Preface; Thank You; About This Manual - Devolo dLAN 500 duo User Manual

1 Preface

1.1 Thank you!

The dLAN 500 duo 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.
The special thing about dLAN 500 duo is its two net-
work jacks. This way two devices in a room, such as
a computer and a NAS hard drive or an entertain re-
ceiver and a game console, are connected with all of
the other devices in the network and to the Internet
in no time. Thanks to the dLAN 500 duo's flat
housing design, you can discreetly place the adapter
virtually anywhere.
To protect your data, simply press a button on the
dLAN 500 duo to activate the convenient and secure
128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryp-
tion. In addition, the patented power saving mode,
which comes standard, automatically reduces the
power consumption.

1.1.1 About this manual

After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT"
basics in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully
setting up your dLAN 500 duo. Chapter 4 explains
how to configure your dLAN AV network. Tips for
bandwidth optimisation, information about product
safety and environmental compatibility of the device
and our warranty conditions can be found in
Chapter 5 and conclude the manual.
Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols
used in this manual.
Very important note. Failure to ob-
serve this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be ob-
served.
Additional information, background material
and configuration tips for your device.
If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
our products, we would be delighted to hear from you
at support@devolo.com!
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