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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-501AV 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-501AV User Manual 2
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw Two D-Link DHP-500AV PowerLine AV 500 Adapters Two CAT5 Ethernet Cables 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-501AV User Manual 3 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw Two D-Link DHP-500AV PowerLine AV 500 Adapters Two CAT5 Ethernet Cables 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-501AV User Manual 3 Section 1 -
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.... D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of traffic and network overhead, may adversely affect the performance of this product. Features • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to use Management Utility • Firmware Upgrade Support • Push Button Security • Power Saving mode * Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Interference from devices that emit electrical noise, such as lighting systems...
.... D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of traffic and network overhead, may adversely affect the performance of this product. Features • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to use Management Utility • Firmware Upgrade Support • Push Button Security • Power Saving mode * Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Interference from devices that emit electrical noise, such as lighting systems...
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... the PowerLine link rate: • Green. The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking. The device is receiving electrical power. 1 Power LED • Blinking. The PowerLine link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. 3 Ethernet LED • Blinking. Section 1 - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 PowerLine LED same encryption key. There is no Ethernet connection. 1 23 D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs...
... the PowerLine link rate: • Green. The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking. The device is receiving electrical power. 1 Power LED • Blinking. The PowerLine link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. 3 Ethernet LED • Blinking. Section 1 - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 PowerLine LED same encryption key. There is no Ethernet connection. 1 23 D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs...
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Refer to page 8 for more information. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your network. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Gigabit Ethernet port. Section 1 -
Refer to page 8 for more information. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your network. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 3 1 Simple Connect Button Press to the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Gigabit Ethernet port. Section 1 -
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... or dryer or refrigerator. Connecting this product. • Avoid using the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter in the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter into the same outlet. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the Adapter is illuminated. Section 2 - D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual Wireless Router 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A Cable/DSL Modem INTERNET 7 Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of this product to the network or PC.
... or dryer or refrigerator. Connecting this product. • Avoid using the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter in the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter into the same outlet. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the Adapter is illuminated. Section 2 - D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual Wireless Router 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A Cable/DSL Modem INTERNET 7 Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of this product to the network or PC.
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... CD for resetting it to create a private encryption key for 2 second and then follow below steps: 1. Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit on your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. Note: Both Security Connect buttons must use . 3. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 8 To create a private encryption key instead of each device's encryption key is HomePlugAV. The Power LED will use an identical encryption key. All PowerLine AV devices with default encryption key can...
... CD for resetting it to create a private encryption key for 2 second and then follow below steps: 1. Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit on your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. Note: Both Security Connect buttons must use . 3. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 8 To create a private encryption key instead of each device's encryption key is HomePlugAV. The Power LED will use an identical encryption key. All PowerLine AV devices with default encryption key can...
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... 2 - Installation 5. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The Power LED will be pressed within two minutes. After the above network security setup steps, your existing PowerLine network for no more than two seconds. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 9 Note: Both Simple Connect buttons must be securely configured with the same network encryption key. Adding More Adapters If you would like to add more than two adapters, press the button on any adapter in your PowerLine network...
... 2 - Installation 5. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The Power LED will be pressed within two minutes. After the above network security setup steps, your existing PowerLine network for no more than two seconds. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 9 Note: Both Simple Connect buttons must be securely configured with the same network encryption key. Adding More Adapters If you would like to add more than two adapters, press the button on any adapter in your PowerLine network...
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... D-Link DHP-501AV CD into your CD-ROM. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Note: In order to install WinPcap. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 10 Click on your computer, click Start > Run. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you will first need to properly install the PowerLine AV utility, you quickly through...
... D-Link DHP-501AV CD into your CD-ROM. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Note: In order to install WinPcap. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 10 Click on your computer, click Start > Run. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you will first need to properly install the PowerLine AV utility, you quickly through...
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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 desktop to start the configuration of setting your own PowerLine network and the network information for the connected PowerLine devices. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 11 Configuration Configuration After you the option of the DHP-501AV.
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 desktop to start the configuration of setting your own PowerLine network and the network information for the connected PowerLine devices. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 11 Configuration Configuration After you the option of the DHP-501AV.
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... connected PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 12 The device's name is local or remote. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device. • Three squares - Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Section 3 - Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - Location: Shows if the device is initially set...
... connected PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 12 The device's name is local or remote. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device. • Three squares - Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Section 3 - Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two squares - Location: Shows if the device is initially set...
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... Set Device Password window. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 13 Section 3 - Then click OK. 3. Then, type your private Encryption Key 1. The utility will show a message once the setting is HomePlugAV. It's recommended to protect your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. The private encryption key allows you would like to enter the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the device...
... Set Device Password window. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 13 Section 3 - Then click OK. 3. Then, type your private Encryption Key 1. The utility will show a message once the setting is HomePlugAV. It's recommended to protect your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. The private encryption key allows you would like to enter the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the device...
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... devices within existing PowerLine network has been customized, you can use the PowerLine AV Utility to communicate with each other. You can just plug the new device into a power outlet. All the devices should communicate with each other after your private Encryption Key". Then all devices can use the PowerLine AV Utility to 3 steps of"Setting your setting. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 14 Section 3 - Then, follow the 1 to set all devices will be securely configured...
... devices within existing PowerLine network has been customized, you can use the PowerLine AV Utility to communicate with each other. You can just plug the new device into a power outlet. All the devices should communicate with each other after your private Encryption Key". Then all devices can use the PowerLine AV Utility to 3 steps of"Setting your setting. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 14 Section 3 - Then, follow the 1 to set all devices will be securely configured...
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D-Link DHP-501AV 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 AV Network Adapter: Please make sure your PowerLine AV 500 Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device. • I can't configure any parameter of the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged...
D-Link DHP-501AV 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 AV Network Adapter: Please make sure your PowerLine AV 500 Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device. • I can't configure any parameter of the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged...
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...: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 17 You can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can find software updates and user documentation on...
...: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 17 You can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can find software updates and user documentation on...
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... property of D-Link upon return to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 18 Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free from material defects in all material respects to the same limitations and exclusions. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with...
... property of D-Link upon return to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 18 Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free from material defects in all material respects to the same limitations and exclusions. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with...
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... the product (such as set forth in the applicable documentation, from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877-453-5465, who will attempt to assist the customer in that it is subject to the terms and conditions of correction, or if D-Link determines in its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be , at https:// rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 19...
... the product (such as set forth in the applicable documentation, from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877-453-5465, who will attempt to assist the customer in that it is subject to the terms and conditions of correction, or if D-Link determines in its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be , at https:// rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 19...
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... PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Do not include any common carrier selected by D-Link or become the property of God, failures due to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Damage that you freight collect. Disclaimer of the product for repair, and shipping costs; D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 20 DLink will only replace the defective portion of the package. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided...
... PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Do not include any common carrier selected by D-Link or become the property of God, failures due to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Damage that you freight collect. Disclaimer of the product for repair, and shipping costs; D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 20 DLink will only replace the defective portion of the package. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided...
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... exclusions may be governed by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 21 This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may be required to change without permission from state to make any derivative such as stipulated by any means or used to state. Appendix E - Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of D-Link Systems, Inc. Copyright 2010...
... exclusions may be governed by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 21 This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may be required to change without permission from state to make any derivative such as stipulated by any means or used to state. Appendix E - Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of D-Link Systems, Inc. Copyright 2010...
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...not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to radio communication. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning ...user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 22 Appendix E - For detailed warranty information applicable to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation...
...not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to radio communication. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning ...user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. D-Link DHP-501AV User Manual 22 Appendix E - For detailed warranty information applicable to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation...