Devolo DLAN 500 duo+ User manual

The Network Innovation

dLAN®

500 duo+

devolo dLAN®500 duo+

While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. devolo shall be liable only

to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery.

The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from

devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.

Trademarks

HomePlug®is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

Linux®is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Ubuntu®is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd.

Mac®and Mac OS X®are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Windows®and Microsoft®are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp.

devolo, dLAN®, Vianect®and the devolo logo are registered trademarks of devolo AG.

All other names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice. No liability for technical errors

or omissions.

devolo AG

Charlottenburger Allee 60

52068 Aachen

Germany

www.devolo.com

Aachen, February 2013

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

Contents

1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 dLAN 500 duo+ at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 duo+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5.1 Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5.2 Software for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.5.3 Software for Linux (Ubuntu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.2 dLAN network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.3 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.3.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.3 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

5.4 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

Preface 5

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

1Preface

1.1 Thank you!

The dLAN 500 duo+ 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.

With the dLAN 500 duo+, no power outlet in the

room goes to waste-the adapter has an integrated

power outlet. The integrated mains filter significantly

improves data transmission in the home network.

The two LAN ports allow for two devices to be con-

nected directly. Especially practical for computers

and network printers in the home office or Smart TV

and a game console in the living room. The connec-

tion via household power lines with the

dLAN 500 duo+ makes the Internet available in eve-

ry room.

To protect your data, simply press a button on the

dLAN 500 duo+ to activate the convenient and se-

cure 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

encryption. In addition, the patented power saving

mode, which comes standard, automatically reduces

the power consumption.

1.1.1 About this manual

After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT" ba-

sics in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfully

setting up your dLAN 500 duo+. Chapter 4 explains

how to configure your dLAN network. Tips for band-

width optimization, information about product safety

and environmental compatibility of the device and our

warranty conditions can be found in Chapter 5 and

conclude the manual.

Description of the symbols

Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols

used in this manual.

Very important note. Failure to ob-

serve this note may result in damage.

Important note that should be ob-

served.

Additional information, background material

and configuration tips for your device.

If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to

our products, we would be delighted to hear from you

at [email protected]!

6 Preface

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

devolo on the Internet

For detailed information on our products or "dLAN",

visit www.devolo.com. The Service Centre area con-

tains downloadable product descriptions and docu-

mentation, as well as updates to devolo software and

device firmware.

The CE declaration of this product is

separately included (in print). Furthermore, it

is available in the download area at

www.devolo.com.

For the permitted voltage range for

operating the device and the power

consumption, refer to the label on the

rear side of the device. Additional

technical information is available in

the download area at www.devolo.com.

Introduction 7

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

2 Introduction

dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you

set up a home network easily, quickly and economical-

ly via your household electrical wiring, without the

need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.

Fig. 1

8 Introduction

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

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 compo-

nents. 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 interception by third

parties.

2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green

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.

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 reduces the energy

consumption when the computers in the dLAN net-

work or connected equipment are switched off.

The power saving mode in the adapters is not only a

tribute to environmental protection but also a real

service to the customer. Most people tend to forget to

regularly press the standby button on the hardware.

The patented technology in devolo adapters al-

lows you to save energy without having to do

anything. And if less energy is consumed, your elec-

tric meter will turn more slowly. In other words, every

minute the adapter is in power saving mode, you will

save money.

Introduction 9

devolo dLAN 500 duo+

A dLAN adapter connected to a com-

puter can only go into power saving

mode if the network card of the

switched-off computer is also inactive.

If you are using a network card that re-

mains active even when the computer

is switched off, we recommend con-

necting the computer to an on/off

switch using a multiple socket so that

both the computer and the integrated

network card are de-energised.

2.3 dLAN 500 duo+ at a glance

쎲The particularly easy dLAN home network with

patented power-saving technology.

쎲Adapter with two LAN ports right on the device-

two network-compatible devices, such as a com-

puter and consumer electronics, are simultane-

ously connected to the Internet.

쎲Computers, laptops, network printers, NAS hard

drives, Smart TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes,

Blu-ray players are immediately connected to the

Internet and with one another

쎲Power outlet with child-safety feature for optimal

security.

쎲The integrated socket ensures that no power out-

let in the room is lost.

쎲Integrated mains filter for maximum transmission

quality in the dLAN network.

쎲High transmission rate for fast surfing, multimedia

streaming, Internet TV in HD quality and Web

telephony—the right home network technology

for state-of-the-art broadband Internet connec-

tions, such as DSL, VDSL or cable.

쎲Simply plug in the adapter, connect the LAN

cable-have fun! No configuration necessary.

쎲Secure AES encryption is activated very easily

쑗at the touch of a button on the adapter or

쑗via the devolo software dLAN Cockpit for PC

(Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/

Windows 8), Mac and Linux

쎲The patented intelligent Dynamic PowerSave

automatically uses less power in standby mode.

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