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  • Page 1 dLAN® 1200+ WiFi ac Manual...
  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 3 © 2018 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

    Removing a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac from the network ......22...
  • Page 5 Warranty conditions ........... . . 43 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 6: Preface

    1200+ WiFi ac. vice connector, as well as the icons used on the packa- The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac allows you to set up your own home network with almost no effort. Because the clever dLAN technology transmits the data over...
  • Page 7 It establishes mini- mum standards for handling waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU. Additional information, back- ground material and configura- tion tips for your device. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the 1.1.2 CE conformity devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its This product complies with the tech- plug out of the electrical socket. Then contact qualified nical requirements of the directives specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively.

  • Page 9: Devolo On The Internet

    8 Preface devolo devices may be operated only on a mains po- Do not cover devolo devices during operation. wer supply as described on the rating plate. Do not place any objects on devolo devices. Do not insert any objects into the openings of To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply, devolo devices.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Internet access and into a router for acting as a go-between within the net- work. Fig. 1 devolo dLAN and WiFi throughout the home The wireless network established by an access point has only limited range. The range of the access point,...

  • Page 11: Wi-Fi Or Wlan

    WiFi networks therefore use a number of security measures, WiFi Clone is a technology for devolo WiFi products such as a concealed network name (SSID - Service Set that makes it extremely easy to integrate new devices Identifier), data encryption and access control via the into an existing WiFi network.

  • Page 12: The Dlan 1200+ Wifi Ac

    This creates a fast and stable WiFi network throughout the home. 2.7 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is equipped with An encryption button (home icon) with LED status display,...
  • Page 13 12 Introduction Indicator lights Flashing Meaning The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the dLAN behaviour status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating and/or flashing: White Lights up An encrypted steady dLAN connection Check whether the adapter is connected to the...

  • Page 14: Wifi Button

    WPA2. The WiFi key is the unique key of chronisation either using the functions on the configu- the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You can find this key on ration interface (see Chapter 4.3.6 WiFi Clone and the label on the rear side of the housing.

  • Page 15: Network Jack

    WPS encryption intervals of 0.5 being established sec. (on/off) 2.7.3 Network jack A PC or other network device can be connected to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac at this port using a standard net- work cable. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 16: Reset

    To connect other network devices to your mains sup- ply, electrical socket dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The mains filter integrated into the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac eliminates any noise of con- nected devices and significantly improves data trans- mission in the network. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 17: Initial Use

    This chapter covers everything you need to know to set Operating systems: Windows 7 Home Premium up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a descrip- (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Win- tion of how the device is connected and briefly intro- dows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Linux (Ubuntu 12.4),...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Dlan 1200+ Wifi Ac

    In the following sections we describe how to connect the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac and integrate it into the net- Before you can use the adapter in a dLAN network, first work. We clarify the exact procedures based on poten- you have to connect it as a network.

  • Page 19: Addition - Expanding An Additional Network

    1 second and protected from unauthorised access. and within 2 minutes, press the encryption but- ton of the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac for approx. 1 3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an additional second. network Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall socket.
  • Page 20 WiFi key as the network security key. dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. To ensure that the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has the same For more information on the configuration inter- WiFi configuration as your WiFi router, you can apply...
  • Page 21 Fig. 4: Setting up the dLAN network Connecting devices to the WiFi network Establish the WiFi connection with your laptop, tablet or smartphone by entering the previously noted WiFi key as the network security key. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 22: Installation Of Devolo Software

    WiFi, dLAN and LAN connec- network individually. The software takes you to the tions for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac (via smartphone or configuration interface to configure your WiFi net- tablet). The smartphone or tablet connects to the work on a computer.

  • Page 23: Removing A Dlan 1200+ Wifi Ac From The Network

    3.5 Removing a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac from the network To remove the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac device from an ex- isting network, press the encryption button with the home icon on the corresponding adapter for at least 10 seconds. The device will be assigned a new ran- domly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network.

  • Page 24: Network Configuration

    You can access the built-in online configuration inter- face for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in different ways: Using the my devolo App on your smartphone or tablet, you can access the device's configura- tion interface by going to the my devolo App overview page and tapping on the gear/ arrow.

  • Page 25: Menu Description

    The sequence of the description in the manual follows the structure of the menu. Fig. 5 Interface of the devolo Cockpit software devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...
  • Page 26 Click OK to save the settings of the respective area of the configuration interface. Click Cancel to leave the respective area of the confi- guration interface. devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 27: Wifi Configuration

    Access point tion, refer to Chapter 4.3.2 WLAN time con- WLAN time control trol. Guest account The WiFi function of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is Parental controls enabled by default. WLAN filters WiFi Move If you want to operate the adapter exclusively as a...
  • Page 28 1200+ WiFi ac. The default WiFi key is work name and then hiding the network name the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You afterwards. can find the key on the label on the rear side of the housing.

  • Page 29: Wlan Time Control

    Then the time control automatically switches the wire- will be disconnected from any existing wireless less network on or off. connection to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. In this If you enable the Automatic disconnection option, case, configure the device via the network cable the wireless network is not switched off until the last (Ethernet) or dLAN.

  • Page 30: Guest Account

    The WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) security standard is available for this. You can also enable or disable the guest ac- count in the my devolo App using the Guest This method allows for individualised keys consisting of account button.

  • Page 31: Parental Controls

    The time limit will Date and time Retrieve date and time automa- be monitored. tically) for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac has to be enabled and an active Internet connection is also required. The daily time quota (time window, usage time from - to a.m./p.m.) can be specified in hours and minutes.

  • Page 32: Wlan Filters

    You can easily determine the MAC address of a cess to your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac using what is known Windows computer by opening the window with the as their MAC address or you can select them from a list...

  • Page 33: Wifi Clone And Wifi Move

    WiFi MAC address of your own computer if you her by using the functions in this menu or by pressing are connected to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac not the respective encryption button with the home icon on via the Ethernet port, but via WiFi. Otherwise the corresponding adapters.
  • Page 34 To interconnect WiFi devices in your wireless net- the other WiFi device(s) in the wireless network. The work securely by means of PIN variants, enter an dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac offers two different variants for individualised key in the configuration interface transmitting these encryption keys:...

  • Page 35: Status Overview

    Here you can see whether the WiFi function of your Clicking or tapping Configure dLAN takes you to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is switched on or off, as well as dLAN settings. For more information, refer to Chap- whether encryption is used and which frequency band ter 4.5.1 dLAN settings.

  • Page 36: Device Configuration

    MAC address, name, type and data rate. Network settings such as the IP address and subnet mask of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac are displayed here. 4.5.3 Add a dLAN device Clicking or tapping Configure network takes you di- rectly to the network settings.

  • Page 37: Management

    By default, the configuration interface of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is not protected by a password. However, after installing the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac, you should create a custom password to protect the con- figuration interface from being accessed by third par- ties.

  • Page 38: Network Settings

    If a DHCP server is already present in the net- work for giving out IP addresses, have this op- tion enabled so that the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac automatically receives an address from it. This is usually the router.

  • Page 39: System

    To do so, it is best to connect your com- dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac restarts automatically. puter to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac via dLAN or Using the Updates button in devolo Cockpit, LAN rather than WiFi. you can also carry out automatic firmware up- dates from our website, www.devolo.com.

  • Page 40: Management

    Resetting the device configuration justs to daylight saving time. The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is reset to the original factory LED settings defaults in the Management System area with the Reset device configuration option.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    64) / 23 dBm Max. indoor transmis- 100 mW / 20 dBm sion power (EIRP) Max. transmitting 1,000 mW (channel 100 – power 140) / 30 dBm Max. transmitting 100 mW / 20 dBm power devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 42: Channels And Carrier Frequencies

    5520 MHz 2437 MHz 5540 MHz 2442 MHz 5560 MHz 5580 MHz 2447 MHz 5600 MHz 2452 MHz 5620 MHz 2457 MHz 5600 MHz 5660 MHz 2462 MHz 5680 MHz 2467 MHz 5700 MHz 2472 MHz devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

  • Page 43: Bandwidth Optimisation

    European countries with a separate collecting sy- following connection rules: stem: Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac directly into a wall The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on socket. the device means that this product is an electrical or electronic device that falls Avoid using a power strip.

  • Page 44: Warranty Conditions

    Appendix 43 5.5 Warranty conditions If your devolo device is found to be defective during in- itial installation or within the warranty period, please contact the vendor who sold you the product. The ven- dor will take care of the repair or warranty claim for you.
  • Page 45 WPA 29 WPA2 27 LAN (network connection) 14 LED status display 11 Linux 21 Mac (OS X) 21 MAC address 31 Package contents 16 Reset 15 Safety notes 7 Security ID 34 System requirements 16 devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac...

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