Devolo dlan pro 1200+ wifi ac User Manual

Introduction 11
devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac
2Introduction
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.
The available performance and effort required for the
installation also compares favourably to traditional
methods.
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household
power grid to transfer data between computers
equipped with suitable adapters and other network
components. As a result, any power outlet can be used
as a network access point. The data is modulated prior
to transfer and sent as a signal via household power
lines. State-of-the-art technology ensures that the
power and data networks do not interfere with one an-
other. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The
data is encrypted using a key (128-bit-AES encryption)
to prevent interception by third parties.
2.2 What is WLAN?
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) refers to the use
of radio technology to network computers and other
devices. While it is possible to wirelessly connect com-
puters in pairs (peer-to-peer, p2p), a central access
point is required to set up a network of multiple devic-
es. Such access points are frequently combined in a
single device with modems for Internet access and
routers to manage network traffic.
The wireless network established by an access point
using a specific channel and name (SSID) has a limited
range. The range of the access point, which is also
known as a "radio cell", is impeded by building walls.
In some cases, stable connections are often only possi-
ble between WLAN devices within a single room.
As it is not possible to rely on hardware such as net-
work cables (in a LAN) or household wiring (in a dLAN)
to control access to a WLAN, wireless networking nat-
urally presents special security challenges. WLANs
therefore use a number of security measures, such as a
concealed network name (SSID), data encryption and
access control via the MAC addresses of the network
clients.
2.2.1 Wi-Fi or WLAN?
Wi-Fi is an brand name of the Wi-Fi Alliance, a consor-
tium that certifies devices with wireless interfaces. In
many countries, Wi-Fi is also used synonymously with
WLAN, which if taken strictly, is incorrect, because Wi-

Devolo dlan pro 1200+ wifi ac Specifications

General

Modulation	64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, QPSK
Power plug	Type F
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Security algorithms	128-bit AES
Networking standards	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Filter characteristics	-22 - -45 dB
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Maximum data transfer rate	1200 Mbit/s
Maximum operating distance	400 m
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Current	16 A
AC input voltage	196-250 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	2.2 W
Power consumption (typical)	8.1 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Product color	Black
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	76 mm
Width	152 mm
Height	40 mm
Package depth	228 mm
Package width	184 mm
Package height	86 mm
Package weight	830 g