D-Link DHP-306AV User manual

2D-Link DHP-306AV 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
Using the Setup Wizard ...................................................10
Conguration ...............................................................................11
Security ..........................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ..............................................................15
Technical Specications ..................................................16
Contacting Technical Support ........................................17
Warranty ...........................................................................18
Registration .....................................................................23
Table of Contents

4D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
One D-Link DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter
One CAT5 Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with Software and User Manual
Quick Install Guide
System Requirements
Product Overview
Package Contents
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3)
• PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory
• Ethernet Adapter (100Mbit/s)

5D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that 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-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter,
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
• QoS support helps prioritize Internet trac
• 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
• 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 or power saving mode enabled.
• 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 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.
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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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connection
1Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 9 for more information.
2Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default.
3Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-306AV Ethernet port.
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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
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.
5V-- - 3A
1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET USB
RESET
INTERNET
Wireless Router
Cable/DSL Modem
DHP-306AV (Included)
Existing PowerLine Network
Note: A minimum of two D-Link PowerLine devices are required to create a
PowerLine Network.
Step 1
Plug the PowerLine AV Network Adapter into an AC wall outlet.
Note: Power source is conrmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the
PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated.
Step 2
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located
on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter and attach the other end of the
Ethernet cable to your network (e.g. router or switch) or PC.
Note: Network Connectivity is conrmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED
indicators on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter are illuminated.
Note: If you set security on your other adapters and you have plugged in your new
D-Link PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the DHP-306AV Simple Connect button
for 2 seconds. Then, press the Simple Connect button on any adapter in your existing
network for 2 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Please refer
to page 9.

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Section 2 - Installation
Push Button Security
Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security
The PowerLine AV Network Adapter must use an identical encryption key as the network. The default encryption key for each PowerLine AV Network
Adapter is the HomePlugAV. All Powerline AV Network Adapters 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. To create a private encryption key instead of the default encryption key, please follow the
steps below
1. PowerLine AV Network Adapter
Press the Simple Connect button on the DHP-306AV for no more than two 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. Additional Adapters in the Existing PowerLine Network
Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the Simple Connect
button on the additional 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.
3. PowerLine Network
After the 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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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-306AV 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 to begin.
Note: In order to properly install the PowerLine AV utility, you will
rst need to install WinPcap.