Devolo dLAN 500 WiFi, Starter Kit Technical Information

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10 Prefacedevolo dLAN 500 WiFi쎲 Do not insert any objects into the openings ofdevolo devices. 쎲 devolo devices must not be placed directly nextto an o

12 Introductiondevolo dLAN 500 WiFi2.3 dLAN 500 WiFi The dLAN 500 WiFi unites the technologies of LAN,Wi-Fi (wireless) and dLAN in one case:쎲 Your hom

14 Introductiondevolo dLAN 500 WiFiWiFi Move TechnologyThanks to WiFi Move Technology, an automatic syn-chronisation of the Wi-Fi settings takes place

16 Quick startdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi3.3 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFiThe device is designed for indoor useonly.Expanding an existing dLAN network by addi

18 Quick startdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi햶 In order to connect the dLAN 500 WiFi via Wi-Fiwith your laptop, tablet or smartphone, enter thepreviously noted W

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20 Quick startdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi

22 Initial usedevolo dLAN 500 WiFi4.1 Package contentsPlease ensure that the delivery is complete before be-ginning with the installation of your dLAN

24 Initial usedevolo dLAN 500 WiFi쑗 In order to switch Wi-Fi back on, tap theWi-Fi button. 쎲 Wi-Fi network with WPS encryption 쑗 If the device is sti

26 Initial usedevolo dLAN 500 WiFi4.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFiThe device is designed for indoor useonly.This section describes how to connect your

28 Initial usedevolo dLAN 500 WiFianonymised and will be used exclusively for statisticalpurposes. By providing it, you can help us improve ourproduct

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30 dLAN networkdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiFig. 6

32 dLAN networkdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiRemoving a dLAN 500 WiFi from a network To remove a dLAN 500 WiFi adapter from an existingnetwork, press its encry

34 dLAN networkdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiTapping on the gear/arrow brings you to theconfiguration interface for thedLAN 500 WiFi. For more detailed informa-

36 dLAN networkdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiThe coloured connecting lines of the adapters illustratethe current transmission quality:쎲 Green: the network conne

38 dLAN networkdevolo dLAN 500 WiFibers the devices that were entered earlier. Enter thenew device as described in the Adding an adaptersection. The

40 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.2 Menu descriptionAll menu functions are described in the correspondinginterface as well as in the assoc

42 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.3 Status overviewIn the Status overview area you can track the statusof your connected dLAN, Wi-Fi and L

44 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiBefore the networking procedure,note the security IDs of all dLANadapters. This unique identifier ofeach d

46 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.4 Device configurationIn the device configuration area, you can modify set-tings for device security, ne

48 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi햳 Call up the configuration interface again later; thefollowing window appears first: 햴 Enter admin in t

Contentsdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi4.4 Connecting the dLAN 500 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.4.3 dLAN settings In a dLAN network, all connected components mustuse the same password. The dLAN passwo

52 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.4.5 LED settingsThe LED status display can be deactivated by activatingthe function Disable all LEDs per

54 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiIf you would like, you can completely shut off the Wi-Fipart of your dLAN 500 WiFi, e.g. if you want to op

56 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiSome Wi-Fi adapters have difficulty connectingto such hidden wireless networks. If the con-nection to a hi

58 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi

60 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi

62 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiTo use the Wi-Fi filter, enable the option Enable fil-ters. Now you can manually enter different networkde

64 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiWLAN stations with time limit Here you can find a list all of the Wi-Fi stations forwhich the Internet acc

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68 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFiWPS via PBC (Push Button Configuration): 햲 Start the encryption process on thedLAN 500 WiFi 쑗 either by

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70 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.6 ManagementIn the Management area you can reset the currentconfiguration to the factory defaults, save

72 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.6.2 Saving a configuration file To save the active configuration to your computer as afile, select the c

74 Network configurationdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi6.6.4 Update firmwareThe firmware of the dLAN 500 WiFi includes the soft-ware for operating the device. If

76 Appendixdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi7.2 Disposal of old devicesTo be used in the countries of the European Union andother European countries with a separat

78 Appendixdevolo dLAN 500 WiFi

devolo dLAN 500 WiFiWi-Fi key 23, 55, 69WiFi Move Technology 69Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 67Wi-Fi status 45Wi-Fi time control 65WLAN icon 33WPA 57,

8 Prefacedevolo dLAN 500 WiFi1.1.1 Intended use Use the adapter as described in these instructions toprevent damage and injuries.The device is designe