Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac User manual

Manual
dLAN® 1200+ WiFi ac

devolo dLAN®1200+ WiFi ac

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Content
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2.1 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2.2 UKCA conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3 What exactly is range+? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4.1 PLC button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4.2 Wi-Fi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.4.3 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.4.4 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.4.5 Wi-Fi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.4.6 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3 Connecting the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3.1 Starter Kit – Setting up a new dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.3.2 Addition – Expanding an additional network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5 Removing the adapter from the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Content
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4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Calling up the built-in web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 General information about the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.2 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.3 Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.4 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4.2 WiFi networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.4.3 Guest network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.4 Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4.5 Schedule control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4.6 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.4.7 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4.8 Neighbour networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.5 Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.5.1 Add device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.6 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.6.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.6.2 IPv4/IPv6 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.7.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.7.2 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.7.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.7.4 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.7.5 Config Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1 Frequency range and transmitting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2 Channels and carrier frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.3 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7 Preface
devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
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
device and store the manual and/or installation
guide for later reference.
After a brief introduction to dLAN and WiFi basics
and an introduction to the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac in
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 tells you how to successfully
start using the adapter in your network. Chapter 4
describes in detail the setting options of the built-
in configuration interface and thus also access to
the WiFi. Technical specifications of the frequency
ranges, tips for bandwidth optimisation, informati-
on about product safety and environmental com-
patibility of the device, as well as our warranty
terms, can be found in Chapter 5 at the end of the
manual.
Description of the icons
This section contains a brief description of the
icons used in this manual and/or on the rating pla-
te, the device connector, as well as the icons used
on the package:
Icon Description
Very important safety symbol that
warns you of hazardous electrical
voltage which if not avoided can re-
sult in serious injury or death.
Very important safety symbol that
warns you of a potentially dange-
rous situation which if not avoided
can result in serious injury or death.
An important safety symbol that
warns you of a potentially burn ha-
zard which if not avoided can result
in minor injuries or damage to pro-
perty.
An important safety symbol that
warns you of a potentially dange-
rous situation involving a tripping
hazard which can result in injuries.

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An important note that should be
observed which can potentially
lead to material damages.
The device may only be used in-
doors in dry conditions.
The device may only be used in en-
closed rooms and within a certain
Wi-Fi frequency band.
The device is a Class I product. All
electrically conductive (made of
metal) housing parts where a volta-
ge can be applied during operation
or maintenance in the event of an
error must be continuously
connected to the earth wire.
The manufacturer/distributing
company uses the CE marking to
declare that the product meets all
applicable European regulations
and has been subjected to the pres-
cribed conformity assessment
procedures.
Icon Description
The manufacturer/distributing
company uses the UKCA marking to
declare that the product meets all
applicable regulations of Great Bri-
tain and has been subjected to the
prescribed conformity assessment
procedures.
It is used to prevent the occurrence
of waste electrical and electronic
equipment and to reduce this type
of waste through reuse, recycling
and other forms of utilisation. The
WEEE Directive establishes mini-
mum standards for handling waste
electrical and electronic equipment
in the EU, EFTA and UK.
Additional information,
background material and
configuration tips for your device.
Indicates a completed course of ac-
tion
Icon Description

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1.2 Intended use
Use devolo devices, devolo software and the provi-
ded accessories as described to prevent damage
and injury.
Products
devolo devices are communication devices desi-
gned for indoors.* Depending on the product, they
are equipped with a PLC - (PowerLine Communica-
tion) and/or a Wi-Fi module and/or a broadband
module. The devices communicate with each other
by means of, depending on the product, PLC, data
and telephone line (e.g. coaxial or twisted pair)
and/or Wi-Fi.
devolo devices do not replace the existing router.
They enable transmission of the existing Internet/
data signal over the in-house wiring and via Wi-Fi
and integrate Internet-compatible terminal de-
vices into the home network.
Under no circumstances may devolo devices be
used outdoors, because large temperature fluctua-
tions and moisture can damage both the device
and the power line*. devolo devices may not be in-
stalled at a height above two metres unless an ad-
ditional fastening mechanism is available. The
products are intended for operation in: EU, EFTA
and UK.
* This does not include devolo outdoor devices, which are
suitable for outdoor applications based on their IP classification.
Software
devolo devices can be used only with the free,
downloadable programs approved and available
on devolo AG's website (www.devolo.global) and
in app stores (iOS and Google Play). Any modifica-
tions to the product-specific firmware or software
could damage the products and, in the worst-case
scenario, render them unusable, negatively affect
conformity and cause the warranty claims to beco-
me void.
Always use the most up-to-date software version
to make sure you have the latest security functions
and device updates. The installed devolo software
notifies you automatically if a new software versi-
on is available.
Accessories
Use only the provided accessories.

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1.2.1CE Conformity
This product complies with the technical
requirements of the directives 2014/53/
EU, 2011/65/EU und 2009/125/EC.
This product is designed for use in the EU, EFTA and
Northern Ireland.
A printout of the simplified CE declaration of this
product is separately included.
The CE declaration can also be found under
www.devolo.global/support/ce.
1.2.2UKCA conformity
This product complies with the technical
requirements of the following regulations:
bRadio Equipment Regulations 2017
(SI 2017 No. 1206)
bEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and
Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit)
Regulations 2010 (2010 No. 2617)
bRestriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 No. 3032)
This product is designed for use in UK.
A printout of the simplified UKCA declaration of
this product is separately included.
The UKCA declaration and can also be found under
www.devolo.global/support/UKCA.
1.3 Safety notes
It is essential to have read and understood all safe-
ty and operating instructions before the devolo de-
vice is used for the first time; keep them safe for
future reference.
DANGER! Electrical shock caused by
electricity
Do not reach into the electrical socket.
Do not open the device.
Do not insert any objects into the electrical
socket or into the ventilation openings
DANGER! Electric shock caused by
electricity
Device must be plugged into a power soc-
ket with a connected earth wire
devolo devices may be operated only on a mains
power supply as described on the rating plate.

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CAUTION! Tripping hazard
Lay the network cable in a barrier-free
manner;
ensure that the electrical socket and the
connected network devices are easily ac-
cessible
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains sup-
ply, unplug the device from the electrical socket.
CAUTION! Damage to the device caused
by ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
CAUTION! Heat development during
operation
Certain housing components can become
very hot in certain situations. Attach device
so that it is touch-proof, observing optimal
positioning
devolo devices should only be installed at locations
that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and
openings on the housing are used for ventilation:
bDo not cover devolo devices during operation.
bDo not place any objects on devolo devices.
bDo not insert any objects into the openings of
devolo devices.
bdevolo devices must not be placed directly
next to a naked flame (such as fire or candles).
bdevolo devices must not be exposed to direct
heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).
Users do not need to carry out any maintenance
on devolo devices. In the event of damage, dis-
connect the devolo device from the mains supply
by pulling it or its plug out of the electrical socket.
Then contact qualified specialist personnel (after-
sales service) exclusively. Damage is deemed to
have occurred, for example,
bif a button is damaged.
bif the power plug is damaged.
bif the devolo device has been showered with
liquid (such as rain or other water).
bif the devolo device is inoperable.
bif the housing of the devolo device is damaged.
CAUTION! Damage to housing from
cleaning agents containing solvents
Clean only electroless and with dry cloth
Do not plug devolo devices directly into each
other. Devices that are plugged into each
other can experience a decrease in transmis-
sion rate.

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1.4 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, visit
www.devolo.global.
There you will find product descriptions and docu-
mentation, and also updates of devolo software
and your device's firmware.
If you have any further ideas or suggestions related
to our products, please don't hesitate to contact us
at [email protected]!

13 Introduction
devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
2 Introduction
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets
you set up a home network easily, quickly and eco-
nomically via your household electrical wiring,
without the need for complex and expensive dedi-
cated cabling.
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the house-
hold power grid to transfer data between compu-
ters 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 technolo-
gy ensures that the power and data networks do
not interfere with one another. 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 computers in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a
central access point is required to set up a network
of multiple devices. Such access points are fre-
quently 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
Fig. 1 devolo dLAN and Wi-Fi throughout the home

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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 net-
working naturally presents special security challen-
ges. WLANs therefore use a number of security
measures, such as a concealed network name, data
encryption and access control via the MAC addres-
ses of the network adapters.
2.2.1Wi-Fi or WLAN?
Wi-Fi is an invented brand name of the Wi-Fi Al-
liance, a consortium that certifies devices with wi-
reless 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 What exactly is range+?
Range+ is a technology for devolo dLAN products.
Unlike conventional Powerline technology, range+
Technology uses all three lines (neutral, earth wire,
phase) of the electrical circuit, making use of the
full physical potential. Thanks to patented signal
coupling, data transmission over the mains supply
is optimised. This results not only in a more stable
Internet connection that is less sensitive to interfe-
rence, but also increased range.
2.4 The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
The dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is equipped with
bA PLC button (home icon) with LED status dis-
play,
bA Wi-Fi button with LED status display,
The LED status display can be deactivated on the
configuration interface of the adapter (see
4.7
System
).
bTwo network jacks
bOne reset button
bFour internal Wi-Fi antennas
bOne integrated electrical socket

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2.4.1PLC button
This button controls the following functions:
Encrypting the dLAN network
bTo encrypt your dLAN network individually,
press each PLC button on the connected
devices for approx. 1 second – within 2 minu-
tes.
bTo remove a dLAN device from your network,
press the PLC button on the corresponding
device for at least 10 seconds. For more infor-
mation, refer to Chapter 3.3 Connecting the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
Reading the PLC indicator light
The integrated indicator light (LEDs) shows the
dLAN status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illumi-
nating and/or flashing:
Check whether the adapter is connected to
the mains supply correctly and whether the
encryption process has been carried out suc-
cessfully. For more information about this,
refer to 3.3 Connecting the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
Fig. 2: devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi with country-specific
plug/socket

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PLC LED Flashing behaviour Meaning LED status display
(web interface*)
1 Red LED Lights up steady Adapter is in the start-up
process
Cannot be disabled
2 Red LED Flashes at intervals of 0.5
sec. (on/off)
No dLAN connection
exists
Cannot be disabled
3 Red LED Flashes at intervals of 2
sec. (on/off)
Data transmission rate
not in optimum range *
Can be disabled
4 White LED Lights up steady An encrypted dLAN
connection exists and the
adapter is ready to opera-
te
Can be disabled
5 White LED Flashes at intervals of 0.5
sec. (on/off)
dLAN encryption being
established
Can be disabled
6 White LED Flashing at intervals of
0.5/50-60 sec. (On/off)
Adapter is in Standby
mode
Can be disabled

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* Information about the web interface can be
found in Chapter 4 Network configuration.
** Information on improving the transmission rate
can be found in Chapter 5.3 Bandwidth optimi-
zation.
***A dLAN adapter switches to standby mode
after approximately 10 minutes if no active
network device (e.g. computer) is connected to the
network interface and the Wi-Fi is switched off. In
this mode, the dLAN adapter cannot be accessed
over the electrical wiring. As soon as the network
device (e.g. computer) connected to the network
interface is switched on again, your dLAN adapter
can also be accessed over the electrical wiring
again.
Check whether the adapter is connected to
the mains supply correctly and whether the
pairing operation has been carried out suc-
cessfully. For more information about this,
refer to 3.3 Connecting the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
2.4.2Wi-Fi button
The Wi-Fi button controls the following Wi-
Fi functions:
Wi-Fi On/Off:
bIn the factory default settings, the Wi-Fi set-
ting is already enabled and the Wi-Fi encryp-
tion is set to WPA2. The WiFi key is the unique
key of the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. You can find
this key on the label on the rear side of the
housing.
bIn order to switch Wi-Fi off, press and hold the
Wi-Fi button longer than 3 seconds.
bIn order to switch Wi-Fi back on, tap the Wi-Fi
button.
Connecting Wi-Fi devices via WPS
bIf the device is still on factory defaults, tap the
Wi-Fi button in order to activate WPS.
bIf the Wi-Fi connection was switched off and
you would like to activate WPS, press the Wi-
Fig. 3 Wi-Fi button

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Fi button twice; once to switch Wi-Fi on, and
again to activate WPS.
WPS, developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, is one
of the encryption standards in a Wi-Fi net-
work. The objective of WPS is to make it ea-
sier to add devices to an existing network.
For more detailed information, refer to Chapter
4.4.7 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
Reading the Wi-Fi indicator light
The integrated indicator light (LED) shows the Wi-
Fi status for the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac by illumina-
ting and/or flashing:
WiFi LED Flashing behaviour Meaning LED status display
(web interface*)
1White
LED
Flashes at intervals of
0,1 sec. on/5 sec. off
The dLAN adapter is in WPS mode
to integrate WiFi-enabled devices
via WPS.
Cannot be disabled
2White
LED
Lights up steady WiFi is switched on and active. Can be disabled
3White
LED
Off Status 1:
The WiFi LED is switched off and
the devolo adapter is still ready for
use.
Status 2:
The WiFi function ist disabled.
Can be disabled

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* Information about the web interface can be
found in Chapter 4 Network configuration.
2.4.3Network jacks
You can use the network jacks on the dLAN adap-
ter to connect it to stationary devices such as com-
puters, game consoles, etc. using a standard
network cable.
2.4.4Reset
The reset button (next to the network jack) has
two different functions:
bThe device restarts if you press the Reset but-
ton for less than 10 seconds.
bTo 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 pa-
per clip) to press the Reset button.
2.4.5Wi-Fi antennas
The internal Wi-Fi antennas are for connecting to
other network devices wirelessly.
2.4.6Integrated electrical socket
To connect other network devices to your mains
supply, use the electrical socket of the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. The mains filter integrated
into the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac eliminates any noise
of connected devices and significantly improves
data transmission in the network.
4White
LED
Flashes at intervals of
0.2 sec. (on/off)
Firmware update Cannot be disabled
WiFi LED Flashing behaviour Meaning LED status display
(web interface*)

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3Initialuse
This chapter covers everything you need to know
to set up your dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac. We provide a
description of how the device is connected and
briefly introduce the included devolo software. For
more information, please visit our website
www.devolo.global.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before
beginning with the installation of your
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac.
bSingle Kit:
a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
a Hard copy of installation guide
a Hard copy of safety flyer
a Simplified UKCA/CE declaration
or
bStarter Kit:
a dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
a dLAN 1200+
a Network cable
a Hard copy of installation guide
a Hard copy of safety flyer
a Simplified UKCA/CE declaration
devolo AG reserves the right to change the packa-
ge contents without prior notice.
3.2 System requirements
bOperating systems supported by
devolo Cockpit:
a from Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit),
a from Ubuntu 13.10 (32-bit/64-bit),
a from Mac (OS X 10.9)
bNetwork connection
Please note that your computer or other de-
vice must have a network card or network
adapter with a network interface.
To set up a devolo network, you need at
least two devolo adapters.
3.3 Connecting the
dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
CAUTION! Damage to the device caused
by ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions