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Devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...
  • Page 2 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 development.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What is WLAN?................... . 7 What the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G has to offer ..........8 Application example ..............
  • Page 4 Declarations of conformity ................42 6.4.1 dLAN 200 AV Wireless G............. . 42 6.4.2 dLAN 200 AVeasy ............... . 43 Warranty conditions..............

  • Page 5: Preface

    With transfer rates of up to 200 Mbps via dLAN and of up to 54 Mbps via WLAN, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G lets you access the Internet in any room of your house—and thick concrete walls are no longer a barrier to wireless surfing!

  • Page 6: Devolo On The Internet

    Internet You can also rely on devolo for service and support after purchasing one of our products. For example, our website not only contains extensive documentation, but also software and firmware updates. Be sure to visit www.devolo.com reg- ularly.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as network cables (in a LAN) or household wiring (in a dLAN) to control access to a WLAN, wireless networking naturally presents special security challenges. WLANs therefore use a number of devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 8: What The Dlan 200 Av Wireless G Has To Offer

    In this way, you can extend your wireless network to rooms that were pre- viously out of range. As a 100 Mbps switch, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G can connect up to four PCs or other network devices directly to each other.
  • Page 9 Introduction The illustration below shows how the Internet connection and the connections within the home network are set up using the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G, addi- tional dLAN 200 AV devices and a router. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 10: Initial Use

    200 AV Wireless G, as well as its installation and initial use. Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G. The following components are included in the scope of delivery: dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 11: Control Lamps (Leds)

    Initial use 2.2.1 Control lamps (LEDs) Operation: Lit green if the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G adapter is connected to the power grid. dLAN: Lit green if there is a connection to the dLAN 200 AV network; flashes green when data is being sent or received in the dLAN 200 AV network over the electrical wiring.

  • Page 12: Connections And Buttons

    The device can be wall-mounted. The four LAN ports ETH1 through ETH4 allow you to connect PCs or other network devices to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G using commercially availa- ble network cables. The Reset button can perform a dual function: If you keep the button pressed for longer than 10 seconds, the config- uration of the device is reset to the factory default settings, i.e.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Dlan 200 Av Wireless G

    Connecting the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G Firmware note: If you would like to use a dLAN 200 AV Wireless G together with devolo dLAN 200 AV devices using firmware version 1.x, please update the firmware of the dLAN 200 AV devices first.

  • Page 14: Software For Mac Os X

    You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN device 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 15: Configuration

    F5 or via the View menu. The devolo Informer can find the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G on your network also in cases in which it is only connected via WLAN and you cannot access it using a web browser or configuration program (i.e.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Integrated Configuration Interface

    When using multiple dLAN 200 AV Wireless G devices, a list from which you can select the desired device is displayed before the configuration interface is started. All dLAN 200 AV Wireless G devices listed here are identified by their MAC address, the product names and the WLAN SSID (network name).

  • Page 17: Wlan Status

    You can also update the firmware of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G here. WLAN status WLAN Status provides a concise overview of the current status of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G. WLAN connection displays the current status of your devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 18: Change Configuration

    (SSID) and the selected Encryption, if applicable. Connected stations displays the network addresses of all wireless devices cur- rently connected to your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G. These so-called MAC addresses consist of six two-digit hexadecimal numbers separated by colons. Change configuration The configuration area lets you adjust settings related to security, the network in general, wireless networking and dLAN to suit your requirements.

  • Page 19: Security

    3.4.1 Security This area lets you specify or modify a log-in password for access to the config- uration interface of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G. Enter the current password (if assigned), then enter the new password twice. default, integrated...

  • Page 20: Wlan Settings

    Informer and select the Status and Administration context menu item to open the configuration interface in your web browser. The current IP address of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G will then be displayed in the address field of the browser.
  • Page 21 We recommend that you keep the default setting Auto because this setting will allow the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G to periodically select the channel on its own. In other words, if the previously connected station logs off, the device will immediately scan for a suitable channel.

  • Page 22: Wlan Filters

    WEP. Under Mode you can restrict client access to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G to the method you have selected. Be sure to save your changes before leaving the configuration area.
  • Page 23 Change configuration WLAN filters. You can now list different network devices permitted to access your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G by entering their so- called MAC addresses. Confirm every entry with Add. Network devices and sta- tions connected with your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G are automatically listed, i.e.

  • Page 24: Dlan Settings

    Please remember to enter the MAC address of your own computer as well if you are connected to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G via WLAN rather than the Ether- net port. Otherwise, you will lock yourself out of the device via WLAN by acti- vating the WLAN filter! 3.4.5...

  • Page 25: Managment

    Use the Management section to reset your current configuration to factory defaults, save the configuration as a file on your computer or restore such a file to the device, or update the firmware of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G. 3.5.1...

  • Page 26: Save And Load Configuration

    This file can then be used to restore the con- figuration of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G. This function can be useful for cre- ating a variety of configurations that will let you quickly and easily set up the device for use in different network environments.

  • Page 27: Update Dlan 200 Av Wireless G Firmware

    200 AV Wireless G is restarted. Ensure that the update process is not interrupted. We recommend connecting your computer to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G via dLAN or LAN, not WLAN. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 28: Establishing A Connection To The Dlan Network

    Establishing a connection to the dLAN network Before you can use your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G in your dLAN network, you must first establish a connection to the other dLAN 200 AV devices in your home network. Two specific pieces of information are especially important for this:...
  • Page 29 200 AV Wireless G. Once you have successfully connected the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G, first press the encryption button of one of your net- work’s existing adapters (< one second), then press the encryption button of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G (< one second) within two minutes. That's it! The new dLAN 200 AV Wireless G is now encrypted and safely integrated into your network.

  • Page 30: Encrypting The Dlan 200 Av Network With The Dlan Configuration Wizard

    Establishing a connection to the dLAN network Removing a dLAN 200 AV Wireless G from the network To remove a dLAN 200 AV Wireless G from the existing network, press the encryption button of the corresponding device for at least 10 seconds. This device receives a new random password and is now excluded from your net- work.
  • Page 31 Random password button. Pressing the Default password key resets the password of the dLAN adapter to the factory setting. Normally, the display of the password is hidden for security reasons If you enable the devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...
  • Page 32 IDs entered in previous sessions if you have encrypted them with a personal network password or the default password. In this case, you do not need to enter the devices again. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 33: Security In The Dlan

    Please note that only those devices that you have explicitly added by enter- ing the individual security codes via the dLAN Configuration Wizard or by using the encryption button will have access to a particular dLAN network. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 34: Setting Up A Wlan Network

    A number of settings must be adjusted in the integrated configuration interface of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G in order to use it as an access point. The name of the network (SSID) and the send channel must be stated. The method by which the device obtains its own IP address can be specified optionally.
  • Page 35 We recommend that you keep the default setting Auto because this setting will allow the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G to periodically select the channel on its own. In other words, if the previously connected station logs off, the device will imme- diately scan for a suitable channel.

  • Page 36: Security In The Wlan

    Change donfiguration Network settings you can choose how your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G will receive its IP address. If the device is configured as a DHCP client, it obtains its IP address automatically from a DHCP server in the network. This option is enabled by default. The exact IP address as well as the subnet mask can also be entered as a static address.
  • Page 37 Ensure that all of your WLAN clients support the selected encryption standard. If in doubt, select WEP as the "lowest common denominator". Finally, using a WLAN filter, you can configure the dLAN 200 AV Wireless G so that it only allows a wireless connection to selected devices that have been previously entered into the WLAN filter including their SSID (MAC address).

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Bandwidth optimization We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference: Avoid extension strips. This may impair the transmission of the dLAN signals. Free wall outlets are preferable. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...
  • Page 39 Appendix Also position the adapter away from your computer, as it may interfere with the adapter’s operation. Plug the devices into different outlets and avoid using the same extension strip. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 40: Important Safety Instructions

    200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Mediaaccess Wireless 802.11: CSMA/CA, EDCA Ethernet 802.3: CSMA/ CD HomePlug AV: CSMA/CA Protocols DHCP (Client), APIPA, devolo Auto IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP (IP), WMM 802.11e, Ethernet Bridge 802.1D WLAN modes Access point with WEP, WPA, WPA2 Transmission speed 200 Mbps over power supply grid...

  • Page 42: Declarations Of Conformity

    20 cm between the device and your body. Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 18. Juni 2008 Aachen, 18 june 2008 Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 43: Dlan 200 Aveasy

    Emissionsanforderungen leitungsgebunden: TCF vom Notified Body Emission requirements conducted: TCF from Notified Body Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 14. Januar 2009 Heiko Harbers Aachen, 14 January 2009 Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

  • Page 44: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. Warranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
  • Page 45 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negli- gence.
  • Page 46 Encryption button 12 System requirements 10 Factory default settings 12 Technical data 41 Firmware update 13 Transmission speed 15 Important safety instructions 40 Update dLAN 200 AV Wireless G Informer 15 firmware 27 IP address 19 Warranty 44 Linux 14 Windows 13...
  • Page 47 WLAN filters 22 WLAN settings 20 WLAN status 17 WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) 22 devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G...

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