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  • Page 1 M anual devolo M agic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 2 Magic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 3 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 de- velopment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network .......
  • Page 5 Config Sync ..............50 devolo Magic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 6 Warranty conditions ..............56 devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Magic! te, the device connector, as well as the icons used In no time at all, devolo Magic transforms your on the package: house into a multimedia home that is ready for the future today.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    CE marking to declare that the product meets all 1.2 Intended use applicable European regulations and has been subjected to the pres- Use devolo devices, devolo software and the provi- cribed conformity assessment ded accessories as described to prevent damage procedures.

  • Page 9: Ce Conformity

    1.3 CE Conformity and the power line*. devolo devices may not be in- stalled at a height above two metres unless an ad- This product complies with the technical ditional fastening mechanism is available.

  • Page 10: Safety Notes

    Do not insert any objects into the openings of devolo devices. devolo devices may be operated only on a mains devolo devices must not be placed directly power supply as described on the rating plate.

  • Page 11: Devolo On The Internet

    (such as rain or other water). if the devolo device is inoperable. if the housing of the devolo device is damaged. CAUTION! Damage to housing from cleaning agents containing solvents Clean only electroless and with dry cloth Do not plug devolo devices directly into each other.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction 12 2 Introduction 2.1 devolo Magic Home is where devolo Magic is – in no time at all, devolo Magic transforms your house or flat into a multimedia home of the future with noticeably higher speed, more stability and greater range,...

  • Page 13: Introduction To The Devolo Magic Adapter

    (Dynamic Frequency Selection, DFS). lings and walls. Air-time fairness – Quicker Wi-Fi devices take To set up a devolo Magic network, you need priority in the network. at least two devolo Magic devices. For tech- Band steering – Use of the optimum frequency...
  • Page 14 A reset button (next to the network connec- tors). The LED status displays can be disabled. You can find more information about this in Chapter 4 Network configuration or in the product manual for the devolo Cockpit software available online www.devolo.global/devolo-cockpit.

  • Page 15: Pairing - Establishing A Plc Connection

    Fig. 3 Network connectors 2.3 Pairing – Establishing a PLC connection devolo Magic adapters that are in the factory de- fault condition, i.e. have been recently purchased or successfully reset (see Chapter 3.5 Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network),...
  • Page 16 Magic adapter can be added work by adding another devolo Magic adapter at a time. In order to use a new devolo Magic 2 WiFi your devolo Magic- network, first you have to You can find detailed information about in-...

  • Page 17: Reading The Plc Indicator Light

    Red LED Flashes at in- Status 1: Cannot be disabled tervals of 0.5 The reset of the devolo Magic adapter was sec. (on/off) successful. The PLC/reset button has been pressed and held for 10 seconds. Status 2: The devolo Magic adapter (once again) has the factory default settings.
  • Page 18 The other network nodes are in standby mode and cannot currently be accessed over the mains supply. The PLC LEDs of the other devolo Magic adapters flash white only for a short time. Status 2: The connection to the other network nodes has been interrupted.
  • Page 19 White Lights up stea- The devolo Magic connection does not have Can be disabled any issues and the devolo Magic adapter is ready to operate. White Flashes at in- The devolo Magic adapter is in standby mo- Can be disabled tervals de.***...

  • Page 20: Wi-Fi Button

    (e.g. computer) is connected to the network interface and the Wi-Fi is switched off. In this mode, the devolo Magic adapter cannot be accessed over the electrical wiring. As soon as the network device (e.g. computer) connected to the...
  • Page 21 21 Introduction Before the networking procedure, write WPS is one of the encryption standards de- down the Wi-Fi key of the devolo Magic veloped by the WiFi Alliance. The objective 2 WiFi . You can find the device's unique of WPS is to make it easier to add devices to key on the label on the rear side of the an existing network.

  • Page 22: Reading The Wi-Fi Indicator Light

    Introduction 22 2.3.3Reading the Wi-Fi indicator light The integrated Wi-Fi indicator light (LED) shows the status of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi by illumi- nating and/or flashing Wi-Fi-LED Flashing behavior Meaning LED status display (web interface*) White LED Flashes at intervals...

  • Page 23: Reset Button

    The reset button (next to the network jacks) has network jacks two different functions: devolo Magic adapter to connect it to stationary devices such as computers, game consoles, etc. Restart using a standard network cable. The device restarts if you press the Reset button for less than 10 seconds.

  • Page 24: Initial Use

    Hard copy of installation guide Printed security flyer This chapter tells you everything you need to know Simplified CE declaration to set up and use your devolo Magic 2 WiFi . We Online documentation describe how to connect the device and briefly describe the devolo software that comes with it.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Devolo Magic 2 Wifi

    Magic PLC network adapter with a network interface. Connect one devolo Magic 2 LAN to your To set up a devolo network, you need at Internet access device's network connection least two devolo adapters. (e.g. your Internet router).

  • Page 26: Devolo Magic 2 Wifi 2-1

    Magic network. devolo Magic 2 WiFi For each pairing operation, only one addi- Before you can use the devolo Magic 2 WiFi tional adapter can be added at a time. your devolo Magic network, first you have to connect it to your existing devolo Magic adapters 3.3.3 Changing the network password...

  • Page 27: Installation Of Devolo Software

    Ubuntu 13.10 (32-bit/64-bit), from Mac (OS X 10.9) Activating WiFi Clone by pressing a button: You can find the product manual, software Briefly press the PLC button on your devolo additional information Magic WiFi adapter. After the button is pres-...

  • Page 28: Removing The Devolo Magic Adapter From A Plc Network

    3.5 Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your net- work and successfully restore its entire configurati- on to the factory default settings, press the reset button longer than 10 seconds. Wait until the LED flashes white and then disconnect the adapter from the mains supply.

  • Page 29: Network Configuration

    Magic 2 WiFi in different ways: the menu Using the devolo Home Network App on your smartphone or tablet, you can access the All menu functions are described in the correspon- device's web interface by tapping on the corre-...
  • Page 30 X icon: The operation is being cancelled. Your settings are not being saved. Required fields Fields with a red border are required fields. This means entries must be made in these fields to con- tinue with the configuration. devolo Magic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 31 You can make changes within a table by clicking the corresponding table row in Time Control and Parental Control. In edit mode, the corresponding table rows have a blue background. In edit mode, the corresponding table rows have a blue background. devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 32: Overview

    4.3.2 WiFi 2.4 GHz The Overview area shows the status of the Current channel: used frequency channel in the devolo Magic 2 WiFi and the connected LAN, 2.4-GHz frequency range PLC and WiFi devices. Enabled SSID: name of the enabled WiFi network Connected WiFi clients: number of devices connected to the network.

  • Page 33: Lan

    Subnet mask: IPv4 network mask in use Default gateway: IPv4 gateway in use Name server: DNSv4 server in use IPv6 Protocol: Display indicating whether DHCPv6 is switched on or switched off Address/subnet: Address/subnet mask in use devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 34: Status

    4.4.2WiFi networks You can make all necessary changes to your WiFi network here. WiFi network mode The devolo Magic 2 WiFi supports both the parallel operation of the WiFi frequency bands and their separate use. devolo Magic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 35 If no stations are Off – If desired, you can completely switch off connected, the device automatically selects a the WiFi section of your devolo Magic 2 WiFi channel every 15 minutes. here. It is worth noting that connected devices also have Keep in mind that after saving this setting, you to support the increased frequency band of 5 GHz.

  • Page 36: Guest Network

    Internet access but You can use the Enable option to activate the without giving away the password for your WiFi, shut-off feature. you can set up a separate guest account in addition devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 37: Mesh

    Mesh Define the name of the guest network in the Net- work name field. All devolo Magic series WiFi adapters offer mesh WiFi, which entails completely new and improved WiFi functions: You should also encrypt the guest account to pre- Fast roaming (IEEE 802.11r) streamlines the...
  • Page 38 WiFi connection at all times. In order to turn the mesh functions on, activate the Enable option. The mesh function of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi is switched on by default. devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 39: Schedule Control

      (System Management Time Server (NTP)) Enable option. for the devolo Magic 2 WiFi ac has to be enabled and an active Internet connection is also Configuration required. You can define multiple time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each...

  • Page 40: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    The encryption keys of the re- spective WiFi devices are transmitted automatical- ly and continuously to the other WiFi device(s) in the wireless network. Enabling WPS encryption In order to be able to use WPS encryption, activate the Enable option. devolo Magic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 41 WPS PIN generated by your Android smart- phone or tablet and start the encryption process by pressing the corresponding Start button. The devolo Magic 2 WiFi offers two different Use of the WPS method implies the use of the variants for transmitting these encryption keys: WPA/WPA2 encryption standard.

  • Page 42: Neighbour Networks

    Make all changes to your PLC network in the Po- wireless networks in your surroundings. werline area. In order to use a new devolo Magic 2 WiFi your devolo Magic network, first you have to connect it to your existing devolo Magic adapters devices as a network.
  • Page 43 Pairing – Using on-screen button Click Start pairing to start the pairing opera- tion. This may take some time. As soon as the new devolo Magic adapter is integrated into your existing network, it appears in a list of available and established connections (see Chapter Connections).
  • Page 44 Manual compatibility mode Device ID: Device ID* (number) of the respective If an interference has not been eliminated despite devolo Magic adapter in the devolo Magic net- activating the automatic setting, please disable it work and set the compatibility mode as well as the signal...

  • Page 45: Lan

    Send (Mbps): Rate for sending data LAN area. Receive (Mbps): Rate for receiving data 4.6.1 Status You can see the current LAN status of the devolo Magic adapters here. The Ethernet area shows the network devices connected to the two devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 46: Ipv4/Ipv6 Configuration

    Network configuration 46 network connectors Port 1 and Port 2 (e.g. PC, Then, restart the devolo Magic adapter (see Chap- NAS, etc.). ter 4.7.3 Configuration) to ensure that your chan- ges take effect. IPv4/IPv6 IPv6 configuration Depending on how the devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 47: System

    Magic 2 WiFi is not protected by a password. We recommend assigning a password when the installation of the devolo Magic 2 WiFi is complete to protect it against tampering by third parties. To do so, enter the desired new password twice.

  • Page 48: Configuration

    You can completely disable the operating but- Standby mode enabled, tons on the devolo Magic adapter in order to pro- devolo Magic 2 WiFi automatically switches to tect yourself against possible changes. Simply Standby mode if no ethernet connection has been disable the Enable PLC button or Enable WiFi enabled, i.e.

  • Page 49: Firmware

     System Configuration Save Configuration Reboot device to File area. The system starts downloading the In order to reboot the devolo Magic 2 WiFi current device configuration.  select the Reboot button in the System Confi- guration area. Restoring the device configuration An existing configuration file can be sent to the 4.7.4 Firmware...

  • Page 50: Config Sync

    Ensure that the update procedure is not inter- rupted. 4.7.5Config Sync Config Sync allows settings to be configured uni- formly for all devolo Magic devices in the network. This includes the following settings e.g.: WiFi network Guest network devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    5.1 Technical specifications of the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Security 128 Bit AES Plug the devolo Magic 2 WiFi directly into a wall socket. Avoid using power strips. This may Device port 2x RJ45 impair the transmission of the PLC signals.

  • Page 52: Frequency Range And Transmitting Power

    2399.5 – 2484.5 MHz width 20 MHz, 40 MHz frequency range (802.11 n) Channel band- 20 MHz (802.11 b/g) 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, width 20 MHz, 40 MHz 160 MHz (802.11 ac) (802.11 n) devolo Magic 2 WiFi...
  • Page 53 53 Appendix Frequency range 2.4 GHz Max. indoor trans- 100 mW / 20 dBm mission power (EIRP) Max. transmitting 100 mW / 20 dBm power devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 54: Channels And Carrier Frequencies

    Channels and frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band 5260 MHz Channel Carrier frequency 5280 MHz 2412 MHz 5300 MHz 2417 MHz 5320 MHz 2422 MHz 5500 MHz 2427 MHz 5520 MHz 2432 MHz 5540 MHz 2437 MHz 5560 MHz 2442 MHz 5580 MHz devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 55: Disposal Of Old Devices

    Rather they can be given to a municipal collecti- on point free of charge. Contact your mu- nicipal government to find out the address and hours of the nearest collecti- on point. devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

  • Page 56: Warranty Conditions

    Appendix 56 5.6 Warranty conditions If your devolo device is found to be defective du- ring initial installation or within the warranty peri- od, please contact the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will take care of the repair or warranty claim for you.
  • Page 57 Disposal of old devices 55 Dynamic Frequency Selection 13 Safety notes 10 SSID 35 Expanding an existing devolo Magic network 16 Starting up a new devolo Magic network 15 Symbol description 7 Factory default settings 23 System requirements 24 Factory reset 23...
  • Page 58 WiFi status display 22 WPA/WPA2/WPA3 36 devolo Magic 2 WiFi...

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