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Devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ User Manual

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  • Page 1 dLAN® dLAN® pro 500 Wireless+ pro 500 Wireless+ The Network Innovation...
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  • Page 3 © 2013 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 ..............7 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product ......7 1.1.1...
  • Page 5 AVpro manager ........... 75 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 6 Warranty conditions ........... . . 79 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 7 Contents devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 8: Preface

    – expenditure and costs remain low. Very important note. Failure to ob- The dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ is devolo's innovative serve this note may result in dam- access point for mobile as well as stationary network age.

  • Page 9: Ce Conformity

    8 Preface The area dLAN for business projects not only contains product descriptions and documentation, but also updates of devolo software and your device's firmware. We especially recommend the descriptions of the "dLAN pro network," which are arranged according to Application, Sectors and Integration, where you can find lots of interesting background information.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network, IEEE 802.1Q) is WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) refers to the use a logical, self-enclosed, local network – unlike a phys- of radio technology to network computers and other ical (switched) network. VLANs divide physical net- devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 11: Dlan Pro 500 Wireless

    WPA/WPA2 Private Mode and Enter- power line and thus enables flexible positioning of prise Mode (IEEE 802.1X). the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ everywhere in the building. b Optimal dLAN security with a 128-bit AES encryp- tion. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 12: Sample Applications

    Introduction 11 b Remote 2.5 Sample applications management devolo dLAN AVpro manager software. b Simple configuration via web interface. 2.5.1 dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ as a WLAN access point b Optimal modification of the device for any usage scenario through network ports that can be disa-...
  • Page 13 12 Introduction Fig. 1 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 14: Dlan Pro 500 Wireless+ As A Wlan Client

    WLAN network with the devices in the dLAN pro network. This is especially practical if net- work access is not possible either via dLAN or via Ether- net wiring. Fig. 2: Wi-Fi building connection devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 15: Dlan Pro 500 Wireless+ And Vlan

    Using the VLAN function, the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ and isolated. can establish more complex network architecture. The following illustration shows a building with a single Fig. 3: Rented offices devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 16 The advantages are obvious: b The cost and burden of installing and operating multiple broadband access points are eliminated. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 17 16 Introduction devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 18: Initial Use

    Initial use 17 3 Initial use necting the device and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software. This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN pro 500 Wireless+. It will explain con- Fig.

  • Page 19: Package Contents

    Network cable Hard copy of installation guide CD containing software and online documen- tation devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. 3.2 System requirements b All operating systems with network support devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 20: Functions

    The LED flashes at quick, regular inter- vals, if the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ is con- necting to the dLAN network (pairing). dLAN b Off: The LED does not light up. There is no con- nection to the dLAN pro network. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 21 The LED lights up when connected to the Wi- Fi network at 2.4 GHz. The LED flashes at quick, regular intervals when data is being transmitted. The LED flashes briefly during WPS pairing. b Blue flashing and illumination behaviour devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 22: Buttons

    500 Wireless+. You will 3.3.2 Buttons find the 16-character security ID on the label on the back of the hous- ing. Fig. 5 Fig. 6 All buttons can be enabled or disa- bled on the configuration interface. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 23 To remove a dLAN pro device from your network, have already been configured will be lost! press the encryption button on the correspond- The reset button can be pressed using the tip ing device for at least 10 seconds. of a ball-point pen. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 24: Network Jacks

    A dLAN pro network is set up as soon as at least one other dLAN pro device has been connected and plugged into the mains supply. You can use devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 25: Software For Windows And Linux

    AVpro manager interface to secure your dLAN pro network from in the program group Start All Programs devolo. unauthorised access. For information on how to proceed, please read further in chapter 4.4 Device configuration and/or chapter 5 dLAN pro network.

  • Page 26: Network Configuration

    By default, you will come directly to the con- figuration interface. However, if a login pass- word was set via the option Device configuration Device security, you have to enter this first. Read more about this under 4.4.1 Device security. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 27: Status Overview

    In addition, you can update the firmware of your dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ here. 4.3 Status overview In the Status overview area you can track the status of your connected dLAN, Wi-Fi and LAN devices. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 28 Network configuration 27 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 29: Dlan Status

    Clicking the Wi-Fi icon brings you directly to the network security. All access points that you have con- WLAN configuration area (see 4.5 WLAN configu- figured are listed under Wi-Fi access points. ration), where you can configure settings for Wi-Fi devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 30: Ethernet Status

    4.3.3 Ethernet status If WLAN client mode is enabled, the display of the Wi-Fi access points is The status and connection speed for the three network removed from the status overview. jacks are shown in this area. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 31: Device Configuration

    30 Network configuration 4.4 Device configuration In the configuration area of the device you can modify settings for security, network, dLAN, date and time as well as LED settings. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 32: Device Security

    To do so, first enter (if present) the current pass- word and then enter the desired new password twice. Now the configuration interface is pro- tected against unauthorised access with your indi- vidual password! devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 33 32 Network configuration Call up the configuration interface again later; the following window appears first: Enter admin in the User name field and your individual password in the Password field. The admin user name cannot be changed. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 34: Network Settings

    DHCP server. The option Use network settings provided by a DHCP server is enabled in the factory defaults. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 35 Proceed as described under 4.1 ceives an address from it. Calling up the built-in configuration in- terface. You can also assign a static IP address by specifying an IP address, subnet mask, prefix length, name server and default gateway. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 36: Dlan Settings

    If the dLAN password is set or changed on the configuration interface, the password in dLAN AVpro manager has to be adjusted accord- ingly. The password is not forwarded automati- cally. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 37 36 Network configuration Activate the Allow power saving mode option, and enter a desired wait time (in minutes) for when the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ should automatically change into save energy status. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 38: Time Server

    500 Wireless+ auto- clock in the lower right corner of the screen matically adjusts to daylight saving time. and select the Internet time tab. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 39: Led Settings

    Wi-Fi functions and options are displayed. You can make all necessary Wi-Fi settings in the Wi-Fi configuration area. The device features three differ- ent modes: Off, Access point and WLAN client. De- devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 40: Basic Settings

    Save WLAN mode or simply press the Wi-Fi ON/OFF button on the housing. The dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ automatically changes to Access point mode. The op- erating state of the device is displayed under 4.3 Sta- tus overview. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 41 In other words, if the last connected station logs out, a channel width, but increased inter- search for a suitable channel is carried out immediate- ference can occur due to neighbour- ing access points. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 42: Wlan Time Control

    To be able to use the Wi-Fi time control, the option Retrieve date and time automatically must be enabled under Device configuration Date and time. An enabled Internet connec- tion is also required (see 4.4.4 Time server). devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 43 You can define two time periods during which your wireless network is to be enabled for each weekday. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 44: Radius Server

    Internet use, you can matically) for the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ has to be define how long they may use the Internet per day. enabled and an enabled Internet connection is also re- devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 45 If you would like to set up a daily time quota, enable devices). Confirm each entry with Add. the option Turn on parental controls. Now enter the MAC addresses for the stations for which you would devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 46: Wifi Move Technology

    Wi-Fi configura- b If you select WLAN client mode (see 4.5 WLAN tion with each other automatically. configuration), WiFi Move Technology is dis- abled automatically. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 47: Dlan Pro 500 Wireless+ As Access Point

    46 Network configuration Only devolo dLAN pro devices inter- change Wi-Fi options. Wi-Fi configuration in factory de- faults: In the factory default settings of the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+, the Wi-Fi function is enabled and the Wi-Fi encryption WPA/WPA2 Private Mode is configured.
  • Page 48 Network configuration 47 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 49 "peer-to-peer isolation"; all Wi-Fi with all existing connections for a devices configured as client are not able to exchange short time. any data with each other, but only with the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 50 Wi-Fi filter to limit ac- exchange data with each other cess via Wi-Fi to the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ for se- ("peer-to-peer" mode). lected devices. Even if the encryption is switched off, the device will not establish a connection. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 51 (e.g. the Wi-Fi adapter of a comput- er or the Ethernet port of a printer). It consists of six double-digit hexadecimal numbers, each separated colon (e.g. 00:0B:3B:37:9D:C4). In general, the MAC address is on the housing of the device. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 52 If no other security measures were set up, such as a Wi-Fi filter (see WLAN filters), third parties can gain access to your network at any time and, for exam- ple, share your Internet connection. Usually this hap- pens without you noticing it. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 53 To secure the data transmission in your wireless net- work there are two security standards available for the communication with the help of a key having Access Point mode. either 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 54: Guest Account

    If you have friends or acquaintances visiting and you want to provide them with Internet access but without giving away the password for your Wi-Fi, you can set up a separate guest account in addition to the main In- devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 55 54 Network configuration ternet connection. The guest account can have its own itors can surf the Internet without having access to SSID, time limit and Wi-Fi password. This way your vis- your local network. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 56 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Private Mode secu- rity standards are available for this. WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) allows individ- ual keys consisting of letters and numbers and the displayed special characters with a length of up to devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 57: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    500 Wireless+ offers two different variants encryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance for transmitting these encryption keys: for easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net- work. The encryption keys of the respective Wi-Fi client devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 58 Wi-Fi configuration Access Point ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected on WPA/WPA2 Private Mode is selected in the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+. Confirm the encryp- tion process as described there. Now the devices devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 59: Dlan Pro 500 Wireless+ As A Wlan Client

    WLAN client assigned password. If you have defined the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ as a Wi-Fi client, the following menu appears: For a description of WLAN settings, refer to chapter 4.5.1 Basic settings. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 60 In the SSID field, enter the SSID of the access point for which you would like to register. Security (encryption) To secure the data transmission in your wireless net- work there are two security standards available for Wi- Fi Client mode. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 61 60 Network configuration devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 62: Vlan Configuration

    Wi-Fi access points are interconnected, i.e. in this ration area again. operating mode the VLAN settings have no influence on the behaviour of the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+. Observe the following rules when using the VLAN function: devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 63 If you enable the VLAN function (see 4.5.5 remains disabled. To enable WiFi Move Tech- WiFi Move Technology), WiFi Move Technol- nology, you must first switch off the VLAN func- ogy is disabled. tion (see 4.5.5 WiFi Move Technology). devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 64: Create Vlan

    (see the Reset section). 4.6.2 Overview of configured VLANs To delete a VLAN, first enable it and then confirm with Delete. It is not possible to delete all VLANs; one VLAN must remain configured. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 65: Vlan Port Settings

    The configuration of the dLAN port is not available until future software versions. The configured VLANs are listed in the row header. The ports can be assigned to the VLANs via the matrix. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 66 Tagged only) and Default VLAN (ID): fied, which is assigned to the received "untagged" frames. b If the option Force Tx Untag is enabled, all out- going frames are sent from this port as "untagged". devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 67: Management

    500 Wireless+. In the Management area you can reset the current configuration to the factory defaults, save it to your devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 68: Resetting The Configuration

    500 Wireless+. In this way, you can for ex- ample generate configurations for different network environments, with which you can set up the device quickly and easily. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 69: Saving A Configuration File

    4.7.2 Saving a configuration file Management Save configuration file. Then en- ter a storage location and name for the settings file. To save the enabled configuration to your computer as a file, select the corresponding button in the area devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 70: Restoring A Configuration

    4.7.4 Update firmware The firmware of the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ includes the software for operating the device. If necessary, devolo offers new versions on the Internet as a file download, for example to modify existing functions. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 71 70 Network configuration To bring the firmware up to the latest version, first go to the devolo website, www.devolo.com, and download appropriate file dLAN pro 500 Wireless+ to your computer. Then in the configuration dialogue, go to the area Management Update Firmware.

  • Page 72: Dlan Pro Network

    In dLAN pro networks, data encryption is as sim- ple as touching a button, since all corresponding dLAN pro devices are equipped with an encryp- tion button. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 73 Once both dLAN pro devices have been successfully in Standby mode. connected, press each encryption button for > one sec- ond within two minutes of one another. That's it! Your dLAN pro network is now protected against unauthorised access. Fig. 9 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 74 (> one second) of one of your network’s existing devices, then press the Fig. 10 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...
  • Page 75 The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network. Fig. 11 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 76: Dlan Avpro Manager

    (see 3.4.1 Software for Windows and Linux). In addition to the individual encryption of your dLAN pro network and the security from unauthorised access, devolo dLAN AVpro manager offers other expanded dLAN functions. For detailed descriptions and information on configuration of your dLAN pro network...
  • Page 77 76 dLAN pro network devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 78: Appendix

    To significantly improve the transmission capacity of grated into the dLAN pro 500 Wireless+. the network, we recommend that you comply with the following "connection rules": Fig. 12 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 79: Important Safety Instructions

    The from the power supply grid and contact customer product and the network device service. This applies, for example, if must be easily accessible. the power cable or plug is damaged. devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

  • Page 80: Disposal Of Old Devices

    War- municipal government to find out the address and 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 hours of the nearest collection point.
  • Page 81 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 82 CE declaration 8 RADIUS server 43 Rented offices 14 Default Wi-Fi key 21, 46, 53, 61 Reset 22 devolo dLAN AVpro manager 24, 75 DHCP server 34 Disposal of old devices 79 Security ID 21 dLAN encryption 35 Software installation 24...
  • Page 83 Wi-Fi filter 49 Wi-Fi key 46 WiFi Move Technology 45 Wi-Fi ON/OFF button 21 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 22, 56 Wi-Fi time control 42 WPA 61 WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Mode 53, 61 WPA/WPA2 Private Mode 53 devolo dLAN pro 500 Wireless+...

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