D-Link Powerline AV+ DHP-309AV User manual

2D-Link DHP-309 AV User Manual
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Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................ 2
Manual Revisions.......................................................................... 2
Trademarks ..................................................................................... 2
Product Overview.............................................................. 4
Package Contents......................................................................... 4
System Requirements................................................................. 4
Introduction ................................................................................... 5
Features............................................................................................ 5
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 6
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Connection ............................................................................. 7
Hardware Installation ....................................................... 8
Push Button Security......................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ..............................................................11
Technical Specications..................................................12
Contacting Technical Support ........................................13
Warranty...........................................................................14
Registration .....................................................................19
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Two D-Link DHP-308AV PowerLine AV+ Network Adapters
Two CAT5 Ethernet Cables
Quick Install Guide
System Requirements
Product Overview
Package Contents
Network Requirements
• An existing PowerLine network
• Router/Gateway (If sharing an Internet connection)
• Ethernet device (such as a computer, game console, NAS device, media player, wireless access point, etc.)
• An available electrical outlet

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV+ Mini Starter Kit which allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices and
gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house, the electric power lines. With the DHP-309AV PowerLine AV+ Mini Starter Kit,
you may access the Internet, transfer les, play games, and stream HD video.
Features
• Use your home’s electrical wiring by plugging into existing power outlets
• Speeds of up to 200Mbps*
• One 10/100 Ethernet port
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Supports 128-bit AES encryption for network security
• Push and secure encryption button
• Power Saving mode
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of tra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 aect
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 standard.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
1Power LED
• A solid light indicates that the device is receiving electrical power.
• A blinking light indicates that the device is setting itself up after reset or security
button was pressed or power saving mode enabled.
• When the light is O, The device is not receiving electrical power.
2PowerLine LED
• Solid. The device is connected to a PowerLine network.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
• O. 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 or quality is the best.
• Amber. The PowerLine link rate or quality is better.
• Red. The PowerLine link rate or quality is good.
3Ethernet LED
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data trac.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
• O. There is no Ethernet connection.
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Hardware Overview
Connection
1Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-309AV Ethernet port.
2Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 9 for more information.
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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug in the DHP-308AV into an AC wall outlet.
Note: Power source is conrmed when the Power LED on the DHP-308AV is illuminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-308AV and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to
the network or PC. Network connectivity is conrmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LEDs on the DHP-308AV are illuminated.
Recommendations
• For best results, use in a regular wall outlet without any other product plugged into the same outlet. Connecting this product to a power strip or
a surge protector may adversely aect the performance of this product.
• Avoid using the PowerLine AV Network in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power such as a washer, dryer,
refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, or air conditioning system.
• To verify connectivity or if you are having connection problems, plug the adapters in the same room to verify whether your home’s electrical
wiring is contributing to the issue. The adapters’ PowerLine LED indicators will illuminate if the connection is established.
Wireless Router
Cable/DSL Modem
DHP-308AV (Included)
DHP-308AV (Included)
5V--- 3A
1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET USB
RESET
INTERNET

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Section 2 - Installation
Push Button Security
Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security
The PowerLine AV+ Mini Starter Kit on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each PowerLine AV+
Mini Starter Kit is HomePlugAV. All PowerLine AV+ Mini 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. First Adapter
Press the Simple Connect button of the rst adapter for no more than 2 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 Network
Adapter will use.
2. Second Adapter
Within 2 minutes of pushing the Simple Connect button of the rst adapter, press the Simple Connect button of second adapter
in your PowerLine network for no more than 2 seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button.
Note: Both Simple Connect buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes.
3. PowerLine Network
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.

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4. Adding More Adapters
If you would like to add more than 2 adapters, press the Simple Connect button of the additional adapter for no more than 2 seconds. The Power
LED will start blinking after you release the button. Then press the Simple Connect button of any adapter in your existing PowerLine network for
no more than 2 seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button.
Note: Both Simple Connect buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. After above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be
securely congured with the same network encryption key.