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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 Utility and System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 4 EU type Hardware Overview 5 LEDs 5 Connection 6 UK type Hardware Overview 7 LEDs 7 Connection 8 FR type Hardware Overview 9 LEDs 9 Connection 10 Hardware Installation 11 Push Button Security 12 Using the Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Main 16 Security 18 PowerLine Installation Considerations 20 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 23 D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 Utility and System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 4 EU type Hardware Overview 5 LEDs 5 Connection 6 UK type Hardware Overview 7 LEDs 7 Connection 8 FR type Hardware Overview 9 LEDs 9 Connection 10 Hardware Installation 11 Push Button Security 12 Using the Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Main 16 Security 18 PowerLine Installation Considerations 20 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 23 D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 2
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... 500 Passthrough Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide DHP-P501AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter X2 • CAT5 Ethernet Cable X2 • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide Utility and System ...
... 500 Passthrough Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide DHP-P501AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter X2 • CAT5 Ethernet Cable X2 • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide Utility and System ...
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...500Mbps* • Integrated Passthrough Power Socket with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other powerline devices that emit electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely affect the performance of this product. Actual date ... Provides Ethernet to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 4 Interference from devices that do not follow the HomePlug AV and IEEE1901 standard. Section 1 -
...500Mbps* • Integrated Passthrough Power Socket with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other powerline devices that emit electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely affect the performance of this product. Actual date ... Provides Ethernet to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 4 Interference from devices that do not follow the HomePlug AV and IEEE1901 standard. Section 1 -
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... • Off. The device is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The device is not receiving electrical power. The Powerline link rate is no Ethernet connection. Section 1 - Powerline LED • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is less than 80 Mbps. •...after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The Powerline link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. The color indicates the Powerline link rate: • Green. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 5 The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red. There...
... • Off. The device is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The device is not receiving electrical power. The Powerline link rate is no Ethernet connection. Section 1 - Powerline LED • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is less than 80 Mbps. •...after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The Powerline link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. The color indicates the Powerline link rate: • Green. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 5 The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red. There...
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The device is transmitting data. • Off. Ethernet LED • Solid. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 7 The device is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. There is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The device is no data traffic. • Blinking. The device has not found any...
The device is transmitting data. • Off. Ethernet LED • Solid. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 7 The device is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. There is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The device is no data traffic. • Blinking. The device has not found any...
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.... • Off. The Ethernet port is linked but there is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. Powerline LED • Solid. The Powerline link rate is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 9 The device has not ...found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. Section 1 - The device is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. ...
.... • Off. The Ethernet port is linked but there is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. Powerline LED • Solid. The Powerline link rate is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 9 The device has not ...found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. Section 1 - The device is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. ...
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... of each other. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 12 Section 2 - The default encryption key of second adapter in all the adapters to the default value. 2. It's recommended to create a private encryption key for resetting it to be configured and make sure each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network ...the button. To create a private encryption key instead of the first adapter for no more than three seconds. The adapter will use Powerline AV Utility on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The Power LED will start blinking after you to the default ...
... of each other. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 12 Section 2 - The default encryption key of second adapter in all the adapters to the default value. 2. It's recommended to create a private encryption key for resetting it to be configured and make sure each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network ...the button. To create a private encryption key instead of the first adapter for no more than three seconds. The adapter will use Powerline AV Utility on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The Power LED will start blinking after you to the default ...
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...Then press the button of the additional adapter for no more than two seconds. After above network security setup steps, your Powerline network will start blinking after you release the button. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back...steps, your Powerline network will memorize the security settings even if they are unplugged. Adding More Adapters If you release the button. Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be securely configured with the same network encryption key. Second Adapter After above . 5. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
...Then press the button of the additional adapter for no more than two seconds. After above network security setup steps, your Powerline network will start blinking after you release the button. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back...steps, your Powerline network will memorize the security settings even if they are unplugged. Adding More Adapters If you release the button. Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be securely configured with the same network encryption key. Second Adapter After above . 5. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
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Section 3 - Double-click the D-Link Powerline Utility icon The D-Link Powerline 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-P500AV. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 15 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 Utility icon The D-Link Powerline 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-P500AV. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 15 Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected Powerline devices.
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Rename Button: Select a Powerline device first and then change the device name. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration Buttons: Scan Button: Scan for local device. Section 3 - Firmware Upgrade Button: The firmware upgrade is only for connected Powerline devices. Select the appropriate firmware files and then proceed. Factory Reset Button: Select a Powerline device first and then reset to factory default encryption key and firmware version.
Rename Button: Select a Powerline device first and then change the device name. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration Buttons: Scan Button: Scan for local device. Section 3 - Firmware Upgrade Button: The firmware upgrade is only for connected Powerline devices. Select the appropriate firmware files and then proceed. Factory Reset Button: Select a Powerline device first and then reset to factory default encryption key and firmware version.
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... password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. Setting your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 18 The default encryption key of each other. Enter the device password before changing the encryption key. All devices with default encryption...
... password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. Setting your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 18 The default encryption key of each other. Enter the device password before changing the encryption key. All devices with default encryption...
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... to the default encryption key first. You can communicate with a customized encryption key and all devices can use Powerline Utility to the new device. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 19 The utility will securely be configured with each other by using the customized encryption key.... 2. Section 4 - Then click OK. 3. Select the Powerline devices that you use Powerline Utility to apply the customized ...
... to the default encryption key first. You can communicate with a customized encryption key and all devices can use Powerline Utility to the new device. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 19 The utility will securely be configured with each other by using the customized encryption key.... 2. Section 4 - Then click OK. 3. Select the Powerline devices that you use Powerline Utility to apply the customized ...
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...it from working correctly, or negatively impact network performance. 4. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 20 Avoid using the PowerLine devices in an electrical outlet that is equipped with the power available in your location. 5. The PowerLine device is located near an appliance that are electrically rated to... to operate with a three-pronged plug to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. 6. Do not connect the PowerLine devices to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This may prevent the...
...it from working correctly, or negatively impact network performance. 4. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 20 Avoid using the PowerLine devices in an electrical outlet that is equipped with the power available in your location. 5. The PowerLine device is located near an appliance that are electrically rated to... to operate with a three-pronged plug to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. 6. Do not connect the PowerLine devices to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This may prevent the...
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Section 5 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Powerline utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • Powerline utility does not detect the Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter: Please make sure your Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to ...Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter ...
Section 5 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Powerline utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • Powerline utility does not detect the Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter: Please make sure your Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to ...Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter ...