Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto dLAN 200 AV Kit del fabbricante Devolo
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Contents d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Contents 1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender.
Preface 5 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 1P r e f a c e The dLAN 200 AV USB extender makes it easy to share the use of USB devices intelligently, as this adapter is the first product to enable terminal devic- es with USB connection to be connected via the powerline.
6 Preface devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be delighted to hear from you at support@devolo.com ! devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.
Introduction 7 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 2I n t r o d u c t i o n 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.
8 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender 2.1 What exactly is dLAN? dLAN ( d irect L ocal A rea N etwork) uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network components. As a result, an y power outlet can be used as a network access point.
Introduction 9 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 2.3 Sample applications Access to a printer.
10 Introduction devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Central data storage on an ext ernal USB hard drive.
Initial use 11 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 3I n i t i a l u s e This chapter covers everything you need to know to set up your dLAN 200 AV USB extend er. It will explain connecting the dLAN 200 AV USB extender and its functions. We will also briefly introduce the included devolo software and then guide you through its instal- lation.
12 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender dows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit) and all operating systems with network support 쎲 Network connection To set up a dLAN 200 AV network using ad- ditional devolo dLAN 200 AV adapters, your PC or the respective device must have a net- work card or a network adapter with a net- work port.
Initial use 13 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 3.3 Functions The dLAN 200 AV USB extender has three control lamps (LEDs) as well as a USB port and the encryption button. Power Flashes green during start-up of the d L A N2 0 0A VU S Be x t e n d e r ; l i g h t s u p green when the dLAN 200 AV USB extender is ready for operation.
14 Initial us e devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender If not already de tected by your oper at- ing system, install th e relevant driver for your USB devi ce in accordance with the respective manufact urer's instruc- tions .
dLAN net work 15 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 4d L A N n e t w o r k 4.1 Security in the dLAN Before you can use the dLAN 20 0 AV USB extender in your dLAN network, first you have to connect it to other dLAN 200 AV devices as a home network.
16 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender After starting the dLAN Cockpit, all reachable dLAN devices in your home network will appear. This may take a moment.
dLAN net work 17 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender All adapters found in the network appear with as adapter icon with a corresponding product name. The adapter in the middle of the dLAN network identified with the symbol shown here symbolises your locally connected device.
18 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender The Troubleshooting Guide includes installation in- structions and information about how to connect your devices optimally with one another. 4.2.1 Encrypting a network with dLAN Cockpit If you use dLAN 200 AV devices witho ut an encryp- tion button , data can be encrypted only via dLAN Cockpit .
dLAN net work 19 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender The factory default password is HomePlugAV . Assigning a specif ic password to a single adapter will exclude it from the rem aining dLAN network.
20 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Encrypting a new network with a dLAN 200 AV USB extender and a devolo dLAN 200 AV adapter (Fig. 1) Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryption button for approx. one sec- ond within two m inutes of one an other .
dLAN net work 21 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Expanding an existing dLAN 200 AV network by adding a new dLAN 200 AV USB extender (Fig. 2) If you have already secured your existing dLAN 200 AV network using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate furthe r adapters.
22 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender Removing a dLAN 200 AV USB extender from a network (Fig. 3) To remove a dLAN 200 AV USB extender adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least 10 seconds . The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the netw ork.
dLAN net work 23 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 4.3 dLAN Cockpit and dLAN 200 AV USB extender Using the dLAN Cockpit you can control access to the dLAN 200 AV USB extender and thus to the connected USB device. After the installation, the dLAN Cockpit can be found in the Start 쒁 Programs 쒁 devolo pro- gram group.
24 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender When assigning fixed IP add resses, please note that they must be in the same IP address rang e, since you wil l otherwise exclude devices from your dLAN network (unin tentionally).
dLAN net work 25 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Click on the Connect USB device tab page to access the dLAN 200 AV USB extender directly. The green USB symbol in the top left-hand corner of the d L A N2 0 0A VU S Be x t e n d e r signals the now exist- ing connection to the USB device.
26 dLAN network devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is already occu- pied by another comput er in the ne twork. The dLAN 200 AV USB extender is currently being used by another subscriber in the dLAN network.
dLAN net work 27 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 쎲 If the other user declines your request , you will receive a negative message on y our PC. 쎲 If the other user does not respond to your request, you can cancel your request premature ly or it will be cancelled automatically after 2 min- utes.
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Appendix 29 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 5 Appendix For the permitted voltage range for operating the de vice and the power consumpt ion, refer to th e label on the rear side of the device. For the CE declaration for this product, refer to the accompanying product CD under CE .
30 Appendix devolo dLAN 200 AV USB extender 쑗 the device does not work, even though the operating instructions have been followed properly. 쑗 the device’s case is damaged.
Appendix 31 d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender 3W a r r a n t y p r o c e d u r e a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immediately, at the latest wit hin a period of 7 days. b) In the case of any externally visible damage ar ising from trans- port (e.
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Index d e v o l o d L A N 2 0 0 AV USB extender Index C CE declaration 29 Connecting with USB device 25 Control lamps (LEDs) 13 D Disposal of old devices 30 dLAN 200 AV networ k 15 E Encryption button.
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