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...DLNA music app*. Troubleshooting Why can't I connect to "or destination list. How do I forgot my DCH-M225 password? 1. Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com/DCH-M225. D-Link's website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for more information. All rights reserved. iPhone, ...10 seconds. You may repeat the WPS process on the DCH-M225 to your current status. United States Canada http://support.dlink.com/DCH-M225 http://support.dlink.ca/DCH-M225 Copyright 2014 D-Link Systems, Inc. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a router...
...DLNA music app*. Troubleshooting Why can't I connect to "or destination list. How do I forgot my DCH-M225 password? 1. Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com/DCH-M225. D-Link's website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for more information. All rights reserved. iPhone, ...10 seconds. You may repeat the WPS process on the DCH-M225 to your current status. United States Canada http://support.dlink.com/DCH-M225 http://support.dlink.ca/DCH-M225 Copyright 2014 D-Link Systems, Inc. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a router...
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... express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. All other third party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual i D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or...
... express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. All other third party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual i D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or...
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... to Wireless Clients Using WPS 36 Windows® 8 37 Windows® 7 39 Windows Vista 42 Product Setup 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Recommended Placement 10 Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using WPS......11 QRS Mobile App Setup 13 Web-based Configuration Utility 17 Setup Wizard 19 Manual Configuration 22 Home 23 Wi... Tips...50 Networking Basics 51 Statically Assign an IP Address 52 Wireless Security Options 54 Security Protocols 54 Encryption 55 Authentication 55 Technical Specifications 56 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual ii
... to Wireless Clients Using WPS 36 Windows® 8 37 Windows® 7 39 Windows Vista 42 Product Setup 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Recommended Placement 10 Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using WPS......11 QRS Mobile App Setup 13 Web-based Configuration Utility 17 Setup Wizard 19 Manual Configuration 22 Home 23 Wi... Tips...50 Networking Basics 51 Statically Assign an IP Address 52 Wireless Security Options 54 Security Protocols 54 Encryption 55 Authentication 55 Technical Specifications 56 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual ii
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Table of Contents Contacting Technical Support 57 Warranty 58 Registration 65 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual iii
Table of Contents Contacting Technical Support 57 Warranty 58 Registration 65 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual iii
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Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DCH-M225 Wi-Fi Audio Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 1
Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DCH-M225 Wi-Fi Audio Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 1
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D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 2 Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients/devices • A wireless router with an active Internet ...
D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 2 Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients/devices • A wireless router with an active Internet ...
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...anywhere within equal distance of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 3 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of... your wireless router and your extended wireless network. Product Overview Introduction The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is also ideal for mobile device connections. Just place the extender within your wireless client devices. This will ...
...anywhere within equal distance of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 3 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of... your wireless router and your extended wireless network. Product Overview Introduction The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is also ideal for mobile device connections. Just place the extender within your wireless client devices. This will ...
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... credentials as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you to control network access. Internet Wireless Router DCH-M225 Mobile Device Computer D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 4 Your existing wireless signal will be rebroadcast by the extender, allowing you the flexibility to reach the farthest corners of an existing...
... credentials as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you to control network access. Internet Wireless Router DCH-M225 Mobile Device Computer D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 4 Your existing wireless signal will be rebroadcast by the extender, allowing you the flexibility to reach the farthest corners of an existing...
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... Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of service) protocol ensures that you to anywhere within your existing wireless network. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 5 You can easily be able to stream audio to extend your internet access throughout your home with bandwidth when ...streaming audio and performing other outlets. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DCH-M225 lets you 'll be plugged into a power outlet without blocking other tasks, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets. • Compact...
... Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of service) protocol ensures that you to anywhere within your existing wireless network. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 5 You can easily be able to stream audio to extend your internet access throughout your home with bandwidth when ...streaming audio and performing other outlets. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DCH-M225 lets you 'll be plugged into a power outlet without blocking other tasks, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets. • Compact...
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... in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned. The device cannot connect to a wireless router or AP. The device is booting up. Try a different power outlet. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 6
... in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned. The device cannot connect to a wireless router or AP. The device is booting up. Try a different power outlet. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 6
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... connected to your iOS device) b. Click Play and the music will stream to the extender. Refer to the DCH-M225. The LED on the front of the device turns solid green, when the DCH-M225 has successfully connected. 2 Audio Line Out Connect an external speaker to the audio line out jack*. 3 Reset... music to the speakers you connect to "Audio Renderer"on your device. Verify that is enabled on page 26. Click the Airplay icon. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 7 c. c. Click Play and the music will stream to the extender. For Apple Airplay: a. For DLNA: a. d.
... connected to your iOS device) b. Click Play and the music will stream to the extender. Refer to the DCH-M225. The LED on the front of the device turns solid green, when the DCH-M225 has successfully connected. 2 Audio Line Out Connect an external speaker to the audio line out jack*. 3 Reset... music to the speakers you connect to "Audio Renderer"on your device. Verify that is enabled on page 26. Click the Airplay icon. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 7 c. c. Click Play and the music will stream to the extender. For Apple Airplay: a. For DLNA: a. d.
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...the Setup Wizard. Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 22. Refer to "Manual Configuration" on page 19. • Manual Setup - D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 8 Refer to your router and wireless clients. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect to "QRS Mobile App Setup" on page ... Setup There are several different ways you can set up your DCH-M225 using a web browser. Refer to "Connect Your DCH-M225 to configure your smartphone or tablet to Your Router Using WPS" on page 13. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configure your DCH-M225: • WPS - Section 2 - Use your audio extender...
...the Setup Wizard. Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 22. Refer to "Manual Configuration" on page 19. • Manual Setup - D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 8 Refer to your router and wireless clients. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect to "QRS Mobile App Setup" on page ... Setup There are several different ways you can set up your DCH-M225 using a web browser. Refer to "Connect Your DCH-M225 to configure your smartphone or tablet to Your Router Using WPS" on page 13. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configure your DCH-M225: • WPS - Section 2 - Use your audio extender...
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...thick. Position devices so that is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 9 Materials and objects such as possible. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), appears to a minimum. The... the operating range of your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between the D-Link device and other objects that the number of the direct line between network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your...
...thick. Position devices so that is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 9 Materials and objects such as possible. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), appears to a minimum. The... the operating range of your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between the D-Link device and other objects that the number of the direct line between network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your...
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Wireless Router ! ! Therefore, proper placement of your dead zone, making sure it is still strong. Wi-Fi Dead Zone For best performance, place your DCH-M225 in between your router and your DCH-M225 is important in a location where the signal is extending. Ideal Poor location location Ideal Poor location location ! ! Ideal Placement Wireless Router D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it 's placed in achieving desired results. ! !
Wireless Router ! ! Therefore, proper placement of your dead zone, making sure it is still strong. Wi-Fi Dead Zone For best performance, place your DCH-M225 in between your router and your DCH-M225 is important in a location where the signal is extending. Ideal Poor location location Ideal Poor location location ! ! Ideal Placement Wireless Router D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it 's placed in achieving desired results. ! !
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Once you understand how to complete. Press the WPS button on the DCH-M225 until the LED starts blinking amber. Allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to enable...your wireless router. Plug in the DCH-M225, and wait until the LED starts blinking green and then release. Product Setup Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using WPS The easiest and most secure way to connect your DCH-M225 to your wireless router. Find an ...: Step 1 - Section 2 - Refer to your user manual for more information. Step 2 - Step 3 - WPS Button WPS Button D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 11
Once you understand how to complete. Press the WPS button on the DCH-M225 until the LED starts blinking amber. Allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to enable...your wireless router. Plug in the DCH-M225, and wait until the LED starts blinking green and then release. Product Setup Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using WPS The easiest and most secure way to connect your DCH-M225 to your wireless router. Find an ...: Step 1 - Section 2 - Refer to your user manual for more information. Step 2 - Step 3 - WPS Button WPS Button D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 11
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...If you can unplug and move the DCH-M225 to a location between your wireless router and the area that you want to change your wireless router or access point, and repeat steps 2 and 3 to "Extended Wi-Fi Settings" on page 36. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 12 It will automatically be ...: The same as the Wi-Fi password for the DCH-M225. Product Setup Step 4 - Step 5 - You also have the option to use WPS (Wi-Fi ...
...If you can unplug and move the DCH-M225 to a location between your wireless router and the area that you want to change your wireless router or access point, and repeat steps 2 and 3 to "Extended Wi-Fi Settings" on page 36. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 12 It will automatically be ...: The same as the Wi-Fi password for the DCH-M225. Product Setup Step 4 - Step 5 - You also have the option to use WPS (Wi-Fi ...
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... to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet using the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 13 Once your mobile device is displayed on the right to the Wi-Fi Network that is connected, tap on the Wi-Fi...gccnu80856). Wi-Fi Name(SSID): dlink-2c19 Wi-Fi Password: gccnu80856 Web browser link: http://dlinkap2c19.local. Section 2 - Then, enter the Wi-Fi Password also printed on the QRS Mobile icon. Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your iOS device, or...
... to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet using the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 13 Once your mobile device is displayed on the right to the Wi-Fi Network that is connected, tap on the Wi-Fi...gccnu80856). Wi-Fi Name(SSID): dlink-2c19 Wi-Fi Password: gccnu80856 Web browser link: http://dlinkap2c19.local. Section 2 - Then, enter the Wi-Fi Password also printed on the QRS Mobile icon. Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your iOS device, or...
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QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Product Setup Tap Start to extend and enter the Password if required. Select the Wireless Network you wish to continue.
QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Product Setup Tap Start to extend and enter the Password if required. Select the Wireless Network you wish to continue.
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D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 15 Tap Next to continue. Tap Next to continue. You may enter a Network Name and Password. To secure your device, you would like to keep the existing SSID and password for the Web-based configuration utility. Product Setup Setup your DCH-M225 does not have an admin password for the extended network. By default, your extended Wi-Fi network. Or, tap to check the box if you can enter a Password. Section 2 -
D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 15 Tap Next to continue. Tap Next to continue. You may enter a Network Name and Password. To secure your device, you would like to keep the existing SSID and password for the Web-based configuration utility. Product Setup Setup your DCH-M225 does not have an admin password for the extended network. By default, your extended Wi-Fi network. Or, tap to check the box if you can enter a Password. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 16 You can follow the on-screen instructions to the wireless Network Name and Password you just created. To complete the setup, tap Save to save your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to change your settings and reboot the device. Product Setup A summary of your settings will appear. After configuration is complete, the following screen will be displayed.
Section 2 - D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 16 You can follow the on-screen instructions to the wireless Network Name and Password you just created. To complete the setup, tap Save to save your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to change your settings and reboot the device. Product Setup A summary of your settings will appear. After configuration is complete, the following screen will be displayed.