What Exactly Is Dlan; Devolo-Up To Speed On Green It - Devolo dLAN 200 AVmini User Manual

7 Introduction
devolo dLAN 200 AVmini

2.1 What exactly is dLAN?

dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household
power grid to transfer data between computers equip-
ped with suitable adapters and other network compon-
ents. As a result, any power outlet can be used as a
network access point. The data is modulated prior to
transfer and sent as a signal via household power lines.
State-of-the-art technology ensures that the power
and data networks do not interfere with one another.
Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The data is en-
crypted using a key to prevent easy interception by
third parties.
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green
IT
The topic everyone is talking about is green IT. devolo
has an easy solution: the power saving mode, which
comes standard with the home network adapters, sets
the company apart from many competitors in the IT in-
dustry. And that has been the case even before global
warming and the scarcity of resources have become
concerns on everyone's mind.
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
not only be convenient, but also require as little energy
as possible—particularly during times when it is not
being used.
That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficien-
cy is evidenced by the patented power saving mode
in the devices. It automatically lowers energy con-
sumption by more than 50 percent when the com-
puters in the dLAN network or connected equipment
are switched off.
The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a tri-
bute to environmental protection but also a real ser-
vice to the customer. Most people tend to forget to
regularly press the standby button on the hardware.
The patented technology in devolo adapters allows
you to save energy without having to do anything.
And if less energy is consumed, your electric meter will
turn more slowly. In other words, every minute the ad-
apter is in power saving mode, you will save money.
A dLAN adapter connected to a com-
puter can only go into power saving
mode if the network card of the swit-
ched-off computer is also inactive. If
you are using a network card that
remains active even when the compu-
ter is switched off, we recommend
connecting the computer to an on/off
switch using a multiple socket so that