Devolo GigaGate Series User manual

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Aachen, January 2017

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Contents
1Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.1 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 8
2.1.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 9
2.1.2 Differences in WiFi frequency bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9
2.2 The devolo GigaGate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 10
2.2.1 WiFi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 15

2.2.2 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 15
2.2.3 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 15
2.2.4 WiFi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 16
3Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 17
3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 17
3.3 Connecting the devolo GigaGate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 18
3.3.1 Connecting the devolo GigaGate Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 18
3.3.2 Connecting the devolo GigaGate Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 18
3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 20
4Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.2 devolo Cockpit software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.3 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.3.1 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 26 4.3.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.3.3 Bridge operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.4 Mobile devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.1 Frequency range and transmitting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.2 Channels and carrier frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 39 5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preface 5
1 Preface
Thank you for placing your trust
in this devolo product.
devolo GigaGate helps you set
up your own gigabit network in
just a few easy steps. The
devolo GigaGate Base lets you
transmit your Internet data to
the devolo GigaGate Satellite
using highspeed gigabit WiFi.
You can connect a total of five
network devices to the satellite
using network cables and
connect them to the Internet.
Additional devices such as
smartphones, tablets or laptops
can be added to the home
network over a separate and
secure WiFi network.
1.1 About this manual
Carefully read all safety and
operating instructions before
setting up the device and store
the manual and installation
guide for later reference.
After a brief introduction to
WiFi, the different frequency
bands as well as an introduction
to the devolo GigaGate in
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 devolo
GigaGate tells you how to
successfully start using the
adapter in your network.
Chapter 4 describes the
configuration options for the
integrated configuration
interface in detail. Information
about the environmental
compatibility of the device and
our warranty terms can be
found in Chapter 5 and
conclude the manual.

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Icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons used in
this manual.
Very important note. Failure to observe this note
may result in damage.
Important note that should be observed.
Additional information, background material and
configuration tips for your device.
1.1.1 Intended use
Use the devolo GigaGate as described in these instructions
to prevent damage and injuries.
The device may be used only indoors.

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6 Preface
1.1.2 CE conformity
The product conforms to the basic
requirements of directives 2014/53/EU,
2014/35/EU and the other relevant
requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG).
The product is intended for operation in the
EU, Switzerland and Norway.
The product is a Class B product. This class may
cause interference when used in residential
environments.
A printout of the CE declaration is
included with the product. You can also
find it online at
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 reference.
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
maintena
nce on