Installation Guide
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Diagram illustrating correct and incorrect placement of devolo adapters. Incorrect placement shows adapters too far apart or in a way that obstructs the socket. Correct placement shows adapters plugged directly into wall sockets, one near the router and another in a different room.
Connect the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter to a free wall socket. Wait until the LED quickly flashes white (approx. 1 minute). ⏱️
A devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter is plugged into a wall socket. An arrow indicates a 1-minute wait for the LED to flash white.
Make a note of the Wi-Fi key found on the back of the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter. This key is essential for connecting your devices.
Close-up of the back of a devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter showing a label with 'WiFi Key:' followed by a placeholder for the password.
Connect the second devolo Magic adapter (the LAN adapter) to a free socket and connect it to your router using the enclosed LAN cable.
A devolo Magic LAN adapter is plugged into a wall socket and connected to a router via a LAN cable. The devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter is also shown.
The encryption process takes place automatically. During this time, the LEDs of both adapters flash white. This ensures a secure connection between your adapters.
Diagram showing two devolo adapters (WiFi mini and LAN) and a router. Arrows indicate the automatic encryption process where LEDs flash white.
The process is complete as soon as all of the LEDs on the devices light up solid white. This typically takes a maximum of 3 minutes. ✔️
Diagram showing the two devolo adapters and router. The text indicates that the process is complete when all LEDs light up solid white, taking a maximum of 3 minutes.
Set up the Wi-Fi connection on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The basic installation process is now complete.
Visual representation of a home network setup. A laptop, tablet, and smartphone are shown connecting to a Wi-Fi network, indicating the completion of basic installation.
For enhanced coverage, use Mesh technology to connect all devolo Magic adapters and your router to a contiguous network. This allows seamless internet access with the strongest connection anywhere in the house.
To enable Mesh, press a button once to transfer Wi-Fi access data from the router to the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter. This provides optimal Wi-Fi coverage in every room.
Illustration of Mesh technology in a home. Multiple devolo adapters are shown connected throughout a house, extending Wi-Fi coverage. The text explains that pressing a button transfers Wi-Fi data for optimal coverage.
For the initial setup, connect the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter to a free wall socket near your router (maximum distance of 10 meters). Wait approximately 1 minute until the LED lights up white. ? 1 min ✔️
Diagram showing the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter plugged into a wall socket near a router (max. 10 meters). A timer shows 1 minute, and a checkmark indicates successful LED status.
Briefly press the button on your devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter. The LED will flash white. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your router. Consult your router's manual for the exact duration required for the button press.
Diagram showing the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter and router. Instructions involve pressing the adapter's button, then the router's WPS button within 2 minutes.
Once the LED lights up solid white, the pairing process has been completed successfully.
Diagram showing the devolo adapters and router. The text indicates that the process is successful when all LEDs light up solid white.
You can now disconnect your devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter and place it in your preferred location. The devolo Magic adapters ensure seamless internet access anywhere in the house with the strongest possible connection.
Illustration of a person unplugging the devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter from a wall socket and placing it in a desired location. The text emphasizes seamless internet access throughout the house.
Understanding the LED indicators and button functions helps in troubleshooting and managing your devolo adapters.
Button/LED | Duration of Press | Action | LED Behaviour |
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PLC Button | 1 second | Start pairing with other devolo Magic adapters (for WiFi adapters: start ConfigSync) | Flashes white |
PLC Button | >10 seconds | Reset devolo adapter to factory settings | Lights up red |
PLC LED | - | The devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter is working perfectly. It is connected to other devolo Magic adapters. | Lights up white |
PLC LED | - | Establishing a pairing connection with another adapter. | Quickly flashes white |
PLC LED | - | Not connected to the network. | Flashes red |
PLC LED | - | In standby mode. | Slowly flashes white |
PLC LED | - | Undergoing a software update. | Alternately flashes white and red |
PLC LED | - | Lights up white and then briefly flashes red. | Lights up white and then briefly flashes red |
PLC LED | - | Has a poor Powerline connection. | Lights up red |
PLC LED | - | In the start-up process. | Off |
PLC LED | - | Cannot see any other devolo Magic adapters. | Off |
PLC LED | - | No longer has any LED function (disabled by user). | Off |
Button/LED | Duration of Press | Action | LED Behaviour |
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WiFi Button | 1 second | WPS function is being carried out | Flashes white |
WiFi Button | >3 seconds | Wi-Fi is being switched off | LED goes out |
WiFi LED | - | The devolo Magic WiFi mini adapter has a fault-free connection to the Internet. | Lights up white |
WiFi LED | - | Attempting to establish a connection via WPS. | Flashes white |
WiFi LED | - | No longer has any LED function (disabled by user). | Off |
* Refer to page 41 for manual pairing instructions.
All devolo devices come with a 3-year warranty. If your device is found to be defective during initial installation or within the warranty period, please contact the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will handle the repair or warranty claim.
For complete warranty conditions, please visit the devolo website: www.devolo.com/warranty.
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