Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac User manual

dLAN® 1200+ WiFi ac
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devolo dLAN®1200+ WiFi ac

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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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.1 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.2 WiFi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.3 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.4 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.5 WiFi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.6 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.1 Single Kit – Expanding an existing network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.2 Starter Kit and Single Kit – Setting up a new dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5 Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 devolo cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 devolo Cockpit App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.1 Overview page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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4.1.2 Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.3 Menu on the bottom edge of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2 devolo Cockpit software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.1 Encrypting a network with devolo Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3 WiFi configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.3.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.3.2 WLAN time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3.3 Guest account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3.4 Parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3.5 WLAN filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3.6 WiFi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.3.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.5 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.5.1 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.5.2 dLAN devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.5.3 Add a dLAN device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.1 Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.2 Device security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6.3 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6.4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.6.5 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Preface 5
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1Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac 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 "WLAN“ ba-
sics and the presentation of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully set-
ting up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac and integrate it in
your network. How you can manage the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac using the devolo Cockpit App or
the dLAN software is covered in Chapter 4. Tips for
bandwidth optimization, information of 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 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
The product is class A equipment. Class A devices may
cause interference when used in residential environ-
mentsof the directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), the EMC di-
rective 2004/108/EC and the other relevant provisions
of the FTEG.
This product is designed for use in
the EU, Switzerland and Norway.
"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 cable or 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.
devolo devices are designed for indoor use only.
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
Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts
of heat, such as direct sunlight, fire or other heat sour-
ces.
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. The Service Centre area con-
tains downloadable product descriptions and docu-
mentation, as well as updates to devolo software 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.
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
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
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 an invented brand name of the Wi-Fi Alliance,
a consortium that certifies devices with wireless inter-
faces. In many countries, Wi-Fi is also used synony-
mously with WLAN, which if taken strictly, is incorrect,
because Wi-Fi designates the wireless standard and
WLAN the wireless network.

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2.3 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is equipped with
쎲An encryption button (home icon) with LED status
display,
쎲A WiFi button with LED status display,
The LED status display can be deacti-
vated on the configuration interface
of the adapter (see 5.6 Management).
쎲Two network jacks
쎲One reset button
쎲Two internal WiFi antennas
쎲One integrated electrical socket
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 1200+ WiFi ac.
Indicator lights
The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the dLAN
status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac 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 1200+ WiFi ac.
쎲The LED flashes red quickly at regular intervals
if the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is connected to the
mains supply but there is no dLAN connec-
tion.
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쎲The LED lights up white if the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac 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 1200+ WiFi ac is in PowerSave
mode.
쎲The LED flashes red at regular intervals if the
transmission rate of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is
not in the optimum range. For information on
improving the transmission rate, refer to Chapter
6.1 Bandwidth optimization.
WiFi Move Technology
WiFi Move Technology is a function for synchronising
the WiFi settings of all WiFi adapters. Activate the syn-
chronisation either using the functions on the configu-
ration interface (see Chapter 5.3.6 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 1200+ WiFi ac that has the entire WiFi
configuration which is to be transferred to all
other dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac adapters. Then,
within 2 minutes, press each encryption button
on the new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac devices (for
about 1second).
햳The WiFi adapters are now continuously con-
nected to each other and, from now on, share
changes to the WiFi configuration with each
other automatically.
2.3.2 WiFi button
The WiFi button controls the following WiFi
functions:
WiFi On/Off:
쎲In the factory default settings, the WiFi set-
ting is already enabled and the WiFi encryption is
set to WPA2. The default WiFi key for the initial
installation of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is the
adapter's WiFi key. You will find the unique key on
the label on the back of the housing.
Fig. 3

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Note the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
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 1200+ WiFi ac to
your laptop, tablet or smartphone later via WiFi,
enter the noted WiFi key as the network securi-
ty key.
쎲In order to switch WiFi off, press and hold the
WiFi button longer than 3 seconds.
쎲In order to switch WiFi back on, tap the WiFi
button.
Connecting WiFi devices via WPS
쎲If the device is still on factory defaults, tap the
WiFi button in order to activate WPS.
쎲If the WiFi connection was switched off and
you would like to activate WPS, press the
WiFi button twice; once to switch WiFi on, and
again to activate WPS.
WPS is one of the encryption standards devel-
oped by the WiFi Alliance for increasing security
in a WiFi network. The objective of WPS is to
make it easier to add devices to an existing net-
work. For more detailed information, refer to
Chapter 5.3.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Indicator lights
The integrated indicator lights (LEDs) show the WiFi
status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illuminating
and/or flashing:
쎲When the WiFi connection is switched off, the
LED is also off.
쎲When aWiFi connection is switched on, the LED
lights up white.
쎲White flashing and illumination behaviour
쑗The LED lights up when there is a connection
to the WiFi network.
쑗The LED flashes briefly during WPS pairing.
2.3.3 Network jacks
The two network jacks can be used to connect comput-
ers or other network devices to the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac via commercially available net-
work cables.
2.3.4 Reset
The reset button (next to the network jacks) has two
different functions:
쎲The device restarts if you press the Reset button
for less than 10 seconds.

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쎲To change the configuration of the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac back to the factory
defaults, press the Reset button for more than
10 seconds. 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.
2.3.5WiFi antennas
The internal WiFi antennas are for connecting to other
network devices wirelessly.
2.3.6 Integrated electrical socket
If you connect additional network devices using a pow-
er strip, plug this power strip into the electrical socket
of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The integrated mains filter
eliminates any noise of connected devices and signifi-
cantly improves data transmission in the network.

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Initial use 17
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3Initialuse
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a descrip-
tion of how the device is connected and briefly intro-
duce the included devolo software.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-
ginning with the installation of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
쎲Single Kit:
쑗dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
쑗Hard copy of installation guide/CE declaration
쑗Online documentation
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
쑗dLAN 1200+
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide/CE declaration
쑗Online documentation
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 12.4),
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 1200+ WiFi ac
The device may be used only indoors.
Note the WiFi key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
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 1200+ WiFi ac to
your laptop, tablet or smartphone later via WiFi,
enter the noted WiFi key as the network securi-
ty key.
In the following sections we describe how to connect
the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac and integrate it into the net-
work. We clarify the exact procedures based on poten-
tial network scenarios:
3.3.1 Single Kit – Expanding an existing
network
햲Plug the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac 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. 50 seconds).
To disconnect the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac from the mains
supply, unplug the device. The power
outlet and all connected network de-
vices should be easily accessible so
that you can pull the mains plug
quickly if needed.
Integrating the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac into an exist-
ing dLAN network
Before you can use the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in your
dLAN network, first you have to connect it to your ex-
isting dLAN devices as a network. This is accomplished
by using a shared dLAN password. This forms a delim-
ited 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
different 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 1200+ WiFi ac.

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devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
The new dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is now integrated into
your existing dLAN network.
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 and 4.1
devolo Cockpit App.
or
dLAN network encryption using devolo Cockpit
computer software. For more information, refer to
Chapters 3.4 Installation of devolo software and
4.2 devolo Cockpit software
or
dLAN network encryption by entering the dLAN
password in the configuration interface. More in-
formation can be found in Chapter 5.5 Device con-
figuration.
Fig. 5