D-Link PowerLine DHP-P601AV User manual

User Manual
DHP-P601AV
Version 1.0 | 04/16/2015
PowerLine AV2 1000 HD Gigabit Passthrough Kit

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Preface

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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
Powerline Installation Considerations......................... 12
Important Safety Instructions....................................... 13
Troubleshooting ..............................................................14
Technical Specications..................................................15

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Section 1 - Product Overview
DHP-P601AV
• D-Link DHP-P600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 HD Gigabit Passthrough Adapter x2
• Ethernet Cable x2
• Quick Install Guide
• CD-ROM
System Requirements
• Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or XP®(with Service Pack 3)
• Ethernet network interface (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• PC with 1.5 GHz Processor
• 1 GB memory
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The DHP-P601AV is a fast, 1000 Mbps1PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough 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 and printers, transfer les, play games, and more.2Its passthrough design includes
a noise lter to reduce interference, maximizing throughput and improving overall performance.
Features
• Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection
• Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 1000 Mbps1
• One Gigabit Ethernet Port
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Push Button Security
• Passthrough Design

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
Ethernet LED
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked.
• O. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline LED
• Solid. The device is connected to a PowerLine network.
• 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 excellent.
• Amber. The PowerLine link rate is good.
• Red. The PowerLine link rate is fair.
Power LED
• Solid. The device is receiving electrical power.
• Blinking. The device is setting itself up after reset or
simple connect button was pressed.
• O. The device is not receiving electrical power.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connection
Simple Connect Button
Press to secure your network or reset
your device back to the factory default
settings. Refer to “Push Button Security”
on page 9 for more information.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 10 seconds
to reset to the factory default settings.
Gigabit Ethernet Port
Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable to your
PC or Ethernet device.

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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug the DHP-P600AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip.
Note:Power supply is conrmed when the Power LED on the DHP-P600AV is illuminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable
connector located on the DHP-P600AV 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-P600AV are illuminated.
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Section 2 - Installation
Understanding PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter Security
The PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption
key. The default encryption key of each PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter is HomePlugAV. All
PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapters with the 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 the 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 10 seconds to reset 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 AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter will use.
Push Button Security

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3. Second Adapter
Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect Button on the rst adapter, press the Simple Connect Button on 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 the 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 10 seconds and then follow the security setup procedure above.
4. Adding More Adapters
If you would like to add more than two adapters, press the Simple Connect 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 Simple Connect 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 the above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely congured with the same network
encryption key.