Press release
devolo dLAN® 550 WiFi: The new high-performance WiFi
Powerline adapter in a compact format.
Aachen, Germany, 17 November 2015 – devolo, the Powerline market leader and
smart home specialist from Aachen, Germany, is presenting a new WiFi Powerline
adapter featuring range+ Technology with its dLAN® 550 WiFi adapter. The dLAN®
550 WiFi has been developed according to the idea of being less obtrusive while
providing even better performance. The new devolo dLAN® adapter enables a
bandwidth of up to 300 Mbps via WiFi and 500 Mbps via Powerline. Additionally, the
dLAN® 550 WiFi includes an Ethernet port for cable-based terminal devices.
The topics of this press release:
- dLAN 550 WiFi: WiFi anywhere!
- WiFi in any room and easy setup
- More bandwidth and greater range thanks to devolo range+ Technology
- Just one single WiFi network throughout the home: devolo WiFi Move and Clone
- Prices and availability
dLAN 550 WiFi: WiFi anywhere!
In many households, entire rooms have insufficient or no wireless network coverage despite
the fact that, as time goes on, electronics more often require a stable Internet connection to
unleash their full capabilities. For years, Powerline specialist devolo, which is based in
Aachen, Germany, has been offering a simple and appealing solution for providing this
connection. Its dLAN® adapters with WiFi function simply use the power line like a long
network cable and create a new WiFi hotspot right where it is needed. The new dLAN 550
WiFi is an incredibly compact adapter, allowing for unobtrusive positioning anywhere in the
home.
Thanks to its two antennas, the dLAN 550 WiFi offers a WiFi connection at speeds up to
300 Mbps. The connection is even faster directly over the power line, where the compact
adapter transmits at speeds up to 500 Mbps and covers distances equivalent to 400 metres
of cable. This lets you really enjoy fast downloads and streaming services without stutter.
To provide effective protection against unauthorised access, wireless data transmission is
secured by WPA and the Powerline data transmission uses 128-bit AES encryption.
WiFi in any room and easy setup
Aside from their high quality and durability, devolo products stand out specifically thanks to
their simplicity. All of the adapters can be put into operation very quickly, without the need
for any special IT knowledge. When setting up a new Powerline network, the first adapter is
plugged into an available power outlet close to the router and then connected to the router.
The second adapter can now be plugged into any other power outlet in the home, where it
conveniently provides a network connection—even including a WiFi hotspot in the case of
the dLAN 550 WiFi—without any additional installation or configuration. This allows up to
eight adapters to be used in a single electrical circuit and can provide any room with a
stable, broadband WiFi connection.
More bandwidth and greater range thanks to devolo range+ Technology
The dLAN 550 WiFi owes its high data rates and exceptional transmission stability in part to
the range+ Technology, which is only used in devolo adapters. This technology uses the
earth wire for data transmission in addition to the phase and neutral conductors, resulting in
significantly improved communication. range+ Technology utilises a special signal coupling
process for the earth wire for this, making it superior to conventional Powerline adapters
when it comes to range, stability and bandwidth.
Just one single WiFi network throughout the home: devolo WiFi Move and Clone
Nobody wants to have two, three or even more different WiFi networks at home, each with
their own ID and own password. This is why devolo has developed the WiFi Clone function
and WiFi Move Technology.
WiFi Clone transfers all WiFi configuration data from the user's router at the touch of a
button and using WPS, allowing terminal devices to also connect to the new devolo WiFi
hotspot automatically.
WiFi Move Technology comes into play when additional adapters are installed, such as for
supplying the living room, home office, basement or attic with fast WiFi. This technology
automatically connects new adapters with existing WiFi, creating a single extensive WiFi
network throughout the home. It also copies all optional configurations such as parental
controls, timers or similar functions from existing adapters. As a result, users and their
terminal devices see just one single, extensive WiFi network throughout the home.
Prices and availability
The dLAN 550 WiFi from devolo is now available in stores or at www.devolo.com as a
single adapter, Starter Kit (additional dLAN 550 duo+ adapter for connecting to the router)
or Network Kit (2 x 550 dLAN WiFi and 1 x dLAN 550 duo+). The recommended retail
prices, including value-added tax, are 79.90 euros, 119.90 euros and 179.90 euros
respectively. devolo offers the dLAN 550 WiFi with a three-year manufacturer's warranty.
More devolo press releases available at www.devolo.de
Press contact
devolo AG
Marcel Schüll
Charlottenburger Allee 60
52068 Aachen, Germany
Phone: +49 241 18279-514
Fax: +49 241 18279-999
E-mail: presse@devolo.de
About devolo
devolo AG is the leading European company in the Powerline communication solutions
market. dLAN® is a technology that enables users to establish flexible networks via existing
cabling such as power lines or coaxial cables. Powerline solutions are employed in private
households as well as commercial environments and they lead the way in future-oriented
energy data distribution and home automation. The globally operating company has been
the world market leader in the Powerline segment since 2009. Numerous top-product test
reviews and awards, not to mention the over 28 million adapters sold, demonstrate devolo's
success.
With its Home Control technology, devolo offers an easy DIY smart home. The new product
range is based on the international Z-Wave
®
communications standard and can transform
any home into a smart home in an instant, providing greater comfort, greater security and
simple energy conservation.
devolo invests its development resources into its own patented solutions. Through
sustainable market practices, devolo upholds its responsibility to customers, employees and
the environment.