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  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 3 © 2010 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 200 AV Wireless N ........
  • Page 5 Warranty conditions ........... . . 52 devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 6: Preface

    WLAN. To learn what you have to do to connect your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N to dLAN, refer to Chapter 5. Information about product safety and environmental compatibility of the device and our warranty terms can be found in Chapter 6 and conclude the manual.
  • Page 7 6 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The concealed network name, data encryption and access data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy intercep- control via the MAC addresses of the network adapt- tion by third parties. ers. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 9: What Does The Adapter Offer You

    2.3 What does the adapter offer 2.4 Example application you? The dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is a WLAN access point and makes the dLAN network connected via the mains With the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, you can quickly...
  • Page 10 Introduction 9 devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 11 10 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 12: Initial Use

    We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and then guide This chapter covers everything you need to know to set you through its installation. up your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. It will explain con- devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    CD containing software and online documen- dLAN 200 AV is available in the Service tation Centre section of our website at devolo AG reserves the right to change the package www.devolo.com. contents without prior notice. 3.2 System requirements Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Win-...

  • Page 14: Functions

    Initial use 13 3.3 Functions 3.3.2 Buttons The dLAN 200 AV Wireless N has the following ele- ments: 3.3.1 Control lamps Power Green: Lit steady when the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is operational. dLAN ON/OFF Green: The network connection is suitable for HD vid- Use the ON/OFF button to switch the WLAN function eo streaming;...
  • Page 15 WLAN home network. The ob- jective of WPS is to make it easier to add de- vices to an existing network. For more detailed information, refer to Chapter 4.5.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 16: Network Jacks

    200 AV Wireless N dLAN 200 AV network individually. This section describes how to connect your Configure your WLAN network via the built-in dLAN 200 AV Wireless N to a computer or other net- configuration interface your work device.

  • Page 17: Software For Mac (Os X) 1

    You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous performance data related to your dLAN adapter to devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes.

  • Page 18: Network Configuration

    Then the program determines the current IP address and starts the configuration in the web browser. The dLAN 200 AV Wireless N has a built-in configura- tion interface that can be called up using a standard web browser. Most settings for operating the device modified here.
  • Page 19 You can change or modify WLAN settings in the WLAN configuration area. The Management section is for resetting, secur- ing and restoring your individual configurations. In addition, you can update the firmware of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N here. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 20: Status Overview

    Network configuration 19 4.3 Status overview In the Status overview area you can track the status of your connected dLAN, WLAN and LAN devices. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 21: Dlan Status

    To display all connected WLAN devices, click either the Ready to operate icon or the WLAN stations arrow. Each connected WLAN client is displayed with its MAC address. Clicking the lock icon brings you directly to devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 22: Device Configuration

    Network configuration 21 4.4 Device configuration In the configuration area you can modify settings for security, network, dLAN, date and time. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 23: Security

    200 AV Wireless N is not pro- tected with a password. After install- ing the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, however, you should enable this pro-...
  • Page 24 If the configuration interface is called up again later, the following window appears first: Enter admin in the User name field and your indivi- dual password in the Password field. The admin user name cannot be changed. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 25: Network Settings

    24 Network configuration 4.4.2 Network settings dLAN 200 AV Wireless N automatically receives an ad- dress from it. The dLAN 200 AV Wireless N also communicates via the TCP/IP protocol as a component of your home net- You can also assign a static IP address by making en- work.

  • Page 26: Dlan Settings

    In a dLAN network, all connected components must use the same password. The dLAN password is normal- The dLAN standard password is ly defined once at the installation of your HomePlugAV. dLAN 200 AV Wireless N using the dLAN Cockpit or devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 27: Time Server

    4.4.4 Time server Enable the option Retrieve date and time automati- cally, so that the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N can auto- A time server is a server on the Internet whose task matically synchronise the date and time. Select your consists of providing the exact time.

  • Page 28: Wlan Configuration

    Network configuration 27 4.5 WLAN configuration In the WLAN configuration area, you can configure settings for the WLAN network and its security. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 29 The operating state of the device is displayed Simply press the ON/OFF button on the front under 4.3 Status overview. panel of the device. Use the Enable WLAN or Disable WLAN button on the configuration interface under WLAN con- figuration. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 30: Access Point

    WLAN part of your 16-character security ID on the label on dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, e.g. if you want to operate it the back of the housing. exclusively as a simple dLAN device via the built-in Ethernet connections.
  • Page 31 Some WLAN adapters have difficulty con- Under Mode, you can limit access of clients to the necting to such hidden wireless networks. If dLAN 200 AV Wireless N to the method you have the connection to a hidden SSID poses prob- selected.
  • Page 32 Network configuration 31 devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 33: Wlan Filters

    32 Network configuration 4.5.2 WLAN filters dLAN 200 AV Wireless N for selected devices. Even if the encryption is switched off, the device will not es- In addition to encryption (see 4.5.1 Access point), you tablish a connection. can secure your wireless network even more by using a...
  • Page 34 MAC address for ac- cess to your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. Confirm each Keep in mind that you also have to en- entry with Add. Network devices or stations connected...

  • Page 35: Wlan Time Control

    Then the time control automatically switches the wire- less network on or off. Keep in mind that, as long as the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N registers con- nected stations, the wireless network remains enabled. The wireless net- work is not switched off until the last station has logged off.

  • Page 36: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Network configuration 35 4.5.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) dLAN 200 AV Wireless N offers two different variants for transmitting these encryption keys: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is one of the international encryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net- work.
  • Page 37 Open the configuration interface of the WLAN cli- ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected on the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. Confirm the encryp- tion process as described there. Now the devices devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 38 WLAN configuration Access Point in the Key field. if under WLAN configuration Access Point WEP is selected in advance, WPA2 is set auto- matically. The newly generated password is dis- devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 39: Management

    4.6 Management computer as a file or restore it from there and update the firmware of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. In the Management area you can reset the current configuration to the factory defaults, save it to your...

  • Page 40: Resetting The Configuration

    Network configuration 39 4.6.1 Resetting the configuration the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is also reset to the dLAN standard password HomePlugAV. To secure your With the Management Reset configuration com- dLAN 200 AV network individually again, reconfigure mand, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is reset to the it by using either the encryption button or the dLAN original factory defaults.

  • Page 41: Saving A Configuration File

    Save configuration file. Then enter a stor- age location and name for the settings file. To save the active configuration to your computer as a file, select the corresponding button in the area Man- devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 42: Restoring A Configuration

    Restore device configu- An existing configuration file can be sent to the ration button. dLAN 200 AV Wireless N in the area Management Restore device configuration and enabled there. Se- devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 43: Refresh Firmware

    Internet as a file download, for example to modify existing functions. The firmware of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N includes the software for operating the device. If necessary, Ensure that the update procedure is To bring the firmware up to the latest version, first not interrupted.

  • Page 44: Security In The Dlan

    Security in the dLAN 43 5 Security in the dLAN 5.1 dLAN Cockpit Before you can use the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N in devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other program that detects all reachable dLAN 200 AV dLAN 200 AV devices as a home network.
  • Page 45 After starting the dLAN Cockpit, the locally connected dLAN 200 AV adapter will be searched for and dis- played first. Then all other reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a mo- ment. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 46 If data transmission from one device to another is ac- devolo. 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 47: Encrypting A Network With Dlan Cockpit

    Adding an adapter 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 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 48: Dlan Network Encryption At The Touch Of A Button

    Encrypting a new network with a dLAN 200 AV Wireless N and a dLAN 200 AVmini (Fig. 1) Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for approx.
  • Page 49 Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, first press the encryption adding a new dLAN 200 AV Wireless N (Fig. 2) button (approx. one second) of one of your network’s existing adapters, then press the encryption button If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV (approx.
  • Page 50 Security in the dLAN 49 That's it! The new dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is now in- tegrated in your network. To integrate additional adapters in your network, repeat the above steps. Fig. 2 devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 51 200 AV network, follow the steps described above, depending on whether you are set- To remove a dLAN 200 AV Wireless N adapter from an ting up a new network or adding the adapter to an ex- existing network, press its encryption button for at isting one.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    This applies, for example, if Use the device in a dry location only. the power cable or plug is damaged. Always use the included network cable to connect the device. devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

  • Page 53: 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 54 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequen- tial detriments, are excluded. Suspension of the warranty devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in All warranty claims will be deemed invalid cases of slight and ordinary negligence.
  • Page 55 54 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 56 WLAN antenna 15 LAN (Network connection) 15 WLAN filter 32 Linux 16 WLAN ON/OFF button 13 WLAN time control 34 MAC address 33 WPA 30 Mac OS X 16 WPA2 30 Network password 46 devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...
  • Page 57 Index devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N...

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