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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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... the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch which uses the electrical wiring that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other room in the house. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to 500Mbps¹ to any other PowerLine devices that do not follow the HomePlug ...
... the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch which uses the electrical wiring that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other room in the house. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to 500Mbps¹ to any other PowerLine devices that do not follow the HomePlug ...
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.... • Solid - Indicates that the device is transmitting data. • Off - PowerLine LED The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - The PowerLine link rate is receiving electrical power. 1 Power LED • Blinking - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 2 1 3 • Solid...transmitting data. • Off - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 same encryption key. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 There is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber - The device is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is...
.... • Solid - Indicates that the device is transmitting data. • Off - PowerLine LED The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green - The PowerLine link rate is receiving electrical power. 1 Power LED • Blinking - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 2 1 3 • Solid...transmitting data. • Off - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the 2 same encryption key. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 5 There is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber - The device is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is...
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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. 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
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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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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 - 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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... 4-Port Gigabit Switch. 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...
... 4-Port Gigabit Switch. 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...
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... the top of the default encryption key, please follow the security setup procedure above network security setup steps, your PowerLine Network for network security purpose. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 It is HomePlugAV. The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch will start blinking after you release the button. The private encryption key...
... the top of the default encryption key, please follow the security setup procedure above network security setup steps, your PowerLine Network for network security purpose. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 10 It is HomePlugAV. The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch will start blinking after you release the button. The private encryption key...
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In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click Start > Run. If it does start on Install to begin. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Click on your CD-ROM. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 Section 3 - If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM drive.
In the Run command box type "D:\autorun.exe", where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click Start > Run. If it does start on Install to begin. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to the next screen. Click on your CD-ROM. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 11 Section 3 - If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DHP-540 CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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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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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. 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.
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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. 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
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... device by pushing the power switch to continue. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port to the back of the device is securely connected. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 After you have completed the instruction above , then click Next to continue. Plug the other end of the power cord to your...
... device by pushing the power switch to continue. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port to the back of the device is securely connected. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 15 After you have completed the instruction above , then click Next to continue. Plug the other end of the power cord to your...
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While the device's LED is flashing. Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. This may take a few minutes. Please wait. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. Secure your network. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Section 3 - The power LED will begin flashing. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16
While the device's LED is flashing. Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. This may take a few minutes. Please wait. Configuration Connect and encrypt your Powerline network now. Secure your network. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). Section 3 - The power LED will begin flashing. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 16
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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 Section 3 - Click finish to continue. Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to complete the installation.
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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 - 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.
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... will be able to find the device information that have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your Powerline device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 The device's name is initially set by the utility itself. Reset Device: Reset the device back to the factory default settings Click...
... will be able to find the device information that have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your Powerline device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 19 The device's name is initially set by the utility itself. Reset Device: Reset the device back to the factory default settings Click...
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...3 - Location: Shows if the device is initially set by the utility itself . Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Device Name: Shows the name of the connected PowerLine device. The device's name is initially set by the utility itself . ... Configuration Network Info In Network tab page, you will be able to the PowerLine device. Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Device Shows the password of the connected to find the...
...3 - Location: Shows if the device is initially set by the utility itself . Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 20 Device Name: Shows the name of the connected PowerLine device. The device's name is initially set by the utility itself . ... Configuration Network Info In Network tab page, you will be able to the PowerLine device. Rate: Shows the link rate of the devices that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Device Shows the password of the connected to find the...
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... network. Enter the device's password before changing the encryption key: • Local Device: You do not need to create a private encryption key for each other. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 The default encryption key for network security purpose. Select the remote device and then enter the device's password into the Set Device...
... network. Enter the device's password before changing the encryption key: • Local Device: You do not need to create a private encryption key for each other. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 21 The default encryption key for network security purpose. Select the remote device and then enter the device's password into the Set Device...