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D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 2 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes 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. Revision 3.0 Manual Revisions...
D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 2 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes 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. Revision 3.0 Manual Revisions...
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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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...electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely affect the performance of this product. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that allows you may lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and ... and network overhead, may access the Internet, transfer files, play games, and stream HD video. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 5 Actual data throughput will vary. the electric power lines. With the DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter, you to 200Mbps* • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug...
...electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely affect the performance of this product. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Network Adapter that allows you may lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and ... and network overhead, may access the Internet, transfer files, play games, and stream HD video. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 5 Actual data throughput will vary. the electric power lines. With the DHP-306AV PowerLine AV Network Adapter, you to 200Mbps* • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug...
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...; Blinking - The device 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 The Ethernet port is linked but there is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - Indicates that the device is no data traffic. 3 Ethernet LED...
...; Blinking - The device 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 The Ethernet port is linked but there is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - Indicates that the device is no data traffic. 3 Ethernet LED...
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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. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 7 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the DHP-306AV Ethernet port. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 7 Section 1 -
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.... 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 Step 2 Connect the included Ethernet cable to verify whether your new D-Link PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the DHP-306AV Simple Connect button for 2 seconds. Note: If you are illuminated. Both buttons must be pressed within...
.... 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 Step 2 Connect the included Ethernet cable to verify whether your new D-Link PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the DHP-306AV Simple Connect button for 2 seconds. Note: If you are illuminated. Both buttons must be pressed within...
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... key instead of pushing the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the Simple Connect button on the DHP-306AV for 1 second and then follow the steps below 1. The adapter will start blinking after you release the button. Additional Adapters...adapter in the Existing PowerLine Network Within two minutes of the default encryption key, please follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 9 Section 2 - The default encryption key for each PowerLine AV Network Adapter is recommended to protect your existing PowerLine network...
... key instead of pushing the Simple Connect button on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter, press the Simple Connect button on the DHP-306AV for 1 second and then follow the steps below 1. The adapter will start blinking after you release the button. Additional Adapters...adapter in the Existing PowerLine Network Within two minutes of the default encryption key, please follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 9 Section 2 - The default encryption key for each PowerLine AV Network Adapter is recommended to protect your existing PowerLine network...
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... to the next screen. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click Start > Run. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 10 Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM drive. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide...
... to the next screen. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click Start > Run. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 10 Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM drive. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide...
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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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... - Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected device. • Three squares - Location: Shows if the device is initially set by the utility itself. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that have been discovered. Section 3 - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. Suitable for SD video stream connection. •... or remote Quality: Shows the network connection quality of the connected PowerLine Version: device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 12
... - Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected device. • Three squares - Location: Shows if the device is initially set by the utility itself. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that have been discovered. Section 3 - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. Suitable for SD video stream connection. •... or remote Quality: Shows the network connection quality of the connected PowerLine Version: device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 12
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... Set Selected Devices. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. It is HomePlugAV. The default encryption key for network security purpose. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 13 Then, type your private Encryption Key 1. Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the device label. 2. Section 3 -
... Set Selected Devices. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. It is HomePlugAV. The default encryption key for network security purpose. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 13 Then, type your private Encryption Key 1. Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the device label. 2. Section 3 -
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.... Then, all devices within the existing PowerLine network and the new device back to your private Encryption Key". Then follow the 1 to the new device. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 14 You can communicate with each other . Section 3 - Then, all of "Setting your PowerLine network If you use the default encryption key within the...
.... Then, all devices within the existing PowerLine network and the new device back to your private Encryption Key". Then follow the 1 to the new device. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 14 You can communicate with each other . Section 3 - Then, all of "Setting your PowerLine network If you use the default encryption key within the...
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... unplugged the PowerLine AV Network Adapter while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Troubleshooting • PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • PowerLine AV utility does not detect the Powerline...
... unplugged the PowerLine AV Network Adapter while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Troubleshooting • PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • PowerLine AV utility does not detect the Powerline...
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... Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 17 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...
... Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 17 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...
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D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 18 Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product described below ("Warranty Period"), except as otherwise stated herein. • Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) year • ... replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. D-Link may, at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. If a material defect is refunded, shall become the property of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Any repair or ...
D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 18 Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product described below ("Warranty Period"), except as otherwise stated herein. • Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) year • ... replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. D-Link may, at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. If a material defect is refunded, shall become the property of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Any repair or ...
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..., who will attempt to D-Link as outlined below: • The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for the remainder of the dated purchase invoice for the Software. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 19 If a material non-conformance... is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will not be applied to and does ...
..., who will attempt to D-Link as outlined below: • The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for the remainder of the dated purchase invoice for the Software. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 19 If a material non-conformance... is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will not be applied to and does ...
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..., otherwise we recommend that have been subjected to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 20 Initial installation, installation and removal of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated...
..., otherwise we recommend that have been subjected to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 20 Initial installation, installation and removal of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated...
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... without prior notice. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of D-Link Systems, Inc. This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may be governed by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 21 Appendix E - In a domestic environment, this product may also have...such as stipulated by any amendments thereto. Contents are the property of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF...
... without prior notice. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of D-Link Systems, Inc. This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may be governed by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 21 Appendix E - In a domestic environment, this product may also have...such as stipulated by any amendments thereto. Contents are the property of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF...
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... with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 22 These limits are designed to radio communication. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the...
... with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 22 These limits are designed to radio communication. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the...