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© 2011 devolo AG Aachen (Germany)

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

contents is subject to written authorization from

i-Fi Alliance®.

volo proprietary license and under open sourcewhich is available for Open Source distribution

ge without notice. No liability for technical errors

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 itsdevolo. 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.

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected AccessTM, WPATM, WPA2TM and Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM are registered trademarks of the W

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

The firmware package from devolo contains files which are covered by different licenses, in particular under delicense (GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License or FreeBSD License). The source code can be requested in writing from [email protected].

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Aachen, October 2011

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

1.1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 What is WLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 What does the adapter offer you? . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Example application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

3.3.1 Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.3 Network jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.4 WLAN antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N . . . . 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 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 Calling up the built-in configuration interface . 4.2 Menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Status overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3.1 dLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 WLAN status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.4 Device configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.3 dLAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.4 Time server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5 WLAN configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.1 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.2 WLAN filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.3 WLAN time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) . . . . . .

4.6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6.1 Resetting the configuration . . . . . . . 4.6.2 Saving a configuration file . . . . . . . 4.6.3 Restoring a configuration . . . . . . . . 4.6.4 Refresh firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cock5.1.2 dLAN network encryption at the touc

6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.

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's firm-ware.

1 Preface

1.1 Thank you!With the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, you have chosena HomePlug AV device that combines the advantag-es of the two network standards dLAN and WLAN.In addition, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N has threeLAN ports for directly connecting computers or othernetwork devices. With transfer rates of up to200 Mbps via dLAN and of up to 300 Mbps viaWLAN, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N enables wire-less surfing in every room of your building—even onthe other side of thick concrete walls!

1.1.1 About this manualAfter a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "WLAN" ba-sics in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfullysetting up your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. Chapter 4describes in detail the setting options of the built-inconfiguration interface and thereby also access to theWLAN. To learn what you have to do to connect yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N to dLAN, refer to Chapter 5.Information about product safety and environmentalcompatibility of the device and our warranty terms canbe found in Chapter 6 and conclude the manual.

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1.2 CE conformityThis product complies with the technical requirementsof the directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) and the other rele-vant provisions of the FTEG, and it is designed for usein the EU and Switzerland. The product is class Aequipment. Class A devices may cause interferencewhen used in residential environments.

"99/05/CE" (R&TTE directive) is a directivesimilar to the EMC directive. It applies to ra-dio equipment and telecommunication termi-nal equipment.Observance of these directivesis verified by the use of harmonized Europeannorms. For the CE declaration for this product, referto the accompanying product CD under CE.

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2.2 What is WLAN?WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) refers to the useof radio technology to network computers and otherdevices. While it is possible to wirelessly connect com-puters in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a central accesspoint is required to set up a network of multiple devic-es. Such access points are frequently combined in asingle device with modems for Internet access androuters to manage network traffic.

The wireless network established by an access pointusing 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 bybuilding walls. In some cases, stable connections areoften only possible between WLAN devices within asingle room.

As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as net-work cables (in a LAN) or household wiring (in a dLAN)to control access to a WLAN, wireless networking nat-urally presents special security challenges. WLANstherefore use a number of security measures, such as aconcealed network name, data encryption and accesscontrol via the MAC addresses of the network adapt-ers.

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

2.1 What exactly is dLAN? dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the householdpower grid to transfer data between computersequipped with suitable adapters and other networkcomponents. As a result, any power outlet can be usedas a network access point. The data is modulated priorto transfer and sent as a signal via household powerlines. State-of-the-art technology ensures that thepower and data networks do not interfere with one an-other. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. Thedata is encrypted using a key to prevent easy intercep-tion by third parties.

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2.4 Example applicationThe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is a WLAN access pointand makes the dLAN network connected via the mainsoutlet available wirelessly to other client devices, suchas laptops, IP radios or IP telephones.

This is particularly practical if not all client stations arewithin range of a WLAN access point, for examplebecause concrete walls disrupt the signal. With dLAN,however, various rooms can be easily connected viathe mains supply. And using adLAN 200 AV Wireless N, you can quickly and easilyturn every mains outlet into a WLAN connection withexcellent reception quality.

The following illustration shows how thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N is used to establish a connec-tion to the Internet and within the home network foradditional dLAN 200 AV devices and a router.

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2.3 What does the adapter offer you?

With the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, you can quicklyand easily establish connections between WLAN, dLANand LAN:

� As a WLAN access point, the adapter establishescommunication between your WLAN devices andan existing LAN or dLAN network. In this way, forexample, you can expand your wireless network inno time to rooms that otherwise could not bereached by wireless.

� As a dLAN device, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless Nhas three LAN jacks for directly connecting threenetwork devices to the dLAN.

� By combining the LAN, dLAN and WLAN stand-ards, you will become totally independent of exist-ing network access points. Instead, you arecompletely free to connect all your devices eithervia a power supply socket, LAN or wirelessly. Bysimply reconnecting yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N, you can expand orreconfigure your home network at any time, e.g.simply by taking the adapter along into anotherroom to work.

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necting the device and its functions. We will also brieflyintroduce the included devolo software and then guideyou through its installation.

3 Initial useThis chapter covers everything you need to know to setup your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. It will explain con-

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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.

Please note that dLAN devices such asthe devolo dLAN duo (14 Mbps) anddevolo dLAN 85 HSmini (85 Mbps) canbe used on the same mains supply asdLAN 200 AV devices (200 Mbps)without interference, but they will notbe able to communicate directly withone another. To set up a dLAN 200 AVnetwork, you need at least two dLAN200 AV devices (200 Mbps). Morevaluable information about dLAN ordLAN 200 AV is available in the ServiceCentre section of our website atwww.devolo.com.

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3.1 Package contentsPlease ensure that the delivery is complete before be-ginning with the installation of yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N.

� Single Kit:

� dLAN 200 AV Wireless N

� Hard copy of installation guide

� CD containing software and online documen-tation

or

� Starter Kit:

� dLAN 200 AV Wireless N

� dLAN 200 AVmini

� Network cable

� Hard copy of installation guide

� 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-

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3.3.2 Buttons

ON/OFF

Use the ON/OFF button to switch the WLAN functionon or off.

Make sure that the WLAN function inthe factory defaults is enabled and theWLAN encryption is set to WPA2. Thestandard WLAN key is the security ID ofthe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. You willfind the 16-character security ID on thelabel on the back of the housing.

WPS

With the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption but-ton, you secure your WLAN network at the touch of abutton.

3.3 FunctionsThe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N has the following ele-ments:

3.3.1 Control lampsPower

Green: Lit steady when the dLAN 200 AV Wireless Nis operational.

dLAN

Green: The network connection is suitable for HD vid-eo streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.

Orange: The network connection is suitable for SD vid-eo streaming and online gaming; flashes when data isbeing transmitted.

Red: The network connection is suitable for simpledata transfer and Internet access; flashes when data isbeing transmitted.

WLAN

Green: Lit steady when a connection to the WLAN net-work exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.

Ethernet

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

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Reset

The Reset button (on the side of the housing) has twodifferent functions:

� The device restarts if you press the Reset buttonfor less than 10 seconds.

� To change the configuration of thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N back to the factorydefaults, press the Reset button for more than10 seconds. Keep in mind that all settings thathave already been configured will be lost!

The reset button can be pressed using the tipof a ball-point pen.

3.3.3 Network jacksThe three LAN ports can be used to connect computersor other network devices to the

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WPS is one of the encryption standards de-veloped by the Wi-Fi Alliance for increasingsecurity in a WLAN home network. The ob-jective of WPS is to make it easier to add de-vices to an existing network. For moredetailed information, refer to Chapter 4.5.4Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

dLAN

Via the dLAN encryption button, you secure your dLANnetwork at the touch of a button:

� To encrypt your dLAN 200 AV network individu-ally, press each encryption button on theconnected devices for approx. 1 second –within 2 minutes.

� To remove a dLAN 200 AV device from your net-work, press the encryption button of the corre-sponding device for at least 10 seconds.

For more details on dLAN encryption, refer toChapter 5 Security in the dLAN.

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� Once you have connected at least two dLAN 200AV adapters as described above, your dLAN 200AV network has been set up. To secure your net-work individually, continue with the configura-tion. To do so, read further in Chapter 4 Networkconfiguration and 5 Security in the dLAN.

3.5 Software installation

3.5.1 Software for WindowsUse the installation wizard to install the devolosoftware for using the adapter with the Windowsoperating system:

� devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLANadapters in your dLAN 200 AV network, displaysinformation about these devices and encrypts yourdLAN 200 AV network individually.

� Configure your WLAN network via the built-inconfiguration interface of yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N.

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

dLAN 200 AV Wireless N via commercially availablenetwork cables.

3.3.4 WLAN antennasThe internal WLAN antennas are for connecting to oth-er network devices wirelessly.

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N

This section describes how to connect yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N to a computer or other net-work device.

� Use a network cable to connect thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N to the network port ofyour running computer or other network device.

� Plug the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N into a wallsocket.

The outlet must be within reach of theconnected network device. ThedLAN 200 AV Wireless N and the net-work device must be easily accessible.In order to switch thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N off and dis-connect it from the power supply, pullthe plug out of the power outlet.

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Explorer from the context menu. Double-click to startthe installation wizard manually.

During the installation process, you will be given thechoice of installing all software components (Stand-ard installation) or selecting individual ones (Cus-tom installation).

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 todevolo. 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. You can find the installed softwareapplications in the Start � All Programs � devoloprogram group.

3.5.2 Software for Mac (OS X)The software � mac folder contains the dLAN config-uration software.

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

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Then the program determines the current IP addressand starts the configuration in the web browser.

By default, you will come directly to the con-figuration interface. However, if a login pass-word was set up via the option Deviceconfiguration � Security, you have to enter itfirst. Read more about this under 4.4.1 Secu-rity.

4.2 Menu descriptionThanks to the logical menu structure, the configurationinterface is user-friendly and intuitive to operate. Allmenu functions are described in the corresponding in-terface as well as in the associated chapter in the man-ual. The sequence of the description in the manualfollows the structure of the menu.

Click Save to save the settings of the respective area ofthe configuration interface. Click Back to leave the re-spective area of the configuration interface.

4 Network configurationThe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N has a built-in configura-tion interface that can be called up using a standardweb browser. Most settings for operating the devicecan be modified here. To integrate thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N into an existing dLAN net-work for the first time only, use the dLAN Cockpit orthe encryption button (see Chapter 5 Security in thedLAN).

4.1 Calling up the built-in configu-ration interface

Call up the built-in online configuration interface of thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N using the dLAN Cockpit pro-gram under Start � All Programs � devolo � Cockpit.Open the Configuration page of the adapter by mov-ing the mouse pointer over the tab of thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N.

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Select the desired language in the language selectionlist.

At first, after starting the configuration interface, thefour central areas are displayed:

� In the Status overview area, you get generalinformation about all connected dLAN, WLAN andLAN devices.

� You can change or modify the various settings foryour device under Device configuration.

� You can change or modify WLAN settings in theWLAN configuration area.

� The Management section is for resetting, secur-ing and restoring your individual configurations.In addition, you can update the firmware of yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N here.

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4.3 Status overviewIn the Status overview area you can track the statusof your connected dLAN, WLAN and LAN devices.

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is connected locally or in the network, is displayed withits MAC address. Clicking the lock icon brings you di-rectly to the dLAN settings (see 4.4.3 dLAN settings).

the WLAN filters area (see 4.5.2 WLAN filters), whereyou can configure settings for network security.

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4.3.1 dLAN status To display all connected dLAN devices, click either theReady to operate icon or the dLAN devices arrow.Each connected dLAN device, regardless of whether it

4.3.2 WLAN status To display all connected WLAN devices, click either theReady to operate icon or the WLAN stations arrow.Each connected WLAN client is displayed with its MACaddress. Clicking the lock icon brings you directly to

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4.4 Device configurationIn the configuration area you can modify settings forsecurity, network, dLAN, date and time.

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however, you should enable this protectionby assigning a password to prevent access bya third party.

To do so, first enter (if present) the current passwordand then enter the desired new password twice. Nowthe configuration interface is protected against unau-thorised access with your individual password!

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4.4.1 SecurityIn this area you can set a login password for access tothe configuration interface of thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N.

By default, the built-in configurationinterface of thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N is not pro-tected with a password. After install-ing the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N,

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If the configuration interface is called up again later,the following window appears first:

Enter admin in the User name field and your indivi-dual password in the Password field.

The admin user name cannot bechanged.

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dLAN 200 AV Wireless N automatically receives an ad-dress from it.

You can also assign a static IP address by making en-tries under IP address (e.g. '192.168.0.250') and Net-mask (e.g. 255.255.255.0).

If you ever forget the IP address of yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N, open thedLAN Cockpit to find the device in the net-work. Proceed as described under 4.1 Callingup the built-in configuration interface.

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4.4.2 Network settingsThe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N also communicates viathe TCP/IP protocol as a component of your home net-work. The IP address required for this can either be en-tered manually as a static address or obtainedautomatically from a DHCP server.

The option Use this to accept network settings au-tomatically from a DHCP server is enabled in the fac-tory defaults.

If a DHCP server is already present in the network forgiving out IP addresses, have the option Use this toaccept network settings automatically from aDHCP server enabled so that the

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the dLAN encryption button (see Chapter 5 Security inthe dLAN) or is taken over from the existing network.

The dLAN standard password isHomePlugAV.

4.4.3 dLAN settings In a dLAN network, all connected components mustuse the same password. The dLAN password is normal-ly defined once at the installation of yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N using the dLAN Cockpit or

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Enable the option Retrieve date and time automati-cally, so that the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N can auto-matically synchronise the date and time. Select yourTime zone and the Time server. If you have enabledthe option Adjust to daylight saving time automat-ically, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N automatically ad-justs to daylight saving time.

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4.4.4 Time serverA time server is a server on the Internet whose taskconsists of providing the exact time. Most time serversare coupled with a radio clock.

To see which Internet time server your com-puter uses to communicate, simply click theclock in the lower right corner of the screenand select the Internet time tab.

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4.5 WLAN configurationIn the WLAN configuration area, you can configuresettings for the WLAN network and its security.

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� Enable the WLAN time control. For more informa-tion, refer to Chapter 4.5.3 WLAN time control.

The operating state of the device is displayedunder 4.3 Status overview.

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There are three different methods for switching theWLAN function on and off:

� Simply press the ON/OFF button on the frontpanel of the device.

� Use the Enable WLAN or Disable WLAN buttonon the configuration interface under WLAN con-figuration.

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In the factory defaults of thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N, the WLANfunction is enabled and the WPA2 WLANencryption is set with the security ID asthe standard WLAN key. You will find the16-character security ID on the label onthe back of the housing.

For operation as an access point, a (transmission)channel must be specified. There are 13 channelsavailable. We recommend keeping the default settingAuto, since in this setting the dLAN 200 AV Wireless Nselects the channel regularly and independently. Inother words, if the last connected station logs out, asearch for a suitable channel is carried out immediate-ly. If no stations are connected, the device automatical-ly selects a channel every 15 minutes.

The SSID specifies the name of your wireless network.You can see this name when logging onto the WLANand thereby identify the correct subnet. If you enablethe Hide SSID option, your wireless network remainshidden. In this case, potential network users mustknow the exact SSID and enter it manually to be ableto set up a connection.

4.5.1 Access pointSince the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N acts as an accesspoint, you have to configure various parameters foryour wireless network. If you would like, you can com-pletely shut off the WLAN part of yourdLAN 200 AV Wireless N, e.g. if you want to operate itexclusively as a simple dLAN device via the built-inEthernet connections. To do so, switch off the EnableWLAN option under Status overview � WLAN sta-tions, or simply press the WLAN ON/OFF button onthe housing.

Keep in mind that after saving this set-ting, you will be disconnected from anyexisting wireless connection to thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N. In this case,configure the device via Ethernet ordLAN.

When activating the encryption, make sure that theWLAN settings (SSID, encryption mode and encryptionkey) of the access point always correspond to the set-tings of the clients, as otherwise you will be (uninten-tionally) excluding devices from your network.

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into hexadecimal format first (as with WEP).Under Mode, you can limit access of clients to thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N to the method you haveselected.

Save all modified settings before leaving this configu-ration area again.

You should always encrypt the connec-tions in your WLAN. Otherwise anyonewithin range could penetrate into yourhome network and, for example, shareyour Internet connection. Always selectthe better WPA2 encryption method ifpossible. Use WEP only if one of yourwireless terminal devices does not op-erate with a better standard.

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Some WLAN adapters have difficulty con-necting to such hidden wireless networks. Ifthe connection to a hidden SSID poses prob-lems, first try to set up the connection with avisible SSID and only then try to hide it.

Without encryption, not only are all data transmittedfrom client computers to the dLAN 200 AV Wireless Nin your wireless network without protection, but thereis also no password prompt to establish the connec-tion. If no other security measures were set up, such asa WLAN filter (see Chapter 4.5.2 WLAN filters), thirdparties can gain access to your network at any timeand, for example, share your Internet connection. Usu-ally this happens without you noticing it.

To secure the data transmission in your wireless net-work there are two security standards available.

� The older and weaker WEP standard can protectcommunication with the help of a key havingeither 10 or 26 characters. To do so, enter aseries of hexadecimal characters with the corre-sponding number of characters into the Key field.

� The state-of-the-art WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Pro-tected Access) methods allow individualised keysconsisting of letters and numbers with a lengthof up to 63 characters. You can simply enter thisusing the keyboard, without having to convert it

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dLAN 200 AV Wireless N for selected devices. Even ifthe encryption is switched off, the device will not es-tablish a connection.

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4.5.2 WLAN filtersIn addition to encryption (see 4.5.1 Access point), youcan secure your wireless network even more by using aWLAN filter to limit access via WLAN to the

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You can easily determine the MAC address of a Win-dows computer by opening the window with the com-mand prompt under Start � All Programs �Accessories � Command Prompt. Enter the com-mand IPCONFIG /ALL here. The MAC address is dis-played under the designation Physical address.

After entering the MAC addresses, do not forget toclick the Save button. If the entered values are incor-rect (e.g. because the colons are missing), a corre-sponding error message is displayed.

Keep in mind that you also have to en-ter the MAC address of your own com-puter if you are connected to thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N not via theEthernet port, but via WLAN. Other-wise you will block your own access tothe device via WLAN by activating theWLAN filter!

The WLAN filter should be used only asan additional option. By using it youcould limit access to your wireless net-work, but without encryption it wouldbe relatively easy for third parties toeavesdrop on all of your data transmis-sions.

To use the WLAN filter, enable the option Enable fil-ters. Now you can enter various network devices bymeans of what is known as your MAC address for ac-cess to your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. Confirm eachentry with Add. Network devices or stations connectedto your dLAN 200 AV Wireless N are automatically list-ed, that is, to enable an already connected station forthe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, simply select the MACaddress of the respective device and confirm it withAdd. This then appears under Approved WLAN sta-tions. To remove an enabled station, select its MACaddress and confirm it with Delete.

The MAC address designates the hardwareinterface of each individual network deviceuniquely (e.g. the WLAN adapter of a com-puter or the Ethernet port of a printer). It con-sists of six double-digit hexadecimalnumbers, each separated by a colon (e.g.00:0B:3B:37:9D:C4). The MAC address is onthe housing of the device.

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4.5.3 WLAN time controlTo be able to use the WLAN time con-trol, the option Retrieve date and timeautomatically must be enabled underDevice configuration � Date and time. Anactive Internet connection is also re-quired. (see 4.4.4 Time server)

To be able to use the WLAN time control, enable theoption Enable time control. The time control auto-matically switches your wireless network on and off atcertain times of the day.

You can define two time periods during which yourwireless network is to be enabled for each weekday.Then the time control automatically switches the wire-less network on or off.

Keep in mind that, as long as thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N registers con-nected stations, the wireless networkremains enabled. The wireless net-work is not switched off until the laststation has logged off.

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dLAN 200 AV Wireless N offers two different variantsfor transmitting these encryption keys:

4.5.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is one of the internationalencryption standards developed by the Wi-Fi Alliancefor easily and quickly setting up a secure wireless net-work. The encryption keys of the respective WLAN cli-ent are transmitted automatically and continuously tothe other WLAN client(s) of the wireless network. The

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exchange their encryption keys and establish asecure WLAN connection. The WLAN LED on thefront panel indicates the synchronisation processby flashing.

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WPS via PBC (Push Button Configuration):

� Start the encryption process on thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N

� either by pressing the WPS button on thefront panel of the device or

� by pressing the Start setup button on theuser interface under WLAN configuration �Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

� Then press either the WPS key of the WLAN clientyou are adding or the WPS button on the configu-ration interface. Now the devices exchange theirencryption keys and establish a secure WLAN con-nection. The WLAN LED on the front panel indi-cates the synchronisation process by flashing.

WPS via PIN:

� To interconnect WLAN clients securely in yourwireless network via PIN variants, enter an indi-vidualised key in the configuration interface underWLAN configuration � Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) � PIN and start the encryption process bypressing the Start setup button.

� Open the configuration interface of the WLAN cli-ent to be added and transmit the PIN selected onthe dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. Confirm the encryp-tion process as described there. Now the devices

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played under WLAN configuration � AccessPoint in the Key field.

� if under WLAN configuration � Access PointWPA is selected in advance, this setting remainswith the previously assigned password.

� if under WLAN configuration � Access PointWPA2 is selected in advance, this setting remainswith the previously assigned password.

Use of the WPS process implies either WPA or WPA2.For that reason, keep in mind the following automaticsettings depending on the encryption standard (alsorefer to 4.5.1 Access point), i.e.

� if under WLAN configuration � Access Point Noencryption or WEP is selected in advance, WPA2is set automatically. The newly generated pass-word is displayed under WLAN configuration �Access Point in the Key field.

� if under WLAN configuration � Access PointWEP is selected in advance, WPA2 is set auto-matically. The newly generated password is dis-

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computer as a file or restore it from there and updatethe firmware of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N.

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4.6 ManagementIn the Management area you can reset the currentconfiguration to the factory defaults, save it to your

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the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is also reset to the dLANstandard password HomePlugAV. To secure yourdLAN 200 AV network individually again, reconfigureit by using either the encryption button or the dLANCockpit (see 5 Security in the dLAN).

can set up the device quickly and easily.

4.6.1 Resetting the configurationWith the Management � Reset configuration com-mand, the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is reset to theoriginal factory defaults. In doing so, you lose your per-sonal settings. The last-assigned dLAN password for

You can change the dLAN password byusing the dLAN Cockpit in the Win-dows program group Start � All Pro-grams � devolo or by using theencryption button.

For backup purposes, all active configuration settingscan be transmitted to your computer, stored there as afile and reloaded into the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N. Inthis way, you can for example generate configurationsfor different network environments, with which you

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agement � Save configuration file. Then enter a stor-age location and name for the settings file.

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4.6.2 Saving a configuration file To save the active configuration to your computer as afile, select the corresponding button in the area Man-

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lect a suitable file via the Browse… button and startthe operation by clicking the Restore device configu-ration button.

4.6.3 Restoring a configurationAn existing configuration file can be sent to thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N in the area Management �Restore device configuration and enabled there. Se-

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devolo offers new versions on the Internet as a filedownload, for example to modify existing functions.

Ensure that the update procedure isnot interrupted. To do so, it is best toconnect your computer to thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N via dLAN orLAN rather than WLAN.

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4.6.4 Refresh firmwareThe firmware of the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N includesthe software for operating the device. If necessary,

� To bring the firmware up to the latest version, firstgo to the devolo website, www.devolo.com, anddownload the appropriate file for thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N to your computer.

� Then in the configuration dialogue, go to the areaManagement � Update Firmware. ClickBrowse… and select the downloaded file.

� Then start the update procedure with the UpdateFirmware button. After a successful update, thedLAN 200 AV Wireless N restarts.

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5.1 dLAN Cockpitdevolo dLAN Cockpit is a monitoring and encryptionprogram that detects all reachable dLAN AV devices inyour home network and combines them in a securenetwork. Due to its logical graphic design, thedLAN Cockpit is easy and intuitive to operate. Afterinstalling the devolo software, it can be found in theStart � Programs � devolo program group.

5 Security in the dLANBefore you can use the dLAN 200 AV Wireless N inyour dLAN network, first you have to connect it to otherdLAN 200 AV devices as a home network. Two specificpieces of information are especially important for this:

� Shared use of a dLAN password results in a delim-ited dLAN network.

� Shared use of the dLAN password serves as accesscontrol to the dLAN network as well as theencryption, and thereby the interception protec-tion, of the transmitted data.

The dLAN password can be specified automatically viathe encryption button or manually using thedLAN Cockpit program. Please note the following ba-sic principle when choosing your encryption method:

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

� For dLAN 200 AV networks that include deviceswith and without encryption buttons, dataencryption must be set up using the dLAN Cock-pit.

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After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLANdevices in your home network will appear. This maytake a moment.

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You can always use the Refresh button to display thecurrent status of devices that have been found (if thishasn't happened automatically).

By means of the Options button or the correspondingtabs of the respective adapter, you can learn device in-formation such as the firmware version used and theindividual MAC address.

Options are given like assigning an additional name,resetting the respective device to the factory defaultsettings or removing a device from the existingdLAN network.

The above-mentioned setting optionsvary depending on the function andfeatures of your device.

You can also specify whether information on the per-formance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred todevolo.

The data sent to devolo pertains only to theperformance values of your dLAN devices.The data is anonymised and will be used ex-clusively for statistical purposes. By providingit, you can help us improve our products.

All adapters found in the network appear with asadapter icon with a corresponding product name. Theadapter in the middle of the dLAN network identifiedwith the symbol shown here symbolises your locallyconnected device. If you have multiple dLAN devicesconnected locally, you can jump back and forthbetween them. Clicking an adapter icon with themouse enables the corresponding dLAN AV device andhighlights it.

The coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustratethe current transmission quality:

� Green: the network connection is suitable for HDvideo streaming.

� Orange: the network connection is suitable forSD video streaming and online gaming.

� Red: the network connection is suitable for simpledata transfer and Internet access.

If data transmission from one device to another is ac-tually taking place, the data rate is displayed on the re-spectively highlighted adapter.

Settings and functions

You can configure settings for the respectively high-lighted device or for the network

� via the buttons at the bottom edge of the screen

� or via tabs arranged at the side of each adapter.

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from the label on the housing. Enter it now in theSecurity ID field and confirm with OK. If a security IDis correct and the device can be reached in the dLANnetwork, it will be added to your network of configuredadapters and also displayed in the program.

Entering a network password

After you have added all the dLAN devices you want toyour dLAN network, select the Change passwordbutton to assign a shared network password that willapply for all registered adapters in your personal homenetwork.

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 char-acters, enter this into the Network password textfield. Alternatively, you can have a randomly selected,highly secure password assigned using the Generatesecure password button. Use the Factory defaultpassword button to reset the dLAN adapter to the de-fault password. Normally, the display of the passwordis hidden for security reasons. If you enable the optionShow characters, the current password is displayedin legible form in the text field.

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The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in-structions and information about how to connect yourdevices optimally with one another.

5.1.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit

If you use dLAN AV devices without an encryptionbutton, data can be encrypted only viadLAN Cockpit.

Before the networking procedure, notethe security IDs of all dLAN AV adapt-ers. This unique identifier of each dLANdevice is located on the label on thehousing. It consists of 4 x 4 letters sep-arated by dashes (e.g. ANJR-KMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLANadapters are connected to the powergrid and computers or other networkcomponents as appropriate.

Scan for local adapter

After dLAN Cockpit is started, it searches for the dLANadapter connected directly to your computer first.

Adding an adapter

Add all the dLAN devices you want to your dLANnetwork by selecting the Add adapter button. Youwill need the 16-character security IDs of the adapters

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the device. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN200 AV network with a randomly generated password.

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

Encrypting a new network with a dLAN 200 AV Wireless N and a dLAN 200 AVmini (Fig. 1)

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

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

The factory default password isHomePlugAV. Assigning a specificpassword to a single adapter willexclude it from the remaining dLANnetwork.

If dLAN Cockpit is called up again later after a suc-cessful initial installation, for example to integrate anew adapter into a network, the application remem-bers the devices that were entered earlier. Enter thenew device as described in the Adding an adaptersection. The current network password is assignedautomatically to the newly added device.

5.1.2 dLAN network encryption 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

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dLAN 200 AV Wireless N, first press the encryptionbutton (approx. one second) of one of your network’sexisting adapters, then press the encryption button(approx. one second) of your newdLAN 200 AV Wireless N within two minutes.

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Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AV Wireless N (Fig. 2)

If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AVnetwork using the encryption button, use the samemethod to integrate further adapters. Once you havesuccessfully connected the new

Fig. 1

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That's it! The new dLAN 200 AV Wireless N is now in-tegrated in your network. To integrate additionaladapters in your network, repeat the above steps.

Fig. 2

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be able to access the network. To integrate the deviceinto a different dLAN 200 AV network, follow the stepsdescribed above, depending on whether you are set-ting up a new network or adding the adapter to an ex-isting one.

Fig. 3

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Removing a dLAN 200 AV Wireless N from a net-work (Fig. 3)

To remove a dLAN 200 AV Wireless N adapter from anexisting network, press its encryption button for atleast 10 seconds. The device will be assigned a newrandomly generated password and will thus no longer

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The outlet must be within reach of theconnected network device. ThedLAN 200 AV Wireless N and the net-work device must be easily accessible.

� To switch the device off, pull the power plug outof the power outlet.

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

� Do not keep the device in direct sunlight.

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

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

� 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 whencleaning the device, as these could damage thecase.

� Never use the device with a power supply thatdoes not meet the specifications provided on therating plate. If you do not know what type of

6 AppendixFor the permitted voltage range foroperating the device and the powerconsumption, refer to the label on therear side of the device. Additionaltechnical information is available atwww.devolo.com.

6.1 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 product your-self! 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.

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municipal collection point free of charge. Contact yourmunicipal government to find out the address andhours of the nearest collection point.

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power 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.

6.2 Disposal of old devicesTo be used in the countries of the European Union andother European countries with a separate collectingsystem:

The 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("Elektrogesetz"). Since 24 March 2006, these types ofdevices may no longer be disposed of with householdwaste. Rather, in Germany, they can be given to a

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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 immedi-ately. 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 original pur-chase receipt is returned with the device. devolo reserves theright to require the submission of the original purchase receipt.

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).

6.3 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 adher-ence 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.

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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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etwork password 46

ackage contents 12

eset 14

ecurity ID 13, 46oftware installation 15SID 29tandard WLAN key 13, 29ystem requirements 12

ime server 26

buntu 16

arranty 53EP 30i-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 13, 35indows 15LAN antenna 15LAN filter 32LAN ON/OFF button 13LAN time control 34PA 30PA2 30

Index

CCE 6CE declaration 6Control lamps 13DDHCP server 24Disposal of old devices 52dLAN 200 AV network 43dLAN encryption 25dLAN password 25FFactory default password 46GGenerate secure password 46IImportant safety instructions 51Integrating the new adapter into the network 47IP address 24LLAN (Network connection) 14Linux 16MMAC address 33Mac OS X 16

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