Devolo GIGAGATE User Manual

18 Initial use
devolo GigaGate
3.3 Connecting the
devolo GigaGate
The device may be used only indoors.
Write down the devolo GigaGate Satellite WiFi
key before adding your WiFi-compatible termi-
nal devices to the network. You will find this
unique WiFi key on the label on the underside
of the housing.
Enter the devolo GigaGate Satellite WiFi key on
your laptop, tablet or smartphone later on as a
network security key to establish an encrypted
connection with the WiFi network.
In the following sections we describe how to connect
the devolo GigaGate and integrate it into the network.
We clarify the exact procedures based on potential net-
work scenarios:
3.3.1 Connecting the devolo GigaGate
Base
햲 Connect the devolo GigaGate Base to an availa-
ble network jack on your Internet access device
(e.g. your WiFi router) using the network cable
provided.
햳 Plug the provided power cable for the
devolo GigaGate Base into an electrical socket.
As soon as the Power LED lights up white continu-
ously (after approximately 60 sec.), the Base is
ready to operate.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply,
unplug the device itself or its mains plug from the pow-
er socket.
The electrical socket and all connect-
ed network devices should be easily
accessible so that you can pull the
mains plug quickly if needed.
3.3.2 Connecting the devolo GigaGate
Satellite
햲 Place the devolo GigaGate Satellite in the
desired location.
햳 Plug the provided power cable for the
devolo GigaGate Satellite into an electrical
socket. As soon as the Power LED lights up white
continuously (after approximately 60 sec.), the
Satellite is ready to operate.

Devolo GIGAGATE Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
Modulation	OFDM
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1733 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	300 Mbit/s
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Link, Power, WLAN
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)	-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	AC
Power consumption (typical)	9.1 W
Package depth	243 mm
Package width	190 mm
Package height	110 mm
Package weight	1200 g
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	140 mm
Width	150 mm
Height	30 mm