Devolo dLAN 200 AVpro User manual

The Network Innovation
dLAN®
200 AVpro mini

devolo dLAN®200 AVpro mini

© 2012 devolo AG Aachen (Germany)
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Contents
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini
Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 The dLAN 200 AVpro mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 All about the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1 Internet standalone solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.2 Peer-to-peer networking and internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.3 MDU mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.2 System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVpro mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 dLAN AVpro manager for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Contents
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini

Preface 5
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini
1Preface
1.1 Thank you for placing your
trust in this devolo product
devolo dLAN professional solutions are a favourably
priced option for using the power grid infrastructure
in a building to establish a broadband IP network.
The advantage this brings is obvious: no new cables
have to be laid – expenditure and costs remain low.
dLAN can be used as an easily scalable, primary net-
work as well as to supplement an existing infrastruc-
ture.
devolo's dLAN 200 AVpro mini provides the perfect
stepping stone to the professional dLAN world. With
its ultra-compact, unobtrusive design, this adapter
can be put anywhere. It turns any electrical socket
into a network access point, ensuring complete cov-
erage for building areas that are not equipped with
electronic data processing cables.
1.1.1 About this manual
After an introduction to "dLAN" and "Green-IT" in
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully setting
up your dLAN 200 AVpro mini. For information on
configuring the dLAN network, please see Chapter 4.
Statements about bandwidth optimization as well as
information about product safety and environmental
compatibility of the device and our warranty terms can
be found in Chapter 5.
You can find the technical data for the
dLAN 200 AVpro mini in the product information
sheet on the enclosed product CD.
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 dam-
age.
Important note that should be ob-
served.
Additional information, background ma-
terial and configuration tips for your de-
vice.
If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at
[e-mail]!

6 Preface
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini
devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, visit
www.devolo.com.
The area dLAN for business projects not only
contains product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates of devolo software.
We especially recommend the descriptions of the
"dLAN network," which are arranged according to Ap-
plication, Sectors and Integration, where you can
find lots of interesting background information.

Introduction 7
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini
2 Introduction
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.
The available performance and effort required for the
installation also compares favourably to traditional
methods.
Fig. 1

8 Introduction
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household
power grid to transfer data between computers
equipped with suitable devices and other network
components. 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 networks do not interfere with one an-
other. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The
data is encrypted using a key to prevent easy intercep-
tion by third parties.
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green
IT
The topic everyone is talking about is green IT. devolo
has an easy solution: the energy saving mode, which
comes standard with the network adapters, sets the
company apart from many competitors in the IT indus-
try.
Developers at devolo, have for a long time kept a close
eye on how much power dLAN AVpro adapters may
consume. After all, a devolo network via electrical
sockets should not only be convenient, but also require
as little energy as possible—particularly during times
when it is not being used.
That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficien-
cy is evidenced by the patented energy saving mode
in the devices. It automatically reduces the energy
consumption when the computers in the dLAN net-
work or connected equipment are switched off.
The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a
tribute to environmental protection but also a real
service to the customer. Most people tend to forget to
regularly press the standby button on the hardware.
The patented technology in devolo adapters al-
lows you to save energy without having to do
anything. And if less energy is consumed, your elec-
tric meter will turn more slowly. In other words, every
minute the adapter is in power saving mode, you will
save money.

Introduction 9
devolo dLAN 200 AVpro mini
A dLAN AVpro adapter connected to
a computer can only go into energy
saving mode if the network card of
the switched-off computer is also
inactive. If you are using a network
card that remains active even when
the computer is switched off, we
recommend connecting the comput-
er to an on/off switch using a multi-
ple socket so that both the
computer and the integrated net-
work card are de-energised.
If you would like to ensure that a dLAN AVpro adapter
does not switch to energy saving mode, this func-
tion can be deactivated in the dLAN AVpro manager
software.
In order to reactivate the function
in the dLAN AVpro manager at a lat-
er point, the adapter has to first be
unplugged and plugged back in.
2.3 The dLAN 200 AVpro mini
쎲Developed for professional use in small networks
with high demands on reliability and performance
쎲Ideal for small office and home office as well as
for small powerline installations in public facilities.
쎲dLAN technology from the world's market leader,
developed for professional use
쎲Ultra-compact adapter design for flexible posi-
tioning
쎲Professional remote management using the
devolo AVpro manager software with comprehen-
sive configuration options
쎲Reliable security in public areas: PowerSave func-
tions, LED status display and encryption button
can be switched off by remote management
쎲200 Mbps (gross) connection for fast data trans-
mission via dLAN
쎲Optimal dLAN security with a 128-bit AES key
쎲Supports Quality of Service (QoS) for automatic
data prioritisation
쎲Long range of up to 300 meters with a connection
over the power line
쎲Patented energy-saving technology for cost-effi-
cient operation
쎲Easily extended using additional
dLAN AVpro adapters