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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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... house. Actual data throughput will vary. This product may interfere with devices such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to your home network router, and plug another adapter into any room...
... house. Actual data throughput will vary. This product may interfere with devices such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to your home network router, and plug another adapter into any room...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 2 1 3 • Solid - The PowerLine link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - The PowerLine link rate is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices ...data. • Off - PowerLine LED The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - The PowerLine link rate is transmitting data. • Off - The device is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 The device is setting itself up after reset or...
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 2 1 3 • Solid - The PowerLine link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - The PowerLine link rate is no data traffic. 3 LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices ...data. • Off - PowerLine LED The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - The PowerLine link rate is transmitting data. • Off - The device is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 The device is setting itself up after reset or...
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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. 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
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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 Section 1 -
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Section 1 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 8 Product Overview Hardware Overview Reset Button 1 1 Reset Button Press to reset your device back to the factory default settings.
Section 1 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 8 Product Overview Hardware Overview Reset Button 1 1 Reset Button Press to reset your device back to the factory default settings.
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..., Internet TV or Computer. Section 2 - 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
..., Internet TV or Computer. Section 2 - 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
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... Connect Button must use . 2. Simple Connect Button 3. The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch will be pressed within two minutes. PowerLine Network After the above . D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 All PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switches with a default encryption key will start blinking after you release the button. The Switch will...
... Connect Button must use . 2. Simple Connect Button 3. The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch will be pressed within two minutes. PowerLine Network After the above . D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 All PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switches with a default encryption key will start blinking after you release the button. The Switch will...
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Click on your computer, click Start > Run. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to begin. Section 3 - In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. If it does start on Install to guide you quickly through the installation process.
Click on your computer, click Start > Run. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to the next screen. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to begin. Section 3 - In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. If it does start on Install to guide you quickly through the installation process.
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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 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13 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.
Section 3 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13 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.
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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 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to start the installation of your DHP-540.
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 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to start the installation of your DHP-540.
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... the power switch to your computer's Ethernet Port. 2. Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Then, turn on the side of the power cord to continue. After you have completed the instruction above , then click Next to continue. 1. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Plug the other end of the...
... the power switch to your computer's Ethernet Port. 2. Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Then, turn on the side of the power cord to continue. After you have completed the instruction above , then click Next to continue. 1. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Plug the other end of the...
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While the device's LED is flashing. Please wait. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 The power LED will begin flashing. Section 3 - Secure your network. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. This may take a few minutes.
While the device's LED is flashing. Please wait. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 The power LED will begin flashing. Section 3 - Secure your network. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. This may take a few minutes.
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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. Section 3 - Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation.
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Click the Advanced Settings icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 18 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. Section 3 -
Click the Advanced Settings icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 18 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. Section 3 -
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... to the factory default settings Click Yes to complete the firmware upgrade. Click OK to reset device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 Section 3 - 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 Powerline device. After you will...
... to the factory default settings Click Yes to complete the firmware upgrade. Click OK to reset device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 Section 3 - 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 Powerline device. After you will...
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MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. AV200: HomePlug AV Standard. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Configuration Network Info In Network tab page, you will be able to the PowerLine device. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. The device's ... firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. Mode: Show the HomePlug AV standard. The device's name is local or remote. Section 3 - Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that have been Password: discovered. Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. Device Name: Shows the name of the...
MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. AV200: HomePlug AV Standard. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Configuration Network Info In Network tab page, you will be able to the PowerLine device. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. The device's ... firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. Mode: Show the HomePlug AV standard. The device's name is local or remote. Section 3 - Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that have been Password: discovered. Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. Device Name: Shows the name of the...
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All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each PowerLine device is recommended to protect your private Encryption Key 1. Then click OK. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the device label. 2. The private encryption key allows you to create a ...
All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each PowerLine device is recommended to protect your private Encryption Key 1. Then click OK. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the device label. 2. The private encryption key allows you to create a ...