devolo Magic 2 LAN Powerline Instruction Manual

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devolo Magic 2 LAN Powerline

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Product Information

The devolo Magic LAN is a LAN adapter that allows you to extend your home network using your electrical wiring. It provides a secure and reliable connection for your devices.

Key Features:

  • Easy installation via the devolo Home Network App or manual installation
  • Automatic encryption for secure data transmission
  • LED indicators for easy status monitoring
  • Supports pairing with other devolo Magic adapters

Supported Languages:

  • English (EN)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation via App:

  1. Download the devolo Home Network app on your mobile device.
  2. Follow the installation wizard in the app to configure your devolo Magic LAN adapter step-by-step.

Manual Installation:

  1. Connect the devolo Magic LAN adapter to a free wall socket.
  2. Wait until the LED on the adapter quickly flashes white (approximately 15 seconds).
    Note: The following steps should be completed within 3 minutes of completing the manual installation.
  3. Press the button on the side of your devolo Magic LAN adapter that is connected to the router.

The encryption process will start automatically, indicated byflashing white LEDs on both adapters. Once the process is complete, all LEDs on the devices will light up solid white. This process typically takes a maximum of 3 minutes.

To pair with other devolo Magic adapters or reset the devolo adapter to factory settings, use the PLC button on the adapter. Press the button for 1 second to start pairing or hold it for more than 10 seconds to reset the adapter, indicated by different LED behaviors (flashing white or solid red).

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Information

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Installation via App

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devolo Home Network App

Download the devolo Home Network app. An installation wizard will take you through the configuration stepby-step. If you prefer to carry out the installation without the app, follow the steps in Part B.

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Manual installation

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  1. Connnect the devolo Magic LAN adapter to a free wall socket and wait until the LED quickly flashes white (approx. 15 sec).
  2. Within 3 minutes, press the button on the side of your devolo Magic LAN adapter which is connected to the router.devolo-Magic-2-LAN-Powerline-4
  3. The encryption process takes place automatically. During this time, the LEDs of both adapters flash white.devolo-Magic-2-LAN-Powerline-5
  4. The process is complete as soon as all of the LEDs on the devices light up solid white. The process takes a maximum of 3 minutes.devolo-Magic-2-LAN-Powerline-6

PLC button

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On page 21 you will see how to carry out manual pairing.

Help: Manual Pairing

Help: If automatic pairing during initial installation was unsuccessful, you can carry out manual pairing of the Magic adapters. Connect the devolo Magic LAN adapter to a free wall socket and wait until the LED flashes white (approx. 15 seconds).

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Within 3 minutes, press the button on the side of your devolo Magic LAN adapter which is connected to the router. Second, press the button on your new Magic LAN adapter. As soon as all of the LEDs light up white, pairing has been completed successfully.

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Documents / Resources

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Instruction Manual · Magic 2 LAN Powerline, Magic 2, LAN Powerline, Powerline

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Questions & Answers

Use this section to ask about setup, compatibility, troubleshooting, or anything missing from this manual.

  1. Zamieniłem magic1 na magic2 i nie ma połączenia pełnego na jedynce jest dlaczego

    Marek Banasiak asks Zamieniłem magic1 na magic2 i nie ma połączenia pełnego na jedynce jest dlaczego
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    Question

    Why is my devolo Magic 2 connection not as strong or 'full' as my previous Magic 1 connection?

    Answer

    If your devolo Magic 2 adapters are not providing a "full" or stable connection compared to your previous Magic 1 units, please check the following troubleshooting steps based on the manual:

    • Check the LED Status: Look at the PLC LED on your Magic 2 adapter. If it lights up white and then briefly flashes red, it indicates a poor Powerline connection. If it flashes red, it is not connected to the network at all.
    • Avoid Power Strips: Ensure both adapters are plugged directly into wall sockets. Plugging them into power strips or extension cords can significantly degrade performance. The manual illustrates that using the integrated socket on the adapter itself for other devices is the recommended setup.
    • Manual Pairing: If the automatic setup didn't optimize the connection, try manual pairing:
      1. Plug the new adapter into a wall socket and wait for the LED to flash white (approx. 15 seconds).
      2. Within 3 minutes, press the button on the side of the adapter connected to your router for 1 second.
      3. Press the button on the new adapter for 1 second. The process is successful when both LEDs light up solid white.
    • Compatibility Note: While devolo Magic 2 is compatible with all other Magic series adapters, it is not compatible with older dLAN series adapters. Ensure you are not trying to mix Magic 2 with dLAN units.
    • Factory Reset: If issues persist, press the button on the side for more than 10 seconds to reset the adapter to factory settings (the LED will light up red) and try the installation again using the devolo Home Network app for guided optimization.

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