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The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN 85 HSplus allows you to set up your own home network with almost no effort. Because the clever dLAN technology transmits the data over the household electrical wiring, you do not have to lay any new cables. You do not...
Additional information, background material and configuration tips for your device. And if you are satisfied with your dLAN 85 HSplus, be sure to have a closer look at our other products which are also designed to make your connected lifestyle easier and simpler! We hope you have just as much fun reading this manual as we had writing it.
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 net- devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
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—...
Reduced energy consumption with patented power save mode (see Section 1.2 'devolo—Up to speed on green IT'), i.e. if no data transmission is taking place, the energy consumption is automatically decreased by 30 %.
Introduction Sample applications 1.4.1 Networking between two computers 1.4.2 Internet standalone solution Extending Internet over the electrical wiring devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
Internet multiple installation solution Networking IP telephone and computer; online gaming over the elec- trical wiring For additional application scenarios, as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about dLAN networks, visit our website at www.devolo.com. devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
Initial use Initial use This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 85 HSplus. It will explain connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus and its functions. We will also introduce the included devolo software and guide you through its installation.
Initial use Functions The dLAN 85 HSplus has three control lamps (LEDs). The device is also equipped with an integrated electrical socket and a network jack. Illustration is country-specific. 2.3.1 Control lamps (LEDs) green dLAN 85 HSplus is ready for operation.
2.3.2 Ports Network connection This is the connection point on the dLAN 85 HSplus for connecting it to a computer or another network device with the network cable (included). Integrated electrical socket If you connect additional network devices using a multiple socket, plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus.
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.
To ensure the privacy of your dLAN network, data transfer via the household electrical wiring is encrypted using the dLAN Configuration Wizard. Using another utility program, devolo Informer, you can gain an overview of all the reachable dLAN adapters in your own network.
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IDs entered in previous sessions if you have encrypted them with a personal network password or the default password. In this case, you do not need to enter the devices again. devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
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Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLAN adapters, your dLAN net- work is complete. All computers and other network devices connected to the adapters by cable should now be able to communicate with one another in the network. devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
Options…. You may also specify whether information on the performance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo here. 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.
Appendix Appendix Bandwidth optimisation To significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, we recom- mend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets. devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
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85 HSplus. To take full advantage of the filter function of the dLAN 85 HSplus and to improve data transmission in the network, always plug the multiple socket into the electrical socket of the dLAN 85 HSplus.
Vista , Linux , Mac OS X and all operating 32-bit 32/64-bit systems with TCP/IP support Certifications CE-compliant in accordance with the technical requirements of all EU countries and Switzerland: EN 60950-1:2006 EN 55022:2006 EN 50412-2-1 devolo dLAN 85 HSplus...
Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. Warranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
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Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negli- gence.
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Security ID 15 Software installation 14 Bandwidth optimisation 19 System requirements 11 CE conformity 20 Technical data 22 Connecting the dLAN 85 HSplus 13 Transmission speed 18 Control lamps (LEDs) 12 Wall socket 19 Declaration of conformity 23 Warranty conditions 24...
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