Preface 5
devolo dLAN 550 WiFi
1Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this
dLAN 550 WiFi.
The dLAN 550 WiFi allows you to set up your own
home network with almost no effort. Because the
clever dLAN technology transmits the data over the
household electrical wiring, you do not have to lay
any new cables.
1.1 About this manual
Carefully read all instructions before setting up the de-
vice and store the manual and/or installation guide for
later reference.
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" and "Wi-Fi
(WLAN)“ basics and the presentation of the
dLAN 550 WiFi in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 will cover
successfully setting up your dLAN 550 WiFi and inte-
grate it in your network. Chapter 4 describes configu-
ration options in detail for the built-in configuration
interface, including access to the Wi-Fi. Tips for band-
width optimization, information of environmental com-
patibility of the device and our warranty conditions can
be found in Chapter 5 and conclude the manual.
Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols
used in this manual.
Very important note. Failure to ob-
serve this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be obser-
ved.
Additional information, background mate-
rial and configuration tips for your device.
1.1.1 Intended use
Use the adapter as described in these instructions to
prevent damage and injuries.
The device is designed for indoor use
only.