D-Link DHP-P500AV User manual

USER MANUAL
DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV
VERSION 1.2

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Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 3
Package Contents ................................................... 3
Utility and System Requirements ............................3
Introduction .............................................................. 4
Features .................................................................. 4
EU type Hardware Overview ................................... 5
LEDs .................................................................. 5
Connection......................................................... 6
UK type Hardware Overview ................................... 7
LEDs .................................................................. 7
Connection......................................................... 8
FR type Hardware Overview ...................................9
LEDs .................................................................. 9
Connection....................................................... 10
Hardware Installation ................................................ 11
Push Button Security ............................................. 12
Using the Setup Wizard ............................................ 14
Conguration.............................................................15
Main....................................................................... 16
Security.................................................................. 18
PowerLine Installation Considerations ..................20
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 22
Technical Specications........................................... 23
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
DHP-P500AV
•D-LinkDHP-P500AVPowerlineAV500PassthroughAdapter
•CAT5EthernetCable
•CD-ROMwithSoftwareandUserManual
•QuickInstallGuide
DHP-P501AV
•D-LinkDHP-P500AVPowerlineAV500PassthroughAdapterX2
•CAT5EthernetCableX2
•CD-ROMwithSoftwareandUserManual
•QuickInstallGuide
Utility and System Requirements
•Windows® 7,WindowsVista®,XP(withServicePack3)
•GigabitAdapter(10/100/1000Mbps)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter which allows you to connect 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les,playgames,andmore.
Features
• ProvidesEthernettoPowerlineConnection
• FastDataTransferRateofUpto500Mbps*
• IntegratedPassthroughPowerSocketwithNoiseFiltering
• OneGigabitEthernetport
• Plug&Play,EasyInstallation
• EasytouseManagementUtility
• FirmwareUpgradeSupport
• PushButtonSecurity
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume
oftrafcandnetworkoverhead,mayloweractualdatathroughputrate.Interferencefromdevicesthatemitelectricalnoise,suchasvacuumcleanersandhairdryers,
may adversely affect the performance of this product. This product may interfere with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios,
or other powerline devices that do not follow the HomePlug AV and IEEE1901 standard.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
EU type Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
•Solid. The device is receiving
electrical power.
•Blinking. The device is setting
itself up after reset or simple
connect button was pressed.
•Off. The device is not receiving
electrical power.
Ethernet LED
•Solid.TheEthernetportislinkedbutthereisnodatatrafc.
•Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
•Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline LED
•Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
•Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
•Off. The device has not found any other compatible Powerline
devices using the same encryption key.
The color indicates the Powerline link rate:
•Green. The Powerline link rate is faster than 80 Mbps.
•Amber. The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps.
•Red. The Powerline link rate is less than 50 Mbps.

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EU type Hardware Overview
Connection
Gigabit Ethernet Port
Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to
your PC or Ethernet device.
Simple Connect Button
Press to secure your network. Refer
to page 12 for more information.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 1
second to reset to factory default.
Passthrough Power Socket
Rating: 250V/16A maximum
Please do not plug devices into
the power socket that exceed
the product rating.

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UK type Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
•Solid. The device is receiving
electrical power.
•Blinking. The device is setting
itself up after reset or simple
connect button was pressed.
•Off. The device is not receiving
electrical power.
Ethernet LED
•Solid.TheEthernetportislinkedbutthereisnodatatrafc.
•Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
•Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline LED
•Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
•Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
•Off. The device has not found any other compatible Powerline
devices using the same encryption key.
The color indicates the Powerline link rate:
•Green. The Powerline link rate is faster than 80 Mbps.
•Amber. The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps.
•Red. The Powerline link rate is less than 50 Mbps.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
UK type Hardware Overview
Connection
Gigabit Ethernet Port
Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to
your PC or Ethernet device.
Simple Connect Button
Press to secure your network. Refer
to page 12 for more information.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 1
second to reset to factory default.
Passthrough Power Socket
Rating: 250V/13A maximum
Please do not plug devices into
the power socket that exceed
the product rating.

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FR type Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
•Solid. The device is receiving
electrical power.
•Blinking. The device is setting
itself up after reset or simple
connect button was pressed.
•Off. The device is not receiving
electrical power.
Ethernet LED
•Solid.TheEthernetportislinkedbutthereisnodatatrafc.
•Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
•Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline LED
•Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
•Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
•Off. The device has not found any other compatible Powerline
devices using the same encryption key.
The color indicates the Powerline link rate:
•Green. The Powerline link rate is faster than 80 Mbps.
•Amber. The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps.
•Red. The Powerline link rate is less than 50 Mbps.

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FR type Hardware Overview
Connection
Gigabit Ethernet Port
Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to
your PC or Ethernet device.
Simple Connect Button
Press to secure your network. Refer
to page 12 for more information.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 1
second to reset to factory default.
Passthrough Power Socket
Rating: 250V/16A maximum
Please do not plug devices into
the power socket that exceed
the product rating.

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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug in the DHP-P500AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip.
Note:PowersourceisconrmedwhenthePowerLEDontheDHP-P500AVisilluminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable
connector located on the DHP-P500AV and attach the other
end of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Network
ConnectivityisconrmedwhentheEthernetLEDonthe
DHP-P500AV are illuminated.
WARNING! Only power cords are allowed to be inserted into the
EUT socket-outlet, no other direct plug-in equipment.

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Section 2 - Installation
Understanding Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Security
The Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The
default encryption key of each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapter is HomePlugAV. All Powerline AV 500
passthrough network adapters with default encryption key can communicate with each other.
It’s recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose. The private encryption key allows
you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. To create a private encryption key
instead of the default encryption key, please follow below steps:
1. All Adapters
Pluginalltheadapterstobeconguredandmakesureeachdevice’sencryptionkeyissettoHomePlugAV(default
value).Iftheencryptionkeyisnotsettothedefaultvalue,presstheResetbuttonfor1secondorusePowerlineAV
Utility on your CD for resetting it to the default value.
2. First Adapter
PressSimpleconnectbuttonoftherstadapterfornomorethanthreeseconds.
The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The adapter will create a private, randomly generated
encryption key that each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapter will use.
3. Second Adapter
WithintwominutesofpushingtheSimpleconnectbuttonoftherstadapter,pressSimpleconnectbuttonofsecond
adapter in your Powerline network for no more than three seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release
the button.
Push Button Security

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Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes.
4. Second Adapter
Afterabovenetworksecuritysetupsteps,yourPowerlinenetworkwillbesecurelyconguredwiththesamenetwork
encryption key. The adapters will memorize the security settings even if they are unplugged.
Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset
button for 1 second and then follow the security setup procedure above.
5. Adding More Adapters
If you would like to add more than two adapters, press the button of the additional adapter for no more than three
seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button.
Then press the button of any adapter in your existing Powerline network for no more than two seconds. The Power
LED will start blinking after you release the button.
Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes.
Afterabovenetworksecuritysetupsteps,yourPowerlinenetworkwillbesecurelyconguredwiththesamenetwork
encryption key.

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Section 2 - Installation
FollowthesimplestepsbelowtoruntheSetupWizardtoguideyouquicklythroughtheinstallationprocess.
Insert the D-Link DHP-P500AV CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start
on your computer, click Start > Run.
In the Run command box type “D:\autorun.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start,
proceed to the next screen.
Click on Install Utility
Using the Setup Wizard

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Section3-Conguration
Conguration
After you have completed the D-Link Powerline AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link Powerline AV
UtilityicononyourdesktoptostartthecongurationoftheDHP-P500AV.
Double-click the D-Link Powerline Utility icon
The D-Link Powerline Utility provides you the option of setting your own Powerline network and the network
information of connected Powerline devices.

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Device Information Tab:
Device Name: Shows the name of devices that have been discovered. The device name is initially set by the utility itself.
Location: Shows the device is local or remote.
Quality: Shows the network connection quality of the connected device.
•Threesquares-SuitableforHDvideostreamconnection.
•Twosquares-SuitableforSDvideostreamconnection.
•Onesquare-SuitablefordataandInternetactivityconnection.
Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device.
MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected device.
Firmware Version:Showsthermwareversionoftheconnecteddevice.
Main

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Section3-Conguration
Conguration Buttons:
Scan Button: Scan for connected Powerline devices.
Rename Button: SelectaPowerlinedevicerstandthenchangethedevicename.
Factory Reset Button: SelectaPowerlinedevicerstandthenresettofactorydefaultencryptionkeyandrmware
version.
Firmware Upgrade Button: Thermwareupgradeisonlyforlocaldevice.Selecttheappropriatermwarelesand
then proceed.

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Section 4 - Security
Security
Understanding the Encryption Key setting:
The Powerline devices on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each
Powerline device is HomePlugAV. All devices with default encryption key can communicate with each other.
It’s recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose. The private encryption key allows
you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network.
Setting your private Encryption Key
1. Enter the device password before changing the encryption key:
•LocalDevice:Youdonotneedtoenterthedevicepasswordbeforechangingtheencryptionkey.
•RemoteDevice:Youmustenterthedevicepasswordbeforechangingtheencryptionkey.
Note: Each device has a unique device password on the device label.

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2. Select the remote device and then enter the device password into the Set
Device Password window. Then click OK.
3. Select the Powerline devices that you would like to apply the encryption key
setting. Then type your private encryption key into the Encryption Key Setting
eldandclickSet Selected Devices. The utility will show a message once the
setting been completed.
Note: Please keep your private encryption key in your record after you change it.
4. Select the Main tab, and click Scan to check if the devices in the Powerline
network appear in the list.
Adding a Device to your Powerline network
If you use the default encryption key within existing Powerline network and the new device retains the default encryption
key, you can just plug the new device into a power outlet. Then all devices can communicate with each other.
If the encryption key within existing Powerline network has been customized, you have two ways to add the new device
to your Powerline network.
1. You can use Powerline Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your record to the new device. Then all devices
can communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key.
2. You can use Powerline Utility to set all devices within existing Powerline network and the new device back to the default
encryptionkeyrst.Thenfollowthe1to4stepsof“SettingyourprivateEncryptionKey”.YourPowerlinenetworkwill
securelybeconguredwithacustomizedencryptionkeyandalldevicescancommunicatewitheachotherafteryour
setting.

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Plan the location of your PowerLine devices:
1. Connect PowerLine devices to electrical outlets that are not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning o
power to the device.
2. Do not connect the PowerLine devices to an extension cord, surge protector, or
power strip as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network
performance.
3. Avoid using the PowerLine devices in an electrical outlet that is located near an
appliance that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This
may prevent the adapter from working correctly, or negatively impact network
performance.
4. Verify that your PowerLine devices are electrically rated to operate with the power
available in your location.
5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets.
6. The PowerLine device is equipped with a three-pronged plug to help ensure proper grounding.
Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable.
PowerLine Installation Considerations