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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Connection 7 Hardware Installation 8 Using the Setup Wizard 9 Configuration 13 Setup 15 Security 17 QoS 18 Application QoS 19 Reset 20 Troubleshooting 21 Technical Specifications 22 Contacting Technical Support 23 Warranty 24 Registration 29 D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Connection 7 Hardware Installation 8 Using the Setup Wizard 9 Configuration 13 Setup 15 Security 17 QoS 18 Application QoS 19 Reset 20 Troubleshooting 21 Technical Specifications 22 Contacting Technical Support 23 Warranty 24 Registration 29 D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and Manual • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Windows® XP SP2 or 2000 SP4 • Ethernet Adapter (100MBit/s) D-Link DHP-300 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and Manual • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Windows® XP SP2 or 2000 SP4 • Ethernet Adapter (100MBit/s) D-Link DHP-300 User Manual Section 1 -
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This kit can be used to network your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through powerlines. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter which allows you to network two computers with a 10/100Base-T adapter through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric powerlines - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more.
This kit can be used to network your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through powerlines. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter which allows you to network two computers with a 10/100Base-T adapter through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric powerlines - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more.
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Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 200Mbps • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to use Management Software • Configurable QoS for video streaming, VoIP and Gaming • Configurable encryption key for security • Firmware Upgrade Support D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 200Mbps • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to use Management Software • Configurable QoS for video streaming, VoIP and Gaming • Configurable encryption key for security • Firmware Upgrade Support D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
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Ethernet LED A solid light indicates a connection on the network. Section 1 - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual Powerline LED A solid light indicates that the device is receiving power. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates that the device has detected another Powerline device on the Ethernet port.The LED blinks during data transmission.
Ethernet LED A solid light indicates a connection on the network. Section 1 - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual Powerline LED A solid light indicates that the device is receiving power. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates that the device has detected another Powerline device on the Ethernet port.The LED blinks during data transmission.
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Ethernet Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-300 Ethernet port. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Ethernet Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-300 Ethernet port. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
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Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-300 into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the DHP-300 located left of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Section 2 - Network Connectivity is confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DHP-300 is illuminated. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-300 and attach the other end of the Power LED is illuminated.
Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-300 into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the DHP-300 located left of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Section 2 - Network Connectivity is confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DHP-300 is illuminated. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-300 and attach the other end of the Power LED is illuminated.
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... Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-300 CD into your CD-ROM. Click Next D-Link DHP-300 User Manual In the Run command box type "D:\DHP300.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-...ROM drive. Section 2 - If it does start on Install Utility The InstallShield Wizard will begin the DHP-300 software installation. If the CD...
... Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-300 CD into your CD-ROM. Click Next D-Link DHP-300 User Manual In the Run command box type "D:\DHP300.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-...ROM drive. Section 2 - If it does start on Install Utility The InstallShield Wizard will begin the DHP-300 software installation. If the CD...
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Installation Click Install Click Finish D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
Installation Click Install Click Finish D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Installation The WinPcap 4.0 installation is necessary to run the D-Link DHP-300 Utility, click Next to continue with the installation. Click Next Click Next D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 11
Section 2 - Installation The WinPcap 4.0 installation is necessary to run the D-Link DHP-300 Utility, click Next to continue with the installation. Click Next Click Next D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 11
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Section 2 - Installation Click I Agree The WinPcap 4.0 Installation is complete. Click Finish to close the wizard. Click Finish D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 12
Section 2 - Installation Click I Agree The WinPcap 4.0 Installation is complete. Click Finish to close the wizard. Click Finish D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 12
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... start the configuration of the DHP-300. The color of powerline network. • Green text - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Powerline network is not connected due to prioritize traffic passing through the network. Double-click the D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Utility icon The utility provides you have completed the D-Link DHP-300 Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Utility icon on the...
... start the configuration of the DHP-300. The color of powerline network. • Green text - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Powerline network is not connected due to prioritize traffic passing through the network. Double-click the D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Utility icon The utility provides you have completed the D-Link DHP-300 Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Utility icon on the...
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D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 14 Follow the steps below to encrypt the network with a non-default encryption key: • Double-click on the MAC, Net ID, Alias and Location columns mean that the powerline network is encrypted with a non-default encryption key, click the Configure button. Configuration Red text on the nodes. • Once all the nodes you want to encrypt with the default encryption key (DHP-300). Section 3 -
D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 14 Follow the steps below to encrypt the network with a non-default encryption key: • Double-click on the MAC, Net ID, Alias and Location columns mean that the powerline network is encrypted with a non-default encryption key, click the Configure button. Configuration Red text on the nodes. • Once all the nodes you want to encrypt with the default encryption key (DHP-300). Section 3 -
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Location: Local or Remote nodes. Net ID: Powerline Network Name. Default is Device 1, Device 2 etc (Max 16 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive) ie. Alias: Device Name. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 15 Section 3 - MAC: MAC Address of the DHP-300. Configuration Setup This screen shows the current configuration of detected node. Living room, Bedroom, etc. Default is DHP-300 (Max 10 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive).
Location: Local or Remote nodes. Net ID: Powerline Network Name. Default is Device 1, Device 2 etc (Max 16 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive) ie. Alias: Device Name. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 15 Section 3 - MAC: MAC Address of the DHP-300. Configuration Setup This screen shows the current configuration of detected node. Living room, Bedroom, etc. Default is DHP-300 (Max 10 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive).
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Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One circle - Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two circles - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 16 Best powerline connection. Good powerline connection. Scan: Scan the powerline network for data and internet activity connection. Check the AutoScan box to enable data transmission. Configuration Quality: Network connection quality of the devices within...
Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One circle - Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two circles - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 16 Best powerline connection. Good powerline connection. Scan: Scan the powerline network for data and internet activity connection. Check the AutoScan box to enable data transmission. Configuration Quality: Network connection quality of the devices within...
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...: Device Name. Password: Utility login password. (Max 16 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 17 Encryption key: Powerline Network Key. Living room, Bedroom, etc. Default is DHP-300 (Max 10 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). Notches: Enabled by default to save your configuration. Default is DHP-300 (Max 24 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). You can modify any of the...
...: Device Name. Password: Utility login password. (Max 16 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 17 Encryption key: Powerline Network Key. Living room, Bedroom, etc. Default is DHP-300 (Max 10 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). Notches: Enabled by default to save your configuration. Default is DHP-300 (Max 24 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). You can modify any of the...
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... priority. 802.1p use TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) for traffic passing through your network. Configuration QoS The Quality of traffic are assigned the same priority. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 18 Port: Input the port number to 6. Section 3 -
... priority. 802.1p use TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) for traffic passing through your network. Configuration QoS The Quality of traffic are assigned the same priority. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 18 Port: Input the port number to 6. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 19 Configuration Application QoS Application: Select an application from the drop-down menu of predefined QoS rules to apply your settings. Click the Save Setting button to apply QoS automatically.
Section 3 - D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 19 Configuration Application QoS Application: Select an application from the drop-down menu of predefined QoS rules to apply your settings. Click the Save Setting button to apply QoS automatically.
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Configuration Reset To reset your configuration password, please click Reset to restore the password to the factory default value. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
Configuration Reset To reset your configuration password, please click Reset to restore the password to the factory default value. D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
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D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 21 Configuration Troubleshooting • DHP-300 Powerline HD utility does not start configuring the adapter again. Warning: When resetting the DHP-300, you will lose all of problems configuring my network: If you are having a lot of the Ethernet adapters, reset the utility and start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • DHP-300 Powerline HD utility does not detect the PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter: Please...
D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 21 Configuration Troubleshooting • DHP-300 Powerline HD utility does not start configuring the adapter again. Warning: When resetting the DHP-300, you will lose all of problems configuring my network: If you are having a lot of the Ethernet adapters, reset the utility and start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • DHP-300 Powerline HD utility does not detect the PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter: Please...