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... make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
... make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
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Table of Contents 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 Configuration 11 Security 13 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Specifications 16 Contacting Technical Support 17 Warranty 18 Registration 23 D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 3
Table of Contents 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 Configuration 11 Security 13 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Specifications 16 Contacting Technical Support 17 Warranty 18 Registration 23 D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 3
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 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 • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Ethernet Adapter (100Mbit/s) D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 4 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 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 • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Ethernet Adapter (100Mbit/s) D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 4 Section 1 -
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Features • Use your house - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 5 Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard. With the DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter, you to 200Mbps* • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • QoS support helps prioritize Internet traffic • Supports 128-bit AES encryption for network security • Push and secure encryption button • Power Saving mode * Maximum throughput based on theoretical...
Features • Use your house - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 5 Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard. With the DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter, you to 200Mbps* • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • QoS support helps prioritize Internet traffic • Supports 128-bit AES encryption for network security • Push and secure encryption button • Power Saving mode * Maximum throughput based on theoretical...
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... Ethernet port is linked but there is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The device is no Ethernet connection. 1 23 D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 6 The device is setting itself up after reset or when the security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled. • Off - Indicates that the device is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber - The PowerLine link rate is no data traffic. 3 Ethernet LED • Blinking - There is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red - The device...
... Ethernet port is linked but there is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The device is no Ethernet connection. 1 23 D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 6 The device is setting itself up after reset or when the security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled. • Off - Indicates that the device is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber - The PowerLine link rate is no data traffic. 3 Ethernet LED • Blinking - There is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red - The device...
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D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 7 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the DHP-306AV Ethernet port. Section 1 - Refer to page 9 for more information. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. 3 Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your network.
D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 7 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the DHP-306AV Ethernet port. Section 1 - Refer to page 9 for more information. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. 3 Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your network.
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...the Ethernet cable to page 9. router or switch) or PC. Then, press the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter and attach the other product plugged into an AC wall outlet. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Wireless Router Cable/DSL Modem 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A INTERNET Existing PowerLine Network DHP-306AV (Included) D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 8 Note: If you are having connection problems, plug the adapters in your home's electrical wiring is established. Installation Hardware Installation Recommendations...
...the Ethernet cable to page 9. router or switch) or PC. Then, press the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter and attach the other product plugged into an AC wall outlet. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Wireless Router Cable/DSL Modem 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A INTERNET Existing PowerLine Network DHP-306AV (Included) D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 8 Note: If you are having connection problems, plug the adapters in your home's electrical wiring is established. Installation Hardware Installation Recommendations...
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... Connect buttons must use . 2. Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV Network Adapter must be securely configured with each other. The private encryption key allows you release the button. It is the HomePlugAV. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The default encryption key for no more than two seconds. The adapters will use an identical encryption key as the network. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter...
... Connect buttons must use . 2. Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV Network Adapter must be securely configured with each other. The private encryption key allows you release the button. It is the HomePlugAV. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The default encryption key for no more than two seconds. The adapters will use an identical encryption key as the network. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter...
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... steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you will first need to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to install WinPcap. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Note: In order to begin. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
... steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you will first need to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to install WinPcap. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Note: In order to begin. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
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Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility provides you have completed the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon on your own PowerLine network and the network information of the DHP-306AV. Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 11 Section 3 -
Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility provides you have completed the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon on your own PowerLine network and the network information of the DHP-306AV. Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 11 Section 3 -
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... device is initially set by the utility itself. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected PowerLine device. Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - Firmware Shows the firmware version of the devices that have been discovered. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 12 Section 3 - Configuration Device Name: Shows the name of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - The device's name is local or remote Quality: Shows the network connection...
... device is initially set by the utility itself. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected PowerLine device. Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - Firmware Shows the firmware version of the devices that have been discovered. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 12 Section 3 - Configuration Device Name: Shows the name of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - The device's name is local or remote Quality: Shows the network connection...
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... the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 13 The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. It is HomePlugAV. Section 3 - The default encryption key for network security purpose. Setting your private encryption key into the Set Device Password window. Enter the device's password before changing the encryption key: • Local Device: You do not need to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. Select...
... the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 13 The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. It is HomePlugAV. Section 3 - The default encryption key for network security purpose. Setting your private encryption key into the Set Device Password window. Enter the device's password before changing the encryption key: • Local Device: You do not need to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. Select...
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... first default encryption key. Section 3 - If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine network and the new device back to communicate with a customized encryption key and all devices within the existing PowerLine network has been customized, you can use the PowerLine AV Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your record to 3 steps of the devices will be configured with each other after your private Encryption Key". D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
... first default encryption key. Section 3 - If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine network and the new device back to communicate with a customized encryption key and all devices within the existing PowerLine network has been customized, you can use the PowerLine AV Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your record to 3 steps of the devices will be configured with each other after your private Encryption Key". D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
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... Network Adapter, an error is contributing to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable. • I can't configure any parameter of the adapters and configure them again. Section 3 - To test whether the electrical wiring is shown when I try to configure it . • I changed the connection cable to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
... Network Adapter, an error is contributing to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable. • I can't configure any parameter of the adapters and configure them again. Section 3 - To test whether the electrical wiring is shown when I try to configure it . • I changed the connection cable to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual...
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DHP-306AV) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product). rev C1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. You can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. and Canadian customers can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical...
DHP-306AV) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product). rev C1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. You can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. and Canadian customers can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical...
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... the original owner or to D-Link of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Any repair or replacement will be , at D-Link's option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the defective Hardware will be new or have an identical make, model or part. Military Installations, or addresses with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines...
... the original owner or to D-Link of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Any repair or replacement will be , at D-Link's option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the defective Hardware will be new or have an identical make, model or part. Military Installations, or addresses with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines...
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... as contemplated in the applicable documentation, from D-Link Technical Support at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 19 Except as a copy of correction, or if D-Link determines in which D-Link delivers the Software will not be , at D-Link's option, to the Software. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on which D-Link, the sellers, or the...
... as contemplated in the applicable documentation, from D-Link Technical Support at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 19 Except as a copy of correction, or if D-Link determines in which D-Link delivers the Software will not be , at D-Link's option, to the Software. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on which D-Link, the sellers, or the...
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..., repair or service in any manuals or accessories in transit to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Damage that you freight collect. Warranty • After an RMA number is not visible from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Do...
..., repair or service in any manuals or accessories in transit to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Damage that you freight collect. Warranty • After an RMA number is not visible from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Do...
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... or registered trademarks are subject to change without permission from state to make any amendments thereto. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 21 Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be reproduced in which vary from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. All rights reserved. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of 1976 and...
... or registered trademarks are subject to change without permission from state to make any amendments thereto. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 21 Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be reproduced in which vary from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. All rights reserved. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of 1976 and...
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... contact the corresponding local D-Link office. For detailed warranty information applicable to part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 22 If this...
... contact the corresponding local D-Link office. For detailed warranty information applicable to part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 22 If this...