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D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 2 Revision 3.0 Manual Revisions Date April 28, 2011 Description • Initial release for hardware revision C1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names ...mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2010-2011 by D-Link Systems, Inc. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without obligation to make changes in...
D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 2 Revision 3.0 Manual Revisions Date April 28, 2011 Description • Initial release for hardware revision C1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names ...mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2010-2011 by D-Link Systems, Inc. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without obligation to make changes in...
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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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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 - 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
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With the DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter, you to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your home's electrical wiring ... of traffic and network overhead, may access the Internet, transfer files, play games, and stream HD video. Section 1 - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 5 Actual data throughput will vary. the electric power lines. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard. Interference from devices...
With the DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter, you to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your home's electrical wiring ... of traffic and network overhead, may access the Internet, transfer files, play games, and stream HD video. Section 1 - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 5 Actual data throughput will vary. the electric power lines. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard. Interference from devices...
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... Off - The device is transmitting data. • Off - The device is transmitting data. • Off - The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - Section 1 - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The device is not receiving electrical... has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 PowerLine LED 1 same encryption key. The PowerLine link rate is no Ethernet connection. 1 23 D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 6 There is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs •...
... Off - The device is transmitting data. • Off - The device is transmitting data. • Off - The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - Section 1 - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The device is not receiving electrical... has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 PowerLine LED 1 same encryption key. The PowerLine link rate is no Ethernet connection. 1 23 D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 6 There is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs •...
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Section 1 - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 7 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the DHP-306AV Ethernet port.
Section 1 - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 7 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the DHP-306AV Ethernet port.
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... Recommendations • For best results, use in a regular wall outlet without any adapter in your new D-Link PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the DHP-306AV Simple Connect button for 2 seconds. Connecting this product to a power strip or a surge protector may adversely... for 2 seconds. 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 Section 2 - Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Then, press the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network...
... Recommendations • For best results, use in a regular wall outlet without any adapter in your new D-Link PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the DHP-306AV Simple Connect button for 2 seconds. Connecting this product to a power strip or a surge protector may adversely... for 2 seconds. 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 Section 2 - Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Then, press the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network...
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... access via the PowerLine network. The Power LED will be pressed within two minutes. 3. The adapters will use an identical encryption key as the network. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 9 All Powerline AV Network Adapters with a default encryption key can communicate with the same network encryption key. Additional Adapters in the Existing PowerLine...
... access via the PowerLine network. The Power LED will be pressed within two minutes. 3. The adapters will use an identical encryption key as the network. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 9 All Powerline AV Network Adapters with a default encryption key can communicate with the same network encryption key. Additional Adapters in the Existing PowerLine...
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... run the Setup Wizard to guide you will first need to properly install the PowerLine AV utility, you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM. Note: In order to install WinPcap. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to begin. In the... Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Click on your computer, click Start > Run. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 10 If it does start on Install to the next screen. Section 3 -
... run the Setup Wizard to guide you will first need to properly install the PowerLine AV utility, you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM. Note: In order to install WinPcap. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to begin. In the... Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Click on your computer, click Start > Run. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 10 If it does start on Install to the next screen. Section 3 -
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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. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 11 Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices.
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. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 11 Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices.
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...the device is initially set by the utility itself. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected device. • Three squares - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 12 Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - The device's name is local or remote Quality: Shows... the network connection quality of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected to the PowerLine device. Section 3 ...
...the device is initially set by the utility itself. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected device. • Three squares - D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 12 Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - The device's name is local or remote Quality: Shows... the network connection quality of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected to the PowerLine device. Section 3 ...
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Then click OK. 3. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 13 It is HomePlugAV. The private encryption key allows you would like to create a private encryption key for each other. Then, type your ...
Then click OK. 3. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 13 It is HomePlugAV. The private encryption key allows you would like to create a private encryption key for each other. Then, type your ...
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... setting. Your PowerLine network will securely be able to 3 steps of the devices will be configured with each other by using the customized encryption key. 2. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 14 Configuration Adding a Device to your PowerLine network If you can communicate with a customized encryption key and all devices can plug the new...
... setting. Your PowerLine network will securely be able to 3 steps of the devices will be configured with each other by using the customized encryption key. 2. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 14 Configuration Adding a Device to your PowerLine network If you can communicate with a customized encryption key and all devices can plug the new...
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D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 15 Configuration Troubleshooting • PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • PowerLine AV utility does not detect the Powerline ...
D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 15 Configuration Troubleshooting • PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • PowerLine AV utility does not detect the Powerline ...
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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 issues. DHP-306AV) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product). For customers... Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 17 Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready:...
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 issues. DHP-306AV) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product). For customers... Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 17 Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready:...
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... spare kits: Ninety (90) days The customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 18 The replacement hardware need not be rendered by D-Link, or for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer...
... spare kits: Ninety (90) days The customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 18 The replacement hardware need not be rendered by D-Link, or for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer...
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... a refund is properly installed on its documentation. Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D-Link's products will be applied to the contrary. If a material non-conformance is not registered. • The customer must obtain a Case ... Software will be refunded by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be, at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 19 In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim ...
... a refund is properly installed on its documentation. Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D-Link's products will be applied to the contrary. If a material non-conformance is not registered. • The customer must obtain a Case ... Software will be refunded by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be, at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 19 In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim ...
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...A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 20 Products sent COD will be held responsible for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered ...with, defaced or removed; D-Link will not be shipped to D-Link. D-Link may reject or return any accessories. • The customer is not contemplated in transit to the customer via UPS Ground or ...
...A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 20 Products sent COD will be held responsible for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered ...with, defaced or removed; D-Link will not be shipped to D-Link. D-Link may reject or return any accessories. • The customer is not contemplated in transit to the customer via UPS Ground or ...
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...THE WARRANTY. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are subject to change without permission from state to take adequate measures. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 21 THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR...do not allow exclusion or limitation of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in which vary from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. CE Mark Warning: This is a registered trademark ...
...THE WARRANTY. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are subject to change without permission from state to take adequate measures. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 21 THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR...do not allow exclusion or limitation of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in which vary from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. CE Mark Warning: This is a registered trademark ...
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Warranty FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 22 Appendix E - However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance ... will not occur in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
Warranty FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 22 Appendix E - However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance ... will not occur in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.