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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
... 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
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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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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 - 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
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...for streaming high-quality video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed Internet access throughout the home. the electrical wiring. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender incorporates the latest technology to deliver up to connect both wired and wireless... such as VoIP phonecalls and multiplayer online games, will not be connected to any Ethernet-enabled device. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring. Section 1 - The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender features easy...
...for streaming high-quality video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed Internet access throughout the home. the electrical wiring. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender incorporates the latest technology to deliver up to connect both wired and wireless... such as VoIP phonecalls and multiplayer online games, will not be connected to any Ethernet-enabled device. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring. Section 1 - The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender features easy...
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... AV Network Adapters are required to add new devices to create a network. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch or a touch-sensitive on theoretical transmission PHY rate. A minimum of ... home's existing electrical wiring to access digital media devices, game consoles, print servers, computers, and network storage devices throughout your network traffic safe and secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6
... AV Network Adapters are required to add new devices to create a network. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch or a touch-sensitive on theoretical transmission PHY rate. A minimum of ... home's existing electrical wiring to access digital media devices, game consoles, print servers, computers, and network storage devices throughout your network traffic safe and secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6
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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 - 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
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... start blinking after the Encryption button is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to establish a secure powerline network with other PowerLine AV devices. Section 1 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 You will turn off once the PowerLine AV is pushed. When enabling WPS, the light will turn off . Once connected, the LED will...
... start blinking after the Encryption button is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to establish a secure powerline network with other PowerLine AV devices. Section 1 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 You will turn off once the PowerLine AV is pushed. When enabling WPS, the light will turn off . Once connected, the LED will...
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...-enabled device. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that a powerline connection is ready. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9
...-enabled device. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that a powerline connection is ready. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9
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D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. 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. Section 2 -
D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. 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. Section 2 -
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...noise in your 2.4GHz phone base is not in use. Building materials make a difference. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or ...a minimum. Position devices so that the signal passes through may limit the range. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or...
...noise in your 2.4GHz phone base is not in use. Building materials make a difference. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or ...a minimum. Position devices so that the signal passes through may limit the range. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or...
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... device to join its network group. Ungroup State - Section 2 - Installation PowerLine Network - You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to the Broadcast state or Join state. Enables the DHP-W306AV to provide information for more than 10 seconds to detach the device from its PowerLine network (works.... The first PowerLine device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is the only device existing within the network group). Join State - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 Quick Setup Encryption Button Usage The Eny Button is pressed.
... device to join its network group. Ungroup State - Section 2 - Installation PowerLine Network - You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to the Broadcast state or Join state. Enables the DHP-W306AV to provide information for more than 10 seconds to detach the device from its PowerLine network (works.... The first PowerLine device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is the only device existing within the network group). Join State - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 Quick Setup Encryption Button Usage The Eny Button is pressed.
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... a power outlet near your home as shown in a different area of this unit. Room 2 DHP-W306AV Room 3 Room 1 Wireless Router Modem 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A INTERNET Figure 1 Step 3 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Room 3. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 If you have a pair, plug the second PowerLine AV Adapter into...
... a power outlet near your home as shown in a different area of this unit. Room 2 DHP-W306AV Room 3 Room 1 Wireless Router Modem 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A INTERNET Figure 1 Step 3 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Room 3. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 If you have a pair, plug the second PowerLine AV Adapter into...
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Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn Off and On. Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter ... installation information and advanced features. Click Log In to Admin and leave the password box blank. For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to page 25. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Section 1 - Product Overview Step 4 To secure PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and...
Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn Off and On. Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter ... installation information and advanced features. Click Log In to Admin and leave the password box blank. For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to page 25. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Section 1 - Product Overview Step 4 To secure PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and...
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...in a different area of the unit. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Click Log In to the user manual for 3 seconds. Turn on the DHP-W306AV by pushing the power button located on the first device. Please refer to continue the setup or run the Quick Setup Wizard included in Figure... Scenario 2: If you have an existing PowerLine network and would like to Admin and leave the password box blank. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 Step 2 To secure your PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and...
...in a different area of the unit. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Click Log In to the user manual for 3 seconds. Turn on the DHP-W306AV by pushing the power button located on the first device. Please refer to continue the setup or run the Quick Setup Wizard included in Figure... Scenario 2: If you have an existing PowerLine network and would like to Admin and leave the password box blank. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 Step 2 To secure your PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and...
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... lit. Step 2 To secure PowerLine network from the PowerLine device . Then, press the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 The ENY LED should blink. DHP-W306AV Room 2 PowerLine AV Wireless Router (Eg. (DHP-1320) LAN INTERNET RESET USB ON/OFF 1 2 3 AR RT AC IN INTERNET Modem Room 1 Figure 2 Note...
... lit. Step 2 To secure PowerLine network from the PowerLine device . Then, press the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 The ENY LED should blink. DHP-W306AV Room 2 PowerLine AV Wireless Router (Eg. (DHP-1320) LAN INTERNET RESET USB ON/OFF 1 2 3 AR RT AC IN INTERNET Modem Room 1 Figure 2 Note...
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... a "Page Cannot be Displayed" error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on the DHP-W306AV to configure your first time configuring the AP, the Wizard will be the User Name . D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of... the DHP-W306AV, you to a computer for assistance. If this is your DHP-W306AV. Configuration Wireless Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet ...
... a "Page Cannot be Displayed" error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on the DHP-W306AV to configure your first time configuring the AP, the Wizard will be the User Name . D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of... the DHP-W306AV, you to a computer for assistance. If this is your DHP-W306AV. Configuration Wireless Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet ...
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If you in configuring your access point and skip to page 21. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 To set up 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 enter your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to configure your DHP-W306AV as an access point. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to page 31.
If you in configuring your access point and skip to page 21. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 To set up 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 enter your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to configure your DHP-W306AV as an access point. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to page 31.
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Click Next to the next page. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 For Manual setup, skip to continue. In order for your network settings to your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to take effect the AP will be displayed. Section 3 - When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically.
Click Next to the next page. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 For Manual setup, skip to continue. In order for your network settings to your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to take effect the AP will be displayed. Section 3 - When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically.
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Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your network key. Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your wireless clients. Click Save to continue. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. The following screen will show you the network key to continue. Enter a name for your wireless clients. This key must be entered on your wireless network (SSID). Click Next to enter on your network manually. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20
Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your network key. Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your wireless clients. Click Save to continue. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. The following screen will show you the network key to continue. Enter a name for your wireless clients. This key must be entered on your wireless network (SSID). Click Next to enter on your network manually. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20
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... the box to Invisible, see below). Wireless The channel can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Select if you are using 802.11n wireless clients. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Section 3 - Indicates the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to... 802.11n, 11g wireless clients. Wireless When you are browsing for available wireless Network networks, this box to fit the channel setting Channel: for the DHP-W306AV.
... the box to Invisible, see below). Wireless The channel can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Select if you are using 802.11n wireless clients. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Section 3 - Indicates the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to... 802.11n, 11g wireless clients. Wireless When you are browsing for available wireless Network networks, this box to fit the channel setting Channel: for the DHP-W306AV.