Introduction To The Devolo Magic Adapter - Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 2-1 Manual

13 Introduction
Like the HomePlug AV technology used in establis-
hed devolo dLAN devices, devolo Magic uses the
household mains supply for data transmission and
secures ideal performance and stability in locations
where network cables are not viable or desired
and/or the Wi-Fi frequently falls short due to cei-
lings and walls.
To set up a devolo Magic network, you need
at least two devolo Magic devices. For tech-
nical
devolo Magic series are not compatible with
dLAN devices.
2.2 Introduction to the devolo
magic adapter
Unpack– plug in – get started and be prepared
for the new generation of the tried-and-tested
Powerline technology and innovative mesh
Wi-Fi with swiftness and stability:
Powerline
At speeds up to 2400 Mbps
b
Over distances up to 500 metres
b
Security – with 128-bit AES Powerline encryp-
b
tion
2-1
devolo Magic 2 WiFi
reasons, devices from
Mesh Wi-Fi
At speeds up to 1200 Mbps
b
Four antennas cover the 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
b
frequencies at the same time and use the full
extent of the entire 5 GHz frequency band
(Dynamic Frequency Selection, DFS).
Air-time fairness – Quicker Wi-Fi devices take
b
priority in the network.
Band steering – Use of the optimum frequency
b
the
band (2.4 and 5 GHz frequency band)
Roaming – Quickly and seamlessly connect to
b
the strongest Wi-Fi access point
Security – with WPA2 for wireless ac ("IEEE
b
802.11a/b/g/n/ac" Wi-Fi high-speed stan-
dards)
Convenient additional functions such as
b
parental controls, guest WiFi, time control and
Config Sync are integrated in the devolo Magic
2-1
2 WiFi .
Efficiency– The integrated PowerSave mode
b
reduces energy consumption automatically at
low data traffic.
The 2 gigabit network connectors on the
b
devolo Magic
stationary network devices—such as a game
console, TV or media receiver—to your Internet
2-1
2 WiFi let you connect