Devolo DLAN 550 WiFi User manual

dLAN® 550 WiFi

devolo dLAN®550 WiFi

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.

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

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52068 Aachen

Germany

www.devolo.com

Aachen, November 2015

devolo dLAN 550 WiFi

Contents

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3 The dLAN 550 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3.1 Encryption button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.2 Wi-Fi button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.3 Network jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3.4 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3.5 Wi-Fi antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.3 Connecting the dLAN 550 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.3.1 Single – Expanding an existing network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.3.2 Starter Kit and Single – Setting up a new dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.4 Installation of devolo software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.5 Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.3 Wi-Fi configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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4.3.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.3.2 Wi-Fi time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.3.3 Guest account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.3.4 Parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.3.5 Wi-Fi filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.3.6 WiFi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.3.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.4 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.5 Device configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.5.1 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.5.2 dLAN devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.5.3 Add a dLAN device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.6.1 Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.6.2 Device security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.6.3 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.6.4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.6.5 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.1 Bandwidth optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Preface 5

devolo dLAN 550 WiFi

1Preface

Thank you for placing your trust in this

dLAN 550 WiFi.

The dLAN 550 WiFi 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 de-

vice and store the manual and/or installation guide for

later reference.

After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Wi-Fi

(WLAN)“ basics and the presentation of the

dLAN 550 WiFi in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover

successfully setting up your dLAN 550 WiFi and inte-

grate it in your network. Chapter 4 describes configu-

ration options in detail for the built-in configuration

interface, including access to the Wi-Fi. Tips for band-

width optimization, information of environmental com-

patibility 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 obser-

ved.

Additional information, background mate-

rial and configuration tips for your device.

1.1.1 Intended use

Use the adapter as described in these instructions to

prevent damage and injuries.

The device is designed for indoor use

only.

6 Preface

devolo dLAN 550 WiFi

1.1.2 CE conformity

This product complies with the technical requirements

of the directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), the EMC directive

2004/108/EC and the other relevant provisions of the

FTEG.

This product is designed for use in

the EU, Switzerland and Norway.

The product is class A equipment. Class A devices may

cause interference when used in residential environ-

ments

"99/05/CE" (R&TTE directive) is a directive sim-

ilar to the EMC directive. It applies to radio

equipment and telecommunication terminal

equipment. Observance of these directives is

verified by the use of harmonized European

norms.

The CE declaration of this product is separately

included (in print) and can be found under

www.devolo.com.

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 refe-

rence.

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 maintenance on de-

volo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the

devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its

plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified

specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively.

Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,

쎲if the power plug is damaged

쎲if the devolo device has been showered with

liquid (e.g. rain or water).

쎲if the devolo device is inoperable.

쎲if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.

devolo devices may only be operated using a mains

power supply, as described on the nameplate.

To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply,

pull the device itself or its mains plug from the power

outlet. The power outlet and all connected net-

work devices should be easily accessible so that

you can pull the mains plug quickly if needed.

Only use devolo devices at a dry location.

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devolo dLAN 550 WiFi

Disconnect devolo devices from the mains sup-

ply to clean! Avoid solvent cleaning agents since they

can cause damage to the housing. Only use a dry towel

for cleaning.

DANGER due to overheating

Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked.

devolo devices should only be installed at locations

that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and ope-

nings on the housing are used for ventilation:

쎲Do not cover devolo devices when operating.

쎲Do not place any objects on devolo devices.

쎲Do not insert any objects into the openings of

devolo devices.

쎲devolo devices must not be placed directly next

to an open flame (such as fire or candles).

쎲devolo devices must not be exposed to direct

heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).

1.2 devolo on the Internet

For detailed information on our products or "dLAN",

visit www.devolo.com. Under Home Users Pro-

ducts you can find downloadable product descriptions

and documentation, as well as updates to devolo soft-

ware and device firmware.

If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to

our products, we would be delighted to hear from you

at [email protected]!

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devolo dLAN 550 WiFi

Introduction 9

devolo dLAN 550 WiFi

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.

2.1 What exactly is dLAN?

dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household

power grid to transfer data between computers

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 technology ensures that the

power and data networks do not interfere with one an-

other. 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 com-

puters in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a central access

point is required to set up a network of multiple devic-

es. Such access points are frequently 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 access point,

which is also known as a "radio cell", is impeded by

Fig. 1

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