25 Initial use
3.4 Connecting the
devolo Magic 1 WiFi
In the following sections we describe how to
connect the devolo Magic 1 WiFi and integrate it
into a network. We clarify the exact procedures ba-
sed on potential network scenarios.
3.4.1Starter Kit – Automatic set-up for a
new devolo Magic PLC network
1
Connect one devolo Magic 1 LAN to your Inter-
net access device's network connection (e.g.
your Internet router).
CAUTION! Tripping hazard
Lay the cable in a barrier-free manner and
ensure that the electrical socket and the
connected network devices are easily ac-
cessible
2
Plug both devolo Magic adapters into available
power sockets within 3 minutes. As soon as 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 establis-
hing an encrypted connection to each other
(see Chapter 2.3.1 Reading the PLC indicator
light).
2-1
devolo Magic 1 WiFi
If the LEDs on both devolo Magic adapters
light up in white, then your devolo Magic
network has been set up according to your
individual specifications and is protected
from unauthorised access.
3.4.2 Addition – Expanding an existing
PLC network by adding another
devolo Magic 1 WiFi
1
Plug the devolo Magic 1 WiFi into an available
power socket. As soon as 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 2.3.1
Reading the PLC indicator light).
Pairing – Establishing a PLC connection
Before
you
can
devolo Magic 1 WiFi in your devolo Magic
network, first you have to connect it to your
existing devolo Magic adapters as a net-
work. This is accomplished by using a sha-
red password:
2
Within 3 minutes, press the PLC button on a
devolo Magic
adapter
devolo Magic network for approximately 1 sec.
use
the
new
in
your
existing