devolo MAGIC 08789 Magic 2 LAN Triple Starter Kit Instruction Manual

devolo MAGIC 08789 Magic 2 LAN Triple Starter Kit

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Version 1.0_03-2021

Preface

Thank you very much for purchasing our product!

About this manual
Carefully read all instructions before setting up the device and store the manual and/or installation guide for later reference. After a brief introduction to the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 tells you how to start using the adapter in your net-work. Chapter 4 describes in detail the setting op-tions of the built-in devolo Magic configuration interface. Information on technical specifications, connec-tion tips, environmental compatibility of the de-vice, and our warranty terms can be found in Chapter 5 at the end of the manual.

Description of the icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons used in this manual and/or on the rating pla- te, the device connector, as well as the icons used on the package:

Intended use
Use devolo products, devolo software and the pro-vided accessories as described to prevent damage and injury.

Product
This product is an electronic, technical device for home networking. The device enables the trans-mission of the existing Internet signal through household electrical wiring and Wi-Fi. Depending on the product, the device is equipped with a PLC (PowerLine Communication) and/or a Wi-Fi mo-dule. The device does not replace an existing rou-ter. To transmit the Internet signal over the household electrical wiring and/or Wi-Fi, the device must be plugged into an electrical outlet and must be connected to the router with the Ethernet cable provided or by Wi-Fi. The device is only compatible with other devices from the devolo Magic series. Compatibility with technically similar devices from other manufactu-rers is not guaranteed. Proper use also implies compliance with all product specifications:

Ambient conditions
The device may only be installed and used in dry in-door locations. The device may not be used out-doors because high temperature fluctuations and moisture can damage both the product and the power line.

Temperature range during operation:

• b 32°F to 104°F
  Temperature range during storage:

• b -13°F to 158°F
  Maximum installation height:

The device may not be installed at a height above 6.5 ft (two meters) unless an additional fastening mechanism is available.
The products are intended for operation in the USA.

Software
devolo devices can be used only with the free, downloadable programs approved and available on devolo AG’s website (www.devolo.com) and in app stores (iOS and Google Play). Any modificati-ons to the product- specific firmware or software could damage the products and, in a worst-case scenario, render them unusable and negatively af-fect conformity.
Always use the most up-to-date software version to make sure you have the latest security functions and device updates. The installed devolo software notifies you automatically if a new software versi-on is available.

Accessories

Use only the accessories provided: Ethernet cable: Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use

Safety notes
It is essential to have read and understood all safe-ty and operating instructions before the devolo de-vice is used for the first time; keep them safe for future reference.

WARNING

Electric shock can cause severe internal injury and can lead to death.

• Do not insert any body part into the electrical outlet.
• Do not open the device.
• Do not insert any objects into the electrical outlet.
• Do not insert any objects into the ve ntilation slots or openings.

**Electric shock can cause severe internal injury and can lead to death.**

• The device must be plugged into a power outlet that is grounded.
  devolo devices may be operated only on a power supply as described on the rating plate.

Electric shock caused by liquid Electric shock can cause severe internal injury and can lead to death.

• Do not clean the device using liquid cleaners that contain solvents.
• Do not spray the device with liquids.
  To disconnect devolo devices from the power sup-ply, unplug the device from the electrical outlet.

Fire hazards from incorrect ambient conditions Device overheating with fire hazard.

• Do not cover the device when it is turned on.
• Do not place any objects on the device.
• Do not place the device directly next to an open flame.
•  Do not expose the deviceto direct radiant heat or sunlight.
  devolo devices should only be installed in locations that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and openings on the housing are used for ventilation.

CAUTION

• Tripping hazard from connected network cables Tripping over the network cable can cause minor injuries and bruises. Lay the network cable with accessibil ity in mind. Ensure that t he power outlet and all con nected network devices are easily accessible
• Heat during operation The surface of the device may become very hot and cause minor injuries and burns if touched. Certa in housing components may become very hot in certain situat ions. Install the device so that it will not be touched and ensure that it is ideally positioned.

NOTICE

• Damage to the device from the environment High temperature fluctuations and moisture can damage both the product and the power line. The device is for indoor use and in dry cond it ions only.

• Damage to device from forcible removal or dropping

  • Device can become inoperable.
  • Do not use if housing is damaged.
  • Do not use if power plug is damaged.
  • Do not use if Ethernet port is damaged.
  • Do not use if button is damaged.
    Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the devolo device from the power supply by pulling it or its plug out of the electrical outlet. Then contact only qualified specialist personnel (aftersales service).

• Damage to housing from cleaning products Cleaning products containing solvents can damage the housing.

  • Clean only with a dry cloth or use cleaning products without solvents.

Regulatory notice and state- ment

The following information is inten-ded for devices used in the United States and Canada:

This equipment has been tested and found to com-ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra- dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra-dio or television reception, which can be determi-ned by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir- cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi-ons:
  1. this device may not cause harmful interfe- rence, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution

• This device does not contain any user-service- able components.
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the user’s authority to ope-rate this equipment.
• Do not open or modify the device.

FCC radiation exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation expo-sure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ- ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the device and your body.

Canada certification
This device complies with the IC Canada licence-ex-empt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interfe- rence, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   • The device for operation in the band 5150- 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-chan-nel mobile satellite systems.

Canada radiation exposure sta- tement

This equipment complies with IC radiation expo-sure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the device and your body.

Product safety
The product has been certified and bears the Mark, as applicable, of the Product Safety authorities as indicated below:

EMC safety
The product has been certified and bears the Mark, as applicable, of the EMC authorities as indicated below:

devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com.  There you will find product descriptions and docu-mentation, and also updates of devolo software and your device’s firmware. If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]!

Introduction

devolo Magic
devolo Magic embodies the new generation of the tried-and-true Powerline technology (PLC) based on the cutting-edge G.hn architecture. G.hn was developed by the International Telecommunicati-on Union (ITU) with ongoing development provi-ded primarily by the HomeGrid Forum industry association. devolo Magic products are certified according to HomeGrid standards and are compa-tible with other HomeGrid-certified products. Like the HomePlug AV technology used in reputable devolo dLAN devices, devolo Magic uses the household electrical wiring to transmit data. To set up a devolo Magic network, you need at least two devolo Magic devices. For tech-nical reasons, devices from the devolo Magic series are not compatible with dLAN devices.To set up a devolo Magic network, you need at least two devolo Magic devices. For tech-nical reasons, devices from the devolo Magic series are not compatible with dLAN devices.

Short overview of the devolo Magic adapter

Powerline

• Over distances up to 1600 feet
• Security – with 128-bit AES Powerline encryp- tion
• Energy-efficiency – the integrated PowerSave mode cuts energy consumption automatically during low data traffic.
• The three gigabit network ports on the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple let you connect stationary network devices—such as game consoles, a TV or a media receiver—to your Internet access point over the Powerline network (e.g. Internet router).
• Its integrated electrical outlet can be used like a standard wall outlet to supply electricity to an another network device or a power strip.

The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple features

• An integrated electrical outlet,
•  One PLC/reset button
• Three Gigabit network ports
• One indicator light
  The LED status display can be disabled. You can find more information about this in Chapter 4 Network configuration.

PLC button
Starting up a new devolo Magic PLC network devolo Magic adapters that are in the factory de-fault condition, i.e. have been recently purchased or successfully reset (see Chapter 2.2.5 Reset/Re-start), automatically start to attempt to pair (establish a PLC connection) with another devolo Magic adapter wh You can find detailed information about in-stalling devolo Magic adapters in Chapter 3.3.1 Starter Kit—Automatic setup for a new devolo Magic PLC network.en reconnected to the mains supply. After plugging the devolo Magic adapters into available power sockets, a new devolo Magic net-work is established automatically within 3 minutes.

Expanding an existing devolo Magic PLC net-work by adding another devolo Magic adapter
In order to use a new devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in your devolo Magic network, first you have to connect it to your existing devolo Magic adapters devices as a network. This is accomplished by using a shared PLC password.
You can find detailed information about in-stalling devolo Magic adapters in Chapter 3.3.2 Single—Expanding an existing PLC network by adding another devolo Magic 2 LAN triple.

Reading the PLC indicator light
The integrated PLC indicator light (LED) shows the status of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple with solid or flashing light:

Resetting the devolo Magic adapter was suc- cessful. The PLC/reset button has been pres- sed and held for 10 seconds.

| Cannot be disabled
 |  |  | Status 2:

The devolo Magic adapter has been returned to its factory default settings. Since the last reset, no pairing with another devolo Magic adapter has taken place.

Connect the adapter with another devolo Magic adapter to create a full- fledged PLC network as described in Chapter 3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic adapters.

|
 | LED| Behavior| Meaning| LED status display (web interface*)
---|---|---|---|---
3| Red LED| Solid on| Status 1:

The other network nodes are in standby mo- de, so they cannot currently be accessed over the electrical wiring. The PLC LEDs on the other devolo Magic adapters flash white only for a short time.

Status 2:

The connection to the other network nodes has been interrupted. There may be electro- magnetic or radio frequency interference on the power line. In this case, put the devolo Magic adapters closer to each other or try to shut off the source of interference.

| Can be disabled
4| Red and white LED| Flashing at in- tervals of 0.1 sec. red/2 sec. white| Data transmission rate not in optimum range *| Can be disabled
 | LED| Behavior| Meaning| LED status display (web interface)
---|---|---|---|---
5| White LED| Status 1: Flashing at intervals                   of

0.5 sec. (on/off)

| Status 1:

This devolo Magic adapter is in pairing mode and the system is searching for new devolo Magic adapters.

Status 2:

Someone has triggered the “Identify device” function on the web interface or in the devolo Home Network App. This function identifies the devolo Magic adapter being searched for.

| Cannot be disabled
 |  | Status 2: Flashing at in- tervals             of   1 sec. (on/off)|
6| White LED| Solid on| The devolo Magic connection does not have any issues and the devolo Magic adapter is ready to operate.| Can be disabled
7| White LED| Flashing at in- tervals                   of

0.1 sec.. on    /

5 sec. off

| The devolo Magic adapter is in standby mo- de.***| Can be disabled
8| Red and white LED| Flashing at in- tervals                   of

0.5 sec.    red/

0.5 sec. white

| The devolo Magic adapter is carrying out a firmware upgrade.| Cannot be disabled

• Information about the web interface can be found in Chapter 4 Network configuration.
• Information about improving the transmission rate can be found in Chapter 5.2 Connection tips.
• A devolo Magic adapter switches to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes if no active network device (e.g. computer) is connected to the network interface and Wi-Fi is switched off. In this mode, the devolo Magic adapter cannot be accessed over the electrical wiring. As soon as the network device (e.g. computer) connected to the network interface is switched on again, your devolo Magic adapter can also be accessed again over the electrical wiring. Check whether the adapter is connected to the power supply correctly and whether the pairing operation has been carried out suc-cessfully. For more information about this, refer to 3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic adapters.

Network ports
You can use the network ports on the devolo Magic adapter to connect it to stationary devices such as computers, game consoles etc. us-ing network cables (Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use).

Integrated electrical outlet
Use the integrated electrical outlet on the devolo Magic adapter for connecting other general electric consumers to the household power supply. In particular, however, electronic devices with power supply adapters can negatively affect PLC performance. The integrated power supply filter in the devolo Magic adapter filters out this sort of exter-nal interference and reduces the impact on PLC performance.

Reset/Restart

Restart
The device restarts if you press the PLC/reset but-ton for less than 10 seconds.

Reset—Factory default settings
To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your devolo Magic network and successfully restore its entire configuration to factory defaults, press and hold the PLC/reset button longer than 10 seconds.

Be aware that this loses all changes to all set-ting s!
Wait until the LED flashes white and then dis-connect the devolo Magic adapter from the power supply. The devolo Magic adapter has been suc-cessfully removed from your existing devolo Magic network.

Initial use

This chapter tells you how to set up your devolo Magic 2 LAN triple. It also describes the devolo software that comes with it.

Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your devolo Magic 2 LAN triple:

Starter Kit:

• 1 devolo Magic 2 LAN triple
• 1 devolo Magic 2 LAN 1-1
• 2 network cables (Cat-5e UTP, not for in- wall use)
• Printed installation guide
• Printed safety flyer or

Single adapter:

• 1 devolo Magic 2 LAN triple
• 1 network cable (Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use)
• Printed installation guide
• Printed safety flyer devolo AG reserves the right to change the packa-ge contents without prior notice.

System requirements
Operating systems supported by devolo Cockpit:

•  Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) and later,
• Ubuntu 13.10 (32-bit/64-bit) and later,
• Mac (OS X 10.9) and later

Network connection
Please note that your computer or other de-vice must have a network card or network adapter with a network interface. To set up a devolo Magic network, you need at least two devolo Magic adapters.

Connecting the devolo Magic adapters

NOTICE
Damage to the device from the environment High temperature fluctuations and moisture can damage both the product and the power line. The device is for indoor use and in dry conditions only .

In the following sections we describe how to connect the devolo Magic adapters and integrate it into a network. We clarify the exact procedures based on various possible network configurations. For the permitted voltage range for opera-ting the device and the power consumption, refer to the type plate on the back of the de-vice. For more technical information about our products, refer to the product area at www.devolo.com.

Starter Kit—Automatic setup for new devolo Magic PLC network

CAUTION
Tripping hazard from connected network cables Tripping over the network cable can cause minor injuries and bruises. Lay the network cable with accessibi lity in mind. Ensure that the power outlet and all connected network devices are easily accessible.

1. Connect the devolo Magic 2 LAN 1-1 to your Internet access device’s network port (e. g. your Internet router) using the network cable included (Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use).
2. Connect the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple e. g. to your computer‘s network port (or to another device‘s network port) using the network cable included (Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use).
3. Plug both devolo Magic adapters into available electrical outlets within 3 minutes. When the LEDs on both adapters flash white at regular intervals of 0.5 sec., they are ready to operate and automatically start the process of establishingan encrypted connection to each other(see Chapter 2.2.2 Reading the PLC indicator light).

When the LEDs on both devolo Magic adapters light up solid white, your devolo Magic network has been set up according to your individual specifications and is protected from unauthorized access.
Using a Starter Kit, you have now successful-ly completed the installation.

Single—Expanding an existing PLC  network by adding another devolo Magic 2 LAN triple
Before you can use the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in your devolo Magic network, you have to connect it to the network with your existing devolo Magic adapters. This is accomplished using a shared password.

CAUTION
Tripping hazard from connected network cables Tripping over the network cable can cause minor injuries and bruises  Lay the network cable with accessibility in  mind. Ensure that the power outlet and all connected network devices are easily accessible.

1. Connect the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple e. g. to your computer‘s network port (or to another device‘s network port) using the network cable included (Cat-5e UTP, not for in-wall use).
2. Plug the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple into an available electrical outlet. When the LED flashes white at regular intervals of 0.5 seconds, the adapter is ready to operate but not yet integrated into a devolo Magic network (see Chapter 2.2.2 Reading the PLC indicator light).
3. Within 3 minutes, press the PLC button on a devolo Magic adapter in your existing devolo Magic network for approximately 1

The new devolo Magic adapter pairs auto-matically, so no button needs to be pressed. The LED on this adapter now also flashes white. When the LEDs light up solid white on both devolo Magic adapters, the new adapter has been successfully integrated into your existing devolo Magic network. With each pairing operation, only one addi-tional adapter can be added at a time.

Changing the network password
A network password can also be changed in the following ways:

• Using the web interface of the devolo Magic adapter (see Chapter 4.2.2 Powerline)
• Using devolo Cockpit or the devolo Home Network App. For more infor-mation about installation, refer to the next chapter.

Installation of devolo soft- ware

Installing devolo Cockpit software
devolo Cockpit finds the accessible devolo Magic adapters in your devolo Magic network, displays information about these devices and encrypts your devolo Magic network individually. You can use the software to navigate to the integrated web in-terface. Operating systems supported by devolo Cockpit (Version 5.0 or later):

• Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) and later,
• Ubuntu 13.10 (32-bit/64-bit) and later,
• b Mac (OS X 10.9) and later
  You can find the software and more information about devolo Cockpit online at www.devolo.com/cockpit.

Downloading the devolo Home Network App
The devolo Home Network App is devolo’s free app for checking and configuring Wi-Fi, Magic and LAN connections for the devolo Magic adapter (using a smartphone or tablet). The smartphone or tablet connects to the devolo Magic adapter at home over Wi-Fi.

1. Download the devolo Home Network App to your smartphone or tablet computer from your device’s corresponding app store.
2. The devolo Home Network App will be placed in your smartphone’s or tablet’s app list as usual. Tapping on the devolo Home Network App icon brings you to the start menu.
   You can find more information about the devolo Home Network App online at www.devolo.com/devolo-app.

Removing the devolo Magic adapter from a PLC network
To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your net-work and successfully restore its entire configurati-on to the factory default settings, press the PLC/reset button longer than 10 seconds. Wait until the LED flashes white and then dis- connect the adapter from the power supply. Be aware that this loses all changes to all set-tings! To integrate it into another network, proceed as described in Chapter 3.3.2 Single—Expanding an existing PLC network by adding another devolo Magic 2 LAN triple.

Network configuration

The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple has a built-in web interface that can be called up using a standard web browser. All settings for operating the device can be modified here.

Calling up the built-in web interface
You can access the built-in online web interface for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in different ways:

• Using the devolo Home Network App on your smartphone or tablet, you can access the device’s web interface by tapping on the corre-sponding adapter symbol for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple.
• Using the Cockpit software, you can get to the device’s web interface by clicking on the corre-sponding tab for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple. Then the program determines the current IP address and starts the configuration in the web browser.
  You can find more information about the devolo Home Network App and Cockpit software in Chapter 3.4 Installation of de-volo software.

General information about the menu
All menu functions are described in the correspon-ding interface as well as in the associated chapter in the manual. The description in the manual follows the same order as the structure of the menu. The figures for the device interface serve as examples.

Logging in
The web interface is not password protected. As-signing a login password is mandatory when log-ging in for the first time to prevent unauthorized access by third parties. Enter your existing password each time you login again and confirm by pressing Log in.

Logging out
Log out of the web interface by clicking Log out.

Language selection
Select your preferred language in the language selection list. The main areas of the web interface and their sub-categories are listed on the left edge. Click the entry for an area to move directly into it.

Making changes
Once you make a change, two icons appear on the menu page:

• Disk icon: Save your settings.
• X icon: Cancel the operation. Your settings are not saved.

Required fields
Fields with a red border are mandatory fields. This means these fields must be filled out to continue with the configuration.

Help text blank fields
Fields that have not been filled out yet contain grayed out help text, which indicates the required content for the field. This help text disappears as soon as content is entered.

Default settings
Some fields contain default settings, which ensure the greatest amount of compatibility and ease of use. Default settings are identified with an * in drop-down menus. Default settings can of course be replaced with cu-stom values.

Recommended settings
Some fields include recommended settings Recommended settings can of course be replaced with custom settings.

Invalid entries
Entry errors are either highlighted by a red border or error messages appear.

Buttons
Click the Disk icon to save the settings for the respective web interface area. Click the X icon or use the Menu path above the buttons to exit the respective web interface area. Click the Recycle bin icon to delete an entry. Click the Arrow icon to refresh a list.

Overview

The Overview area shows the status of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple and the connected LAN and PLC devices.

System

• Name: Device name
• MT number: Device type number
• Serial number: Device serial number
• MAC address: MAC address of the device Firmware version: Firmware version of the device
• System uptime: Operating time since the last re-start

Powerline

• Local device: Device state: status information “connected“ or “not connected“
• Network: Connected clients: number of devices connected to the Powerline network

LAN—Ethernet

• LAN port(s): network port(s); if a connection has been detected, the speed (10/100/1000 Mbps); otherwise, the status “unconnected” is specified.

LAN—IPv4

• Protocol: Display indicating whether DHCP is swit-ched on or switched off
• Address: IPv4 address in use
• Subnet mask: IPv4 network mask in use
• Default gateway : IPv4 gateway in use
• Name server: DNSv4 server in use

LAN—IPv6

• Link-local address : Link-local address in use
• SLAAC address: SLAAC address in use
• Name server: DNSv6 server in use

Connections
The table lists all available and connected devolo Magic adapters for your network and provi-des the following details:

• Device ID: Device ID (number) of each devolo Magic adapter on the devolo Magic net-work
• MAC address: MAC address of each devolo Magic adapter
• Send (Mbps): Rate for sending data
• Receive (Mbps): Rate for receiving data

Powerline
Make all changes to your PLC network in the Po-werline area.

To use a new devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in your devolo Magic network, you first have to connect it to the network with your existing devolo Magic ad-apters. This is accomplished using a shared password. This can be assigned in different ways:

• Using devolo Cockpit or the devolo Home Network App (see Chapter 3.4 Installation of devolo software),
• Simply using the PLC button (see Chapter 3.3 Connecting the devolo Magic adapters)
• Using the web interface, in the PLC menu; as described below:

Pairing—Using on-screen button

1. Click Start pairing to start the pairing opera- tion. This may take some time.
2. As soon as the new devolo Magic adapter is integrated into your existing network, it appears in a list of available and established connections.

Pairing—Using a custom password
You can also assign your network a custom PLC password. Enter this password for each devolo Magic adapter in the Powerline password field and confirm your settings by clicking the Disk icon. Note that the custom password is not assigned to the whole PLC network automatically. In-stead, you must assign it to each of your devolo Magic adapters individually

Powerline domain name
The Powerline domain name determines the name of your PLC network.

Unpairing—Removing an adapter from a net-work

1. To remove a devolo Magic adapter from your devolo Magic network, click Leave Powerline network.
2. Wait until the LED flashes red and then dis- connect the devolo Magic adapter from the power supply.

Compatibility mode
Using as VDSL connection may negatively impact the performance of the broadband connection. Select from among the following settings in order to mitigate any potential negative effects.

Operating mode:

• MIMO
• SISO

Signal transmission profiles:

• Full power
• VDSL 17a (default)
• VDSL 35b
  Get in touch with your Internet provider to find out which signal transmission profile is best for your Internet connection.

The MIMO operating mode and the VDSL 17a si-gnal transmission profile are configured by default.

LAN
Changes to the network settings are made in the LAN area.

You can access the web interface for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple using its current IP ad-dress. This may be an IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, which is either entered manually as a static address or automatically retrieved from a DHCP server.

IPv4 Configuration
In the factory default settings, only the DHCP-enabled option for IPv4 is enabled. This means that the IPv4 address is retrieved axiomatically from a DHCP server. The currently assigned net-work data is visible (greyed out).
If a DHCP server is already present on the network for giving out IP addresses (e.g. your Internet rou-ter), you should enable the DHCP enabled option so that the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple automatical-ly receives an address from it. If you want to assign a static IP address, make entries accordingly for the Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and Name server fields  Confirm your settings by clicking the Disk icon. Then, restart the devolo Magic adapter (see Chapter Reboot) to ensure that your changes take ef-fect.

IPv6 Configuration
If you want automatic IP address assignment and there is already a DHCP server present on the net-work for giving out IP addresses (e.g. your Internet router), enable the DHCPv6 enabled option to en-sure that the devolo Magic LAN triple automatically receives an address from this device. If you want to assign a static IP address, make entries accordingly for the Address, Prefix, De-fault gateway and Name server fields. Confirm your settings by clicking the Disk icon. Then, restart the devolo Magic adapter (see Chap-ter Reboot) to ensure that your changes take ef-fect.

System
In the System area, you can configure the settings for security and other devolo Magic adapter device functions. System information lets you enter a user-defined name in the Device name (hostname) field. This information is particularly helpful if multiple devolo Magic adapters are to be used and identified in the network.

Password
A login password can be set for accessing the web interface. By default, the built-in web interface  of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple is not protected by a password. We recommend assigning a password when the installation of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple is complete to protect it against tampering by third parties. To do so, enter the desired new password twice. The web interface is now protected against un-authorized access with your custom password!

Identify Device
The devolo Magic adapter can be located using the Identify device function. Click Identify to make the white LED for the corresponding adapter flash for 2 minutes to make it easier to identify by sight.

LED
Enable the LED disabled option if the LED on the devolo Magic adapter is intended to be switched off for normal operation. An error status is indica- ted by corresponding flashing behaviour regard-less of this setting.

Powersaving
If powersaving mode is enabled, the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple switches to powersa-ving mode automatically whenever it detects re-duced data transmission over Ethernet. The latency (time for transmitting a data packet) may be negatively affected. Powersaving mode is disabled in the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple factory default settings.

Standby
If Standby mode is enabled, the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple automatically switches to Standby mode if no Ethernet connection has been enabled, i.e. if no network device (e.g. com-puter) is switched on and connected to the net- work interface and if Wi-Fi is disabled. In this mode, the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple is not accessible over the Powerline network. As soon as the network device (e.g. computer) connected to the network interface is switched on again, your adapter can also be accessed again over the electrical wiring. Standby mode is enabled in the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple factory default settings. For information about the LED behavior of the devolo Magic adapter in standby mode, refer to Chapter 2.2.2 Reading the PLC in-dicator light.

Time server
Under Time server, you can select your current time zone. The Time server (NTP) option lets you specify a time server. A time server is a server on the Internet whose task consists of providing the exact time. Most time servers are coupled with a radio clock. The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple automatically switches between standard and daylight saving time.

Firmware update
The firmware of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple in-cludes the software for operating the device. As necessary, for example to modify existing functi-ons, devolo provides new versions on the Internet as a downloadable file.

The currently installed firmware of the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple is displayed on the over-view page (see Chapter 4.2.1 Overview).

The firmware update can be initiated automati-cally or manually.

• The adapter can also look for new firmware upgrades automatically. To do this, enable the Regularly check for firmware updates option.
• The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple lets you know when a new firmware version becomes available. This option is enabled by default.
• The Automatically install firmware updates opti-on allows the adapter to automatically install the new firmware it has found.
• The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple automatically up-dates its firmware. This option is enabled by de-fault.

Browse for updated firmware

1. If you have downloaded an updated firm- ware file for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple to your computer, click Browse for firmware file… and select the downloaded file.
2. Confirm the update procedure with Upload. After a successful update , the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple restarts automati-cally.  Make sure the update procedure is not interrup-ted.

Reboot
To restart the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple, click the Reboot button in the System area.

Factory settings
The devolo Magic 2 LAN triple can be reset to its original factory default settings.

1. To remove a devolo Magic adapter from yourdevolo Magic network and successfully restore its entire configuration to the factory default settings, click Factory reset.
2. Wait until the LED flashes white and then dis- connect the devolo Magic adapter from the mains supply.
   Doing so causes you to lose your custom PLC settings. The last-assigned passwords for the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple are also reset.

Appendix

Technical specifications

(Gigabit Ethernet port)

Power consumption| Maximum: 6.1 W

Typical: 5.2 W

Stand-by: 0.8 W

Power supply| internal

110-250 V AC

50 Hz /60Hz

Temperature

(storage/operating)

| -25°C to 70 °C / 0°C to 40°C

-13°F to 158°F / 32°F to 104°F

Dimensions

(without plug)

| 143 x 72 x 41

(H xWx D/mm) 5.63 x 2.83 x 1.61)

(H x W x D/inch)

Ambient conditions| 10-90% Humidity,

non-condensing

Certifications| FCC, IC

Connection tips
To improve the transmission capacity of the net-work, we recommend that you comply with the following “connection rules”:

• Plug the devolo Magic 2 LAN triple directly into a wall outlet. Avoid using power strips. This may impair the transmission of the PLC signals.
• If there are several outlets in the wall directly next to each other, they behave like a power strip. Individual outlets are optimal.

Disposal of old devices
Electronic waste or e-waste refers to electronic products that have reached the end of their oper-able lives. The United States is beginning to ad-dress its waste problems with regulations at a state and federal level. E-waste legislation in Canada has been set mainly at provincial level. When you decide to dispose of such a product, please do so in accordance with your local environ-mental laws and guidelines. For detailed information about your local environ-mental laws and guidelines, please contact your local authority.

Warranty conditions

If your devolo device is found to be defective du-ring initial installation or within the warranty peri-od, please contact the store where you purchased the product. The store will take care of the repair or warranty claim for you. The complete warranty conditions can be found at www.devolo.com/support/warranty.

References

• Internet anywhere - devolo cures weak Wi-Fi | devolo AG
• Internet anywhere – devolo cures weak Wi-Fi | devolo
• Internet anywhere – devolo cures weak Wi-Fi | devolo
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• Internet überall – devolo stoppt die WLAN Schwäche | devolo
• Internet anywhere – devolo cures weak Wi-Fi | devolo
• Internet anywhere – devolo cures weak Wi-Fi | devolo
• Internet anywhere – devolo cures weak Wi-Fi | devolo
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