dlan 200 avsmart+ - farnell

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Contents1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo p

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . 2.3 dLAN 200 AVsmart+ at a glance . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.1 dLAN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.3 Integrated electrical socket . . . . . . . 3.3.4 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . .

4 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch 4.2 Encrypting the dLAN 200 AV network with the 4.3 devolo Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents

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

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secure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)encryption. In addition, the patented power savingmode, which comes standard, automatically de-creases the device's power consumption by morethan 60%.

About this manual

After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba-sics in chapter 2, chapter 3 will cover successfully set-ting up your dLAN 200 AVsmart+. Chapter 4 explainshow to configure your dLAN 200 AV network. Tips forbandwidth optimisation, safety notes and our warrantyconditions can be found in chapter 5 and conclude themanual.

Description of the symbols

Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbolsused 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 materialand configuration tips for your device.

1 Preface

1.1 Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.

The dLAN 200 AVsmart+ allows you to set up yourown home network with almost no effort. Becausethe clever dLAN technology transmits the data overthe household electrical wiring, you do not have tolay any new cables. You do not even have to do with-out an electrical socket, as the dLAN 200 AVsmart+provides an integrated socket to which you can con-nect your terminal devices or multiple sockets asusual. The integrated mains filter significantly im-proves data transmission in the home network.

The convenient LCD display makes it easy for theuser to view the connection status of multiple dLAN200 AV adapters in a network.

The fast transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps makes everybandwidth-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 thedLAN 200 AVsmart+ to activate the convenient and

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If you have any further ideas or suggestions related toour products, we would be delighted to hear from youat [email protected]!

devolo on the Internet

For detailed information on our products, visitwww.devolo.com. The Service Centre area not onlycontains product descriptions and documentation, butalso updates of devolo software and your device'sfirmware.

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installation also compares favourably to traditionalmethods—dLAN technology now attains speeds youwould expect from other LAN technologies, and instal-ling it is a breeze!

2 IntroductiondLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets youset up a home network easily, quickly and economical-ly via your household electrical wiring, without theneed for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.The available performance and effort required for the

not only be convenient, but also require as little energyas possible—particularly during times when it is notbeing used.

That devolo can satisfy the demand for energy efficien-cy is evidenced by the patented power saving modein the devices. It automatically lowers energy con-sumption by more than 60 percent when the com-puters in the dLAN network or connected equipmentare 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 toregularly press the standby button on the hardware.The patented technology in devolo adapters allowsyou to save energy without having to do anything.And if less energy is consumed, your electric meter willturn more slowly. In other words, every minute the ad-apter is in power saving mode, you will save money.

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2.1 What exactly is dLAN? dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the householdpower 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 anetwork access point. The data is modulated prior totransfer and sent as a signal via household power lines.State-of-the-art technology ensures that the powerand 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 bythird parties.

2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT

The topic everyone is talking about is green IT. devolohas an easy solution: the power saving mode, whichcomes standard with the home network adapters, setsthe company apart from many competitors in the IT in-dustry. And that has been the case even before globalwarming and the scarcity of resources have becomeconcerns on everyone's mind.

Developers at devolo, have for a long time kept a closeeye on how much power dLAN adapters may consume.After all, a devolo network via electrical sockets should

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ted to the adapter just as a normal wall socket—no power supply is lost.

� Safety—also for children! The power outlet of thedLAN 200 AVsmart+ has an integrated child-safety feature, so that no pointed objects can getinto the power outlet.

� The integrated mains filter significantly improvesdata transmission in the home network.

� Easy data encryption at the touch of a button orvia dLAN configuration software.

� Thanks to the intelligent Dynamic PowerSavetechnology, the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ reduces itsenergy consumption automatically by over 60 per-cent.

� With a high transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps, it isideal for all multimedia content such as videoclips, IPTV or gaming.

� Long data range of 300 m (656') between theadapters and reliable network speed for setting upa home network.

A dLAN adapter connected to a com-puter can only go into power savingmode if the network card of the swit-ched-off computer is also inactive. Ifyou are using a network card thatremains active even when the compu-ter is switched off, we recommendconnecting the computer to an on/offswitch using a multiple socket so thatboth the computer and the integratednetwork card are de-energised.

2.3 dLAN 200 AVsmart+ at a glance

� Easily monitor the connection status of multipledLAN 200 AV adapters with the convenient dLANscreen.

� The dLAN 200 AVsmart+ quickly and easily esta-blishes a network connection over the householdelectrical wiring.

� Simple plug-and-play connection between therouters, computers and other network-compatibledevices!

� The integrated electrical socket enables additionalterminal devices or multiple sockets to be connec-

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2.4 Sample applicationsInternet standalone solution (Fig. 1)

Extending Internet over the electrical wiring

Fig. 1

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Networking two computers (Fig. 2)

Distributed Internet access solution (Fig. 3)

Networking HD television and computer; extendingonline gaming via the power line.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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troduce the included devolo software and then guideyou through its installation.

stration is country-specific

3 Initial useThis chapter covers everything you need to know to setup your dLAN 200 AVsmart+. It will explain connec-ting the device and its functions. We will also briefly in-

Illu

� CD containing software and online documen-tation

devolo AG reserves the right to change the packagecontents without prior notice.

3.2 System requirements� Operating systems: Windows XP (32-bit), Win-

dows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Win-dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Linux(Ubuntu), Mac OS X and all operating systemswith network support

� Network connection

Please note that your computer or other de-vice must feature a network adapter with anetwork port.

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3.1 Package contentsPlease ensure that the delivery is complete before be-ginning with the installation of yourdLAN 200 AVsmart+.

� Single Kit:

� dLAN 200 AVsmart+

� Network cable

� Hard copy of installation guide


or

� Starter Kit:

� Two dLAN 200 AVsmart+

� Two network cables



or

� Network Kit:

� Three dLAN 200 AVsmart+

� Three network cables


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Please note that dLAN devices such asthe devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) anddevolo dLAN Highspeed Ethernet II(85 Mbps) can be used on the samehousehold electrical wiring as dLAN200 AV devices (200 Mbps) withoutinterference, but they will not be ableto communicate directly with oneanother. Hence, to set up a dLAN 200AV network, you need two dLAN 200AV devices (200 Mbps). More valuableinformation about dLAN or dLAN 200AV is available in the Service Centresection of our website atwww.devolo.com.

3.3 FunctionsThe dLAN 200 AVsmart+ has an LCD display, calledthe dLAN screen, an integrated power outlet, a net-work jack and the encryption button.

3.3.1 dLAN screenThe LCD display features various icons that indicate theconnection status within your network by illuminatingand/or flashing. For the meaning of the icons, pleaserefer to figure 4 below.

with the fourth device, the devices are displayed by sel-ecting "Scroll".

Ethernet

Connected

Multimedia device

Fig. 4

dLAN 200 AV device

200 AVsmart+f)

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The centre adapter icon always refers to the respectivedevice itself, while the adapter icons on the left andright in the dLAN 200 AV network symbolise connecteddevices. The dLAN screen can display up to 9 dLAN200 AV devices (itself + 8 connected) total. The con-nected devices are numbered in sequence; beginning

USB device Power dLAN

Wireless device

Connected dLAN 200 AV device

Adapter icon for dLAN (always the device itsel

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The numbering is maintained even if adLAN 200 AV device is removed fromthe network (e.g. to change the poweroutlet). When the device is pluggedback in, it is detected with the samenumber�as long as the encryptionpassword has not been changed. Formore information about "Encryption,"refer to chapter 4 Security in the dLAN.

If the connected dLAN 200 AV adapters include wire-less, multimedia and/or USB devices, this is indicatedby the corresponding characters on the respective ad-apter icon.

The following is a description of the possible statusesof the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ and how they are display-ed on the dLAN screen:

Test screen

After the device is plugged into the power outlet, thedLAN screen generates a test screen in which all iconsappear briefly.

Factory default settings

In the factory default settings or if multipledLAN 200 AVsmart+ are connected to a dLAN 200 AVnetwork using the default password HomePlugAV, theentire LCD display flashes continuously. For security re-asons, we recommend securely encrypting your dLAN200 AV network using the encryption button or usingthe dLAN Configuration Wizard. For more informati-on, refer to the chapter 4 Security in the dLAN.

Ready to operate

The power icon and the frame of the centre adaptericon are illuminated when the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ isready to operate.

Standby mode

The power icon and the frame of the centre adaptericon flash when the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is in standbymode.

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Overview of icons and their functions

Power: Lit steady if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is readyto operate; flashes if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is instandby mode.

dLAN: Lit steady when a dLAN connection exists; flas-hes when data is being transmitted in the dLAN net-work.

Ethernet: Lit steady when a connection to the Ethernetnetwork exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.

Centre adapter icon (device itself): Lit steady if thedLAN 200 AVsmart+ is ready to operate; the frame ofthe icon flashes if the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is in stand-by mode.

Adapter icons (L/R) (connected adapters): The bargraph (1 to 5) symbolises the connection quality bet-ween the individual dLAN 200 AV devices. Here, thecentre icon is always in relationship to the left or righticon.

Wireless: Lit steady if a supported wireless device isconnected.

Multimedia: Lit steady if a supported multimedia de-vice is connected.

USB: Lit steady if a supported USB device is connected.

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Please note that all dLAN 200 AV de-vices to be connected to your networkare also connected to your householdelectrical wiring. A dLAN 200 AV de-vice switches to Standby mode after ashort while if no active network devicesuch as a computer is connected to thenetwork port. In Standby mode, thedLAN 200 AV device cannot be acces-sed via the power supply grid. As soonas the network device (e.g. computer)connected to the network interface isswitched on again, your dLAN 200 AVdevice can also be reached again viathe electrical wiring.

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AVsmart+

This section describes how to connect yourdLAN 200 AVsmart+ to a computer or other networkdevice.

Ensure that your devices have up-to-date firmware (see 3.4.1 Firmware up-date).

3.3.2 Network connectionConnect the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ to a computer oranother network device with the network cable (inclu-ded).

3.3.3 Integrated electrical socketIf you connect additional network devices using a mul-tiple socket, plug this multiple socket into the electricalsocket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+. The integratedmains filter eliminates any noise of connected devicesand significantly improves data transmission in thehome network.

3.3.4 Encryption buttonData encryption at the touch of a button; for a functio-nal description of the encryption button, please conti-nue reading in chapter 4.1 dLAN 200 AV networkencryption at the touch of a button.

If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installati-on will start automatically. Otherwise, open the folderwith the Windows Explorer by right-clicking on Startand 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 pro-ducts item in the Install dLAN 200 AVsmart+ mainmenu to perform the update. When the update is com-plete, return the device to its usual location. The firm-ware updater application can also be found in theService Centre of our website at www.devolo.com.

3.5 Software installation

3.5.1 Software for WindowsUse the installation wizard to set up the following soft-ware components for using the adapter with the Win-dows operating system:

� The devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard lets youset up custom encryption for your dLAN 200 AVnetwork.

� The devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in adLAN network and displays information on thedevices found.

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� Use the included network cable to connect thedLAN 200 AVsmart+ to the network port of yourrunning computer or other network device.

� Plug the dLAN 200 AVsmart+ into a wall socket.

� Additional network devices that are connected viaa multiple socket are connected to the mainspower supply by plugging the multiple socket intothe integrated electrical socket of thedLAN 200 AVsmart+.

� Once you have connected at least twodLAN 200 AVsmart+ devices as described above,your dLAN 200 AV network has been set up. Tosecure your dLAN 200 AV network, continue withthe configuration. For more information, refer tothe chapter 4 Security in the dLAN.

3.4.1 Firmware update If you would like to combine adLAN 200 AVsmart+ with older devolodLAN 200 AV devices in a network,please update the firmware of thedLAN 200 AV devices first. Directlyconnect each dLAN 200 AV individuallyto the computer and insert the inclu-ded CD-ROM into your CD drive.

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3.5.2 Software for Mac OS XThe software � mac folder contains the dLAN configu-ration software.

3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu)The software � linux folder contains the dLAN confi-guration software.

To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM inthe CD drive of your computer. If autoplay is installedon your computer, the installation will start automati-cally. Otherwise, open the folder with the Windows Ex-plorer by right-clicking on Start and selecting Explorerfrom the context menu. Double-click to start the instal-lation wizard manually.

During the installation process, you will be given thechoice of installing all software components (Standardinstallation) or selecting individual ones (Custom in-stallation).

To take full advantage of the functions ofyour device, we recommend installing all ofthe applications.

You will be asked for permission to transfer anonymousperformance 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 isanonymised and will be used exclusively for statisticalpurposes. By providing it, you can help us improve ourproducts. You can find the installed software applicati-ons in the Start � Programs � devolo program group.

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Adapters cannot be configured whilein Standby mode.

The following section contains exact instructions onthe basis of possible network scenarios:

Encrypting a new dLAN 200 AV network with two dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (Fig. 5)

Once both adapters have been successfully connected,press each encryption button for approx. one secondwithin two minutes of one another.

That's it! Your dLAN 200 AV network is now protectedagainst unauthorised access.

For the description of the LCD display,refer to chapter 3.3.1 dLAN screen.

4 Security in the dLANData communication via the household electrical wi-ring is encrypted to ensure the privacy of your dLAN200 AV network. The following section describes dataencryption options—either using the encryption but-ton or the dLAN Configuration Wizard.

Please note the following basic principle when choo-sing your encryption method:

� In dLAN 200 AV networks, data encryption is assimple as touching a button, since all corre-sponding dLAN 200 AV devices are equippedwith an encryption button.

� For dLAN 200 AV networks that include deviceswith and without encryption buttons, dataencryption 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 onthe device. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN200 AV network with a randomly generated password.

Fig. 5

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encryption button (approx. one second) of your newdLAN 200 AVsmart+ within two minutes.

That's it! The new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ is now integra-ted in your network. To integrate additional adapters inyour network, repeat the above steps.

For the description of the LCD display,refer to chapter 3.3.1 dLAN screen.

Fig. 6

Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AVsmart+ (Fig. 6)

If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AVnetwork using the encryption button, use the same me-thod to integrate further adapters. Once you have suc-cessfully connected the new dLAN 200 AVsmart+, firstpress the encryption button (approx. one second) ofone of your network’s existing adapters, then press the

a different dLAN 200 AV network, follow the steps de-scribed above, depending on whether you are settingup a new network or adding the adapter to an existingone.

Fig. 7



Removing a dLAN 200 AVsmart+ from a network (Fig. 7)

To remove a dLAN 200 AVsmart+ adapter from an exi-sting network, press its encryption button for at leastten seconds. The device will be assigned a new ran-domly generated password and will thus no longer beable to access the network. To integrate the device into



follow the instructions for bandwidth optimisation inthe Annex.

Configuring your dLAN using the Configuration Wizardconsists of three steps:

Scan for local adapter

After launching the Wizard, it initially scans for a dLANadapter connected directly to your computer.

Entering the network password (Fig. 8)

If your dLAN adapter has been found that is reachabledirectly from your computer, you can select a networkpassword in the next step to be valid for this and allother specified adapters in your personal home net-work.

4.2 Encrypting the dLAN 200 AV network with the dLAN Confi-guration Wizard

When using other dLAN 200 AV devices (without en-cryption button), data encryption can only be set upusing the dLAN Configuration Wizard. Start by up-dating the firmware (see 3.4.1 Firmware update) ofthe dLAN 200 AV adapters.

After successfully installing the devolo software, youcan launch the dLAN Configuration Wizard via theStart � Programs � devolo program group and theDevice � Start dLAN Configuration Wizard menu inthe devolo Informer.

Before beginning with this step, make a note of the se-curity IDs of all existing dLAN adapters. This uniqueidentifier of each dLAN device is located on the labelon the housing. It consists of 4 x 4 letters separated bydashes (e.g. ANJR-KMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that alldLAN adapters are connected to the electrical wiringand computers or other network components as ap-propriate and are not in standby mode.

If the dLAN Configuration Wizard cannot finda dLAN device in your network even thoughone is plugged tightly into a power outlet,

the option Show characters, the current password isdisplayed in legible form in the text field.

The factory default password is HomePlugAV. Assi-gning a specific password to a single adapter will ex-clude it from the remaining dLAN network.

Configuring additional dLAN adapters (Fig. 9)

After setting up the local dLAN adapter, you can, if youwant, assign the dLAN password selected to other

Fig. 8



You can choose between your own password, a ran-dom password and the default password. To defineyour own password with a length of at least eight cha-racters, enter this into the Network password (min. 8characters) text field. Alternatively, you can have a ran-domly selected, highly secure password assigned usingthe Random password button. Pressing the Defaultpassword key resets the password of the dLAN adap-ter to the factory setting. Normally, the display of thepassword is hidden for security reasons. If you enable



When launching the dLAN Configuration Wizard againafter a successful initial installation—when integra-ting a new adapter into the network, for example—the application will remember devices and securityIDs entered in previous sessions if you have encryp-ted them with a personal network password or thedefault password. In this case, you do not need to

Fig. 9

dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closeddLAN network.

You will need the 16-character Security IDs of the va-rious adapters from the label on the housing. passwordEnter the code without hyphens in the 4 text boxes andconfirm by clicking Define password. If a security ID iscorrect and the device is reachable in the dLAN, the de-vice is added to the list of already configured adapters.

the Device menu or the context menu that opens witha right-click on the name of the displayed dLAN deviceto rename the adapter or launch the dLAN Configura-tion Wizard.

Multiple instances of devolo Informer installed in yournetwork can be set to exchange information aboutfound dLAN adapters under View � Options …. Youmay also specify whether information on the perfor-mance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to de-volo here. The data sent to devolo pertains only to theperformance values of your dLAN devices. The data isanonymised and will be used exclusively for statisticalpurposes. By providing it, you can help us improve ourproducts.



enter the devices again. However, if the random pass-word was used to encrypt the network during the lastinstallation, if you want to integrate a new adapter intothe network, you must re-register all previously entereddLAN adapters using the security ID.

Once you have entered the security IDs of your dLANadapters, your dLAN network is complete. All compu-ters and other network devices connected to the adap-ters by cable should now be able to communicate withone another in the network.

4.3 devolo Informerdevolo Informer can detect all available dLAN adaptersin your home network and display device informationin an overview. After installing the devolo software, itcan be found in the Start � Programs � devolo pro-gram group. When the Informer is launched, it initiallyscans your home network for all available dLAN de-vices. This may take a moment. All found adapters arelisted with their names and MAC addresses in the over-view window. Their firmware versions are also display-ed, as are the transfer speeds of active connectionsbetween the adapters. devolo Informer generally up-dates the list of found dLAN devices automatically. Ifnewly-added adapters do not appear in the window,refresh the display with F5 or via the View menu. Use

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If you need to power more devices, usea remote wall socket.

5.2 Important safety instructionsAll safety and operating instructions should be readand understood before using the device, and should bekept for future reference.

� Never open the device. There are no user-service-able parts inside the device.

Do not try to service this productyourself! Contact qualified technicianseach and every time your device needsmaintenance. There is a risk of electricshock!

� Use the device in a dry location only.

� Always use the included network cable to connectthe device.

� Do not insert any objects into the openings of thedevice.

� To disconnect the device from the power supplygrid, pull the power plug.

� Do not keep the device in direct sunlight.

� Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila-tion. Never block or cover them.

5 AppendixFor the permitted voltage range foroperating the device and the powerconsumption, refer to the label on therear side of the device.

For the CE declaration for this product, referto the accompanying product CD under CE.Additional technical information is availablein the download area at www.devolo.com.

5.1 Bandwidth optimizationTo significantly improve the transmission capacity ofthe network, we recommend that you comply with thefollowing "connection rules":

� Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoidmultiple sockets.

� You should connect all additional network devicesthat are connected to a multiple socket to themains power supply via the electrical socket inte-grated into the dLAN 200 AVsmart+. To take fulladvantage of the filter function of the dLAN 200AVsmart+ and to improve data transmission in thenetwork, always plug the multiple socket into theelectrical socket of the dLAN 200 AVsmart+.

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� Never set up the device near a heater or radiator.

� The device should be located only where sufficientventilation can be ensured.

� Disconnect the device from the power supply gridbefore cleaning. Use a moist towel to clean thedevice. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene,alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cle-aning the device, as these could damage the case.

� Never use the device with a power supply thatdoes not meet the specifications provided on therating plate. If you do not know what type ofpower supply you have at home, contact yourdealer or energy supplier.

� In the event of damage, disconnect the devicefrom the power supply grid and contact customerservice. This applies, for example, if

� the power cable or plug is damaged.

� liquid has been spilled on the device orobjects have fallen into the device.

� the device has been exposed to rain or water.

� the device does not work, even though theoperating instructions have been followedproperly.

� the device’s case is damaged.

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5.4 Warranty conditionsThe devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products inaddition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accor-dance with the following conditions:

1 Warranty coverage

a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.Parts will, at devolo's sole discretion, be replaced or repairedfree of charge if, despite proven proper handling and adhe-rence to the operating instructions, these parts became defec-tive due to fabrication and/or material defects. Alternatively,devolo reserves the right to replace the defective product witha comparable product with the same specifications and fea-tures. Operating manuals and possibly supplied software areexcluded from the warranty.

b) Material and service charges shall be covered by devolo, butnot shipping and handling costs involved in transport from thebuyer to the service station and/or to devolo.

c) Replaced parts become property of devolo.

d) devolo is authorized to carry out technical changes (e.g. firm-ware updates) beyond repair and replacement of defectiveparts in order to bring the equipment up to the current techni-cal state. This does not result in any additional charge for thecustomer. A legal claim to this service does not exist.

2 Warranty period

The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. Thisperiod begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. War-ranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension ofthe warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period. Thewarranty period for installed replacement parts ends with the war-ranty period of the device as a whole.

5.3 Disposal of old devicesThe icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the devicemeans that this adapter is an electrical or electronicdevice that falls within the scope of application of theGerman Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Since24 March 2006, these types of devices may no longerbe disposed of with household waste. Rather, in Ger-many, they can be given to a municipal collection pointfree of charge. Contact your municipal government tofind out the address and hours of the nearest collectionpoint.

5 Operating mistakes

If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the devicehas been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation oroperation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for theresulting testing costs.

6 Additional regulations

The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legalliability.

a) The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such asany refund in full or in part. Compensation claims, regardlessof the legal basis, are excluded. This does not apply if e.g.injury to persons or damage to private property are specificallycovered by the product liability law, or in cases of intentionalact or culpable negligence.

b) Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequen-tial detriments, are excluded.

c) devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data incases of slight and ordinary negligence.

d) In the case that the intentional or culpable negligence ofdevolo employees has caused a loss of data, devolo will be lia-ble for those costs typical to the recovery of data where peri-odic security data back-ups have been made.

e) The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is nottransferable.

f) The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen, Germany in thecase that the purchaser is a merchant. If the purchaser doesnot have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Ger-many or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclu-sion of the contract, devolo's court of jurisdiction applies. Thisis also applicable if the purchaser's domicile is not known atthe time of institution of proceedings.

g) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable. TheUN commercial law does not apply to dealings between devoloand the purchaser.

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3 Warranty procedure

a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warrantyclaims must be made immediately, at the latest within a periodof 7 days.

b) In the case of any externally visible damage arising from trans-port (e.g. damage to the housing), the person carrying out thetransportation and the sender should be informed immedia-tely. On discovery of damage which is not externally visible,the transport company and the sender are to be immediatelyinformed in writing, at the latest within 3 days of delivery.

c) Transport to and from the location where the warranty claim isaccepted and/or the repaired device is exchanged, is at thepurchaser's own risk and cost.

d) Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the originalpurchase receipt is returned with the device. devolo reservesthe right to require the submission of the original purchasereceipt.

4 Suspension of the warranty

All warranty claims will be deemed invalid

a) if the label with the serial number has been removed from thedevice,

b) if the device is damaged or destroyed as a result of acts ofnature or by environmental influences (moisture, electricshock, dust, etc.),

c) if the device was stored or operated under conditions not incompliance with the technical specifications,

d) if the damage occurred due to incorrect handling, especially tonon-observance of the system description and the operatinginstructions,

e) if the device was opened, repaired or modified by persons notcontracted by devolo,

f) if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, or

g) if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with3a) or 3b).

Index


cons 17ntegrated electrical socket 18, 30ntegrated mains filter 4

CD display 14inux 20

ac OS X 20

etwork connection 18etwork password 27

ackage contents 13ower saving mode 4, 7

uality of Service 4

andom password 27eady to operate 17

afety instructions 30ecurity ID 26oftware installation 19tandby mode 17ystem requirements 13

IndexAAES encryption (128 bit) 4BBandwidth optimization 30CCE declaration 30Connecting the adapter 18Connection quality 17DData encryption 22Default password 27devolo Informer 29Disposal of old device 32Disposal of old devices 32dLAN 200 AV network 22dLAN Configuration Wizard 26dLAN screen 8, 14EEncryption button 18FFactory default settings 17Firmware update 19GGreen IT 7

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