up to the latest version, first go to the devolo website, www.devolo.com, and...

  • Page 76: Appendix

    7.1 Bandwith optimisation Plug the devices into different outlets and avoid using the same extension strip. To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Fig. 9 devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

  • Page 77: Disposal Of Old Devices

    War- they can be given to a municipal collection ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of point free of charge. Contact your the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period. The...
  • Page 78 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequen- receipt. tial detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in Suspension of the warranty cases of slight and ordinary negligence. All warranty claims will be deemed invalid...
  • Page 79 78 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 80 Generate secure password 37 Time server 50 Troubleshooting guide 34 Integrating the new adapter into the network 37 IP address 48 Warranty 76 WEP 57 Key icon 34 Wi-Fi antenna 25 Wi-Fi filter 61 LAN (Network connection) 25 devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...
  • Page 81 Wi-Fi key 23 WiFi Move Technology 69 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 67 Wi-Fi status 45 Wi-Fi time control 65 WLAN icon 33 WPA 57 WPA2 57 devolo dLAN 500 WiFi...

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