38 Network configuration
devolo dLAN 550 WiFi
If a DHCP server is already present in
the network for giving out IP ad-
dresses, have this option enabled so
that the dLAN 550 WiFi automatical-
ly receives an address from it. This is
usually the router.
To assign a static IP address, first disable the option
Network settings are automatically retrieved
from a DHCP server and make your individual en-
tries.
Save your entries with OK.
If you happen to forget the IP address of your
dLAN 550 WiFi, proceed as described under 4.1
Calling up the built-in configuration inter-
face.
4.6.4 System
Here you can reset the current configuration to the fac-
tory defaults, save it to your computer as a file or re-
store it from there and update the firmware of the
dLAN 550 WiFi.
Ensure that the update procedure is
not interrupted. To do so, it is best to
connect your computer to the
dLAN 550 WiFi via dLAN or LAN rather than
Wi-Fi.
Automatic firmware update
The firmware of the dLAN 550 WiFi includes the soft-
ware for operating the device. If necessary, devolo of-
fers new versions on the Internet as a file download,
for example to modify existing functions. If you would
like the dLAN 550 WiFi to perform firmware updates
automatically, enable the Automatic firmware up-
date option and start the update procedure with
Search for newer firmware and update now.
The icon on the front side of the device flashes red
during the update procedure. After a successful up-
date, the dLAN 550 WiFi restarts automatically.
Update firmware
To bring the firmware up to the latest version manually,
start by going to the devolo website,
www.devolo.com
, and downloading the appropriate
file for the dLAN 550 WiFi to your computer.
In the Management System area click File
name… and select the downloaded file.
Then start the update procedure with Update firm-
ware. After a successful update, the dLAN 550 WiFi
restarts automatically.
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