devolo 8254 Multi Node Ethernet LAN Installation Guide

devolo 8254 Multi Node Ethernet LAN

Getting Started with Multi Node

This quick start guide helps you install and configure your first Multi Node network.

This guide assumes that your devices have firmware version 7.16.5 or newer. If your devices run an older firmware version, consult the user manual available on the producto websitio.

Lo que necesitas

Una computadora portátil con un puerto LAN
Un cable ethernet
Multi Node LAN devices (at least two)
Ficha técnica (especificaciones técnicas, incluidas en el paquete)

Cómo funciona MultiNode

Multi Node LAN 4TE is a DIN-rail device that uses powerline communication (PLC) to send data over low-voltage red.
Nodo maestro: El controlador central de la red.
Nodos regulares: Se conectan al maestro mediante un PLC. Un nodo estándar puede cambiar automáticamente a repetidor si es necesario.
Aislamiento: Los nodos regulares sólo hablan con el maestro, no entre ellos.
→ Application devices (e.g., a charging station) connected to a regular node can only reach application devices connected to the master. Devices on different regular nodes cannot connect directly.
El nodo maestro tiene un integrado web Interfaz para configuración y gestión; no se necesitan herramientas adicionales.

Instrucciones paso a paso

Planifica tu red
- Consideraciones sobre la fuente de alimentación: Each power rail needs a circuit breaker. You can use one breaker for both the charging station and MultiNode, or separate breakers. Multi Node is powered by L1/N, e.g., from the charging infrastructures’ mains circuit.
- Distancia: Large networks may need repeaters. Best range is up to 50 m per hop. 50–100 m may work, but over 100 m is not recommended.
- Circuitos: One three-phase circuit for all devices gives the best results. Multiple circuits cause signal loss and noise. This can be solved with repeaters or by splitting networks via Ethernet.
- Topología: The network self-organizes into a tree: master node is at the root, with regular nodes automatically acting as repeaters when needed.
- Master node placement: Place it where Ethernet is easy to reach and signal paths are short. It is strongly recommended not to place it in the distribution unit.
- Load management in EV charging scenarios: Since regular nodes connect only to the master, EV charging scenarios need careful upfront planning. For guidance, see user manual on the producto websitio.
Instalación eléctrica
- DIN-rail mounting and proper wiring must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in compliance with standards.
- Connect the Multi Node devices to the mains.
- It is recommended to record each device’s serial number, MAC address, and installation location (e.g., parking spot, floor number) to support maintenance.
  You can provision the devices either before or after electrical installation, depending on what works best for your workflow.
Conecta tu computadora portátil
- Connect your laptop to the device you want to use as the master node, e.g., device next to the Internet gateway, with an Ethernet cable. By default, all Multi Node LAN 4TE devices start as regular nodes.
Abrir el web interfaz
- Abrir una web navegador e ingrese: http://devolo-xxxxx.local.
- Reemplace xxxxx con los últimos 5 dígitos del número de serie del dispositivo.
Run the setup wizard

Cuando abres el web interfaz de un dispositivo predeterminado de fábrica, lo redirecciona automáticamente al asistente de configuración.
- Haga clic en el botón "Crear una nueva red". Esto configurará el dispositivo conectado como maestro.
- On the above screen, wait for all nodes to join the network, then click “Continue”. On the next screen shown below, enter the settings and click “Save and apply to all nodes in the network”:
- Powerline domain name: Choose a clear name for the Multi Node network to help identify it.
- Contraseña de línea eléctrica: Protege el dominio de la línea eléctrica.
- Semilla: A number from 0 to 59 that uniquely identifies a PLC network. It is recommended to leave this on automatic.
- Clave de administrador: Protects the Multi Node network management channel.
- Web contraseña de interfaz: Protects access to the web interfaz.
- After the configuration is applied to all nodes, you will be automatically redirected to the Overview, which lists all nodes in your Multi Node network as shown below. It is recommended to provide meaningful names to nodes, e.g., include a reference to physical installation location.