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...Link DCH-M225 User Manual i D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All other third party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link... Systems, Inc. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date June 11, 2014 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks © 2014 D-Link. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to...
...Link DCH-M225 User Manual i D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All other third party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link... Systems, Inc. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date June 11, 2014 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks © 2014 D-Link. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to...
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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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Section 1 - Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g ...
D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Section 1 - Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g ...
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... your audio capabilities by allowing you extend your extended wireless network. Just place the extender within your existing wireless network. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 3 This will extend your wireless coverage to hard-to-reach places like basements, home offices or upstairs bedrooms that...your wireless client devices. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is also ideal for mobile device connections. The Wi-Fi Audio Extender is a portable plug-in repeater that are distant from...
... your audio capabilities by allowing you extend your extended wireless network. Just place the extender within your existing wireless network. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 3 This will extend your wireless coverage to hard-to-reach places like basements, home offices or upstairs bedrooms that...your wireless client devices. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is also ideal for mobile device connections. The Wi-Fi Audio Extender is a portable plug-in repeater that are distant from...
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Note: The DCH-M225 is a Wi-Fi Extender? The DCH-M225 extends the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office that may have a standby mode. Your ... connection. Product Overview What is intended to control network access. Needless 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 To power down this unit, simply unplug it does not have poor or no reception. The extended network can simply use...
Note: The DCH-M225 is a Wi-Fi Extender? The DCH-M225 extends the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office that may have a standby mode. Your ... connection. Product Overview What is intended to control network access. Needless 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 To power down this unit, simply unplug it does not have poor or no reception. The extended network can simply use...
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... plug in your DLNA Certified® speakers and you 'll have no issues with devices such as surfing the Internet or checking your audio capabilities. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 5 You can easily be able to stream audio to extend your internet access throughout your existing wireless network. The... DCH-M225's compact design is ideal for use at home or at a small office, since it does not take up much space. The Wi-Fi WMM QoS (...
... plug in your DLNA Certified® speakers and you 'll have no issues with devices such as surfing the Internet or checking your audio capabilities. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 5 You can easily be able to stream audio to extend your internet access throughout your existing wireless network. The... DCH-M225's compact design is ideal for use at home or at a small office, since it does not take up much space. The Wi-Fi WMM QoS (...
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The device is processing a connection after the WPS button has been pushed. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 6 The device is in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned. The device is not receiving power. The device is booting up. The device ...
The device is processing a connection after the WPS button has been pushed. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 6 The device is in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned. The device is not receiving power. The device is booting up. The device ...
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...stream to or the destination list. b. Download and install a DLNA music app. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 7 Select the DCH-M225 from the Play to the extender. d. Product Overview Hardware Overview Side and Bottom/WPS and Reset DCH-M225 2 Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.3A FCC ID:KA2CHM225A1 IC: 4216A-...external speaker to the audio line out jack*. 3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button for a minimum of one second to the DCH-M225. Click the Airplay icon. d. Refer to the extender. The LED on your device. Section 1 - For DLNA: a. Verify that is...
...stream to or the destination list. b. Download and install a DLNA music app. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 7 Select the DCH-M225 from the Play to the extender. d. Product Overview Hardware Overview Side and Bottom/WPS and Reset DCH-M225 2 Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.3A FCC ID:KA2CHM225A1 IC: 4216A-...external speaker to the audio line out jack*. 3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button for a minimum of one second to the DCH-M225. Click the Airplay icon. d. Refer to the extender. The LED on your device. Section 1 - For DLNA: a. Verify that is...
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... WPS" on page 22. Section 2 - Refer to "Connect Your DCH-M225 to "Manual Configuration" on page 11. • QRS Mobile app - Log into the web-based configuration utility and launch the Setup Wizard. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 8 Use your smartphone or tablet to "QRS Mobile App Setup..." on page 19. • Manual Setup - Refer to configure your DCH-M225 using a web browser. Configure your audio extender. Refer to your DCH-M225: • WPS - Product Setup...
... WPS" on page 22. Section 2 - Refer to "Connect Your DCH-M225 to "Manual Configuration" on page 11. • QRS Mobile app - Log into the web-based configuration utility and launch the Setup Wizard. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 8 Use your smartphone or tablet to "QRS Mobile App Setup..." on page 19. • Manual Setup - Refer to configure your DCH-M225 using a web browser. Configure your audio extender. Refer to your DCH-M225: • WPS - Product Setup...
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...such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. Section 2 - Product Setup Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless device lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters... mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless network. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is minimized. 2. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 9 Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can reduce your product away (at an ...
...such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. Section 2 - Product Setup Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless device lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters... mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless network. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is minimized. 2. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 9 Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can reduce your product away (at an ...
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Ideal Poor location location Ideal Poor location location ! ! Ideal Placement Wireless Router D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 10 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. Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it 's placed in achieving desired results. ! ! Section 2 - Therefore, proper placement of your dead zone, making sure it is still strong. Wireless Router ! !
Ideal Poor location location Ideal Poor location location ! ! Ideal Placement Wireless Router D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 10 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. Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it 's placed in achieving desired results. ! ! Section 2 - Therefore, proper placement of your dead zone, making sure it is still strong. Wireless Router ! !
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... once it is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Step 3 - Allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to your DCH-M225 to complete. Product Setup Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using WPS The easiest and most secure way to connect your the router or access point is pressed. Find... wait until the LED starts blinking green and then release. Once you understand how to enable WPS. WPS Button WPS Button D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 11 Check your wireless router. Refer to your user manual for more information. Section 2 - Within one minute, press and hold the WPS button...
... once it is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Step 3 - Allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to your DCH-M225 to complete. Product Setup Connect Your DCH-M225 to Your Router Using WPS The easiest and most secure way to connect your the router or access point is pressed. Find... wait until the LED starts blinking green and then release. Once you understand how to enable WPS. WPS Button WPS Button D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 11 Check your wireless router. Refer to your user manual for more information. Section 2 - Within one minute, press and hold the WPS button...
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...go to the wireless utility to scan for available wireless networks. • Select the SSID for the DCH-M225. It will automatically be : The same as the Wi-Fi password for the DCH-M225. You also have the option to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to "Extended Wi-Fi...Once connected to your router, you can unplug and move the DCH-M225 to a location between your wireless router and the area that you can connect the DCH-M225 to your router Extended Network Original Network Note: If you would like to . D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Product Setup Step 4 - Next...
...go to the wireless utility to scan for available wireless networks. • Select the SSID for the DCH-M225. It will automatically be : The same as the Wi-Fi password for the DCH-M225. You also have the option to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to "Extended Wi-Fi...Once connected to your router, you can unplug and move the DCH-M225 to a location between your wireless router and the area that you can connect the DCH-M225 to your router Extended Network Original Network Note: If you would like to . D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Product Setup Step 4 - Next...
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... device. For iOS For Android Connect to the Wi-Fi Network that is connected, tap on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card (ex: gccnu80856). D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 13 Then, enter the Wi-Fi Password also printed on the QRS Mobile icon. Once your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet using... the QRS Mobile app. Wi-Fi Name(SSID): dlink-2c19 Wi-Fi Password: gccnu80856 Web browser link: http://dlinkap2c19.local. Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your iOS device, or from your mobile device is displayed...
... device. For iOS For Android Connect to the Wi-Fi Network that is connected, tap on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card (ex: gccnu80856). D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 13 Then, enter the Wi-Fi Password also printed on the QRS Mobile icon. Once your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet using... the QRS Mobile app. Wi-Fi Name(SSID): dlink-2c19 Wi-Fi Password: gccnu80856 Web browser link: http://dlinkap2c19.local. Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your iOS device, or from your mobile device is displayed...
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Select the Wireless Network you wish to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 14 Section 2 - 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.
Select the Wireless Network you wish to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 14 Section 2 - 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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Section 2 - You may enter a Network Name and Password. To secure your device, you would like to check the box if you can enter a Password. Tap Next to continue. Product Setup Setup your DCH-M225 does not have an admin password for the extended network. By default, your extended Wi-Fi network. Tap Next to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 15 Or, tap to keep the existing SSID and password for the Web-based configuration utility.
Section 2 - You may enter a Network Name and Password. To secure your device, you would like to check the box if you can enter a Password. Tap Next to continue. Product Setup Setup your DCH-M225 does not have an admin password for the extended network. By default, your extended Wi-Fi network. Tap Next to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 15 Or, tap to keep the existing SSID and password for the Web-based configuration utility.
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D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 16 After configuration is complete, the following screen will be displayed. Section 2 - 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.
D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 16 After configuration is complete, the following screen will be displayed. Section 2 - 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.
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...-based configuration utility to launch the Setup Wizard and/or to the DCH-M225. Then open a web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter http://dlinkap.local./. The MAC address is 192.168.0.50*. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Plug the DCH-M225 into an available outlet near your Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
...-based configuration utility to launch the Setup Wizard and/or to the DCH-M225. Then open a web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter http://dlinkap.local./. The MAC address is 192.168.0.50*. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Plug the DCH-M225 into an available outlet near your Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
