What Exactly Is Dlan; Devolo-Up To Speed On Green It - Devolo dLAN pro 1200+ Manual

10 Introduction
devolo dLAN pro 1200+

2.1 What exactly is dLAN?

dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the power grid
to transfer data between computers equipped with
suitable devices and other network components. As a
result, any power outlet can be used as a network ac-
cess point. The data is modulated prior to transfer and
sent as a signal via power lines. State-of-the-art tech-
nology ensures that the power and data networks do
not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is
fast and secure. The data is encrypted using a key to
prevent easy interception by third parties.
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green
IT
The topic everyone is talking about is green IT. devolo
has an easy solution: the energy saving mode, which
comes standard with the network devices, sets the
company apart from many competitors in the IT indus-
try.
Developers at devolo, have for a long time kept a close
eye on how much power dLAN devices may consume.
After all, a devolo network via electrical sockets should
not only be convenient, but also require as little energy
as possible—particularly during times when it is not
being used.
That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficien-
cy is evidenced by the patented energy saving mode
in the devices. It automatically reduces the energy
consumption when the computers in the dLAN pro
network or connected equipment are switched off.
The power saving mode in the devices is not only a trib-
ute to environmental protection but also a real ser-
vice to the customer. Most people tend to forget to
regularly press the standby button on the hardware.
The patented technology in devolo devices al-
lows you to save energy without having to do
anything. And if less energy is consumed, your elec-
tric meter will turn more slowly. In other words, every
minute the device is in power saving mode, you will
save money.
A dLAN device connected to a com-
puter can only go into energy saving
mode if the network card of the
switched-off computer is also inac-
tive. If you are using a network card
that remains active even when the
computer is switched off, we recom-
mend connecting the computer to an
on/off switch using a multiple socket
so that both the computer and the in-
tegrated network card are de-ener-
gised.