Devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+ Manual
Devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+ Manual

Devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+ Manual

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  • Page 1 dLAN® 500 AVsmart+ The Network Innovation...
  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 3 © 2012 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

    1 Preface ..............5 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product......5 CE conformity .
  • Page 5 Warranty conditions ........... . . 31 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 6: Preface

    In addition, the patented power saving mode, which comes standard, automatically de- 1.1 Thank you for placing your creases the device's power consumption by more trust in this devolo product. than 90%. The dLAN 500 AVsmart+ allows you to set up your About this manual own home network with almost no effort.
  • Page 7: Ce Conformity

    For detailed information on our products or "dLAN", visit www.devolo.com. The Service centre area not only contains product descriptions and documenta- tion, but also updates of devolo software and your de- vice's firmware. 1.2 CE conformity This product complies with the technical requirements...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    The available performance and effort required for the devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • 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: Dlan 500 Avsmart+ At A Glance

    Simple plug-and-play connection between the adapters and reliable network speed for setting up routers, computers and other network-compatible a home network. devices! The integrated electrical socket enables additional terminal devices or multiple sockets to be con- devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 11: Sample Applications

    10 Introduction 2.4 Sample applications Internet standalone solution (Fig. 1) Extending Internet over the electrical wiring Fig. 1 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 12 Introduction 11 Networking two computers (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3) Networking HD television and computer; extending online gaming via the power line. Fig. 3 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 13 12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 14: Initial Use

    Initial use 13 3 Initial use troduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its installation. This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 500 AVsmart+. It will explain connec- ting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in-...
  • Page 15: Package Contents

    CD containing software and online documen- More valuable information about tation dLAN or dLAN AV is available on our devolo AG reserves the right to change the package website at www.devolo.com. contents without prior notice. 3.3 Functions 3.2 System requirements...
  • Page 16: Lcd Display

    AV network symbolise connected de- fourth device, the devices are automatically displayed vices. The LCD screen can display up to 9 dLAN AV de- in turn. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 17 For more information about "Encryption," refer to chapter 4 dLAN network. If the connected dLAN AV adapters include wireless, multimedia and/or USB devices, this is indicated by the corresponding symbols on the respective adapter icon. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 18 Multimedia: Lit steady if a supported multimedia de- vice is connected. The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter icon flash when the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is in standby USB: Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected. mode. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 19: Network Connection

    500 AVsmart+ to a computer or other network device. Use the included network cable to connect the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ to the network port of your running computer or other network device. Plug the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ into a wall socket. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 20: Software Installation

    Windows opera- performance data related to your dLAN adapter to de- ting system: volo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the per- formance values of your dLAN devices. The data is devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN...
  • Page 21: Software For Mac Os X

    20 Initial use 3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X The software mac folder contains the dLAN configu- ration software. 3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) The software linux folder contains the dLAN confi- guration software. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 22: Dlan Network

    Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate. After dLAN AV devices as a home network. Two specific installing the devolo software, it can be found in the pieces of information are especially important for this: Start Programs devolo program group.
  • Page 23 22 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 AVsmart+...
  • Page 24 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 25: Encrypting A Network With Dlan Cockpit

    Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN HomePlugAV. Assigning specific network by selecting the Add adapter button. You will need the 16-character security IDs of the adapters from the label on the housing. Enter it now in the Security devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 26: Dlan Av Network Encryption At The Touch Of A Button

    Adapters cannot be configured while devices are equipped with an encryption button, simply in Standby mode. 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 AVsmart+...
  • Page 27 Once both adapters have been successfully connected, For the description of the LCD display, press each encryption button for approx. one second refer to chapter 3.3.1 LCD display. within two minutes of one another. Fig. 5 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 28 500 AVsmart+, For the description of the LCD display, first press the encryption button (approx. one second) refer to chapter 3.3.1 LCD display. of one of your network’s existing adapters, then press Fig. 6 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 29 The device will be assigned a new ran- domly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network. To integrate the device into Fig. 7 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 30: Appendix

    AVsmart+ and to improve data transmission in the network, always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 500 AVsmart+. If you need to power more devices, use Fig. 8 a remote wall socket. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 31: Important Safety Instructions

    To disconnect the device from the power supply liquid has been spilled on the device or grid, pull the plug of the device out of the power objects have fallen into the device. outlet. the device has been exposed to rain or water. devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • 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: Devolo Dlan 500 Avsmart

    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 Security ID 24 Software installation 19 Standby mode 17 Generate secure password 24 System requirements 14 Green IT 8 Icons 17 Integrated electrical socket 18 Integrated mains filter 5 Integrating the new adapter into the network 25 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...
  • Page 35 Test screen 17 Ubuntu 20 Wall socket 29 Warranty 31 Windows 19 devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+...

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