Devolo dLAN 550 WiFi User manual

dLAN® 550 WiFi

devolo dLAN®550 WiFi

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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 The dLAN 550 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.1 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.2 Wi-Fi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.3 Network jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.4 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.5 Wi-Fi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.3 Connecting the dLAN 550 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.1 Single – Expanding an existing network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.2 Starter Kit and Single – Setting up a new dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.5 Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 Wi-Fi configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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4.3.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.2 Wi-Fi time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.3 Guest account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.4 Parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.5 Wi-Fi filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.6 WiFi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.5 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5.1 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5.2 dLAN devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.5.3 Add a dLAN device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.1 Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.2 Device security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.6.3 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.6.4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.6.5 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Preface 5
devolo dLAN 550 WiFi
1Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this
dLAN 550 WiFi.
The dLAN 550 WiFi 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.
1.1 About this manual
Carefully read all instructions before setting up the de-
vice and store the manual and/or installation guide for
later reference.
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Wi-Fi
(WLAN)“ basics and the presentation of the
dLAN 550 WiFi in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover
successfully setting up your dLAN 550 WiFi and inte-
grate it in your network. Chapter 4 describes configu-
ration options in detail for the built-in configuration
interface, including access to the Wi-Fi. Tips for band-
width optimization, information of environmental com-
patibility 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 obser-
ved.
Additional information, background mate-
rial and configuration tips for your device.
1.1.1 Intended use
Use the adapter as described in these instructions to
prevent damage and injuries.
The device is designed for indoor use
only.

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1.1.2 CE conformity
This product complies with the technical requirements
of the directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), the EMC directive
2004/108/EC and the other relevant provisions of the
FTEG.
This product is designed for use in
the EU, Switzerland and Norway.
The product is class A equipment. Class A devices may
cause interference when used in residential environ-
ments
"99/05/CE" (R&TTE directive) is a directive sim-
ilar to the EMC directive. It applies to radio
equipment and telecommunication terminal
equipment. Observance of these directives is
verified by the use of harmonized European
norms.
The CE declaration of this product is separately
included (in print) and can be found under
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 refe-
rence.
DANGER due to electricity
Users should never open devolo devices. Opening
the device poses a risk of electric shock!
Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on de-
volo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the
devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its
plug out of the power outlet. 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
liquid (e.g. rain or water).
쎲if the devolo device is inoperable.
쎲if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.
devolo devices may only be operated using a mains
power supply, as described on the nameplate.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply,
pull the device itself or its mains plug from the power
outlet. The power outlet and all connected net-
work devices should be easily accessible so that
you can pull the mains plug quickly if needed.
Only use devolo devices at a dry location.

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Disconnect devolo devices from the mains sup-
ply to clean! Avoid solvent cleaning agents since they
can cause damage to the housing. Only use a dry towel
for cleaning.
DANGER due to overheating
Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked.
devolo devices should only be installed at locations
that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and ope-
nings on the housing are used for ventilation:
쎲Do not cover devolo devices when operating.
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 an open flame (such as fire or candles).
쎲devolo devices must not be exposed to direct
heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).
1.2 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products or "dLAN",
visit www.devolo.com. Under Home Users Pro-
ducts you can find downloadable product descriptions
and documentation, as well as updates to devolo soft-
ware and device firmware.
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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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.
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 interception by
third parties.
2.2 What is WLAN?
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) refers to the use
of radio technology to network computers and other
devices. While it is possible to wirelessly connect com-
puters in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a central access
point is required to set up a network of multiple devic-
es. Such access points are frequently combined in a
single device with modems for Internet access and
routers to manage network traffic.
The wireless network established by an access point
using a specific channel (from 1 to 13) and name (SSID)
has a limited range. The range of the access point,
which is also known as a "radio cell", is impeded by
Fig. 1

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building walls. In some cases, stable connections are
often only possible between WLAN devices within a
single room.
As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as net-
work cables (in a LAN) or household wiring (in a dLAN)
to control access to a WLAN, wireless networking nat-
urally presents special security challenges. WLANs
therefore use a number of security measures, such as a
concealed network name, data encryption and access
control via the MAC addresses of the network adapt-
ers.
2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN?
Wi-Fi is a brand name of the Wi-Fi Alliance, a consor-
tium that certifies devices with wireless interfaces. In
many countries, Wi-Fi is also used synonymously with
WLAN, which if taken strictly, is incorrect, because Wi-
Fi designates the wireless standard and WLAN the
wireless network.
2.3 The dLAN 550 WiFi
The dLAN 550 WiFi is equipped with
쎲An encryption button (home icon) with LED status
display,
쎲A Wi-Fi button with LED status display,
The LED status display can be deacti-
vated on the configuration interface
of the adapter (see 4.6 Management).
쎲One network jack
쎲One reset button
쎲Two internal Wi-Fi antennas
Fig. 2

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2.3.1 Encryption button
This button controls the following functions:
Encrypting the dLAN network
쎲To encrypt your dLAN network individually, press
each encryption button on the connected
devices for approx. 1 second – within 2 minutes.
쎲To remove a dLAN device from your network,
press the encryption button on the correspond-
ing device for at least 10 seconds.
For more information, refer to Chapter 3.3 Con-
necting the dLAN 550 WiFi.
Indicator lights
The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the dLAN
status for the dLAN 550 WiFi 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 550 WiFi.
쎲The LED flashes red quickly at regular intervals
if the dLAN 550 WiFi is connected to the mains
supply but there is no dLAN connection.
쎲The LED lights up white if the dLAN 550 WiFi is
ready to operate and a dLAN connection
exists.
쎲The LED flashes white quickly at regular inter-
vals if the encryption process (pairing) is being
performed in the dLAN network.
쎲The LED flashes white at irregular intervals if
the dLAN 550 WiFi is in PowerSave mode.
쎲The LED flashes red at regular intervals if the
transmission rate of the dLAN 550 WiFi is not in
the optimum range. For information on improving
the transmission rate, refer to Chapter 5.1 Band-
width optimization.
WiFi Move Technology
WiFi Move Technology is a function for synchronising
the Wi-Fi settings of all WiFi adapters. Activate the syn-
chronisation either using the functions on the configu-
ration interface (see Chapter 4.3.6 WiFi Move) or at
the touch of a button on the adapter.
햲First press the encryption button with the home
icon (for about 1 second) on an existing
dLAN 550 WiFi that has the entire Wi-Fi config-
uration which is to be transferred to all other
dLAN 550 WiFi adapters. Then, within 2 min-
utes, press each encryption button on the new
dLAN 550 WiFi devices (for about 1second).

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햳The WiFi adapters are now continuously con-
nected to each other and, from now on, share
changes to the Wi-Fi configuration with each
other automatically.
2.3.2 Wi-Fi button
The Wi-Fi button controls the following Wi-Fi
functions:
Wi-Fi On/Off:
쎲In the factory default settings, the Wi-Fi set-
ting is already enabled and the Wi-Fi encryption
is set to WPA2. The default WiFi key for the initial
installation of the dLAN 550 WiFi is the adapter's
Wi-Fi key. You will find the unique key on the
label on the back of the housing.
쎲In order to switch Wi-Fi off, press and hold the
Wi-Fi button longer than 3 seconds.
쎲In order to switch Wi-Fi back on, tap the Wi-Fi
button.
Connecting Wi-Fi devices via WPS
쎲If the device is still on factory defaults, tap the
Wi-Fi button in order to activate WPS.
쎲If the Wi-Fi connection was switched off and
you would like to activate WPS, press the Wi-
Fi button twice; once to switch Wi-Fi on, and
again to activate WPS.
WPS is one of the encryption standards devel-
oped by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The objective of
WPS is to make it easier to add devices to an ex-
isting network. For more detailed information,
refer to Chapter 4.3.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS).
Indicator lights
The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the Wi-Fi
status for the dLAN 550 WiFi by illuminating and/or
flashing:
쎲When the Wi-Fi connection is switched off, the
LED is also off.
쎲When aWi-Fi connection is switched on, the LED
lights up white.
쎲White flashing and illumination behaviour
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쑗The LED lights up when there is a connection
to the Wi-Fi network.
쑗The LED flashes briefly during WPS pairing.
2.3.3 Network jack
The network jack can be used to connect a computer
or another network device to the dLAN 550 WiFi via a
commercially available network cable.
2.3.4 Reset
The reset button (next to the network jack) has two
different functions:
쎲The device restarts if you press the Reset button
for less than 10 seconds.
쎲To change the configuration of the
dLAN 550 WiFi back to the factory defaults,
press the Reset button for more than 10 sec-
onds. Keep in mind that all settings that have
already been configured will be lost!
You can use a pointed object (such as a paper
clip) to press the reset button.
2.3.5 Wi-Fi antennas
The internal Wi-Fi antennas are for connecting to other
network devices wirelessly.

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3Initialuse
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 550 WiFi. We provide a description of
how the device is connected and briefly introduce the
devolo software.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-
ginning with the installation of your dLAN 550 WiFi.
쎲Single:
쑗dLAN 550 WiFi
쑗Hard copy of installation guide/CE declaration
쑗Documentation under www.devolo.com
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗dLAN 550 WiFi
쑗dLAN 550 duo+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide/CE declaration
쑗Documentation under www.devolo.com
or
쎲Network Kit:
쑗2 dLAN 550 WiFi
쑗dLAN 550 duo+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide/CE declaration
쑗Documentation under www.devolo.com
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
contents without prior notice.
3.2 System requirements
쎲Operating systems:Windows 7 Home Premium
(32 bit/64 bit), Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit), Win-
dows 8 Pro (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 10 (x86/
x64), Linux (Ubuntu 12.4), Mac (OS X 10.6) and
all operating systems with network support
쎲Network connection
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 550 WiFi
The device may be used only indoors.
Note the WiFi key of the dLAN 550 WiFi before
the networking procedure. You will find the
adapter's unique key (WiFi key) on the label on
the back of the housing.
In order to connect the dLAN 550 WiFi to your
laptop, tablet or smartphone later via Wi-Fi, en-
ter the noted WiFi key as the network security
key.
In the following sections we describe how to connect
the dLAN 550 WiFi and integrate it into the network.
We clarify the exact procedures based on potential net-
work scenarios:
3.3.1 Single – Expanding an existing net-
work
햲Plug the dLAN 550 WiFi into a wall socket. The
adapter is ready to operate once the indicator
light of the encryption button with the home icon
turns white (after approx. 40 seconds).
To disconnect the dLAN 550 WiFi
from the mains supply, unplug the
device. The power outlet and all con-
nected network devices should be
easily accessible so that you can pull
the mains plug quickly if needed.
Integrating the dLAN 550 WiFi into an existing
dLAN network
Before you can use the dLAN 550 WiFi in your dLAN
network, first you have to connect it to your existing
dLAN devices as a network. This is accomplished by us-
ing a shared dLAN password. This forms a delimited
dLAN network. Shared use of the dLAN password is
used both for access control for the dLAN network and
for encryption (and thus interception protection) of the
transmitted data. The dLAN password can be set in dif-
ferent ways:
dLAN network encryption at the touch of a but-
ton (home icon)
햳First press the encryption button (for about 1
second) on an adapter in your existing network
and then, within 2 minutes, press the encryp-
tion button with the home icon (for about 1 sec-
ond) on the new dLAN 550 WiFi.
The new dLAN 550 WiFi is now integrated into your
existing dLAN network.

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or
dLAN network encryption using
devolo Cockpit App with your smartphone or
tablet. For more information, refer to Chapters 3.4
Installation of devolo software.
or
dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit
computer software. For more information, refer to
Chapters 3.4 Installation of devolo software.
or
dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the configuration interface. More in-
formation can be found in Chapter 4.5 Device con-
figuration.
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Integrating the dLAN 550 WiFi into an existing
Wi-Fi network
햴Establish the Wi-Fi connection with your laptop,
tablet or smartphone by entering the previously
noted WiFi key as the network security key.
For the dLAN 550 WiFi to show the same Wi-Fi config-
uration as your Wi-Fi router, you can apply the Wi-Fi
access data at the touch of a button. The WiFi Clone
function can be enabled in different ways:
Enabling WiFi Clone at the touch of a button
햵First press the encryption button with the
home icon on the front side of the
dLAN 550 WiFi and then press the WPS button on
the Wi-Fi router with the access data you want to
apply.
or
Enabling WiFi Clone via the configuration inter-
face. For more information about this function, refer to
Chapter WiFi Clone.
햶To integrate the dLAN 550 WiFi into an existing
Wi-Fi network with devolo WiFi devices of
the 500 series (e. g. dLAN 500 WiFi or
dLAN 500 Wireless+), you have to transfer the
settings of your existing Wi-Fi configuration man-
ually to the configuration interface of the
dLAN 550 WiFi.
For more information on the configuration in-
terface, refer to Chapter 4 Network configu-
ration.
3.3.2 Starter Kit and Single – Setting up a
new dLAN network
햲Connect the dLAN 550 duo+ to your Internet
access device's network jack.
햳Plug the dLAN 550 WiFi into a wall socket. The
adapter is ready to operate once the indicator
light of the encryption button with the home icon
turns white (after approx. 40 seconds).
To disconnect the adapter from the
mains supply, unplug the device. The
power outlet and all connected net-
work devices should be easily acces-
sible so that you can pull the mains
plug quickly if needed.
Connecting a dLAN 550 duo+ and a
dLAN 550 WiFi as 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

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devolo dLAN 550 WiFi
a delimited dLAN network. Shared use of the dLAN
password is used both for access control for the dLAN
network and for encryption (and thus interception pro-
tection) of the transmitted data.
The dLAN password can be set in different ways:
dLAN network encryption at the touch of a but-
ton
햴First press the encryption button (for about 1
second) of dLAN 550 duo+ and then, within 2
minutes, press the encryption button with the
home icon (for about 1 second) of
dLAN 550 WiFi.
햵Your dLAN network is now set up and protected
against unauthorised access.
or
dLAN network encryption using
devolo Cockpit App with your smartphone or
tablet. For more information, refer to Chapters 3.4
Installation of devolo software.
or
dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit
computer software. For more information, refer to
Chapters 3.4 Installation of devolo software.
or
dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the configuration interface. More in-
formation can be found in Chapter 4.5 Device con-
figuration.