Devolo dLAN 500 AVplus User Manual
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  • Page 3 © 2011 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

    Connecting the dLAN 500 AVplus ........
  • Page 5 Contents devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 6: Preface

    500 AVplus. Chapter 4 explains how to configure your dLAN AV network. Tips for The dLAN 500 AVplus allows you to set up your own bandwidth optimisation, information about product home network with almost no effort. Because the...
  • Page 7 6 Preface devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com. The Service centre area not only contains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware. devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    LAN technologies, and instal- ly via your household electrical wiring, without the ling it is a breeze! need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 9: What Exactly Is Dlan

    Developers at devolo, have for a long time kept a close eye on how much power dLAN adapters may consume. After all, a devolo network via electrical sockets should...
  • Page 10: The Dlan 500 Avplus At A Glance

    2.3 The dLAN 500 AVplus at a network. glance The dLAN 500 AVplus quickly and easily esta- blishes a network connection over the household electrical wiring. Simple plug-and-play connection between the...
  • Page 11: Sample Applications

    10 Introduction 2.4 Sample applications Internet individual installation solution (fig 1) fig 1 devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 12 Introduction 11 Networking between two computers (fig 2) fig 2 Internet multiple installation solution (fig 3) fig 3 devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 13 12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 14: Initial Use

    Initial use 13 3 Initial use the dLAN 500 AVplus and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui- This chapter covers everything you need to know to set de you through its installation. up your dLAN 500 AVplus. It will explain connecting...
  • Page 15: Package Contents

    AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be- ginning with the installation of your dLAN 500 AVplus: 3.2 System requirements Single Kit: Operating systems: Windows XP (32 bit), Win-...
  • Page 16 Initial use 15 Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/ 500 Mbps) without interference, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another.
  • Page 17: Functions

    3.3 Functions Encryption button Data encryption at the touch of a button; For more in- The dLAN 500 AVplus features 3 control LEDs as well formation on the functions of the encryption button, as a network port and an encryption button: please see the chapter 4.3 dLAN AV network en-...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Dlan 500 Avplus

    This section describes how to connect your devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN dLAN 500 AVplus to a computer or other network de- adapters in your dLAN AV network, displays infor- vice. mation about these devices and encrypts your Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN AV network individually.
  • Page 19: Software For Mac (Os X)

    You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN 500 AVplus to devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN 500 AVplus devices.
  • Page 20: Dlan Network

    AV devices in your home network and combines them in a secure Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVplus in your dLAN network. Due to its logical graphic design, the network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV dLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate.
  • Page 21 20 dLAN network After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment. devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 22 If data transmission from one device to another is ac- tually taking place, the data rate is displayed on the re- The data sent to devolo pertains only to the spectively highlighted adapter. performance values of your dLAN devices.
  • Page 23: Encrypting A Network With Dlan Cockpit

    Adding an adapter field. Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network by selecting the Add adapter button. You will need the 16-character security IDs of the adapters devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 24: Dlan Av Network Encryption At The Touch Of A Button

    To encrypt a dLAN AV network, in which all associated in Standby mode. devices are equipped with an encryption button, simply press the encryption button that is located on the de- The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible network scenarios: devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 25 24 dLAN network Encrypting a new dLAN 500 AVplus network con- That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected sisting of two dLAN 500 AVplus adapters (fig 4) against unauthorized access. Once both dLAN 500 AVplus adapters have been suc- cessfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another.
  • Page 26 500 AVplus (fig 5) dLAN 500 AVplus (1 second) within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing That's it! The new dLAN 500 AVplus is now integrated dLAN 500 AVplus network using the encryption but- your network.
  • Page 27 To exclude a dLAN 500 AVplus adapter from an exist- isting one. ing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds.
  • Page 28: Appendix

    Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets. (fig 7) For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE. Additional technical information is available at www.devolo.com. fig 7 devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 29 500 AVplus. To take full dLAN 500 AVplus. (fig 8) advantage of the filter function of the fig 8 devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 30 Appendix 29 If you need to power more devices, use a remote wall socket. (fig 9) fig 9 devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 31: Important Safety Instructions

    Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila- tion. Never block or cover them. Never set up the device near a heater or radiator. The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 32: Disposal Of Old Devices

    The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. War- ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period. The warranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war- ranty period of the device as a whole.
  • Page 33 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequen- receipt. tial detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in Suspension of the warranty cases of slight and ordinary negligence. All warranty claims will be deemed invalid...
  • Page 34 Encryption button 16 Factory default password 22 Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 Important safety instructions 27 Integrated electrical socket 16 Integrating the new adapter into the network 23 Linux 18 Mac (OS X) 18 devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...
  • Page 35 Index devolo dLAN 500 AVplus...

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