Review - Devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N (Homeplug AV Starter Kit)
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- In this video I will be reviewing the Devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless N Starter Kit.
Find out more about this product here: www.devolo.co.uk/consumer/77_d...
I'd like to say a big thank you to Devolo for sending me this product.
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@improm2u Thanks for the feedback. I'm planning to do a future video covering the performance of these in more depth. To use it wirelessly is very simple, When the adapters are switched on you just search for the wireless network (by default it is devolo followed by random numbers) and then enter the security key printed on the back of each device, just as if you are connecting directly to your router.
@improm2u Correct, you just plug in and use the wireless password printed on the back of the wireless plug. You should also secure the powerline network by pressing the button on the bottom of the small adapter followed by the "dLAN" button on the large one.
For more information, go to the first link in the description and choose "download" on the right hand side, on that page there is an option to download a full instruction manual. (PDF format)
@Drebln893 You only get the 2 adapters in the "Starter Kit" that I reviewed here - You must have bought the large adapter on its own. You can either buy a small adapter separately or see if you can return the large adapter and buy the "Starter Kit" instead.
Hi Cameron, thank you so much for your very helpful video. I'm wondering if the second step of setting up their software is actually required?
@improm2u You would have two different networks in your network list, you would then pick the one that you want to connect to e.g. Devolo and regular network. You would click the one you want to connect to. The passwords for both should be saved so you will not have to enter them again. You can also connect to the Devolo using a regular ethernet cable.
@electroram Are you sure that you are trying to access the configuration on the Wireless N adapter since the simple adapter doesn't have a configuration page. If this doesn't work, try contacting Devolo's support.
@jwoodman It will create another wireless network with the name "Devolo" followed by a randomly generated string and the password on the back of the unit, both of these can be changed though the web interface on the large adapter as I briefly covered in this review.
@GDelva2003 Your modem will likely need to be connected to a router first (Unless there is one built into the modem).
Like any other mains device, they will raise the electricity bill but since these draw so little power, there will be almost no noticeable difference.
Quality review, thank you! Are there any issues with the Devolo Homeplug gear getting locked up if the main ADSL modem/router is downpowered? (I switch my modem/router off at night because it is a high power wifi unit, and is next to the bedrooms.)
i got my hands on the larger one of these plugs (mate didnt need it anymore) - can i make it work wirelessly WITHOUT the small one connected via ethernet to my router? (i dont have the small one). ive connected it up to my router and it works fine but it wont work upstairs when plugged in unwired.
@Thenicecheese Try the adapters in different wall outlets, possibly ones nearer to each other. If this fails, your house wiring may be too old or organised in a way that is incompatible with this type of networking.
@Petter1900 They are very fast - They can transfer data at a maximum of 200mbps and I usually get speeds very close to that.
Does this work if you have two minis or do you have to have a large one for it to work?
Does it work ?
What I am wondering is if my built in wireless is picking up two bars if i connect this will it get stronger ?
Thanks :) I didn't know what too do so I just held the reset button on the wireless adapter for 10 seconds to restore it back to the factory settings and that seemed to work, but thanks anyway :D
@dave00dance In theory it should work but it can depend on how the wiring works and if there is any interference - If possible borrow one to check it first or at least make sure you can return it if it doesn't work
@camerongray1515
Thanks for the reply, been having issues with using wireless in our building. so hopefully this will fix it
So if I plugged the small one into my router downstairs and plugged the wireless one upstairs and wanted to use it for online gaming, do I need to use the SSD on the devolo or just s ply continue to use my SSD from my router?
hi i recently bought these at a carboot got them home set them up but i can't connect my phone or games console to them...i have tried the numbers on the back as passwords on my phone and ps3 but still nothing...i am not sure what i am suppose to be entering on ps3 and phone as the instructions are not very clear as you said in your video thanks
@congey2002 Personally I have received at least 150mbps if not more with fairly old mains wiring. The speed that you receive will vary depending on the wiring in your house and any nearby interference.
@GDelva2003 ...very good question...I wonder the effect it will have on electric bill
can i use both this and my regular adsl modem ?!
Well made explanatory. Cheers m8 :-)
Hi your video is excellent it exlpain things very clea .I followed exactly as you did ..only at some point where i install the softare and there is no button for configuration settings when i hover over the change name setting therefore i can access to the ip adreess or web page to change setting psswd etc ...on devolo website couldnt fine anything i download the latest version of the software and still the same problem ,,can you help thanks
@improm2u Go to the first link that I put in the description and on the right choose "Downloads" and scroll down. Then click the link labelled "Manual."
Devolo are a good brand.
i bought this kit, and the signal was perfectly storng and stable, but i was only recieving half my 30mb Wifi, is there any powerlines that will give me full speed? or at least near enough full speed? i never had a problem with my netgear broadband wifi, where ever i was the wifi was at full speed, so i dont understand why since i switched to virgin,, i get half the speed only being upstairs... and while the powerline offered a more stable line and slight increase, it was still not full speed.
on each plug there is 3 lights that should light up but on my 3 way adapter only 2 of the lights are lit...the one that is not lighting is the one that looks like an upside down Y (if that makes sense) any suggestions please
The house icon? Same for me. Any solutions?
@jodzz1 I don't own an Xbox so I can't tell for sure but it will likely be more reliable than a wireless connection.
Whats the speed like? does the speed take a hit from going through the power?
when i plug my computer via ethernet cable to the adapter im not getting any increase it internet strength. any ideas?
I don't have the configuration button when i go on the cockpit :(
how do i resolve this?
Can you use these with a modem?
what do I do if the little house light doesn't light up on either of the adapters? :(
@linlo1986 Unfortunately I don't think that that is supported. Personally I have ethernet devices connected to my wifi network through an Edimax EW-7206APg set up in "Station-Infrastructure" mode. I then have this connected to an 8-port switch so I can connect more than 1 device to it. I presume that you could use any other access point as long as it supports "Station-Infrastructure" mode. You may be able to find one that has a switch built in too.
The home button won't light up. How do I fix this?
my one worked fine until recently when both the house lights just went out and now i cant get them to talk to each other. theyre in the same plugs
You didn't cover the one thing I wanted - how to make the wireless connection. I'm hopelessly confused - does this set up a new network which I access with the password on the back of the large unit, or does it access my existing unsatisfactory wirelss network.
will these plugs raise the electricity bill?
@camerongray1515 hi thnaks for the reply...yes im sure im talking about the master wireless one ...doenst show the configuration button.. thanks anyway I ve just send an email to the support center .
I have a problem with mine my home symbol of de adapter won't light up :S please help me!
thumbs up...good stuff
i would use airport express but it dont allow for dlan from other room only wifi
we bought this a few months ago and it is awesome it never fails ... ever however i have recently bought a new xbox 360 and it will NOT connect to it, i have tried everything from using an ethernet cable to changing the ip address and nothing seems to be working :( can anyone help???
I just ordered this, but i didnt get the smaller adapter...WHAT the hell is going on?
THANK YOU MATE THUMPS-UP
i have the old one 85 mb/s i have unternes 12mb/s and speed on my pc with this 85 mb/s adapter is 2.68 mb/s i can´t even get aboe 3 mb/s
where do i find the password?
@camerongray1515 ...ow snap! thanks, I went down to pc world and bought the starter kit. installing it now. hmm, i wonder if i will get a refund from the ebay seller |B-( lol. cheers for the vid.
I hate this product so much...i cant reset my user name and password...and i CANT EVEN REQUEST A CHANGE THROUGH EMAIL...Stay clear of this piece of crap people.