Devolo dLAN 650 triple+ User manual

dLAN® 650 triple+
The Network Innovation
dLAN® 650 triple+

devolo dLAN®650 triple+

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Contents
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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 650 triple+ at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Sample application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.1 Monitoring light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.2 Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.3 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.4 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 650 triple+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents
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5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Preface 5
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1Preface
1.1 Thank you!
The dLAN 650 triple+ 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 without
an electrical socket, as the dLAN 650 triple+ pro-
vides a power supply to which you can connect your
terminal devices or multiple sockets as usual. The in-
tegrated mains filter significantly improves data
transmission in the home network.
The fast transfer rate of up to 600 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 650 triple+ 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 650 triple+. 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]!

6 Preface
devolo dLAN 650 triple+
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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2Introduction
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 tri-
bute 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 swit-
ched-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 650 triple+ at a glance
쎲The dLAN 650 triple+ quickly and easily establis-
hes a network connection over the household
electrical wiring.
쎲Simple plug-and-play connection between the
routers, computers and other network-compatible
devices!
쎲The dLAN 650 triple+ 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 connec-
ted 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 600 Mbps are enough for band-
width-hungry applications. Automatic data priori-
tisation 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 less power.
쎲Compatible with all devolo dLAN adapters
(200 Mbps, 500 Mbps and 650 Mbps).
쎲Long data range of 300 m between the adapters
and reliable network speed for setting up a home
network.

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2.3.1 Sample application
Fig. 2

Installation 11
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3 Installation
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 650 triple+. It will explain connecting
the dLAN 650 triple+ and its functions. We will also
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 650 triple+:
쎲Single Kit:
쑗dLAN 650 triple+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗dLAN 650 triple+
쑗dLAN 650+
쑗Two 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 7 Home Premium
(32 bit/64 bit), Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit), Win-
dows 8 Pro (32 bit/64 bit), Linux (Ubuntu 12.04),
Mac (OS X 10.6) and any other operating system
with network support
쎲Network connection
Fig. 3 is country-specific

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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,
500 Mbps and 600 Mbps).
3.3 Functions
The dLAN 650 triple+ has three monitoring lights
(LED), three network jacks, an encryption button and
an integrated electrical socket.
3.3.1 Monitoring light
The monitoring lights (LED) show all of the statuses for
the dLAN 650 triple+ by illuminating and/or flashing in
different ways:
Power
쎲The LED lights up in white if the dLAN 650 tri-
ple+ is ready to operate.
쎲The LED flashes in white, if the dLAN 650 tri-
ple+ is in PowerSave mode.

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dLAN
쎲The LED lights up in white if there is a dLAN
connection.
쎲The LED lights up in red if the data transmission
rate of the dLAN 650 triple+ is not optimal. For
information to improve the data transmission rate,
please see the chapter 5.1 Bandwidth
optimization.
Ethernet
The LED lights up in white if there is a LAN connec-
tion.
3.3.2 Network connections
These are the connection points on the dLAN 650 tri-
ple+ for connecting it to a computer and/or to another
network device with the network cable (included).
3.3.3 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.
3.3.4 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 650 triple+. The integrated mains
filter eliminates any noise of connected devices and si-
gnificantly improves data transmission in the home
network.
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 650 tri-
ple+
This section describes how to connect your dLAN 650
triple+ to a computer or to another network device.

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햲Use the included network cable to connect the
dLAN 650 triple+ to the network port of your run-
ning computer or to another network device.
햳Plug the dLAN 650 triple+ into a free electrical
outlet.
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 650 triple+.
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/650triple+. 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.
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/650triple+. 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/650triple+. 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 650 triple+ 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. 4

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The following section contains exact instructions on
the basis of possible network scenarios:
Encrypting a new dLAN network consisting of two
adapters
Once both adapters have been successfully connected,
press each encryption button for 1 second within two
minutes of one another.
That's it! Your dLAN network is now protected against
unauthorized access.
Fig. 5

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Expanding an existing dLAN network with a new
dLAN 650 triple+
If you have already secured your existing dLAN net-
work using the encryption button, use the same meth-
od to integrate other adapters. Once you have
successfully connected the new dLAN 650 triple+, first
press the encryption button of one of your network’s
existing adapters (1 second), then press the encryption
button of your new dLAN 650 triple+ (1 second) with-
in two minutes.
That's it! The new dLAN 650 triple+ is now integrated
in your network. To integrate additional dLAN adapters
in your network, repeat the above steps.
Fig. 6

18 dLAN network
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Excluding a dLAN 650 triple+ from your network
To exclude a dLAN 650 triple+ adapter from an exist-
ing network, press its encryption button for at least
ten seconds. The device will be assigned a new ran-
domly generated password and will thus no longer be
able to access the network. To integrate the adapter in
a different dLAN network, follow the steps described
above, depending on whether you are setting up a new
network or adding the adapter to an existing one.
Fig. 7

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4.3 dLAN Cockpit
devolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryption
program that detects all reachable dLAN 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 쒁Programs 쒁devolo program group.