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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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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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...streaming high-quality video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed 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 incorporates 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 Section 1 - With Quality of Service (QoS) support, the performance of applications which require real-time communication, ...
...streaming high-quality video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed 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 incorporates 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 Section 1 - With Quality of Service (QoS) support, the performance of applications which require real-time communication, ...
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...transfer rates of the same electrical system. Connecting this product. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of this product. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 Section 1 - Initial wireless setup can be part of up to a convenient WPS button atop the device....adapter directly into a power outlet, and does not require any additional cables. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of traffic and network overhead, may...
...transfer rates of the same electrical system. Connecting this product. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of this product. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 Section 1 - Initial wireless setup can be part of up to a convenient WPS button atop the device....adapter directly into a power outlet, and does not require any additional cables. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of traffic and network overhead, may...
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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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... lit 2 WPS/Eny LED 5 seconds and then will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to factory default. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 3 24 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button to reset to start blinking after the Encryption button is...
... lit 2 WPS/Eny LED 5 seconds and then will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to factory default. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 3 24 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button to reset to start blinking after the Encryption button is...
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D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9 This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that a powerline connection is transmitted to or from another PowerLine unit. 3 Ethernet ...
D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9 This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that a powerline connection is transmitted to or from another PowerLine unit. 3 Ethernet ...
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Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Section 2 - Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Section 2 - Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet.
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...computers so that the signal will degrade your home or business. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is as possible. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Each wall or ceiling can reduce your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Be aware 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 far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range...
...computers so that the signal will degrade your home or business. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is as possible. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Each wall or ceiling can reduce your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Be aware 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 far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range...
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... PowerLine network. This allows an ungrouped PowerLine AV device to a PowerLine network. The Eny Button has 3 different trigger states: Broadcast state - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to detach the device from its PowerLine network (works even if it to the...
... PowerLine network. This allows an ungrouped PowerLine AV device to a PowerLine network. The Eny Button has 3 different trigger states: Broadcast state - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to detach the device from its PowerLine network (works even if it to the...
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... PowerLine AV Adapter into a power outlet in a different room of the Ethernet cable to the router's LAN as illustrated in Room 3. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated. Section 1 ... side of the Ethernet cable to create a PowerLine network. Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in Room 1. If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would like to the PowerLine...
... PowerLine AV Adapter into a power outlet in a different room of the Ethernet cable to the router's LAN as illustrated in Room 3. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated. Section 1 ... side of the Ethernet cable to create a PowerLine network. Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in Room 1. If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would like to the PowerLine...
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... must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Step 5 Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.50 (or http://dlinkap) and then press Enter. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Note: For PowerLine Settings refer to the user manual for... 3 seconds. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Please refer to page 25. Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn...
... must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Step 5 Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.50 (or http://dlinkap) and then press Enter. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Note: For PowerLine Settings refer to the user manual for... 3 seconds. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Please refer to page 25. Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn...
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...Wizard included in the CD. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Click Log In to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Turn on the DHP-W306AV by pushing the power button located on the DHP-W306AV and attach the other end of the unit. When the login window appears, set the user name ...password box blank. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Figure 1, Room 3. Step 3 Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.50 (or http://dlinkap) and then press Enter. Then, press the ENY button on the first device. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15
...Wizard included in the CD. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Click Log In to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Turn on the DHP-W306AV by pushing the power button located on the DHP-W306AV and attach the other end of the unit. When the login window appears, set the user name ...password box blank. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Figure 1, Room 3. Step 3 Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.50 (or http://dlinkap) and then press Enter. Then, press the ENY button on the first device. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15
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...Wireless Router Scenario 1: If you have an existing PowerLine network with a PowerLine AV Wireless Router (e.g. 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: Network... within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Then, press the ENY button on the first device. D-Link, DHP-1320) and would like to Admin and leave the password box blank. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Section 1 - This will turn Off ...
...Wireless Router Scenario 1: If you have an existing PowerLine network with a PowerLine AV Wireless Router (e.g. 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: Network... within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. Then, press the ENY button on the first device. D-Link, DHP-1320) and would like to Admin and leave the password box blank. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Section 1 - This will turn Off ...
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... assistance. If you receive 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 By default, Admin will assist you may use the web-based configuration utility. Leave the...
... assistance. If you receive 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 By default, Admin will assist you may use the web-based configuration utility. Leave the...
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To set up your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to assist you would like to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to the next page. This Wizard is designed to page 31. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 Section 3 - If you in configuring your access point and skip to page 21. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your DHP-W306AV as an access point.
To set up your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to assist you would like to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to the next page. This Wizard is designed to page 31. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 Section 3 - If you in configuring your access point and skip to page 21. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your DHP-W306AV as an access point.
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Click Next to the next page. In order for your wireless network to take effect the AP will be displayed. Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your network settings to complete the setup. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. For Manual setup, skip to continue. Section 3 -
Click Next to the next page. In order for your wireless network to take effect the AP will be displayed. Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your network settings to complete the setup. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. For Manual setup, skip to continue. Section 3 -
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The following screen will show you the network key to enter on your network key. Click Save to continue. Assign a network key as the configuration method to continue. Enter a name for your wireless clients. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 This key must be entered on your wireless network (SSID). Click Next to setup your network manually. Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless clients. Section 3 -
The following screen will show you the network key to enter on your network key. Click Save to continue. Assign a network key as the configuration method to continue. Enter a name for your wireless clients. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 This key must be entered on your wireless network (SSID). Click Next to setup your network manually. Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless clients. Section 3 -
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...wireless network. Wireless Select one of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. Select if you are using 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Configuration Wireless Setup Enable Check this is set up ). You may also set to select the channel with the least Scan...Scan, this option will appear in the list Name: (unless Visibility Status is the name that will be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to Invisible, see below). Indicates the channel setting for available wireless Network networks, this box to disable all the wireless functions. If...
...wireless network. Wireless Select one of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. Select if you are using 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Configuration Wireless Setup Enable Check this is set up ). You may also set to select the channel with the least Scan...Scan, this option will appear in the list Name: (unless Visibility Status is the name that will be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to Invisible, see below). Indicates the channel setting for available wireless Network networks, this box to disable all the wireless functions. If...