Devolo dLAN 1200 triple Plus User manual

dLAN® 1200 triple +
The Network Innovation
Manual

devolo dLAN® 1200 triple+

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Contents
Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 The dLAN 1200 triple+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.2 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.3 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 triple+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Setting up a new dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an additional network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Removing a dLAN 1200 triple+ from the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 devolo Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5 Activate encryption by means of devolo Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Contents
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5 Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2 Bandwidth optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5 Preface
devolo dLAN 1200 triple+
1Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo
product.
In just a few easy steps, you can set up your own
network with the dLAN 1200 triple+. devolo dLAN
adapters transmit the Internet data over the
household electrical wiring, making every electrical
socket a network access point.
1.1 About this manual
Carefully read all safety and operating instructions be-
fore setting up the device and store the manual and in-
stallation guide for later reference.
After a brief introduction to the dLAN® topic and an
introduction to the dLAN 1200 triple+ in Chapter 2,
Chapter 3 will teach you how to start using the adapt-
er effectively in your network. Chapter 4 describes the
configuration options for the integrated configuration
interface in detail. Tips for bandwidth optimisation, in-
formation about product safety and environmental
compatibility of the device, as well as our warranty
terms, can be found in Chapter 5 at the end of the
manual.
Icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons
used in this manual and/or on the rating plate, the
device connector, as well as the icons used on the
package:
Icon Description
Very important safety symbol that
warns you of imminent electrical
voltage which if not observed can
result in serious injury or death.
An important safety symbol that
warns you of a potentially dan-
gerous situation involving a burn
hazard which can result in minor
injuries or damage to property.
An important note that should be
observed which can potentially
lead to material damages.
The device may only be used
indoors in dry conditions.

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The device is a Class I product. All
electrically conductive (made of
metal) housing parts where a
voltage can be applied during
operation or maintenance in the
event of an error must be contin-
uously connected to the earth
wire.
The manufacturer/distributing
company uses the CE marking to
declare that the product meets all
applicable European regulations
and has been subjected to the
prescribed conformity assess-
ment procedures.
Icon Description
It is used to prevent the occur-
rence of waste electrical and elec-
tronic equipment and to reduce
this type of waste through reuse,
recycling and other forms of utili-
sation. The European Community
WEEE Directive establishes mini-
mum standards for handling
waste electrical and electronic
equipment in the EU.
Additional information, back-
ground material and configura-
tion tips for your device.
Indicates a completed course of
action
Icon Description

7 Preface
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1.1.1 Intended use
Use the adapter as described in these instructions to
prevent damage and injuries.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by
electricity
Device must be plugged into a power socket
with a connected earth wire
CAUTION!
Damage to the device caused by
ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
1.1.2 CE conformity
The product conforms to the basic require-
ments of directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/
EU, 2011/65/EU and 2009/125/EC.
The product is intended for operation in the
EU, Switzerland and Norway.
The product is a Class B device.
A printout of the simplified CE declaration is in-
cluded with the product. You can also find it
online at www.devolo.com.
1.1.3 Safety notes
It is essential to have read and understood all safety
and operating instructions before the devolo device is
used for the first time; keep them safe for future refer-
ence.
DANGER!
Electrical shock caused by
electricity
Do not reach into the electrical socket, do
not open the device and do not insert any
objects into the electrical socket or into the
ventilation openings
Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on
devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the
devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its
plug out of the electrical socket. Then contact qualified
specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively.
Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,
쎲if the power plug is damaged.
쎲if the devolo device has been showered with liq-
uid (such as rain or other water).
쎲if the devolo device is inoperable.
쎲if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.
Do not plug devolo devices directly into each
other. Devices that are plugged into each other
can experience a decrease in transmission rate.

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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by
electricity
Device must be plugged into a power socket
with a connected earth wire
devolo devices may be operated only on a mains
power supply as described on the rating plate.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply,
unplug the device from the electrical socket.
The power socket and all connected network devices
should be easily accessible so that you can pull the
power plug quickly if needed.
CAUTION!
Heat development during
operation
Certain housing components can become
very hot in certain situations. Attach device
so that it is touch-proof, observing optimal
positioning
devolo devices should only be installed at locations
that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and open-
ings on the housing are used for ventilation:
쎲Do not cover devolo devices during operation.
쎲Do not place any objects on devolo devices.
쎲Do not insert any objects into the openings of
devolo devices.
쎲devolo devices must not be placed directly next
to a naked flame (such as fire or candles).
쎲devolo devices must not be exposed to direct
heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).
CAUTION!
Damage to housing from clean-
ing agents containing solvents
Clean only electroless and with dry cloth
1.2 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products and dLAN,
visit www.devolo.com. The Powerline area not only
contains product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates of devolo software and your device's
firmware.
If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at
[email protected]!

9 Introduction
devolo dLAN 1200 triple+
2Introduction
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you
set up a home network easily, quickly and economical-
ly via your household electrical wiring, without the
need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
Fig. 1 devolo dLAN throughout the home
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
The dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the house-
hold power grid to transfer data between computers
and other network components equipped with suitable
adapters. As a result, any electrical socket 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 an-
other. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The
data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by
third parties.

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2.2 The dLAN 1200 triple+
The dLAN 1200 triple+ is equipped with
쎲three gigabit network connectors,
쎲one dLAN indicator light,
The LED status display can be deactivated with
the devolo Cockpit-Software (see 4.3
devolo Cockpit).
쎲an encryption button with reset function (next to
the network connectors),
쎲One integrated electrical socket.
2.2.1 Encryption button
This button has the following functions:
Encrypting the dLAN network
쎲To encrypt your dLAN network individually, press
each encryption button on the connected
devices within 2 minutes, for approximately 1
second each.
쎲To remove a dLAN device from your network,
press the encryption button on the correspond-
ing device and hold for at least 10 seconds.
Reading the dLAN indicator light
The integrated indicator light (LED) shows the dLAN
status for the dLAN 1200 triple+ by illuminating and/
or flashing:
Check whether the adapter is connected to the
mains supply correctly and whether the encryp-
tion process has been carried out successfully.
For more information about this, refer to 3.3
Connecting the dLAN 1200 triple+.
Fig. 2 dLAN 1200 triple+ with country-specific connector
and corresponding electrical socket

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Flashing behaviour of the dLAN LED
* For information on improving transmission rate, refer
to Chapter 5.2 Bandwidth optimisation.
2.2.2 Network jacks
Using the three network connectors of the dLAN 1200
triple+, you can connect a computer, a game console
and your television to the dLAN 1200 triple+ using a
commercially available network cable.
2.2.3 Integrated electrical socket
To connect other network devices to your mains
supply, use the electrical socket of the dLAN 1200 tri-
ple+. The mains filter integrated into the dLAN 1200
triple+ eliminates any noise of connected devices and
significantly improves data transmission in the
network.
LED Flashing
behaviour Meaning
Red LED Flashes at
intervals of 0.5
sec.
(on/off)
No dLAN connec-
tion exists
Red LED Flashes at
intervals of 2
sec.
(on/off)
Data transmis-
sion rate not in
optimum range *
White
LED
Lights up
steady
An encrypted
dLAN connection
exists and the
adapter is ready
to operate
White
LED
Flashes at
intervals of 0.5
sec.
(on/off)
dLAN encryption
being established
White
LED
Flashing at
intervals of
0.5/50-60 sec.
(On/off)
Adapter is in
PowerSave mode
LED Flashing
behaviour Meaning

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3Initialuse
This chapter tells you everything you need to know to
set up and use your dLAN 1200 triple+. We describe
how to connect the adapter and briefly describe the
devolo software. Further, detailed information is
available at www.devolo.com.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-
ginning with the installation of your dLAN 1200 tri-
ple+.
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗dLAN 1200 triple+
쑗dLAN 1200+
쑗Two network cables
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CE declaration
or
쎲Extension:
쑗dLAN 1200 triple+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CE declaration
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
contents without prior notice.
3.2 System requirements
쎲Supported operating systems of the devolo
Cockpit:Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 8
(32 bit/64 bit), Windows 8 Pro (32 bit/64 bit),
Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 10 Pro
(32 bit/64 bit), Ubuntu Linux (32 bit/64 bit), Mac
(from OS X 10.6)
쎲Network connection
Please note that your computer or other device
must have a network adapter with a network
port.
To set up a dLAN network, you need at least two
dLAN devices (200 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 600 Mbps
or 1200 Mbps).

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3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 tri-
ple+
CAUTION! Damage to the device caused by
ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
In the following sections we describe how to connect
the dLAN 1200 triple+ and integrate it into the net-
work. We clarify the exact procedures based on poten-
tial network scenarios.
For the permitted voltage range for operating
the device and the power consumption, refer to
the label on the rear of the device. For addition-
al technical information on our products, refer
to the Service Centre area at www.devolo.com.
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Setting up a new dLAN
network
햲Connect the dLAN 1200+ to your Internet access
device's network jack (e.g. WiFi router).
CAUTION!
Tripping hazard
Lay the network cable in a barrier-free
manner and ensure that the electrical
socket and the connected network devices
are easily accessible
햳Plug the dLAN 1200 triple+ into a wall socket. As
soon as the LED indicator light flashes red at regu-
lar intervals of 0.5 sec., the adapter is ready to
operate but not yet integrated into the dLAN net-
work.
Connecting the dLAN 1200+ and dLAN 1200 tri-
ple+ to a dLAN network
Before you can use the adapter in a dLAN network, first
you have to connect it as a network. This is accom-
plished by using a shared dLAN password. This forms
a delimited dLAN network. Shared use of the dLAN
password serves both as access control to the dLAN
network as well as the encryption, and thereby the
interception protection, of the transmitted data.
The dLAN password can be set in different ways:
햴
dLAN network encryption:
쎲dLAN network encryption: at the touch of a but-
ton: First press the encryption button of the
dLAN 1200+ for approx. 1 second, and then
within 2 minutes press the encryption button of
the dLAN 1200 triple+ for approx.1 second.
or

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쎲dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the devolo Cockpit: More information
can be found in Chapter 4.3 devolo Cockpit.
As soon as the white LED lights up steady on
both devices, your dLAN network is set up
and protected from unauthorised access.
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an additional
network
햲Plug the dLAN 1200 triple+ into a wall socket. As
soon as the LED indicator light flashes red at regu-
lar intervals of 0.5 sec., the adapter is ready to
operate but not yet integrated into the dLAN
network.
Integrating the dLAN 1200 triple+ into an existing
dLAN network
Before you can use the dLAN 1200 triple+ in your
dLAN network, first you have to connect it to your
existing dLAN devices as a network. This is accom-
plished by using a shared dLAN password. The dLAN
password can be set in different ways:
햳
dLAN network encryption:
쎲dLAN network encryption: at the touch of a but-
ton: First press the encryption button on a device
in your existing network for approx. 1 second
and within 2 minutes, press the encryption but-
ton of the new dLAN 1200 triple+ for approx. 1
second.
or
쎲dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the devolo Cockpit: More information
can be found in Chapter 4.3 devolo Cockpit.
As soon as the white LED lights up steady,
the new dLAN 1200 triple+ is integrated into
your existing, encrypted dLAN network.

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3.4 Removing a dLAN 1200 triple+
from the network
To remove a dLAN 1200 triple+ adapter from an exist-
ing network, press the encryption button on the corre-
sponding adapter for at least 10 seconds. The
adapter will automatically be assigned a new randomly
generated password and will thus no longer be able to
access the network. To integrate the device into a dif-
ferent network after this, follow the steps described in
Chapter 3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200 triple+,
depending on whether you are setting up a new net-
work or adding the device to an existing one.

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4 Network configuration
4.1 Security in the dLAN
Before you can use the dLAN 1200 triple+ in your
dLAN network, you must first connect it to other dLAN
devices as a network. Two specific pieces of informa-
tion are especially important for this:
쎲The joint use of the dLAN password is for access
control purposes; it results in a delimited dLAN
network.
쎲The joint use of the dLAN password is for network
encryption purposes, protecting against intercep-
tion of the transmitted data.
The dLAN password can be specified automatically by
means of the encryption button or manually using
the devolo Cockpit program. Please note the follow-
ing basic principle when choosing your encryption
method:
쎲For dLAN networks in which all associated
dLAN devices are equipped with an encryp-
tion button, a dLAN password can be easily gen-
erated at the touch of a button.
쎲For dLAN networks that include a combination of
devices with and without encryption but-
tons, the password must be specified with the
devolo Cockpit.
4.2 dLAN network encryption
at the touch of a button
To encrypt a dLAN network in which all associated de-
vices are equipped with an encryption button, simply
press the encryption button located on the device.
Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN network
with a randomly generated password.
Fig. 3 dLAN encryption by means of an encryption button

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Fig. 4 Setting up dLAN encryption by means of the encryption button

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4.3 devolo Cockpit
The devolo Cockpit is a monitoring program that
detects all accessible dLAN devices in your home
network and combines them into one secure network.
Fig. 5 The devolo Cockpit in action

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4.4 Installation of devolo software
Installing devolo Cockpit software
The devolo Cockpit computer program finds all
accessible dLAN adapters in your dLAN network, dis-
plays information about these devices and encrypts
your dLAN network individually. For WiFi devices, the
software takes you to the configuration interface to
configure your WiFi network on a computer.
The devolo Cockpit software is available at
www.devolo.com/cockpit for the following operating
systems:
쎲Windows (from Win 7, 32 bit/64 bit)
쎲Mac (from OS X 10.6)
쎲Ubuntu Linux (32 bit/64 bit)
You can find more information about the
devolo Cockpit software online at www.devo-
lo.com/cockpit.
Downloading my devolo App
The my devolo App is devolo's free app also for
checking and configuring WiFi, dLAN and LAN connec-
tions for the dLAN 1200 triple+ (via smartphone or
tablet). The smartphone or tablet connects to the
dLAN 1200 triple+ at home via WiFi.
햲Download the my devolo App to your smart-
phone or tablet computer from the corresponding
store.
The quickest way to find the app is by clicking
the magnifying glass in the store and searching
directly for devolo.
햳my devolo App is placed in your smartphone's
or tablet's app list as usual. Tapping on the my
devolo App icon brings you to the start menu.
You can find more information about my
devolo App online at
www.devolo.co.uk/service/my-devolo-app/.