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...wireless router or AP. The device is complete! If you want to change your extender. Plug the DCH-M225 in this indicates that you are missing, please contact your router user manual. Your setup is not receiving power. Before You Begin • Make sure the area that the... DCH-M225 is booting up your network settings, password, etc., follow the steps under Configure the DCH-M225 Using a Web Browser to your router...
...wireless router or AP. The device is complete! If you want to change your extender. Plug the DCH-M225 in this indicates that you are missing, please contact your router user manual. Your setup is not receiving power. Before You Begin • Make sure the area that the... DCH-M225 is booting up your network settings, password, etc., follow the steps under Configure the DCH-M225 Using a Web Browser to your router...
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... user manual for more details. At the login screen, click or press the Log in and run the Setup Wizard. You may repeat the WPS process on Windows XP). 2. D-Link's website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for more information. All rights reserved. Select the DCH-M225... icon. You may differ from a router or access point, devices connected to your extended network to play to the DCH-M225. Windows XP users can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website. If the check mark is red, you may use an Airplay®, iTunes, or ...
... user manual for more details. At the login screen, click or press the Log in and run the Setup Wizard. You may repeat the WPS process on Windows XP). 2. D-Link's website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for more information. All rights reserved. Select the DCH-M225... icon. You may differ from a router or access point, devices connected to your extended network to play to the DCH-M225. Windows XP users can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website. If the check mark is red, you may use an Airplay®, iTunes, or ...
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..., without obligation to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date June 11, 2014 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks © 2014 D-Link. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual i All Rights Reserved. All other third party marks...
..., without obligation to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date June 11, 2014 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks © 2014 D-Link. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual i All Rights Reserved. All other third party marks...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Introduction 3 What is a Wi-Fi Extender 4 Features... 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-Fi Settings 24 Extended Wi-Fi... Options 54 Security Protocols 54 Encryption 55 Authentication 55 Technical Specifications 56 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual ii
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Introduction 3 What is a Wi-Fi Extender 4 Features... 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-Fi Settings 24 Extended Wi-Fi... 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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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 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.
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... Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 7 or higher • Safari® 4 or higher • Firefox® 12 or higher • Chrome™ 20 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Section 1 -
... Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 7 or higher • Safari® 4 or higher • Firefox® 12 or higher • Chrome™ 20 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Section 1 -
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... a portable plug-in repeater that are distant from IEEE Standard , 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 3 Just place the extender within your wireless router. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is also ideal for mobile device connections. Environmental conditions will vary. This will extend your wireless coverage...
... a portable plug-in repeater that are distant from IEEE Standard , 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 3 Just place the extender within your wireless router. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is also ideal for mobile device connections. Environmental conditions will vary. This will extend your wireless coverage...
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... parts of your home or office that may have a standby mode. The DCH-M225 extends the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office . Internet Wireless Router DCH-M225 Mobile Device Computer D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 4 Note: The DCH-M225 is a Wi-Fi Extender? To power down this unit, simply unplug it...
... parts of your home or office that may have a standby mode. The DCH-M225 extends the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office . Internet Wireless Router DCH-M225 Mobile Device Computer D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 4 Note: The DCH-M225 is a Wi-Fi Extender? To power down this unit, simply unplug it...
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... Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Features • Conveniently Stream Audio - The DCH-M225 will expand your home with bandwidth when streaming audio and performing other outlets. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived ...DCH-M225's compact design is ideal for use at home or at a small office, since it does not take up much space. It can simply plug in your DLNA Certified® speakers and you 'll have no issues with devices such as surfing the Internet or checking your extended wireless network. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
... Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Features • Conveniently Stream Audio - The DCH-M225 will expand your home with bandwidth when streaming audio and performing other outlets. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived ...DCH-M225's compact design is ideal for use at home or at a small office, since it does not take up much space. It can simply plug in your DLNA Certified® speakers and you 'll have no issues with devices such as surfing the Internet or checking your extended wireless network. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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... booting up. Section 1 - The device is in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned. The device is processing a connection after the WPS button has been pushed. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 6 The device cannot connect to a wireless router or AP. Try a different power outlet. The device is not receiving power. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/LED...
... booting up. Section 1 - The device is in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned. The device is processing a connection after the WPS button has been pushed. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 6 The device cannot connect to a wireless router or AP. Try a different power outlet. The device is not receiving power. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/LED...
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... and install a DLNA music app. d. Open iTunes (or the Airplay music app* on your device. Select the DCH-M225 from the Play to or the destination list. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 7 c. c. Click Play and the music will stream to the extender. Verify that is connected to your extended network...Button Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for six seconds to reset the DCS-M225 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...
... and install a DLNA music app. d. Open iTunes (or the Airplay music app* on your device. Select the DCH-M225 from the Play to or the destination list. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 7 c. c. Click Play and the music will stream to the extender. Verify that is connected to your extended network...Button Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for six seconds to reset the DCS-M225 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...
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... clients. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 8 Refer to your audio extender. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect to "Setup Wizard" on page 13. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configure your DCH-M225: • WPS - Section 2 - Product Setup Product Setup There are several different ways you can set up your DCH-M225 using a web browser. Refer to "Connect Your DCH-M225 to "Manual Configuration...
... clients. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 8 Refer to your audio extender. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect to "Setup Wizard" on page 13. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configure your DCH-M225: • WPS - Section 2 - Product Setup Product Setup There are several different ways you can set up your DCH-M225 using a web browser. Refer to "Connect Your DCH-M225 to "Manual Configuration...
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... cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 9 Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link device and other objects that is as possible. Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices...A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Keep your home or business. Product Setup Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless device lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness...
... cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 9 Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link device and other objects that is as possible. Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices...A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Keep your home or business. Product Setup Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless device lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness...
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Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it 's placed in achieving desired results. ! ! Section 2 - Wireless Router ! ! Ideal Placement Wireless Router D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 10 Ideal Poor location location Ideal Poor location location ! ! 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. Therefore, proper placement of your dead zone, making sure it is still strong.
Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it 's placed in achieving desired results. ! ! Section 2 - Wireless Router ! ! Ideal Placement Wireless Router D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 10 Ideal Poor location location Ideal Poor location location ! ! 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. Therefore, proper placement of your dead zone, making sure it is still strong.
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...the LED starts blinking amber. Within one minute, press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router. WPS Button WPS Button D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 11 Plug in the DCH-M225, and wait until the LED starts blinking green and then release. Step 2 - Step 3 - Allow up to complete. Section... how to your user manual for your the router or access point is pressed. Check your router's user manual for the WPS process to two minutes for more information. Find an available outlet near your wireless router. Product Setup Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using...
...the LED starts blinking amber. Within one minute, press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router. WPS Button WPS Button D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 11 Plug in the DCH-M225, and wait until the LED starts blinking green and then release. Step 2 - Step 3 - Allow up to complete. Section... how to your user manual for your the router or access point is pressed. Check your router's user manual for the WPS process to two minutes for more information. Find an available outlet near your wireless router. Product Setup Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using...
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... have the option to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to connect. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 12 It will automatically be : The same as the Wi-Fi password for the DCH-M225. Next you can unplug and move the DCH-M225 to a location between your wireless router and the area that you want to... to your wireless router or access point. When the LED turns solid green, this indicates the DCH-M225 is securely connected to connect additional devices, repeat step 6. Step 5 - If you can connect the DCH-M225 to "Extended Wi-Fi Settings" on page 36. Section 2 - Once connected to your router...
... have the option to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to connect. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 12 It will automatically be : The same as the Wi-Fi password for the DCH-M225. Next you can unplug and move the DCH-M225 to a location between your wireless router and the area that you want to... to your wireless router or access point. When the LED turns solid green, this indicates the DCH-M225 is securely connected to connect additional devices, repeat step 6. Step 5 - If you can connect the DCH-M225 to "Extended Wi-Fi Settings" on page 36. Section 2 - Once connected to your router...
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Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your Android device. Wi-Fi Name(SSID): dlink-2c19 Wi-Fi Password: gccnu80856 Web browser link: http://dlinkap2c19.local. Once your mobile device is displayed on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included in the App Store... the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for QRS Mobile in your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet using the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 13 Search for your iOS device, or from your package (ex: dlink-2c19). Section 2 -
Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your Android device. Wi-Fi Name(SSID): dlink-2c19 Wi-Fi Password: gccnu80856 Web browser link: http://dlinkap2c19.local. Once your mobile device is displayed on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included in the App Store... the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for QRS Mobile in your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet using the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 13 Search for your iOS device, or from your package (ex: dlink-2c19). Section 2 -
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Section 2 - D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 14 Select the Wireless Network you wish to continue. Product Setup Tap Start to extend and enter the Password if required. QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
Section 2 - D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 14 Select the Wireless Network you wish to continue. Product Setup Tap Start to extend and enter the Password if required. QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
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Tap Next to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 15 You may enter a Network Name and Password. By default, your DCH-M225 does not have an admin password for the extended network. To secure your extended Wi-Fi network. Section 2 - Tap Next to continue. Product Setup Setup your device, you would like to check the box if you can enter a Password. Or, tap to keep the existing SSID and password for the Web-based configuration utility.
Tap Next to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 15 You may enter a Network Name and Password. By default, your DCH-M225 does not have an admin password for the extended network. To secure your extended Wi-Fi network. Section 2 - Tap Next to continue. Product Setup Setup your device, you would like to check the box if you can enter a Password. Or, tap to keep the existing SSID and password for the Web-based configuration utility.