Connecting The Dlan 500 Avmini; Software Installation; Software For Windows - Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini User Manual

16 Initial use
devolo dLAN 500 AVmini
3.4 Connecting the
dLAN 500 AVmini
This section describes how to connect your
dLAN 500 AVmini to a computer or other network de-
vice.
Use the included network cable to connect the
dLAN 500 AVmini to the network port of your run-
ning computer or other network device.
Plug the dLAN 500 AVmini into a free electrical
outlet.
Once you have connected at least two
dLAN 500 AVmini adapters as described above,
your dLAN 500 AVmini network has been set up.
To secure your dLAN AV network, continue with
the configuration as described in chapter 4 dLAN
network.

3.5 Software installation

3.5.1 Software for Windows

Use the installation wizard to install the devolo soft-
ware for using the adapter with the Windows opera-
ting system:
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devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN
adapters in your dLAN AV network, displays infor-
mation about these devices and encrypts your
dLAN AV network individually.
To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in
the CD drive of your computer.
If autoplay is installed on your computer, the
installation will start automatically. Otherwi-
se, open the folder with the Windows Explo-
rer by right-clicking on Start (or the Windows
logo) and selecting Explorer from the con-
text menu. Double-click to start the installa-
tion wizard manually.
During the installation process, you will be given the
choice of installing all software components (Standard
installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom in-
stallation).
To take full advantage of the functions of
your device, we recommend installing all of
the applications.
You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous
performance data related to your dLAN 500 AVmini to
devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the
performance values of your dLAN 500 AVmini devices.
The data is anonymized and will be used exclusively for