Devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ Installation guide

The Network Innovation
dLAN®
500 AVtriple+

devolo dLAN®500 AVtriple+

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Content
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 500 AVtriple+ 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 AVtriple+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5.2 Software for Mac (OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1 Bandwidth optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Preface 5
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1Preface
1.1 Thank you!
The dLAN 500 AVtriple+ 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 wi-
thout an electrical socket, as the
dLAN 500 AVtriple+ provides a power supply to
which you can connect your terminal devices or mul-
tiple sockets as usual. The integrated mains filter si-
gnificantly improves data transmission in the home
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 AVtriple+ to activate the convenient and
secure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
encryption. In addition, the patented power saving
mode, which comes standard, automatically uses up
to 80% less power.
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 AVtriple+. Chapter 4 ex-
plains how to configure your dLAN AV network. Tips
for bandwidth optimisation, information about prod-
uct safety and environmental compatibility of the de-
vice 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 obser-
ve this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be obser-
ved.
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 [email protected]!

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devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, visit
www.devolo.com. The Service centre area not only
contains product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates of devolo software and your device's firm-
ware.

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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 80 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 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.

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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 The dLAN 500 AVtriple+ at a
glance
쎲The dLAN 500 AVtriple+ 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 dLAN 500 AVtriple+ has three network jacks
for directly connecting three network devices to
the dLAN.
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.
쎲The integrated mains filter significantly improves
data transmission in the home network.
쎲The "Quality of Service" function and transfer
rates of up to 500 Mbps are enough for band-
width-hungry applications. Automatic data prior-
itisation ensures interference-free reproduction of
voice and video data.
쎲Easy data encryption at the touch of a button or
via dLAN Cockpit.
쎲The patented power saving mode automatically
uses up to 80% less power.
쎲Compatible with all devolo dLAN AV adapters.
쎲Long data range of 300 m between the adapters
and reliable network speed for setting up a home
network.

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2.4 Sample applications
SOHO—Small Office/Home Office (fig 1)
fig 1

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Multimedia home network (fig 2)
fig 2

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3Initialuse
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 500 AVtriple+. It will explain connecting
the dLAN 500 AVtriple+ and its functions. We will also
briefly introduce the included devolo software and
guide you through its installation.

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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 AVtriple+:
쎲Single Kit:
쑗dLAN 500 AVtriple+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CD containing software and online documen-
tation
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗dLAN 500 AVtriple+
쑗dLAN 500 AVplus
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 any other operating sys-
tem 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/
500 Mbps) without interference, but
they will not be able to communicate
directly with one another. To set up a
dLAN AV network, you need two
dLAN AV devices (200 Mbps/
500 Mbps).

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3.3 Functions
The dLAN 500 AVtriple+ features three control LEDs as
well as a network port and an encryption button:
Power
green: Lit steady when dLAN 500 AVtriple+ is ready
for operation; flashes when it is in standby mode.
dLAN
green: The network connection is suitable for HD video
streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.
orange: The network connection is suitable for SD vid-
eo streaming and online gaming; flashes when data is
being transmitted.
red: The network connection is suitable for simple data
transfer and Internet access; flashes when data is be-
ing transmitted.
Ethernet
green: A connection to the network exists; flashes
when data is being transmitted.
Network connections
The three network ports can be used to connect com-
puters or other network devices to the
dLAN 500 AVtriple+ via commercially available net-
work cables.
Encryption button
Data encryption at the touch of a button; For more in-
formation on the functions of the encryption button,
please see the chapter 4.3 dLAN AV network en-
cryption at the touch of a button.
Integrated electrical socket
If you connect additional network devices using a mul-
tiple socket, plug this multiple socket into the electrical
socket of the dLAN 500 AVtriple+. The integrated
mains filter eliminates any noise of connected devices
and significantly improves data transmission in the
home network.

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Please note that all dLAN AV devices
to be connected to your network are
also connected to your household
electrical wiring. A dLAN AV device
switches to Standby mode after a
short while if no active network de-
vice such as a computer is connected
to the network port. In Standby mode,
the dLAN AV device cannot be ac-
cessed via the power supply grid. As
soon as the network device (e.g. com-
puter) connected to the network inter-
face is switched on again, your dLAN
AV device can also be reached again
via the electrical wiring.
3.4 Connecting the
dLAN 500 AVtriple+
This section describes how to connect your
dLAN 500 AVtriple+ to a computer or other network
devices.
햲Use network cables to connect the
dLAN 500 AVtriple+ to the network ports of com-
puters or other network devices.
햳Plug the dLAN 500 AVtriple+ into a free electrical
outlet.
The outlet must be within reach of the
connected network devices. The
adapter and the network devices must
be easily accessible. In order to switch
the adapter off and disconnect it from
the power supply, pull the plug out of
the power outlet.
Additional network devices that are connect-
ed via a multiple socket are connected to the
mains power supply by plugging the multiple
socket into the integrated electrical socket of
the dLAN 500 AVtriple+.
햴Once you have connected at least two dLAN AV
adapters as described above, your network has
been set up. To secure your dLAN AV network,
continue with the configuration as described in
chapter 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 operat-
ing system:

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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. Other-
wise, open the folder with the Windows Ex-
plorer by right-clicking on Start (or the
Windows logo)and selecting 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 500 AVtriple+
to devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the
performance values of your dLAN AV devices. The data
is anonymized and will be used exclusively for statisti-
cal purposes. By providing it, you can help us improve
our products. You can find the installed software appli-
cations in the Start Programs devolo program
group.
3.5.2 Software for Mac (OS X)
The software mac folder contains the dLAN config-
uration software.
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu)
The software  linux folder contains the dLAN config-
uration software.

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4dLANnetwork
4.1 Security in the dLAN
Before you can use the dLAN 500 AVtriple+ in your
dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other
dLAN AV devices as a home network. Two specific
pieces of information are especially important for this:
쎲Shared use of a dLAN password results in a delim-
ited dLAN network.
쎲Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access
control to the dLAN network as well as the
encryption, and thereby the interception protec-
tion, of the transmitted data.
The dLAN password can be specified automatically via
the encryption button or manually using the
dLAN Cockpit program. Please note the following ba-
sic principle when choosing your encryption method:
쎲In dLAN AV networks, data encryption is as
simple as touching a button, since all corre-
sponding dLAN AV devices are equipped
with an encryption button.
쎲For dLAN AV networks that include devices with
and without encryption buttons, data encryp-
tion must be set up using the dLAN Cockpit.
4.2 dLAN Cockpit
devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption
program that detects all reachable dLAN AV devices in
your home network and combines them in a secure
network. Due to its logical graphic design, the
dLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate. After
installing the devolo software, it can be found in the
Start Programs devolo program group.