Devolo dLAN 200 User manual

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Contents
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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 What does the dLAN adapter have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVmini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.1 Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu 8.10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 dLAN 200 AV network encryption using the dLAN Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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1Preface
1.1 Thank you!
The dLAN 200 AVmini from devolo is the home
plug-in device for high requirements: The fast trans-
fer rate of up to 200 Mbps makes every bandwidth-
intensive Internet application a real multimedia
treat. The integrated "Quality of Service" function
measures the bandwidth requirement, optimises the
data flow and ensures excellent quality—particularly
for voice and video data. Whether in the office or at
home—devices such as modem, router, set-top box
or the computer can be connected with the
dLAN 200 AVmini using the available Ethernet inter-
face. On top of that, the range of 300 meters creates
a high degree of flexibility.
1.1.1 About this manual
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" basics and "Green
IT" in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 will cover successfully set-
ting up your dLAN 200 AVmini. Chapter 3 explains
how to configure your dLAN 200 AVmini network. For
safety notes and our warranty terms, see Chapter 4.
Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols
used in this manual.
Very important note. Failure to obser-
ve this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be obser-
ved.
Additional information, background material
and configuration tips for your device.
And if you are satisfied with your dLAN 200 AVmini, be
sure to have a closer look at our other products which
are also designed to make your connected lifestyle ea-
sier and simpler!
We hope you have just as much fun reading this manu-
al as we had writing it. If you have any further ideas or
suggestions related to our products, we would be de-
lighted to hear from your at [email protected]!

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devolo dLAN 200 AVmini
devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, please visit
www.devolo.com. The download area not only con-
tains product descriptions and documentation, but
also updates of devolo software and your device's firm-
ware.
We especially recommend the extensive devolo manu-
als on the topic of home networking that contain a we-
alth of interesting background information. These are
available free of charge and can be downloaded from
the Service & Support area of our website.

Introduction 6
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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 power grid, without the need for
complex and expensive dedicated cabling. The availa-
ble performance and effort required for the installation
also compares favorably to traditional methods—
dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect
from other LAN technologies, and installing it is a bree-
ze!

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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 compon-
ents. 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 easy 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. And that has been the case even before global
warming and the scarcity of resources have become
concerns on everyone's mind.
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 lowers energy con-
sumption by more than 50 percent when the com-
puters in the dLAN network 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 ser-
vice to the customer. Most people tend to forget to
regularly press the standby button on the hardware.
The patented technology in devolo adapters allows
you to save energy without having to do anything.
And if less energy is consumed, your electric meter will
turn more slowly. In other words, every minute the ad-
apter is in power saving mode, you will save money.
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
remains active even when the compu-
ter is switched off, we recommend
connecting the computer to an on/off
switch using a multiple socket so that

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both the computer and the integrated net-
work card are de-energised.
2.3 What does the dLAN adapter
have to offer?
The dLAN 200 AVmini offers a transfer rate of up to
200 Mbps which makes it ideal for high requirements,
such as HDTV streaming, Internet telephony and fast
Internet. When connected to an electrical outlet, it
changes the home-based electrical system in no time
into a fast network with high data throughput. And all
of that with optimum transfer and maximum data se-
curity using the powerful 128-bit AES encryption. In
addition, the patented power saving mode, which co-
mes standard, automatically uses more than 50% less
power.
Simply press the encryption button on the
dLAN 200 AVmini or use the dLAN configuration
wizard to set up custom encryption for your network.
Whether in the office or at home—devices such as mo-
dem, router, set-top box or the computer can be con-
nected with the dLAN 200 AVmini using the available
Ethernet interface. On top of that, the range of 300
meters creates a high degree of flexibility.
2.4 Sample applications
This chapter contains examples for possible network
designs in home or in office.
Internet standalone solution (fig 1)
Workstation with Internet connection over a DSL mo-
dem (Ethernet interface)
fig 1

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Networking of two workstations (fig 2)
Distributed Internet access solution (fig 3)
Connection of an IP telephone, a high-speed Internet
application and an IP-TV application with Internet ac-
cess via a DSL modem router
fig 2
fig 3

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3Initialuse
This chapter covers everything you need to know to set
up your dLAN 200 AVmini. It will explain connecting
the dLAN 200 AVmini and its functions. We will also
briefly introduce the included devolo software and gui-
de you through its installation.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-
ginning with the installation of your dLAN 200 AVmini:
쎲Single Kit:
쑗dLAN 200 AVmini
쑗Network cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CD containing software and online documen-
tation
or
쎲Starter Kit:
쑗Two dLAN 200 AVmini
쑗Two network cables
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CD containing software and online documen-
tation
or
쎲Network Kit:
쑗Three dLAN 200 AVmini
쑗Three network cables
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CD containing software and online documen-
tation
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
contents without prior notice.

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3.2 System requirements
쎲Operating systems: Windows XP (32 bit), Win-
dows Vista Home Premium (32 bit/64 bit), Win-
dows 7 Home Premium (32 bit), Linux (Ubuntu
8.10), Mac OS X and any other operating system
with network support
쎲Network connection
Please note that your computer or other de-
vice must feature a network adapter with a
network port.
Please note that dLAN devices such as
the devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) and
devolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II
(85 Mbps) can be used on the same
household electrical wiring as dLAN
200 AV devices (200 Mbps) without
interference, but they will not be able
to communicate directly with one
another. Hence, to set up a dLAN 200
AV network, you need two dLAN 200
AV devices (200 Mbps). More valuable
information about dLAN or dLAN 200
is available in the Service & Support
section of our website at
www.devolo.com.

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3.3 Functions
The dLAN 200 AVmini features 3 control LEDs as well
as a network port and an encryption button:
Power
green: Lit steady when dLAN 200 AVmini is ready for
operation; flashes when it is in standby mode.
dLAN
green: The network connection is suitable for HD video
streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.
orange: The network connection is suitable for SD vi-
deo streaming and online gaming; flashes when data
is being transmitted.
red: The network connection is suitable for simple data
transfer and Internet access; flashes when data is
being transmitted.
Ethernet
green: A 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps connection to the
Ethernet network exists; flashes when data is being
transmitted.
Network connection
This is the connection point on the dLAN 200 AVmini
for connecting it to a computer or another network de-
vice with the network cable (included).
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 4.1 dLAN 200 AV network en-
cryption at the touch of a button.
Please note that all dLAN 200 AV de-
vices to be connected to your network
are also connected to your household
electrical wiring. A dLAN 200 AV de-
vice switches to Standby mode after a
short while if no active network de-
vice such as a computer is connected
to the network port. In Standby mode,
the dLAN 200 AV device cannot be ac-
cessed via the power supply grid. As
soon as the network device (e.g. com-
puter) connected to the network inter-
face is switched on again, your dLAN
200 AV device can also be reached
again via the electrical wiring.
3.4 Connecting the
dLAN 200 AVmini
This section describes how to connect your
ddLAN 200 AVmini to a computer or other network de-
vice.

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3.4.1 Firmware update
If you would like to combine a
dLAN 200 AVmini with older devolo
dLAN 200 AV devices in a network,
please update the firmware of the
dLAN 200 AV devices first. Connect
each dLAN 200 AV device to the com-
puter and insert the included CD-ROM
into your CD drive.
If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installati-
on will start automatically. Otherwise, open the folder
with the Windows Explorer by right-clicking on Start
and selecting Explorer from the context menu. Now,
select your CD-ROM drive. Double-click to start the in-
stallation wizard manually.
Select the Firmware update for dLAN 200 AV
products item in the Install dLAN 200 AVmini main
menu to perform the firmware update. When the
update is complete, return the device to its usual
location. The firmware updater application can also be
found in the download section of our website at
www.devolo.com.
햲Use the included network cable to connect the
dLAN 200 AVmini to the network port of your run-
ning computer or other network device.
햳Plug the dLAN 200 AVmini into a free electrical
outlet.
If possible, do not plug the adapter into a po-
wer strip. This may impair the transmission of
the dLAN signals. A free wall outlet is prefe-
rable.
햴Once you have connected at least two
dLAN 200 AVmini adapters as described above,
your dLAN 200 AVmini network has been set up.
To secure your dLAN 200 AV network, continue
with the configuration as described in chapter 4
Security in the dLAN.
3.5 Software installation
3.5.1 Software for Windows
Use the installation wizard to set up the following soft-
ware components for using the adapter with the Win-
dows operating system:
쎲The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard lets you
set up custom encryption for your dLAN 200 AV
network.
쎲devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN
network and displays information on the devices
found.

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To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in
the CD drive of your computer. If autoplay is installed
on your computer, the installation will start automati-
cally. Otherwise, open the folder with the Windows Ex-
plorer by right-clicking on Start and selecting Explorer
from the context menu. Double-click to start the instal-
lation wizard manually.
During the installation process, you will be given the
choice of installing all software components (Standard
installation) or selecting individual ones (Custom in-
stallation).
To take full advantage of the functions of
your device, we recommend installing all of
the applications.
You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymous
performance data related to your dLAN 200 AVmini to
devolo. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the
performance values of your dLAN 200 AVmini devices.
The data is anonymized and will be used exclusively for
statistical purposes. By providing it, you can help us
improve our products. You can find the installed soft-
ware applications in the Start Programs devolo
program group.
3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X
The software mac folder contains the dLAN configu-
ration software.
3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu 8.10)
The software  linux folder contains the dLAN confi-
guration software.

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4 Security in the dLAN
Data communication via the household power grid is
encrypted to ensure the privacy of your dLAN 200 AV
network. The following section describes data encryp-
tion options—either using the encryption button or
the dLAN Configuration Wizard.
Please note the following basic principle when choo-
sing your encryption method:
쎲In dLAN 200 AV networks, data encryption is as
simple as touching a button, since all correspon-
ding dLAN 200 AV devices are equipped with an
encryption button.
쎲For dLAN 200 AV networks that include devices
with and without encryption buttons, data
encryption must be set up using the dLAN Confi-
guration Wizard.
4.1 dLAN 200 AV network encryp-
tion at the touch of a button
To encrypt a dLAN 200 AV network, in which all asso-
ciated devices are equipped with an encryption button,
simply press the encryption button that is located on
the device. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN
200 AV network with a randomly generated password.
Adapters cannot be configured while
in Standby mode.
The following section contains exact instructions on
the basis of possible network scenarios:
Encrypting a new dLAN 200 AVmini network con-
sisting of two dLAN 200 AVmini adapters (fig. 4)
Once both dLAN 200 AVmini adapters have been suc-
cessfully connected, press each encryption button for 1
second within two minutes of one another.
That's it! Your dLAN 200 AV network is now protected
against unauthorized access.

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Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AVmini network
with a new dLAN 200 AVmini (fig. 5)
If you have already secured your existing
dLAN 200 AVmini network using the encryption but-
ton, use the same method to integrate other adapters.
Once you have successfully connected the new
dLAN 200 AVmini, first press the encryption button of
one of your network’s existing adapters (1 second),
then press the encryption button of your new
dLAN 200 AVmini (1 second) within two minutes.
That's it! The new dLAN 200 AVmini is now integrated
in your network. To integrate additional
dLAN 200 AVminiy adapters in your network, repeat
the above steps.
fig. 4

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Excluding a dLAN 200 AVmini from your network
(fig. 6)
To exclude a dLAN 200 AVmini adapter from an exi-
sting 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 200 AVmini network, follow the steps
described above, depending on whether you are set-
ting up a new network or adding the adapter to an exi-
sting one.
fig. 5
fig. 6

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4.2 dLAN 200 AV network encryp-
tion using the dLAN Configura-
tion Wizard
When using dLAN 200 AV adapters without encryption
buttons, data encryption can only be set up using the
dLAN Configuration Wizard. Start by updating the firm-
ware (see 3.4.1 Firmware update) of the dLAN 200
AV adapters.
After successfully installing the devolo software, you
can launch the dLAN Configuration Wizard via the
Start Programs devolo program group and the
Device  Start dLAN Configuration Wizard of the
devolo Informer.
Before beginning with this step, make a note of the se-
curity IDs of all existing dLAN adapters. This unique
identifier of each dLAN device is located on the label of
the housing. It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated by da-
shes (e.g. ANJR-KMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all
dLAN adapters are connected to the power grid and
computers or other network components as appropria-
te.
If the dLAN Configuration Wizard cannot
find a dLAN device in your network even
though one is plugged tightly into a power
outlet, follow the instructions for bandwidth
optimisation in the Appendix.
Configuring your dLANs using the dLAN Configuration
Wizard consists of three steps:
Scan for local adapter
After launching the wizard, it initially scans for a dLAN
adapter connected directly to your computer.
Entering a network password (fig. 7)
If your dLAN adapter has been found that is reachable
directly from your computer, you can select a network
password in the next step to be valid for this and all
other specified adapters in your personal home net-
work.