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Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini User Manual

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  • Page 2 ® devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...
  • Page 3 © 2010 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

    Connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini ........
  • Page 5 Contents devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • Page 6: Preface

    1.1 Thank you! Very important note. Failure to obser- The dLAN 500 AVmini from devolo is the home ve this note may result in damage. plug-in device for high requirements: The fast trans- fer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every bandwidth-...
  • Page 7 6 Preface devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    LAN technologies, and instal- ly via your household electrical wiring, without the ling it is a breeze! need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • 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: What Does The Dlan Adapter Have To Offer

    Simply press the encryption button on the puter can only go into power saving dLAN 500 AVmini or use the dLAN Cockpit to set up mode if the network card of the swit- custom encryption for your network. Whether in the of- ched-off computer is also inactive.
  • Page 11 10 Introduction fig 1 Networking of two workstations (fig 2) fig 2 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...
  • Page 12 Introduction 11 Distributed Internet access solution (fig 3) Connection of an IP telephone, a high-speed Internet application and an IP-TV application with Internet ac- cess via a DSL modem router fig 3 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...
  • Page 13 12 Introduction devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • Page 14: Initial Use

    This chapter covers everything you need to know to set Three dLAN 500 AVmini up your dLAN 500 AVmini. It will explain connecting the dLAN 500 AVmini and its functions. We will also Three network cables briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui- Hard copy of installation guide de you through its installation.
  • Page 15 14 Initial use Please note that dLAN devices such as the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II (85 Mbps) can be used on the same household electrical wiring dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/ 500 Mbps) without interference, but they will not be able to communicate directly with one another.

  • Page 16: Functions

    3.3 Functions Encryption button Data encryption at the touch of a button; For more in- The dLAN 500 AVmini features 3 control LEDs as well formation on the functions of the encryption button, as a network port and an encryption button: please see the chapter 4.3 dLAN AV network en-...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Dlan 500 Avmini

    AV network individually. This section describes how to connect your dLAN 500 AVmini to a computer or other network de- To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in vice. the CD drive of your computer.

  • Page 18: Software For Mac (Os X)

    Start Programs devolo program group. 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 AVmini...
  • Page 19 18 Initial use devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • Page 20: Dlan Network

    AV devices in your home network and combines them in a secure Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVmini in your dLAN network. Due to its logical graphic design, the dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AV Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate.
  • Page 21 20 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 AVmini...
  • Page 22 If data transmission from one device to another is ac- devolo. 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 23: Encrypting A Network With Dlan Cockpit

    Adding an adapter Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLAN network by selecting the Add adapter button. You will need the 16-character security IDs of the adapters devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • Page 24: Dlan Av Network Encryption At The Touch Of A Button

    To encrypt a dLAN AV network, in which all associated in Standby mode. devices are equipped with an encryption button, simply 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 AVmini...
  • Page 25 24 dLAN network Encrypting a new dLAN 500 AVmini network con- That's it! Your dLAN AV network is now protected sisting of two dLAN 500 AVmini adapters (fig 4) against unauthorized access. Once both dLAN 500 AVmini adapters have been suc- cessfully connected, press each encryption button for 1 second within two minutes of one another.
  • Page 26 500 AVmini (fig. 5) dLAN 500 AVmini (1 second) within two minutes. If you have already secured your existing That's it! The new dLAN 500 AVmini is now integrated dLAN 500 AVmini network using the encryption but- your network.
  • Page 27 To exclude a dLAN 500 AVmini adapter from an exist- isting one. ing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Use the device in a dry location only. liquid has been spilled on the device or Always use the included network cable to connect objects have fallen into the device. the device. devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

  • Page 29: Disposal Of Old Devices

    24 March 2006, these types of devices may no longer 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 be disposed of with household waste. Rather, in Ger- the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
  • Page 30 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 31 30 Appendix devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...
  • Page 32 Windows 16 Factory default password 22 Generate secure password 22 Green IT 8 Important safety instructions 27 Integrating the new adapter into the network 23 Linux 17 Mac (OS X) 17 Network connection 15 Network password 22 devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...
  • Page 33 Index devolo dLAN 500 AVmini...

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