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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

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

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

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 devolo—Up to speed on green IT . . . . . . . . . 2.3 dLAN 500 duo at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1 Internet standalone solutions . . . . . 2.4.2 Distributed Internet access solution .

3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 duo . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 dLAN network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 Security in the dLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 dLAN Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cock4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a

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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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1.1.1 About this manualAfter a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Green IT"basics in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover successfullysetting up your dLAN 500 duo. Chapter 4 explainshow to configure your dLAN AV network. Tips forbandwidth optimisation, information about productsafety and environmental compatibility of the deviceand our warranty conditions can be found inChapter 5 and conclude the manual.

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 support@devolo.com!

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1.1 Thank you!The dLAN 500 duo allows you to set up your ownhome network with almost no effort. Because theclever dLAN technology transmits the data over thehousehold electrical wiring, you do not have to layany new cables.

The special thing about dLAN 500 duo is its two net-work jacks. This way two devices in a room, such asa computer and a NAS hard drive or an entertain re-ceiver and a game console, are connected with all ofthe other devices in the network and to the Internetin no time. Thanks to the dLAN 500 duo's flathousing design, you can discreetly place the adaptervirtually anywhere.

To protect your data, simply press a button on thedLAN 500 duo to activate the convenient and secure128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryp-tion. In addition, the patented power saving mode,which comes standard, automatically reduces thepower consumption.

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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 anddevice firmware.

For the CE declaration for this product, refer tothe accompanying product CD under CE.

For the permitted voltage range foroperating the device and the powerconsumption, refer to the label on therear side of the device. Additionaltechnical information is available inthe download area at www.devolo.com.

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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 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.

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 reduces the energyconsumption 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 tri-bute to environmental protection but also a realservice to the customer. Most people tend to forget toregularly press the standby button on the hardware.The patented technology in devolo adapters al-lows you to save energy without having to doanything. And if less energy is consumed, your elec-tric meter will turn more slowly. In other words, everyminute the adapter is in power saving mode, you willsave money.

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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.

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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� Innovative status LEDs show the operating statedirectly on the adapter.

� Secure AES encryption is activated very easily

� at the touch of a button on the adapter or

� via the devolo software dLAN Cockpit for PC(Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7),Mac and Linux

� The patented intelligent Dynamic PowerSaveautomatically uses less power in standby mode.

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 that re-mains active even when the computeris switched off, we recommend con-necting the computer to an on/offswitch using a multiple socket so thatboth the computer and the integratednetwork card are de-energised.

2.3 dLAN 500 duo at a glance� The dLAN 500 duo's one-of-a-kind adapter

design offers two network connections directlyto the device—this allows any two devices in aroom, like a computer and a NAS hard drive, or aSet-Top Box receiver and a game console, tosimultaneously get online quickly and easily.

� The slim dimensions of the adapter allow unob-trusive and especially flexible positioning in anyroom.

� The "Quality of Service" function and transferrates of up to 200 Mbps are enough for band-width-hungry applications.

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2.4 Sample applications

2.4.1 Internet standalone solutionsExtending Internet over the electrical wiring (Fig. 1)

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Connecting entertainment receiver and game con-sole to the Internet (Fig. 2)

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2.4.2 Distributed Internet access solutionNetworking two computers (Fig. 3)

Networking computer and IT accessories (Fig. 4)

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dLAN 500 duo and its functions. We will also briefly in-troduce the included devolo software and guide youthrough its installation.

Illustration is country-specific

3 InstallationThis chapter covers everything you need to know to setup your dLAN 500 duo. It will explain connecting the

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 any other operating sys-tem with 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 your dLAN 500 duo:

� Single Kit:

� dLAN 500 duo

� Network cable

� Hard copy of installation guide

� CD containing software and online documen-tation

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� Starter Kit:

� Two dLAN 500 duo

� Two network cables

� Hard copy of installation guide

� CD containing software and online documen-tation

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� Network Kit:

� Three dLAN 500 duo

� Three network cables

� Hard copy of installation guide

� CD containing software and online documen-tation

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� The LED lights up if the dLAN 500 duo is readyto operate and there is a dLAN connection.

� The LED flashes quickly if the encryption process(pairing) is being performed in the dLAN net-work.

� The LED flashes at irregular intervals (0.5 s/2 s) if the dLAN 500 duo is in PowerSave mode.

Network connections

These are the connection points on the dLAN 500 duofor connecting it to a computer and/or another net-work device with the network cable (included).

Encryption button

Data encryption at the touch of a button; For more in-formation on the functions of the encryption button,please see the chapter 4.3 dLAN AV network en-cryption at the touch of a button.

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 dLAN(AV) devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps)without interference, but they will notbe able to communicate directly withone another. Hence, to set up a dLAN(AV) network, you need two dLAN (AV)devices (200 Mbps or 500 Mbps).More valuable information aboutdLAN or dLAN AV is available on ourwebsite at www.devolo.com.

3.3 FunctionsThe dLAN 500 duo has a monitoring light (LED), twonetwork jacks and an encryption button.

Monitoring light

The monitoring light (LED) shows all of the statuses forthe dLAN 500 duo by illuminating and/or flashing indifferent ways:

� The LED flashes at uniform intervals (of 2 s) ifthe dLAN 500 duo is connected to the mainssupply but there is no dLAN connection.

� Once you have connected at least two dLAN AVadapters as described above, your dLAN AV net-work has been set up. To secure your dLAN AVnetwork, continue with the configuration asdescribed in chapter 4 dLAN network.

3.5 Software installation

3.5.1 Software for WindowsUse the installation wizard to install the devolo softwa-re for using the adapter with the Windows operatingsystem:

� devolo dLAN Cockpit finds all reachable dLANadapters in your dLAN AV network, displays infor-mation about these devices and encrypts yourdLAN AV network individually.

To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM inthe CD drive of your computer.

If autoplay is installed on your computer, theinstallation will start automatically. Otherwi-se, open the folder with the Windows Explo-rer by right-clicking on Start (or the Windowslogo) and selecting Windows Explorer fromthe context menu. Double-click to start theinstallation wizard manually.

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Please note that all dLAN AV devicesto be connected to your network arealso connected to your householdelectrical wiring. A dLAN AV deviceswitches to Standby mode after ashort while if no active network de-vice such as a computer is connectedto the network port. In Standby mode,the dLAN AV device cannot be ac-cessed via the power supply grid. Assoon as the network device (e.g. com-puter) connected to the network inter-face is switched on again, your dLANAV device can also be reached againvia the electrical wiring.

3.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 duo This section describes how to connect yourdLAN 500 duo to a computer and/or other network de-vice.

� Use the included network cable to connect thedLAN 500 duo to the network port of your run-ning computer and/or other network device.

� Plug the dLAN 500 duo into a free electrical out-let.

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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.

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.

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4.2 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.

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4.1 Security in the dLANBefore you can use the dLAN 500 duo in your dLANnetwork, first you have to connect it to other dLAN AVdevices as a home network. Two specific pieces of in-formation 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 AV networks, data encryption is assimple as touching a button, since all corre-sponding dLAN AV devices are equippedwith an encryption button.

� For dLAN AV networks that include devices withand without encryption buttons, data encryp-tion must be set up using the dLAN Cockpit.

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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.

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 cha-racters, 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.

4.2.1 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 adap-ters. This unique identifier of eachdLAN device is located on the label onthe housing. It consists of 4 x 4 lettersseparated by dashes (e.g. ANJR-KMOR-KSHT-QRUV). Ensure that all dLAN ad-apters are connected to the power gridand computers or other network com-ponents 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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vice. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN AVnetwork with a randomly generated password.

Adapters cannot be configured whilein Standby mode.

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.

4.3 dLAN AV network encryption at the touch of a button

To encrypt a dLAN AV network, in which all associateddevices are equipped with an encryption button, simplypress the encryption button that is located on the de-

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

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

Encrypting a new dLAN AV network consisting of two dLAN 500 duo adapters (Fig. 5)

Once both dLAN 500 duo adapters have been success-fully connected, press each encryption button for 1 se-cond within two minutes of one another.

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button of your new dLAN 500 duo (1 second) withintwo minutes.

That's it! The new dLAN 500 duo is now integrated inyour network. To integrate additional dLAN AVadapt-ers in your network, repeat the above steps.

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Expanding an existing dLAN AV network with a new dLAN 500 duo (Fig. 6)

If you have already secured your existing dLAN AV net-work using the encryption button, use the same meth-od to integrate other adapters. Once you havesuccessfully connected the new dLAN 500 duo, firstpress the encryption button of one of your network’sexisting adapters (1 second), then press the encryption

generated password and will thus no longer be able toaccess the network. To integrate the adapter in a dif-ferent dLAN AV network, follow the steps describedabove, depending on whether you are setting up a newnetwork or adding the adapter to an existing one.

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Excluding a dLAN 500 duo from your network (Fig. 7)

To exclude a dLAN 500 duo adapter from an existingnetwork, press its encryption button for at least tenseconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly

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� Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoidmultiple sockets. This may impair the transmissionof the dLAN signals.

� Plug the devices into different outlets and avoidusing the same extension strip.

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5.1 Bandwidth optimizationTo significantly improve the transmission capacity ofthe network, we recommend that you comply with thefollowing "connection rules" (Fig. 8):

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 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 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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5.2 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-servi-ceable 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.

The outlet must be within reach of theconnected network devices. The adap-ter and the network devices must beeasily accessible.

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

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

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

� Do not keep the device in direct sunlight.

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and features. Operating manuals and possibly supplied soft-ware are excluded 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 devicesTo be used in the countries of the European Union andother European countries with a separate collecting sy-stem:

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

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 andadherence to the operating instructions, these parts becamedefective due to fabrication and/or material defects. Alterna-tively, devolo reserves the right to replace the defective pro-duct with a comparable product with the same specifications

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 beliable 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 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 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).

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