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  • Page 1 dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac pro 1200+ WiFi ac ®...
  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 3 © 2015 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

    2.5.2 dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac as a Wi-Fi client ......16 2.5.3...
  • Page 5 Software for Windows and Linux ........29 Remove dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac from the dLAN pro network ..... 30 4 Network configuration .
  • Page 6 Warranty conditions ........... . . 76 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 7 Contents devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 8: Preface

    After a brief introduction to "dLAN", "Wi-Fi" and "VLAN" basics, presentation dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac with sample applications in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully setting up your dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. Chapter 4 de- devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    In the event of damage, disconnect the This product is designed for use in devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its the EU, Switzerland and Norway. plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified The product is class A equipment.

  • Page 10: Devolo On The Internet

    Slots and ope- nings on the housing are used for ventilation: b Do not cover devolo devices when operating. b Do not place any objects on devolo devices. b Do not insert any objects into the openings of devolo devices.
  • Page 11 10 Preface devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Wi-Fi is also used synonymously with WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) refers to the use WLAN, which if taken strictly, is incorrect, because Wi- of radio technology to network computers and other devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 13: What Is Vlan

    Different criteria can be used for mapping to VLANs, Fig. 1 is country-specific such as port assignments or addresses. The dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac allows VLANs to be mapped b Remote management by port and/or access point. Other mapping methods devolo dLAN AVpro manager software.
  • Page 14 Introduction 13 b Separation of user groups and granular access tioning of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac every- where in the building. control through access points (Multi SSID) and VLAN. 1200 Mbps (gross) connection for fast data transmission via dLAN MIMO technology for the best transmission and reception performance.

  • Page 15: Sample Applications

    Fi connection with excellent reception quality. The following illustration shows how the Internet con- nection is set up using the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac and a router, and how the connection within the net- work is set up using additional dLAN pro devices.
  • Page 16 Introduction 15 Fig. 2 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 17: Dlan Pro 1200+ Wifi Ac As A Wi-Fi Client

    (Wi-Fi) between two buildings using two Alternatively, the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac can also be dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. configured as a Wi-Fi client. In this case, the device connects an existing Wi-Fi network with the other de- Fig.

  • Page 18: Dlan Pro 1200+ Wifi Ac And Vlan

    VLAN. Here, each data packet sent over the dLAN pro network is given a VLAN tag specific to each Using the VLAN function, the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. can establish more complex network architecture. The...
  • Page 19 18 Introduction VLAN ID of "100" while the VLAN of the Schmitz The dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac of the Bergmann com- company uses a VLAN ID of "200". pany only receives data packets with the VLAN ID "100", respectively, dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac of the Schmitz company Configuration of CO.
  • Page 20 Complicated installation/uninstallation of net- work devices and the need to patch connections are eliminated. You can find a detailed description for the VLAN configuration under 4.6 VLAN configu- ration. Configuration of CO. Schmitz devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 21 20 Introduction devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 22: Initial Use

    AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a 3.2 System requirements description of how the device is connected, its...

  • Page 23: Encryption Button

    1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating and/or flashing: b The LED flashes red quickly at regular intervals if the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac is connected to the Fig. 5 is country-specific mains supply but there is no dLAN connec- tion.

  • Page 24: Wi-Fi Button

    WPA2. The default WiFi key for the initial order connect installation of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac is the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac with your laptop later via Wi-Fi, tablet or smartphone, enter the noted WiFi key as the network security key.

  • Page 25: Ethernet Ports

    1200+ WiFi ac back to the factory The integrated indicator light (LED) shows the Wi-Fi defaults, press the Reset button for more than status for the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating 10 seconds. Keep in mind that all settings that and/or flashing:...

  • Page 26: Wi-Fi Antennas

    3.3.5 Wi-Fi antennas In the following sections we describe how to connect the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac and integrate it into the The internal Wi-Fi antennas are for connecting to other network. We clarify the exact procedures based on po- network devices wirelessly.
  • Page 27 Integrating the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac into an on the new dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. existing Wi-Fi network The new dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac is now integrated Establish the Wi-Fi connection with your laptop, into your existing dLAN pro network.

  • Page 28: Starter Kit And Single Kit-Setting Up A New Dlan Pro Network

    Initial use 27 dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac either manually or using Plug the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall the WiFi Clone function on the configuration socket. The device is ready to operate once the interface. indicator light of the encryption button with the...
  • Page 29 Integrating additional dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac noted WiFi key as the network security key. devices into a Wi-Fi network For the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac to show the Establish the Wi-Fi connection with your laptop, same Wi-Fi configuration as your Wi-Fi router, you...

  • Page 30: Dlan Avpro Manager

    Initial use 29 b Real time monitoring of all the dLAN pro devices dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac either manually or using the WiFi Clone function on the configuration in the network interface. b Global or individual assignment of security set-...

  • Page 31: Remove Dlan Pro 1200+ Wifi Ac From The Dlan Pro Network

    3.6 Remove dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac from the dLAN pro network To remove a dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac device from an existing network, press this device's encryption button with the home icon for at least 10 seconds. The de-...

  • Page 32: Network Configuration

    You will arrive at the built-in configuration interface of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac by using the dLAN AVpro Select the desired language in the language selection manager program under Start All Programs de- list.
  • Page 33 32 Network configuration The five central areas of the configuration interface are to move directly into it. displayed on the left edge. Click the button of an area devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 34: Status Overview

    The Management section is for resetting, secur- ing and restoring your individual configurations. In addition, you can update the firmware of your dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac here, restart the device and view the license information. 4.3 Status overview In the Status overview area you can track the status of your connected dLAN, Wi-Fi and LAN devices.
  • Page 35 34 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 36: Dlan Status

    Wi-Fi network se- curity. Using Mode, Number of access points and Connected stations for each frequency band, you can also see the current Wi-Fi status of the device. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 37: Ethernet Status

    Click on the Wi-Fi devices arrow to have all of the connected Wi-Fi devices displayed. Each connected Wi-Fi client is displayed with its MAC address. 4.3.3 Ethernet status The status and connection speed for the two network jacks are shown in this area. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 38: Device Configuration

    Network configuration 37 4.4 Device configuration In the configuration area of the device you can modify settings for security, network, dLAN, date and time, as well as for the LEDs. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 39: Device Security

    By default, the built-in configuration interface In this area you can control the access to the configu- dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac is not pro- ration interface as well as enable and disable the func- tected with a password. However,...
  • Page 40 Call up the configuration interface again later; the following window appears first: Enter admin in the User name field and your custom password in the Password field. The admin user name cannot be changed. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 41: Network Settings

    IP address, Netmask, Default gateway and Name You can enable and disable the Wi-Fi and dLAN but- server. ton functions on the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac by ena- bling or disabling the option The Wi-Fi and dLAN housing buttons are disabled.

  • Page 42: Dlan Settings

    The dLAN password can be defined using dLAN AVpro manager, via the dLAN encryption button (see chapter 3.3 The dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac) or on the configuration interface (see chapter 4.4.3 dLAN settings). dLAN...
  • Page 43 42 Network configuration The dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac automatically changes dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac should change into save en- to save energy status when no Ethernet connection is ergy status. active and Wi-Fi is switched off. Activate the Allow...

  • Page 44: Time Server

    Enable the option Retrieve date and time auto- matically, so that the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac can automatically synchronise the date and time. Select devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 45: Led Settings

    Wi-Fi settings at your own pace like to use and configure both frequency bands sepa- before re-activating the Wi-Fi function. rately. To use both frequency bands together, activate the Use shared settings for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz option. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 46 Wi-Fi off If you would like, you can completely shut off the Wi-Fi part of your dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac, e.g. if you want to operate it exclusively as a simple dLAN device via the built-in Ethernet connections. To do so, under Wi-Fi...
  • Page 47 46 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 48: Access Point With Shared Settings For 2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz

    4.5.1 Access point with shared settings for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz If you would like the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac to act as an access point, select Access point mode under Wi- Fi configuration and confirm your entry with Save.
  • Page 49 48 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi Basic Settings

    Network configuration 49 4.5.2 Wi-Fi basic settings Set the channel selection, the transmitting power and the RADIUS server in the Wi-Fi basic settings. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 51 Access point – Settings other words, if the last connected station logs out, a The dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac supports up to 7 access search for a suitable channel is carried out immediate- points (Multi-SSID), each with two frequency bands ly.
  • Page 52 Network configuration 51 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 53 Wi-Fi filter to limit ac- Depending upon the application scenario, security cess via Wi-Fi to the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac for se- considerations may mean that it is to be forbidden for lected devices. Even if the encryption is switched off, all devices to exchange data freely with each other.
  • Page 54 After entering the MAC addresses, do not forget to dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac, simply select the MAC ad- click the Save button. If the entered values are incor- dress of the respective device and confirm it with Add.
  • Page 55 63 characters. You can simply enter them via the (WPS)). keyboard. Under Mode, you can limit access of clients to the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac to the Security (encryption) method you have selected. You should always encrypt the connections in your Wi- b In addition, the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac also Fi network.

  • Page 56: Access Point With Separate Settings For 2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz

    If you activate the Automatic disconnection op- the first time, a radar detection phase starts auto- tion, the wireless network remains switched on until matically, during which the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac the last client has logged off. cannot be accessed via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 57 56 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 58: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Wi-Fi client(s) of the wireless network. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is one of the international dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac offers two different variants encryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance for transmitting these encryption keys: for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net- work.
  • Page 59 Open the configuration interface of the Wi-Fi cli- select the desired access point. ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. Confirm the encryp- WPS via PBC (Push Button Configuration) tion process as described there. Now the devices...

  • Page 60: Wi-Fi Client

    Confirm your en- try with Save. If you would like the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac to act as client, select Wi-Fi client mode under Wi-Fi config- The operating state of the device is displayed under uration in the respective frequency band.
  • Page 61 WPA/WPA2 key or the RADIUS authentication access data. In the SSID field, enter the SSID of the access point you would like to use for pairing. In addition, you can select devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 62: Vlan Configuration

    VLAN configuration completely or use it. To do so, dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac to the method you have se- press the Enable VLAN or Disable VLAN button. If lected. In addition, the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac also...
  • Page 63 62 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 64: Create Vlan

    When configuring the VLANs and the VLAN port settings, the configura- tion interface dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac should re- main accessible, i.e. configurable. If you ever "lock" yourself out in spite of this, the device has to be returned to the factory defaults by being reset (see the 3.3.4 Reset section).

  • Page 65: Vlan Port Settings

    PVID and Default Priority can be defined. b Tx Force Untag and Rx Tagged Only activated The existing ports of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac are = PVID and Default Priority cannot be listed in the left column.

  • Page 66: Vlan And Multi-Ssid

    Ethernet ports in VLAN 2 are configured. dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac as a Wi-Fi client), you When a client connects to dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac via can also implement a VLAN trunk using Client mode. Ethernet, it only has access to the Internet. Thus, the...
  • Page 67 (VLAN 2) private (VLAN 3) services (VLAN 4) VLAN 1-4 public (VLAN 2) private (VLAN 3) VLAN 3 services (VLAN 4) VLAN 1-4 public (VLAN 2) private (VLAN 3) services (VLAN 4) Fig. 10 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 68 Network configuration 67 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 69: Management

    68 Network configuration 4.7 Management the firmware of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. The de- vice can also be restarted and the license information In the Management area you can reset the current can be viewed. configuration to the factory defaults, save it to your...

  • Page 70: Resetting The Configuration

    1200+ WiFi ac is also reset. To re-secure With the Management Reset configuration com- your dLAN pro network individually, read further at mand, the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac is reset to the 4.4.3 dLAN settings. original factory defaults. In doing so, you lose your per- sonal settings.

  • Page 71: Saving A Configuration File

    Management Save configuration file. Then en- ter a storage location and name for the settings file. To save the enabled configuration to your computer as a file, select the corresponding button in the area devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 72: Restoring A Configuration

    Restore device configuration button. An existing configuration file can be sent to the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac in the area Management Restore device configuration and enabled there. Select a suitable file via the Browse… button and...

  • Page 73: Update Firmware

    Internet as a file download, for example to modify existing functions. The firmware of the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac includes the software for operating the device. If necessary, Ensure that the update procedure is To update the firmware to the latest version, first not interrupted.

  • Page 74: Restart Device

    Network configuration 73 4.7.5 Restart device You can restart your dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac here by clicking Restart. 4.7.6 Licence information You can find information on licensing restrictions for this product here. devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 75 74 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 76: Appendix

    To significantly improve the transmission capacity of into the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac. the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Fig.

  • 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 pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 80 Integrated electrical socket 25 IP address 40 VLAN 61 VLAN ID 63 VLAN port 64 LED status display 21 Warranty 76 MAC address 53 Wi-Fi antenna 25 Multi-SSID 50 Wi-Fi button 23 Wi-Fi client 45, 59 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 81 WiFi Clone 27, 29 Wi-Fi filters 52 WiFi key 23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 57 Wi-Fi time control 55 WPA/WPA2 54 WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Mode 54, 61 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac...

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