Hi Rob, I too stubbled with the new 500 units, below ===== is the feedback I got from their support people.
Steve. ========================================= > Below you will find a step by step explanation of the wireless configuration > of the dLAN 500 WiFi/500 AV Wireless+: > > Please change the SSID (shown name of the wireless network) to a name which > is not already used by another wireless network. > Also, please change the key for the wireless security, as described below. > > 1. Connect the dLAN 500 WiFi/500 AV Wireless+ directly by network cable to a > computer and to a power outlet. > > 2. If this computer has a wireless function, please disable the wireless > function at the computer for the time of configuration. > > 3. Please start the Cockpit software. (it can be found on the website if not > on the CD, please use the following link: > http://www.devolo.co.uk/consumer/dlan-cockpit-most-simple-configuration-software-for-your-dlan-network.html?l=en > ) > > 4. Now the dLAN 500 WiFi/500 AV Wireless+ is shown in the Cockpit, probably > right above the devolo dLAN cockpit logo. > > 5. On the right side next to the dLAN 500 WiFi/500 AV Wireless+ several > symbols are shown. Please choose the symbol "configuration page of the > adapter". > > 5a. If the symbol is not shown, please make sure that security software, such > as firewalls and anti-virus software is disabled for the moment. > > 6. Please click on the icon "configuration page of the adapter". A browser > window will be started and the "status overview" is shown. > > 7. Please click on the left side on the button "WLAN configuration". > > 8. Now please choose "Access Point" > The wireless configuration page is shown. > > 9. Here you can change the SSID (name with which the wireless network is > shown) and in the lower part you can change the security/encryption for the > wireless function of the dLAN 500 WiFi/500 AV Wireless+. > > 10. Check the dot in front of the security type you want to use (standard > WPA/WPA2) and enter a key to needed for the chosen security type: > - WPA or WPA 2: at least 8 characters, all 26 letters and numbers (mutated > vowels and special characters are possible but NOT advisable) > > 11. After you have done all changes click on "save" at the end of the page > and wait until the page has been reloaded/refreshed. > - As a check you can go back after 30 seconds and choose "Access Point" again > to check if the changes have been made. On 22 Aug 2014, at 19:17, Rob Beattie <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Sam, I went for the Devolo wireless kit and I'll admit I'm struggling. I've plugged the duo component in and one wireless plug in another room. The Cockpit software 'sees' them both but I can't work out how to change their name and password to match that of my existing router. Obviously what I'm after is that having found my wireless network and typed in the password/key once, that my devices will simple 'see' that same network replicated through the house via the dLAN plugs. The only option on the Duo in Cockpit lets me give it a name, via the Show Options button. On the wireless plug, I get the same Options button which lets me change the name and a Configuration Page of the Adaptor which, when clicked, does nothing. Any clues? I think the manual tries to cover too many variations of the product and is thus almost unusable. best wishes, Rob ----------------- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie NEW BOOK JUST OUT - The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing On 11 August 2014 08:06, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> wrote: Personally I'd go for a devolo dlan wifi kit. You get the extended wifi but the original signal comes from using your power lines as networking cable, it's generally more stable. Using the devolo dlan cockpit software, you can edit the name & password of your new wifi network to match that of your existing router, for example BTHub3-ABCD and your wifi password. That way, any devices should seamlessly swap between networks as you move into areas of low reception. 2 pack : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-dLAN-500-Wi-Fi-Starter/dp/B00C5IA4TW/ 3 pack : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-dLAN-500-Wi-Fi-Network/dp/B00C5IA4S8/ Regards Sam MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development Sam Mullen ACMT +44 (0)7747778022 [email protected] www.macambulance.co.uk MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration number 8466597 This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. On 11 Aug 2014, at 07:52, Rob Beattie <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Virginia, > > can you provide a link to the product at that price? Our wifi is poor and I'd > be interested to see if this improved it. > > thanks, > > Rob > > ----------------- > Rob Beattie > Freelance writer and book author > www.robbeattie.com > 07769 902820 > Twitter: @robbeattie > NEW BOOK JUST OUT - The Bluffer's Guide to Fishing > > > On 8 August 2014 12:53, Virginia Routh <[email protected]> wrote: > Not my favourite firm and not our provider of telephone and broadband. But I > must say that their Dual Band Wi-fi Extender is excellent. We live in > rambling old house out in the sticks with very poor broadband. It just > barely downloads newspapers, at least that was the case until we bought the > BT Extender for £35. My husband saw an advertisement and decided to buy it. > I was dubious that it would make any difference. I was wrong. It has > improved the wifi reception considerably. 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