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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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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 - 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
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...Security • Power Saving mode • Backward compatible to get blazing speeds in each room without tripping over tangled, messy wires. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Actual data throughput will vary. Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to your house to... may interfere with devices such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch which uses the electrical wiring that's already in your home network router, and plug...
...Security • Power Saving mode • Backward compatible to get blazing speeds in each room without tripping over tangled, messy wires. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Actual data throughput will vary. Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to your house to... may interfere with devices such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch which uses the electrical wiring that's already in your home network router, and plug...
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... - The device is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red - The PowerLine link rate is transmitting data. • Off - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - There is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 2 1 3 • Solid - The device is transmitting data...
... - The device is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red - The PowerLine link rate is transmitting data. • Off - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - There is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 2 1 3 • Solid - The device is transmitting data...
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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 Section 1 - Refer to secure your connection.
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 Section 1 - 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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... 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 Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch and...
... 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 Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch and...
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... key that each PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch is recommended to protect your PowerLine network will be pressed within two minutes. Simple Connect Button 3. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 Additional Adapters in your PowerLine Network for three seconds. PowerLine AV 500 4- It is HomePlugAV. Port Gigabit Switch Press the Simple Connect Button located...
... key that each PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch is recommended to protect your PowerLine network will be pressed within two minutes. Simple Connect Button 3. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 Additional Adapters in your PowerLine Network for three seconds. PowerLine AV 500 4- It is HomePlugAV. Port Gigabit Switch Press the Simple Connect Button located...
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In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Section 3 - Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 If it does start on Install to begin. Click on your computer, click Start > Run. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process.
In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Section 3 - Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 If it does start on Install to begin. Click on your computer, click Start > Run. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process.
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Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue Click Finish to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 12
Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue Click Finish to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 12
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Section 3 - 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. Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13
Section 3 - 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. Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13
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Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to assist the installation of the DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 14 Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to start the installation of your DHP-540. Section 3 -
Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to assist the installation of the DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 14 Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to start the installation of your DHP-540. Section 3 -
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D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. After you have completed the instruction above , then click Next to continue. Please ensure that the LED in front ...
D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. After you have completed the instruction above , then click Next to continue. Please ensure that the LED in front ...
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The power LED will begin flashing. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. While the device's LED is flashing. Secure your network. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. This may take a few minutes. Please wait. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 Section 3 -
The power LED will begin flashing. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. While the device's LED is flashing. Secure your network. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. This may take a few minutes. Please wait. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Click finish to continue. Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 17
Section 3 - Click finish to continue. Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 17
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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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Device Name: Shows the name of the Powerline device, please check the D-Link support site for firmware update at http://support.dlink.com for your hard drive. The device's name is initially set by the utility itself. Reset ... you will be able to find the device information that have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to improve the functionality of your Powerline device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. After you have been discovered. Section 3 - Firmware updates are released periodically to locate...
Device Name: Shows the name of the Powerline device, please check the D-Link support site for firmware update at http://support.dlink.com for your hard drive. The device's name is initially set by the utility itself. Reset ... you will be able to find the device information that have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to improve the functionality of your Powerline device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. After you have been discovered. Section 3 - Firmware updates are released periodically to locate...
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... the PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected to find the device information that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Device Name: Shows the name of...
... the PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected to find the device information that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Device Name: Shows the name of...
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... to create a private encryption key for each other. Select the remote device and then enter the device's password into the Set Device Password window. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 The private encryption key allows you to set your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. All devices with a default encryption key can...
... to create a private encryption key for each other. Select the remote device and then enter the device's password into the Set Device Password window. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 The private encryption key allows you to set your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. All devices with a default encryption key can...