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... Network Info 20 Security 21 Diagnostics 23 Documentation 24 Troubleshooting 25 Customer Support 26 Technical Specifications 27 Contacting Technical Support 28 Warranty 29 Registration 34 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 2
... Network Info 20 Security 21 Diagnostics 23 Documentation 24 Troubleshooting 25 Customer Support 26 Technical Specifications 27 Contacting Technical Support 28 Warranty 29 Registration 34 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 2
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw One D-Link DHP-540 PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Ethernet Adapter (1000Mbit/s) D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw One D-Link DHP-540 PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Ethernet Adapter (1000Mbit/s) D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
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... electrical wiring that's already in your home network router, and plug another adapter into any room in each room without tripping over tangled, messy wires. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 It's cable management at its best. • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 500Mbps* • Four...
... electrical wiring that's already in your home network router, and plug another adapter into any room in each room without tripping over tangled, messy wires. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 It's cable management at its best. • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 500Mbps* • Four...
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... is not receiving electrical power. • Solid - The device is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - The Ethernet port is linked but there is transmitting data. • Off - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 same encryption key. The device is no Ethernet...
... is not receiving electrical power. • Solid - The device is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - The Ethernet port is linked but there is transmitting data. • Off - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 same encryption key. The device is no Ethernet...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button 1 1 Simple Connect Button Press to page 9 for more information D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 6 Refer to secure your connection.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button 1 1 Simple Connect Button Press to page 9 for more information D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 6 Refer to secure your connection.
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 2 1 3 1 Ethernet Ports (1-4) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority 2 Power ON/OFF Switch Press the Switch up to turn ON and down to turn OFF 3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 7
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 2 1 3 1 Ethernet Ports (1-4) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority 2 Power ON/OFF Switch Press the Switch up to turn ON and down to turn OFF 3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 7
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Reset Button 1 1 Reset Button Press to reset your device back to the factory default settings. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 8 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Reset Button 1 1 Reset Button Press to reset your device back to the factory default settings. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 8 Section 1 -
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... to a power outlet. Wireless Router 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A Cable/ DSL Modem INTERNET (Existing Powerline Network) Game Console NAS Storage TV DHP-540 Blu-ray DVD Player D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 9 Step 2 Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the PowerLine AV 500 4- Note: Power source is...
... to a power outlet. Wireless Router 1 2 LAN 3 4 RESET INTERNET USB 5V - - - 3A Cable/ DSL Modem INTERNET (Existing Powerline Network) Game Console NAS Storage TV DHP-540 Blu-ray DVD Player D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 9 Step 2 Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the PowerLine AV 500 4- Note: Power source is...
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... PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch is recommended to protect your PowerLine network will start blinking after you release the button. PowerLine Network After the above . D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch must be pressed within two minutes...
... PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch is recommended to protect your PowerLine network will start blinking after you release the button. PowerLine Network After the above . D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch must be pressed within two minutes...
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D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process. If it does start on Install to begin. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click Start > Run. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click on your CD-ROM. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Section 3 -
D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process. If it does start on Install to begin. In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click Start > Run. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click on your CD-ROM. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 12 Configuration Click Next to continue Click Finish to complete the installation.
Section 3 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 12 Configuration Click Next to continue Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. Double-click the D-Link DHP540 Configuration Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility provides you have completed the D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility icon on your own PowerLine network and the network information of the DHP-540. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. Double-click the D-Link DHP540 Configuration Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility provides you have completed the D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility icon on your own PowerLine network and the network information of the DHP-540. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13
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Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to start the installation of your DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to assist the installation of the DHP-540.
Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to start the installation of your DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to assist the installation of the DHP-540.
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... that the corresponding LAN port located on the back of the device is securely connected. Please ensure that the LED in front of the device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Section 3 -
... that the corresponding LAN port located on the back of the device is securely connected. Please ensure that the LED in front of the device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Section 3 -
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Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. The power LED will begin flashing. While the device's LED is flashing. This may take a few minutes. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. Secure your network. Section 3 - Please wait. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s).
Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. The power LED will begin flashing. While the device's LED is flashing. This may take a few minutes. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. Secure your network. Section 3 - Please wait. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s).
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Section 3 - Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 17 Click finish to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 17 Click finish to continue.
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Configuration Advanced Settings In Advanced Settings, you will be able to find the device information, firmware upgrade to improve functionality of your Powerline device, and create a private encryption key for network security purposes. Click the Advanced Settings icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 18 Section 3 -
Configuration Advanced Settings In Advanced Settings, you will be able to find the device information, firmware upgrade to improve functionality of your Powerline device, and create a private encryption key for network security purposes. Click the Advanced Settings icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 18 Section 3 -
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... with a specific feature of your powerline device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected Version: PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. Firmware updates are released periodically to locate the firmware update... information that have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to improve the functionality of the Powerline device, please check the D-Link support site for firmware update at http://support.dlink.com for your Powerline device. Configuration Device Info In Device tab page,...
... with a specific feature of your powerline device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected Version: PowerLine device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. Firmware updates are released periodically to locate the firmware update... information that have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to improve the functionality of the Powerline device, please check the D-Link support site for firmware update at http://support.dlink.com for your Powerline device. Configuration Device Info In Device tab page,...
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... by the utility itself . Device Name: Shows the name of the devices that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Device Shows the password of the connected to find the device information that have been...
... by the utility itself . Device Name: Shows the name of the devices that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Device Shows the password of the connected to find the device information that have been...
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Section 3 - The private encryption key allows you to set your private Encryption Key. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 The default encryption key for network security purpose. Note: Each device has a unique device password on the same network must enter the ...
Section 3 - The private encryption key allows you to set your private Encryption Key. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 The default encryption key for network security purpose. Note: Each device has a unique device password on the same network must enter the ...