D-Link DHP-310AV User manual

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2D-Link DHP-310AV 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
Simple Connect Button ...................................................... 8
Hardware Installation ...............................................................9
Push Button Security .................................................................10
Conguration .......................................................................... 13
Using the Setup Wizard ............................................................13
Conguration ...............................................................................14
Security ..........................................................................................13
Installation Considerations .................................................. 18
PowerLine Installation Considerations ...............................18
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 20
Technical Specications ........................................................ 21
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
DHP- 310AV
• D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• CD-ROM with User Manual and Utility
• Quick Install Guide
DHP-311AV
• D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapter X2
• Ethernet Cable X2
• CD-ROM with User Manual and Utility
• Quick Install Guide
System Requirements
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3)
• Ethernet interface (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• PC with 1.5GHz Processor
• 1 GB Memory
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Mini 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 200Mbps*
• One Ethernet port
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Push Button Security
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date 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 and IEEE1901 standard.

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
• Solid. Indicates that the device is receiving electrical
power.
• Blinking. Indicates that the device is setting itself up
after reset or when the security button was pressed
• O. The device is not receiving electrical power.
Ethernet 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.
PowerLine 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 is best.
• Amber.The PowerLine link rate is better.
• Red. The PowerLine link rate is good.

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Hardware Overview
Connection
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 1
second to reset to factory default.
Ethernet Port
Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to
the DHP-310AV Ethernet port.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Simple Connect Button
Simple Connect Button
Press to secure your network. Refer
to page 10 for more information.

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Section 2 - Installation
DHP-310AV
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug in the DHP-310AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip.
Note: Power source is conrmed when the Power LED on the DHP-310AV is illuminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network
cable connector located on the DHP-310AV 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-310AV are illuminated.
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1 2
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Understanding PowerLine AV Mini Adapter Security
The PowerLine AV Mini Adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each
PowerLine AV Mini Adapter is HomePlug AV. 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. All Adapters
Plug in all the adapters to be congured and make sure each device’s encryption key is set to HomePlug AV (default value). If
the encryption key is not set to the default value, press the reset button for 1 second 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 Mini Adapter will use.
3. Second Adapter
Push Button Security

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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.
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. 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.
4. 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 three 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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EXISTING PLC NETWORK
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Section 3 - Conguration
Using the Setup Wizard
Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link
DHP-310AV 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 to begin.
Note: In order to properly install the PowerLine AV utility,
you will rst need to install WinPcap.

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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-310AV.
The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility provides you the option of setting your own PowerLine network and the network information
of connected PowerLine devices.
Double-click the
D-Link PowerLine AV
Utility icon

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Shows the name of the devices that have been
discovered. The device’s name is initially set by
the utility itself.
Shows if the device is local or remote
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.
Shows the link rate of the connected to the
PowerLine device.
Shows the MAC address of the connected
PowerLine device.
Shows the firmware version of the connected
PowerLine device.
Click Factory Reset to reset the device back to
factory default settings.
Click Firmware Upgrade to improve the functionality
of your powerLine device.
After you have downloaded the new rmware, click
Browse to locate the rmware update on your hard
drive. Click OK to proceed to rmware upgrade.
Device
Name:
Location:
Quality:
Link Rate:
MAC
Address:
Firmware
Version:
Factory
Reset:
Firmware
Upgrade:

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Security
Setting your private Encryption Key
1. Enter the device’s password before changing the encryption key:
• Local Device: You do not need to enter the device’s password
before changing the encryption key.
• Remote Device: You must enter the device’s password before
changing the encryption key.
Note: Each device has a unique device password on the device label.
2. Select the remote device and then enter the device’s 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 has been completed.
The PowerLine devices on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key for each PowerLine
device is HomePlugAV. All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each other. It is 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.
Understanding the Encryption Key setting:

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Adding a Device to your PowerLine network
If you use the default encryption key within the existing PowerLine network and the new device retains the default encryption
key, you can plug the new device into a power outlet. Then, all devices can communicate with each other.
If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine network has been customized, you have two ways to add the new device
to your PowerLine network.
1. You can use the PowerLine AV 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 the PowerLine AV Utility to set all devices within the existing PowerLine network and the new device back to
the rst default encryption key. Then follow the 1 to 3 steps of “Setting your private Encryption Key”. Your PowerLine network
will securely be congured with a customized encryption key and all of the devices will be able to communicate with each
other after your setting.

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Section 4 - Installation Considerations
PowerLine Installation Considerations
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.

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7. Important safety instructions
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before using your device:
1. Do not open the device or attempt to repair or service the device.
2. Only use the included power adapter to power your device.
3. Ensure that the device is plugged into the wall in a vertical position, with the ports facing down.
4. Use the device in a dry location, and avoid placing it in humid environments.
5. Do not submerge the device in liquid or attempt to clean it with liquids or solvents. To clean the device, disconnect it
from the power outlet and use a damp towel.
6. Keep the device out of direct sunlight.
7. Do not cover or block the vents on the device.
8. Make sure that the device has adequate room for ventilation.
9. Avoid placing the device near a heater or radiator.
10. The device should be located only where sucient ventilation can be ensured.
11. The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. If you wish to power down
this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.

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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
• PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly:
Reinstall the utility.
• PowerLine AV utility does not detect the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter:
Please make sure your PowerLine AV Mini Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device.
• I can’t congure any parameter of the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter, an error is shown when I try to congure it:
Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter while conguring it.
• I changed the connection cable to another Mini Adapter and now the utility does not work correctly:
Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable.
• I’m having a lot of problems conguring my network:
If you are having problems conguring your network with two or more PowerLine AV Mini Adapters, please make a reset to all of the Mini Adapters
and start conguring the adapters again. To test whether the electrical wiring is contributing to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the
same room.