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... Setup 30 Connect to a Wireless Network 50 Using Windows® 7 50 Connect to a Wireless Network 53 Using Windows Vista 53 ®...Configure Wireless Security 55 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 2 Quick Setup 12 Encryption Button Usage 12 Hardware Installation - DHCP 23 LAN Setup - For Wireless Router 13 Wireless...17 Wireless Setup Wizard 18...
... Setup 30 Connect to a Wireless Network 50 Using Windows® 7 50 Connect to a Wireless Network 53 Using Windows Vista 53 ®...Configure Wireless Security 55 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 2 Quick Setup 12 Encryption Button Usage 12 Hardware Installation - DHCP 23 LAN Setup - For Wireless Router 13 Wireless...17 Wireless Setup Wizard 18...
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Table of Contents Connect to a Wireless Network 57 Using Windows® XP 57 Configure WPA-PSK 58 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 62 What is Wireless 63 How does wireless work 63 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 63 Wireless Modes 66 Networking Basics 67 Check your IP address 67 Statically Assign an IP address 68 Technical Specifications 69 Warranty 71 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 3
Table of Contents Connect to a Wireless Network 57 Using Windows® XP 57 Configure WPA-PSK 58 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 62 What is Wireless 63 How does wireless work 63 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 63 Wireless Modes 66 Networking Basics 67 Check your IP address 67 Statically Assign an IP address 68 Technical Specifications 69 Warranty 71 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 3
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual System Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g ... higher CD Installation Wizard Requirements • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista® / Windows® 7 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 4 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual System Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g ... higher CD Installation Wizard Requirements • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista® / Windows® 7 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 4 Section 1 -
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... Internet access throughout the home. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring. The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender features easy plug-and-play installation and can be compromised even while streaming Internet TV and music. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 Share Internet connections and experience smooth file...
... Internet access throughout the home. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring. The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender features easy plug-and-play installation and can be compromised even while streaming Internet TV and music. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 Share Internet connections and experience smooth file...
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...interfere with a surge protector may lower actual data throughput rate. Section 1 - Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with the push of a button on /off feature, shortwave radios, or other PowerLine devices ...adversely affect the performance of this product. Additionally, Wireless N provides high speed transfers without the need for unsightly network cables. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption keep your home. For convenient setup, wired or wireless encryption keys can ...
...interfere with a surge protector may lower actual data throughput rate. Section 1 - Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with the push of a button on /off feature, shortwave radios, or other PowerLine devices ...adversely affect the performance of this product. Additionally, Wireless N provides high speed transfers without the need for unsightly network cables. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption keep your home. For convenient setup, wired or wireless encryption keys can ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 1 1 ON/OFF Turns the device ON or OFF. (standby/inactive) 2 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 7 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 1 1 ON/OFF Turns the device ON or OFF. (standby/inactive) 2 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 7 Section 1 -
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... will turn off . You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process on another wireless device. 4 Encryption Button Push this button to factory default. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 The LED will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to start blinking after the Encryption...
... will turn off . You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process on another wireless device. 4 Encryption Button Push this button to factory default. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 The LED will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to start blinking after the Encryption...
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This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that a powerline connection is established. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9 The LED will blink quickly when data is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED's 1 2 3 24 1 ...
This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that a powerline connection is established. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9 The LED will blink quickly when data is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED's 1 2 3 24 1 ...
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You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. Section 2 - Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS.
You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. Section 2 - Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS.
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...noise in your wireless signal. 4. A wall that is not in mind that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Section 2 - If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or wireless products such as possible. Keep in use...wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is to a minimum. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems, ...
...noise in your wireless signal. 4. A wall that is not in mind that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Section 2 - If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or wireless products such as possible. Keep in use...wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is to a minimum. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems, ...
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... device to a PowerLine network. PowerLine devices added after the first device will use this state when the Eny Button is pressed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 This allows an ungrouped PowerLine AV device to the Broadcast state or Join state. The first PowerLine device will be... in the Join State when the Eny Button is pressed. Ungroup State - Join State - Enables the DHP-W306AV to provide information for more than 10 seconds to join its network group. Installation PowerLine Network - Section 2 - The Eny Button has 3...
... device to a PowerLine network. PowerLine devices added after the first device will use this state when the Eny Button is pressed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 This allows an ungrouped PowerLine AV device to the Broadcast state or Join state. The first PowerLine device will be... in the Join State when the Eny Button is pressed. Ungroup State - Join State - Enables the DHP-W306AV to provide information for more than 10 seconds to join its network group. Installation PowerLine Network - Section 2 - The Eny Button has 3...
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Scenario 1: If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would like to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in order to the router's LAN as illustrated in Room 1. Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the ... 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to create a PowerLine network. Product Overview Hardware Installation - Note: Connection to work properly. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Step 1 Plug the PowerLine AV Adapter into a power outlet near your product to an Ethernet-enabled device is illuminated. Turn...
Scenario 1: If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would like to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in order to the router's LAN as illustrated in Room 1. Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the ... 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to create a PowerLine network. Product Overview Hardware Installation - Note: Connection to work properly. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Step 1 Plug the PowerLine AV Adapter into a power outlet near your product to an Ethernet-enabled device is illuminated. Turn...
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...50 (or http://dlinkap) and then press Enter. Section 1 - This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter for more detailed installation information and ... should blink. For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to page 23. When the login window appears, set the user name to page 25. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Note: For PowerLine Settings refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. Click Log In to the user manual for 3...
...50 (or http://dlinkap) and then press Enter. Section 1 - This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter for more detailed installation information and ... should blink. For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to page 23. When the login window appears, set the user name to page 25. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Note: For PowerLine Settings refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. Click Log In to the user manual for 3...
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...or run the Quick Setup Wizard included in Figure 1, Room 3. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 When the login window appears, set the user name to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Connect one end of the included CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on both ...Ethernet cable to the user manual for 3 seconds. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in a different area of the unit. Section 1 - Then, press the ENY button on the ...
...or run the Quick Setup Wizard included in Figure 1, Room 3. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 When the login window appears, set the user name to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Connect one end of the included CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on both ...Ethernet cable to the user manual for 3 seconds. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in a different area of the unit. Section 1 - Then, press the ENY button on the ...
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... of your home away from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on the PowerLine AV Wireless Router for 3 seconds. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Figure 2. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Then, press the ENY button on the first device. When the login window appears, set the user name to...
... of your home away from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on the PowerLine AV Wireless Router for 3 seconds. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Figure 2. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Then, press the ENY button on the first device. When the login window appears, set the user name to...
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By default, Admin will assist you to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you receive a "Page Cannot be the User Name . D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and...Wizard will be Displayed" error, please refer to a computer for assistance. If this is your DHP-W306AV. Configuration Wireless Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV to the Troubleshooting section on page 60 for configuration. If you may use the web-based configuration...
By default, Admin will assist you to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you receive a "Page Cannot be the User Name . D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and...Wizard will be Displayed" error, please refer to a computer for assistance. If this is your DHP-W306AV. Configuration Wireless Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV to the Troubleshooting section on page 60 for configuration. If you may use the web-based configuration...
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To set up your access point and skip to page 21. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 If you in configuring your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to the next page. This Wizard is designed to assist you would like to page 31. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to enter your DHP-W306AV as an access point.
To set up your access point and skip to page 21. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 If you in configuring your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to the next page. This Wizard is designed to assist you would like to page 31. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to enter your DHP-W306AV as an access point.
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When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. For Manual setup, skip to take effect the AP will be displayed. In order for your network settings to the next page. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless network to continue. Click Next to complete the setup. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. For Manual setup, skip to take effect the AP will be displayed. In order for your network settings to the next page. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless network to continue. Click Next to complete the setup. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. This key must be entered on your wireless clients. Click Save to continue. Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless clients. Enter a name for your network manually. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 Section 3 - Click Next to setup your wireless network (SSID). The following screen will show you the network key to enter on your network key. Assign a network key as the configuration method to continue.
Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. This key must be entered on your wireless clients. Click Save to continue. Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless clients. Enter a name for your network manually. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 Section 3 - Click Next to setup your wireless network (SSID). The following screen will show you the network key to enter on your network key. Assign a network key as the configuration method to continue.
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...you are only using 802.11n wireless clients. Select if you enable Auto Channel Scan, this box to customize the wireless network. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Indicates the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to enable the wireless function. Enable Auto The Auto Channel ...Scan setting can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to as the SSID. Wireless Select one of interference (during boot-up a specific time range (schedule). Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g...
...you are only using 802.11n wireless clients. Select if you enable Auto Channel Scan, this box to customize the wireless network. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Indicates the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to enable the wireless function. Enable Auto The Auto Channel ...Scan setting can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to as the SSID. Wireless Select one of interference (during boot-up a specific time range (schedule). Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g...