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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction...4 Features...4 Hardware Overview 5 LEDs...5 Connection 6 Hardware Installation 7 Push Button Security 8 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-346AV User Manual 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction...4 Features...4 Hardware Overview 5 LEDs...5 Connection 6 Hardware Installation 7 Push Button Security 8 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-346AV User Manual 2
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw One D-Link DHP-346AV PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord 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-346AV User Manual 3 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw One D-Link DHP-346AV PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord 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-346AV User Manual 3 Section 1 -
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... instant shared network connections. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 4 Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of traffic and network overhead, may adversely affect the performance of this product. It's cable management at its best. • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 200Mbps* • Four 10/100 Ethernet ports • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to any other PowerLine devices that emit...
... instant shared network connections. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 4 Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of traffic and network overhead, may adversely affect the performance of this product. It's cable management at its best. • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 200Mbps* • Four 10/100 Ethernet ports • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to any other PowerLine devices that emit...
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...; Blinking - D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 5 Indicates that the device is transmitting data. • Off - PowerLine LED The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - The device is setting itself up after reset or security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled. • Off - The PowerLine link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 12 3 • Solid - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The PowerLine link rate is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs...
...; Blinking - D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 5 Indicates that the device is transmitting data. • Off - PowerLine LED The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - The device is setting itself up after reset or security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled. • Off - The PowerLine link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 12 3 • Solid - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The PowerLine link rate is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs...
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Refer to page 8 for more information. 3 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to secure your network. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 2 1 34 1 Ethernet Ports (1-4) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority. 2 Security Button Press to factory default. 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 6 Section 1 -
Refer to page 8 for more information. 3 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to secure your network. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 2 1 34 1 Ethernet Ports (1-4) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority. 2 Security Button Press to factory default. 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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Has a high priority. Has the highest priority and gives uninterrupted service to this port. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 7 You can connect devices such as game consoles to the connected devices such as printers. Section 2 - Installation Ethernet Port Traffic Priority When connecting devices to your ethernet ports, be aware of the Quality of Service (QoS) priorities assigned to each port. 4321 Port 1 & 2 3 4 Color Yellow Purple Light Green Description Both ports have medium priority and are best for networking data devices such as media players or Internet TV.
Has a high priority. Has the highest priority and gives uninterrupted service to this port. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 7 You can connect devices such as game consoles to the connected devices such as printers. Section 2 - Installation Ethernet Port Traffic Priority When connecting devices to your ethernet ports, be aware of the Quality of Service (QoS) priorities assigned to each port. 4321 Port 1 & 2 3 4 Color Yellow Purple Light Green Description Both ports have medium priority and are best for networking data devices such as media players or Internet TV.
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...the back of the Ethernet cable to the game console, media player, Internet TV or Computer. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch are illuminated. Port Switch is confirmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED indicators on the PowerLine AV 4- Network Diagram Wireless Router 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A Cable/ DSL Modem INTERNET (Existing Powerline Network) Game Console TV NAS Storage DHP-346AV Blu-ray DVD Player D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 8 Note: Network Connectivity is illuminated. Section...
...the back of the Ethernet cable to the game console, media player, Internet TV or Computer. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch are illuminated. Port Switch is confirmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED indicators on the PowerLine AV 4- Network Diagram Wireless Router 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A Cable/ DSL Modem INTERNET (Existing Powerline Network) Game Console TV NAS Storage DHP-346AV Blu-ray DVD Player D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 8 Note: Network Connectivity is illuminated. Section...
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... Reset button for no more than two seconds. All PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch with a default encryption key can communicate with the same network encryption key. The adapter will use an identical encryption key as the network. The Power LED will be pressed within two minutes. 3. PowerLine Network After the above . D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 9 To create a private encryption key instead of the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch for 2 seconds and then follow below steps: 1. Note: Both Security buttons must use . 2. PowerLine...
... Reset button for no more than two seconds. All PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch with a default encryption key can communicate with the same network encryption key. The adapter will use an identical encryption key as the network. The Power LED will be pressed within two minutes. 3. PowerLine Network After the above . D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 9 To create a private encryption key instead of the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch for 2 seconds and then follow below steps: 1. Note: Both Security buttons must use . 2. PowerLine...
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D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 10 Section 3 - In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. If it does start on Install to begin. Insert the D-Link DHP-346AV CD into your CD-ROM. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click on your computer, click Start > Run. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen.
D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 10 Section 3 - In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. If it does start on Install to begin. Insert the D-Link DHP-346AV CD into your CD-ROM. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click on your computer, click Start > Run. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen.
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Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. 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-346AV. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 11
Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. 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-346AV. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 11
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... network connection quality of the connected PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 12 MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected device. • Three squares - Section 3 - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. The device's name is local or remote. Location: Shows if the device is initially set by the utility itself. Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected to the PowerLine device...
... network connection quality of the connected PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 12 MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected device. • Three squares - Section 3 - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. The device's name is local or remote. Location: Shows if the device is initially set by the utility itself. Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected to the PowerLine device...
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... HomePlugAV. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 13 Note: Each device has a unique device password on the same network must enter the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. 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. Then, type your private Encryption Key 1.
... HomePlugAV. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 13 Note: Each device has a unique device password on the same network must enter the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. 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. Then, type your private Encryption Key 1.
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... existing PowerLine Network and the new device retains the default encryption key, you have two ways to add the new device to 4 steps of"Setting your setting. Configuration Adding a Device to your PowerLine Network. 1. Then follow the 1 to your PowerLine Network If you use PowerLine AV Utility to set all devices can use the default encryption key within the existing PowerLine Network and the new device back to communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key. 2. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 14...
... existing PowerLine Network and the new device retains the default encryption key, you have two ways to add the new device to 4 steps of"Setting your setting. Configuration Adding a Device to your PowerLine Network. 1. Then follow the 1 to your PowerLine Network If you use PowerLine AV Utility to set all devices can use the default encryption key within the existing PowerLine Network and the new device back to communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key. 2. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 14...
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... configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable. • I'm having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having problems configuring your network with two or more PowerLine devices, please reset all of the PowerLine devices and start configuring the adapters again. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual...
... configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable. • I'm having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having problems configuring your network with two or more PowerLine devices, please reset all of the PowerLine devices and start configuring the adapters again. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual...
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Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Ports • Four 10/100 Ethernet ports EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE Class B • C-Tick AC Input • 100 ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Safety • UL, CE LVD Encryption •...• 0°C ~ 40°C Storage Temperature • -10°C ~ 70°C Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy Using Product Directive) • CoC (Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment) D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 16 Appendix C -
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Ports • Four 10/100 Ethernet ports EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE Class B • C-Tick AC Input • 100 ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Safety • UL, CE LVD Encryption •...• 0°C ~ 40°C Storage Temperature • -10°C ~ 70°C Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy Using Product Directive) • CoC (Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment) D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 16 Appendix C -
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... find software updates and user documentation on the bottom of the product). Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DHP-346AV) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support...
... find software updates and user documentation on the bottom of the product). Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DHP-346AV) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support...
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... the product, for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be refunded by D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 18 Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below ("Warranty Period"), except as otherwise stated herein. • Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) year • Power supplies and fans: One (1) year • Spare parts...
... the product, for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be refunded by D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 18 Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below ("Warranty Period"), except as otherwise stated herein. • Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) year • Power supplies and fans: One (1) year • Spare parts...
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... "As-Is" without limitation, the Limited Warranty as set forth in the original or other suitable shipping package D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 19 Replacement Software will substantially conform to D-Link's then current functional specifications for the non-conforming Software will be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or...
... "As-Is" without limitation, the Limited Warranty as set forth in the original or other suitable shipping package D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 19 Replacement Software will substantially conform to D-Link's then current functional specifications for the non-conforming Software will be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or...
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... the customer via UPS Ground or any manuals or accessories in the operating manual for repair, and shipping costs; The product owner agrees to pay D-Link's reasonable handling and return shipping charges for which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to D-Link. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by the customer. IF ANY...
... the customer via UPS Ground or any manuals or accessories in the operating manual for repair, and shipping costs; The product owner agrees to pay D-Link's reasonable handling and return shipping charges for which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to D-Link. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by the customer. IF ANY...
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... THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. All rights reserved. Contents are the property of 1976 and any form or by the United States Copyright Act of their respective owners. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 21...
... THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. All rights reserved. Contents are the property of 1976 and any form or by the United States Copyright Act of their respective owners. D-Link DHP-346AV User Manual 21...