Devolo dLAN 500 AVsmart+ User manual

The Network Innovation
dLAN®
500 AVsmart+

devolo dLAN®500 AVsmart+

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Content
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Content
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 dLAN 500 AVsmart+ at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.1 LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.3 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.4 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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5 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Preface 5
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1Preface
1.1 Thank you for placing your
trust in this devolo product.
The dLAN 500 AVsmart+ 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. You do not even have to do with-
out an electrical socket, as the dLAN 500 AVsmart+
provides an integrated socket to which you can con-
nect your terminal devices or multiple sockets as
usual. The integrated mains filter significantly im-
proves data transmission in the home network.
The convenient LCD display makes it easy for the
user to view the connection status of multiple dLAN
AV adapters in a network.
The fast transfer rate of up to 500 Mbps makes every
bandwidth-intensive Internet application a real mul-
timedia treat. The integrated "Quality of Service"
function measures the bandwidth requirement, opti-
mises the data flow and ensures excellent quality—
particularly for voice and video data.
To protect your data, simply press a button on the
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ to activate the convenient and
secure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
encryption. In addition, the patented power saving
mode, which comes standard, automatically de-
creases the device's power consumption by more
than 90%.
About this manual
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba-
sics in chapter 2, chapter 3 will cover successfully set-
ting up your dLAN 500 AVsmart+. Chapter 4 explains
how to configure your dLAN AV network. Tips for
bandwidth optimisation, safety notes 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.

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If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
our products, we would be delighted to hear from you
at [email protected]!
devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products or "dLAN",
visit www.devolo.com. The Service centre area not
only contains product descriptions and documenta-
tion, but also updates of devolo software and your de-
vice's firmware.
1.2 CE conformity
This product complies with the technical requirements
of the EMV 2004/108/EC Directive and the other rele-
vant provisions of the FTEG, and it is designed for use
in the EU and Switzerland. The product is class B equip-
ment.
For the CE declaration for this product, refer
to the accompanying product CD under CE.
For the permitted voltage range for
operating the device and the power
consumption, refer to the label on the
rear side of the device. Additional
technical information is available in
the download area at www.devolo.com.

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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—dLAN technology now attains speeds you
would expect from other LAN technologies, and install-
ing it is a breeze!

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2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household
power grid to transfer data between computers
equipped with suitable adapters 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 power saving mode, which
comes standard with the home network adapters, sets
the company apart from many competitors in the IT in-
dustry. And that has been the case even before global
warming and the scarcity of resources have become
concerns on everyone's mind.
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
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 power saving mode
in the devices. It automatically lowers energy con-
sumption by more than 90 percent when the com-
puters in the dLAN network 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 allows
you to save energy without having to do anything.
And if less energy is consumed, your electric meter will
turn more slowly. In other words, every minute the
adapter is in power saving mode, you will save money.

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A dLAN adapter connected to a com-
puter can only go into power saving
mode if the network card of the
switched-off computer is also inactive.
If you are using a network card that re-
mains active even when the computer
is switched off, we recommend con-
necting the computer to an on/off
switch using a multiple socket so that
both the computer and the integrated
network card are de-energised.
2.3 dLAN 500 AVsmart+ at a
glance
쎲Easily monitor the connection status of multiple
dLAN AV adapters with the convenient LCD dis-
play.
쎲The dLAN 500 AVsmart+ quickly and easily estab-
lishes a network connection over the household
electrical wiring.
쎲Simple plug-and-play connection between the
routers, computers and other network-compatible
devices!
쎲The integrated electrical socket enables additional
terminal devices or multiple sockets to be con-
nected to the adapter just as a normal wall
socket—no power supply is lost.
쎲Safety—also for children! The power outlet of the
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ has an integrated child-
safety feature, so that no pointed objects can get
into the power outlet.
쎲Automatic data prioritisation ("Quality of Service")
ensures interference-free reproduction of voice
and video data.
쎲The integrated mains filter significantly improves
data transmission in the home network.
쎲Easy data encryption at the touch of a button or
via dLAN Cockpit.
쎲Thanks to the intelligent Dynamic PowerSave
technology, the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ reduces its
energy consumption automatically by over 90 per-
cent.
쎲With a high transfer rate of up to 500 Mbps, it is
ideal for all multimedia content such as video
clips, IPTV or gaming.
쎲Long data range of 300 m (656') between the
adapters and reliable network speed for setting up
a home network.

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2.4 Sample applications
Internet standalone solution (Fig. 1)
Extending Internet over the electrical wiring
Fig. 1

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Networking two computers (Fig. 2)
Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3)
Networking HD television and computer; extending
online gaming via the power line.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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3Initialuse
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 500 AVsmart+. It will explain connec-
ting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in-
troduce the included devolo software and then guide
you through its installation.
Illustration is country-specific

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3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-
ginning with the installation of your
dLAN 500 AVsmart+.
쎲Single Kit:
쑗dLAN 500 AVsmart+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CD containing software and online documen-
tation
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗Two dLAN 500 AVsmart+
쑗Two network cables
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CD containing software and online documen-
tation
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
contents without prior notice.
3.2 System requirements
쎲Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Win-
dows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Win-
dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Linux
(Ubuntu), Mac OS X and all operating systems
with network support
쎲Network connection
Please note that your computer or other de-
vice must feature a network adapter with a
network port.
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 as dLAN
AV devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps)
without interference, but they will not
be able to communicate directly with
one another. Hence, to set up a dLAN
AV network, you need two dLAN AV
devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps).
More valuable information about
dLAN or dLAN AV is available on our
website at www.devolo.com.
3.3 Functions
The dLAN 500 AVsmart+ has an LCD display, an inte-
grated power outlet, a network jack and the encryption
button.

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3.3.1 LCD display
The LCD display features various icons that indicate the
connection status within your network by illuminating
and/or flashing. For the meaning of the icons, please
refer to figure 4 below.
The centre adapter icon always refers to the respective
device itself, while the adapter icons on the left and
right in the dLAN AV network symbolise connected de-
vices. The LCD screen can display up to 9 dLAN AV de-
vices (itself + 8 connected) total. The connected
devices are numbered in sequence; beginning with the
fourth device, the devices are automatically displayed
in turn.
USB device Power dLAN Ethernet
Wireless device
Connected
Multimedia device
Fig. 4
dLAN AV device
Connected
dLAN AV device
Adapter icon for dLAN 500 AVsmart+
(always the device itself)

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The numbering is maintained even if a
dLAN AV device is removed from the
network (e.g. to change the power out-
let). When the device is plugged back
in, it is detected with the same num-
ber—as long as the encryption
password has not been changed. For
more information about "Encryption,"
refer to chapter 4 dLAN network.
If the connected dLAN AV adapters include wireless,
multimedia and/or USB devices, this is indicated by the
corresponding symbols on the respective adapter icon.

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Overview of icons and their functions
Power: Lit steady if the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is ready
to operate; flashes if the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is in
standby mode.
dLAN: Lit steady when a dLAN connection exists; flas-
hes when data is being transmitted in the dLAN net-
work.
Ethernet: Lit steady when a connection to the Ethernet
network exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.
Centre adapter icon (device itself): Lit steady if the
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is ready to operate; the frame of
the icon flashes if the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is in stand-
by mode.
Adapter icons (left and/or right) (connected adap-
ters): The bar graph (1 to 5) symbolises the connection
quality between the individual dLAN AV devices. Here,
the centre icon is always in relationship to the left or
right icon.
Wireless: Lit steady if a supported wireless device is
connected.
Multimedia: Lit steady if a supported multimedia de-
vice is connected.
USB: Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected.
The following is a description of the possible statuses
of the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ and how they are dis-
played on the LCD screen:
Test screen
After the device is plugged into the power outlet, the
LCD display generates a test screen in which all icons
appear briefly.
Factory default settings
In the factory default settings or if multiple
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ are connected to a dLAN AV net-
work using the default password HomePlugAV, the
entire LCD display flashes continuously. For security re-
asons, we recommend securely encrypting your dLAN
AV network using the encryption button or using the
dLAN Cockpit. For more information, refer to the
chapter 4 dLAN network.
Ready to operate
The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter
icon are illuminated when the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is
ready to operate.
Standby mode
The power icon and the frame of the centre adapter
icon flash when the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ is in standby
mode.

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3.3.2 Network connection
Connect the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ to a computer or
another network device with the network cable (inclu-
ded).
3.3.3 Integrated electrical socket
If you connect additional devices using a multiple sok-
ket, plug this multiple socket into the electrical socket
of the dLAN 500 AVsmart+. The integrated mains filter
eliminates any noise of connected devices and signi-
ficantly improves data transmission in the home net-
work.
3.3.4 Encryption button
Data encryption at the touch of a button; for a functio-
nal description of the encryption button, please conti-
nue reading in chapter 4.3 dLAN AV network
encryption at the touch of a button.
Please note that all dLAN AV devices
to be connected to your network are
also connected to your household elec-
trical wiring. A dLAN AV device swit-
ches to Standby mode after a short
while if no active network device such
as a computer is connected to the net-
work port. In Standby mode, the dLAN
AV device cannot be accessed via the
power supply grid. As soon as the net-
work device (e.g. computer) connected
to the network interface is switched
on again, your dLAN AV device can
also be reached again via the electrical
wiring.
3.4 Connecting the
dLAN 500 AVsmart+
This section describes how to connect your
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ to a computer or other network
device.
햲Use the included network cable to connect the
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ to the network port of your
running computer or other network device.
햳Plug the dLAN 500 AVsmart+ into a wall socket.

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햴Additional devices that are connected via a mul-
tiple socket are connected to the mains power
supply by plugging the multiple socket into the
integrated electrical socket of the
dLAN 500 AVsmart+.
햵Once you have connected at least two
dLAN 500 AVsmart+ devices as described above,
your dLAN AV network has been set up. To secure
your dLAN AV network, continue with the confi-
guration. For more information, refer to the chap-
ter 4 dLAN network.
3.5 Software installation
3.5.1 Software for Windows
Use the installation wizard to install the devolo soft-
ware for using the adapter with the Windows opera-
ting system:
쎲devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLAN
adapters in your dLAN AV network, displays infor-
mation about these devices and encrypts your
dLAN AV network individually.
To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in
the CD drive of your computer.
If autoplay is installed on your computer, the
installation will start automatically. Otherwi-
se, open the folder with the Windows Explo-
rer by right-clicking on Start (or the Windows
logo)and selecting Windows Explorer from
the context menu. Double-click to start the
installation wizard manually.
During the installation process, you will be given the
choice of installing all software components (Standard
installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom in-
stallation).
To take full advantage of the functions of
your device, we recommend installing all of
the applications.
You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous
performance data related to your dLAN adapter to de-
volo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the per-
formance values of your dLAN devices. The data is
anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical
purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve our
products. You can find the installed software applicati-
ons in the Start Programs devolo program group.