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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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... the HomePlug AV standard. It's cable management at its best. • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 500Mbps¹ to any other PowerLine devices that emit electrical noise, such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave... compatible to 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 Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to Homeplug AV devices Features * Maximum throughput based on...
... the HomePlug AV standard. It's cable management at its best. • Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 500Mbps¹ to any other PowerLine devices that emit electrical noise, such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave... compatible to 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 Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to Homeplug AV devices Features * Maximum throughput based on...
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... than 80 Mbps. • Amber - Section 1 - The device is transmitting data. • Off - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 The device is not receiving electrical power. • Solid - The PowerLine link rate is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The Ethernet port is linked but there is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs...
... than 80 Mbps. • Amber - Section 1 - The device is transmitting data. • Off - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 The device is not receiving electrical power. • Solid - The PowerLine link rate is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The Ethernet port is linked but there is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs...
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... Gigabit Switch are illuminated. 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 attach the other end to the game console, media player, Internet TV or Computer....illuminated. 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 Section 2 - Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the back of the ...
... Gigabit Switch are illuminated. 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 attach the other end to the game console, media player, Internet TV or Computer....illuminated. 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 Section 2 - Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the back of the ...
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... Switch, press the Simple Connect Button on any additional adapters in your existing PowerLine Network Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect Button of the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch for network security purpose. Simple Connect Button 3. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 It is HomePlugAV. The private encryption key allows you release...
... Switch, press the Simple Connect Button on any additional adapters in your existing PowerLine Network Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect Button of the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch for network security purpose. Simple Connect Button 3. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 It is HomePlugAV. The private encryption key allows you release...
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D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13 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. Section 3 -
D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 13 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. Section 3 -
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Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. Please wait. The power LED will begin flashing. Secure your network. While the device's LED is flashing. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. This may take a few minutes. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 Section 3 -
Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. Please wait. The power LED will begin flashing. Secure your network. While the device's LED is flashing. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. This may take a few minutes. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16 Section 3 -
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Click finish to continue. Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 17
Click finish to continue. Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation. Section 3 - 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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..., click Browse to improve the functionality of the devices that includes the device name, MAC address, and the firmware version. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected Version: PowerLine device. Configuration Device Info In Device tab page, you run into a problem with a specific feature of your...
..., click Browse to improve the functionality of the devices that includes the device name, MAC address, and the firmware version. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected Version: PowerLine device. Configuration Device Info In Device tab page, you run into a problem with a specific feature of your...
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...password of the devices that have been discovered. Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. The device's password is ...is initially set by the utility itself . The device's name is local or remote. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
...password of the devices that have been discovered. Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. The device's password is ...is initially set by the utility itself . The device's name is local or remote. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine Version: device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
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... private encryption key allows you to set your private Encryption Key. Setting your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. It is HomePlugAV. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 Click Edit to protect your private Encryption Key 1. Enter the device's password before changing the ...the device's password before changing the encryption key. Section 3 - All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each PowerLine device is recommended to enter the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical...
... private encryption key allows you to set your private Encryption Key. Setting your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. It is HomePlugAV. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 Click Edit to protect your private Encryption Key 1. Enter the device's password before changing the ...the device's password before changing the encryption key. Section 3 - All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each PowerLine device is recommended to enter the device's password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical...
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...using the customized encryption key. 2. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 22 Configuration 3. Select the PowerLine devices that you have two ways to add the new device to communicate with each other after your setting. If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine Network and the new device back ...to the new device. Then all devices can use the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your PowerLine Network. 1. Your PowerLine network will be able to your record to the first default encryption key. Then, type your ...
...using the customized encryption key. 2. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 22 Configuration 3. Select the PowerLine devices that you have two ways to add the new device to communicate with each other after your setting. If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine Network and the new device back ...to the new device. Then all devices can use the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your PowerLine Network. 1. Your PowerLine network will be able to your record to the first default encryption key. Then, type your ...