D-Link DHP-600AV User manual

User Manual
Version 3.00 | 06/16/2016
PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapter/
PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit
DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV

2D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual
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Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save
energy.
Network Standby: 2.44 watts
Revision Date Description
1.00 May 27, 2013 • Initial release for hardware revision A1
2.00 November 25, 2014 • Hardware revision B1
3.00 June 16, 2016 • Hardware revision C1
Preface

3D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................4
Package Contents.........................................................................4
System Requirements.................................................................5
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
Features............................................................................................7
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 8
LEDs........................................................................................... 8
Connection .............................................................................9
Hardware Installation .....................................................10
Push Button Security.................................................................12
Setup Example.............................................................................14
Powerline Installation Considerations ................................15
Important Safety Instructions................................................16
Troubleshooting..............................................................17
Technical Specications..................................................18

4D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
One DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapter
Two DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters
Ethernet Cable
Two Ethernet Cables
Quick Install Guide
Quick Install Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
For DHP-600AV:
For DHP-601AV:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
CD
CD

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Section 1 - Product Overview
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
• A computer with 1.5 GHz processor
• 1 GB of RAM
• A computer with a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet clients

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The DHP-601AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Starter Kit is a bundle that lets you set up a network quickly. It includes two
DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters for a complete Powerline network solution. The kit allows you to connect
your home computers, networked storage devices, and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house
- the electric power lines. Its passthrough design includes a noise lter to reduce interference, maximizing throughput and
improving overall performance. Featuring Quality of Service (QoS), it keeps your multimedia experience smooth by prioritizing
bandwidth according to data type. Plug and Play completes the package by letting you expand your home network and share
your Internet connection with the push of a button.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
Fast Data Transmission Over Electrical Wiring
The D-Link DHP-600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapter, compliant with the HomePlug AV2 standard, uses your home’s
existing electrical wiring to create a network or extend your existing one.1It supports up to 1000 Mbps data transfer speeds via
its Gigabit Ethernet port and transforms every power outlet into a potential network connection. Simply put, the DHP-600AV
gives you the freedom to access digital media devices, game consoles, print servers, computers, and network storage devices
from anywhere in your home.
Convenient Setup and Secure Operation
The DHP-600AV features Plug and Play technology and plugs directly into a power outlet, removing the need for additional
cables. Extend your home network by connecting multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home via Ethernet cable.
For convenient setup, a secure connection can be quickly set up with the push of a button. The adapter implements 128-bit
AES data encryption to protect the network from unauthorized wiretapping. With hassle-free Plug and Play installation, the
DHP-600AV is an ideal solution for creating a room-to-room home network.
1Power outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system. Certain electrical conditions in your home, such as wiring condition and conguration, may aect the performance of this product.
Additional D-Link Powerline AV adapters are required to add new devices to the network. A minimum of two D-Link Powerline AV Network Adapters are required to create a network. Connecting this product to a power
strip with a surge protector may adversely aect the performance of this product. For best results, plug the adapter directly into a wall outlet.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
1Power LED
A solid light indicates the device is powered on.
A blinking light indicatesThedeviceis rebootingafter reset ortheSimple Connectbutton waspressed.
An o light indicates that the device is powered o.
2Powerline LED
A solid light indicates that a Powerline connection is established.
An o light indicates that the device has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using
the same encryption key.
Green: The Powerline link rate is excellent.
Amber: The Powerline link rate is good.
Red: The Powerline link rate is fair.
3Ethernet LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device.
An o light indicates there is no Ethernet connection.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connection
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1Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network or reset your device back to the factory default settings. Refer
to Push Button Security on page 12 for more information.
2Gigabit Ethernet Port
Connect an Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device.

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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug each of the DHP-600AV adapters into an AC wall outlet, one near your router and one at the location you wish
to extend your network to.
Note:Power supply is conrmed when the Power LED on the DHP-600AV is lit.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the bottom of the DHP-600AV and attach the
other end of the Ethernet cable to the router. A lit Ethernet LED indicates a connection between your PC and the
DHP-600AV. Then connect the Ethernet cable from the second DHP-600AV to a PC.
For DHP-601AV:
3ROOM A ROOM B
DHP-600AVDHP-600AVRouterInternet
PC
1 2
ROOM A ROOM B
DHP-600AVDHP-600AVRouterInternet
PC