Starter Kit - Setting Up A New Dlan Network - Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac Manual

into the network. We clarify the exact procedures
based on potential network scenarios.
For the permitted voltage range for operating
the device and the power consumption, refer to
the label on the rear of the device. For additio-
nal technical information on our products, refer
to the Service Centre area at www.devolo.com.
3.3.1Starter Kit – Setting up a new
dLAN network
1
Connect the dLAN 1200+ to your Internet
access device's network jack (e.g. WiFi router).
CAUTION! Tripping hazard
Lay the network cable in a barrier-free
manner and ensure that the electrical
socket and the connected network de-
vices are easily accessible
2
Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into a wall soc-
ket. As soon as the LED indicator light flashes
red at regular intervals of 0.5 sec., the adapter
is ready to operate but not yet integrated into
the dLAN network.
Connecting the two dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac to a
dLAN network
Before you can use the adapter in a dLAN network,
first you have to connect it as a network. This is ac-
complished by using a shared dLAN password. This
forms a delimited dLAN network. Shared use of the
dLAN password serves both as access control to the
dLAN network as well as the encryption, and there-
by the interception protection, of the transmitted
data. The dLAN password can be set in different
ways:
dLAN network encryption:
b
Using devolo Cockpit
devolo Home Network App (see Chapter 3.4
Installation of devolo software),
b
Only using the PLC button (see Chapter 2.4.1
PLC button and
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac)
b
Using the web interface, in the PLC menu 4.5
Powerline
As soon as the white LED lights up steady
on both devices, your dLAN network is set
up and protected from unauthorised ac-
cess.
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