Devolo dLAN 500 duo+ User manual

The Network Innovation
dLAN®
500 duo+

devolo dLAN®500 duo+

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Contents
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 dLAN 500 duo+ at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 duo+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.3.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Preface 5
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1Preface
1.1 Thank you!
The dLAN 500 duo+ 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.
With the dLAN 500 duo+, no power outlet in the
room goes to waste-the adapter has an integrated
power outlet. The integrated mains filter significantly
improves data transmission in the home network.
The two LAN ports allow for two devices to be con-
nected directly. Especially practical for computers
and network printers in the home office or Smart TV
and a game console in the living room. The connec-
tion via household power lines with the
dLAN 500 duo+ makes the Internet available in eve-
ry room.
To protect your data, simply press a button on the
dLAN 500 duo+ to activate the convenient and se-
cure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
encryption. In addition, the patented power saving
mode, which comes standard, automatically reduces
the power consumption.
1.1.1 About this manual
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba-
sics in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully
setting up your dLAN 500 duo+. Chapter 4 explains
how to configure your dLAN network. Tips for band-
width optimization, information about product safety
and environmental compatibility of the device 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.
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 or "dLAN",
visit www.devolo.com. The Service Centre area con-
tains downloadable product descriptions and docu-
mentation, as well as updates to devolo software and
device firmware.
The CE declaration of this product is
separately included (in print). Furthermore, it
is available in the download area at
www.devolo.com.
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.
Fig. 1

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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 equip-
ped with suitable adapters and other network compo-
nents. 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 another.
Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The data is en-
crypted using a key to prevent interception 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.
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 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.

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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 duo+ at a glance
쎲The particularly easy dLAN home network with
patented power-saving technology.
쎲Adapter with two LAN ports right on the device-
two network-compatible devices, such as a com-
puter and consumer electronics, are simultane-
ously connected to the Internet.
쎲Computers, laptops, network printers, NAS hard
drives, Smart TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes,
Blu-ray players are immediately connected to the
Internet and with one another
쎲Power outlet with child-safety feature for optimal
security.
쎲The integrated socket ensures that no power out-
let in the room is lost.
쎲Integrated mains filter for maximum transmission
quality in the dLAN network.
쎲High transmission rate for fast surfing, multimedia
streaming, Internet TV in HD quality and Web
telephony—the right home network technology
for state-of-the-art broadband Internet connec-
tions, such as DSL, VDSL or cable.
쎲Simply plug in the adapter, connect the LAN
cable-have fun! No configuration necessary.
쎲Secure AES encryption is activated very easily
쑗at the touch of a button on the adapter or
쑗via the devolo software dLAN Cockpit for PC
(Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/
Windows 8), Mac and Linux
쎲The patented intelligent Dynamic PowerSave
automatically uses less power in standby mode.

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2.4 Sample applications
Extending Internet over the electrical wiring
Fig. 2

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Networking computer and IT accessories
Fig. 3

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3 Installation
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 500 duo+. It will explain connecting the
dLAN 500 duo+ and its functions. We will also briefly
introduce the devolo software and guide you through
its installation.
Fig. 4 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 duo+:
쎲Single Kit:
쑗dLAN 500 duo+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗Two dLAN 500 duo+
쑗Two network cables
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
or
쎲Network Kit:
쑗Three dLAN 500 duo+
쑗Three network cables
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
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), Windows 8
(32 bit/64 bit), Linux (Ubuntu), Mac (OS X) and
any other operating system with network support
쎲Network connection
Please note that your computer or other de-
vice must feature a network adapter with a
network port.
To set up a dLAN network, you need
two dLAN devices (200 Mbps or
500 Mbps).

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3.3 Functions
The dLAN 500 duo+ has a monitoring light (LED), two
network jacks and an encryption button.
Monitoring light
The monitoring light (LED) shows all of the statuses for
the dLAN 500 duo+ by illuminating and/or flashing in
different ways:
쎲The LED flashes at uniform intervals (of 2 s) if
the dLAN 500 duo+ is connected to the mains
supply but there is no dLAN connection.
쎲The LED lights up if the dLAN 500 duo+ is
ready to operate and there is a dLAN connec-
tion.
쎲The LED flashes quickly if the encryption process
(pairing) is being performed in the dLAN net-
work.
쎲The LED flashes at irregular intervals (1 s/
15 s) if the dLAN 500 duo+ is in PowerSave
mode.
Network connections
These are the connection points on the
dLAN 500 duo+ for connecting it to a computer and/or
another network device with the network cable (includ-
ed).
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 4.2 dLAN network encrypti-
on 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 duo+. The integrated mains
filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and si-
gnificantly improves data transmission in the home
network.

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Please note that all dLAN devices to be
connected to your network are also
connected to your household electri-
cal wiring. A dLAN device switches to
Standby mode after a short while if no
active network device such as a com-
puter is connected to the network
port. In Standby mode, the dLAN de-
vice cannot be accessed via the power
supply grid. As soon as the network
device (e.g. computer) connected to
the network interface is switched on
again, your dLAN device can also be
reached again via the electrical wir-
ing.
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 duo+
This section describes how to connect your
dLAN 500 duo+ to a computer and/or other network
device.
햲Use the included network cable to connect the
dLAN 500 duo+ to the network port of your run-
ning computer and/or other network device.
햳Plug the dLAN 500 duo+ into a free electrical out-
let.
Additional network devices that are connec-
ted 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 duo+.
햴Once you have connected at least two dLAN
adapters as described above, your dLAN network
has been set up. To secure your dLAN network,
continue with the configuration as described in
chapter 4 dLAN network.
3.5 Software installation
3.5.1 Software for Windows
The devolo software is available to you at
www.devolo.com/500duo+. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
Use the installation wizard to install the
devolo dLAN Cockpit for using the adapter with the
Windows operating system. dLAN Cockpit finds all
reachable dLAN adapters in your dLAN network, dis-
plays information about these devices and encrypts
your dLAN network individually.

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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 applica-
tions in the Start 쒁Programs 쒁devolo program
group.
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X
The devolo software is available to you at
www.devolo.com/500duo+. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu)
The devolo software is available to you at
www.devolo.com/500duo+. After you have
downloaded the installation file to your PC, start it by
double-clicking on it.

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4dLANnetwork
4.1 Security in the dLAN
Before you can use the dLAN 500 duo+ in your dLAN
network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN de-
vices as a home network. Two specific pieces of infor-
mation 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 set in different ways:
쎲Automatically using the encryption button (see
4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch
of a button)
쎲Manually using the dLAN Cockpit program (see
4.3 dLAN 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 that is located on the de-
vice. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN net-
work with a randomly generated password.
Adapters cannot be configured while
in Standby mode.
Fig. 5