D-Link DHP-303 - PowerLine HD EN Starter User manual

2D-Link DHP-302 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................3
Package Contents....................................................3
System Requirements ............................................. 3
Introduction..............................................................4
Features...................................................................4
Hardware Overview .................................................5
LEDs ..................................................................5
Connection......................................................... 6
Hardware Installation ..................................................7
Push Button Security ...............................................8
Using the Setup Wizard.............................................11
Configuration............................................................. 13
Setup .....................................................................15
Security.................................................................. 17
Application QoS.....................................................18
Advanced QoS.......................................................19
Reset .....................................................................20
Troubleshooting.........................................................21
Technical Specifications...........................................22
Contacting Technical Support..................................23
Warranty .....................................................................24
Registration................................................................29
Table of Contents

3D-Link DHP-302 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DHP-302 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• CD-ROM with Software and Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements
• Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 2) or 2000 (with Service Pack 4)
• PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory
• Ethernet Adapter (100MBit/s)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter which allows you to network your home computers,
networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric powerlines
- and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more. This kit can be used to network two
computers with a 10/100Base-T adapter through powerlines.
Features
• Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection
• Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 200Mbps
• One 10/100 Ethernet port
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Easy to use Management Software
• Configurable QoS for video streaming, VoIP and Gaming
• Firmware Upgrade Support
• Push button security
• Throughput LED
• Power Saving
• LLTD Support

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
A solid light indicates that the
device is receiving power.
Throughput LED
A solid green light indicates that the master device has detected another
Powerline device on the network.
Green LED: Power Line speed > 20Mbps (non master unit)
Amber LED: Power Line speed < 20Mbps or > 6Mbps (non master unit)
Red LED: Power Line speed < 6Mbps or link is down. (non master unit)
Ethernet LED
A solid light indicates a connection on
the Ethernet port.The LED blinks during
data transmission.
AP LED
A solid light indicates that the device
is the master unit in the powerline
network.

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Hardware Overview
Connection
Ethernet Port
Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable
to the DHP-302 Ethernet port.
Push Button Security
Press to secure your network. Refer
to page 8 for more information.

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Hardware Installation
Power
Plug in the DHP-302 into an AC wall outlet or power strip.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the DHP-302 is illuminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-302 and attach the
other end of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the green LED
Indicator on the DHP-302 located left of the Power LED is illuminated.

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1. All Adapters
Plug in all the adapters to be configured.
2. First Adapter
Select the first adapter to be configured as the AP (Access Point). Press and hold the button until the AP light
starts flashing.
Note: It is recommended to choose any adapter connected to your Internet connection such as a router as AP,
or to the data or media source device such as a Media Center PC. There must be only one security key master
(AP) in the network.
The adapters memorize their security settings even after power is removed from the units. The security settings
of any adapter can be cleared by pressing the button until its AP LED is off. This will reset the unit back to the
factory default settings.
3. First Adapter
Wait until the AP LED stops flashing (up to 30 seconds).
4. First Adapter
The AP LED remains on and is now ready to start registering new adapters.
Push Button Security
Press and hold the button
First Adapter
First Adapter

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5. First Adapter
Press the button until its AP LED starts flashing and continue to the new adapter.
6. New Adapter
Press and hold the button in the new adapter until the AP LED starts flashing.
First Adapter
New Adapter
Press and hold the button
Press and hold the button

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7. New Adapter
The new adapter’s AP LED will turn off indicating that it is securely configured and its Throughput LED will indicate
the link quality.
8. First Adapter
After registering the new adapter, the AP LED of the first adapter remains on and its Throughput LED will indicate
the link quality.
Note: When adding more adapters, repeat steps 5 to 8. At the end of this process, only one adapter should have
the AP LED on.
New Adapter
First Adapter