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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 Utility and System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 4 EU type Hardware Overview 5 LEDs 5 Connection 6 UK type Hardware Overview 7 LEDs 7 Connection 8 FR type Hardware Overview 9 LEDs 9 Connection 10 Hardware Installation 11 Push Button Security 12 Using the Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Main 16 Security 18 PowerLine Installation Considerations 20 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 23 D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 Utility and System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 4 EU type Hardware Overview 5 LEDs 5 Connection 6 UK type Hardware Overview 7 LEDs 7 Connection 8 FR type Hardware Overview 9 LEDs 9 Connection 10 Hardware Installation 11 Push Button Security 12 Using the Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Main 16 Security 18 PowerLine Installation Considerations 20 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 23 D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 2
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... Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw DHP-P500AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide DHP-P501AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter X2 • CAT5 Ethernet Cable X2 • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide Utility and System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • Gigabit Adapter (10/100/1000 Mbps) D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 3 Section...
... Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw DHP-P500AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide DHP-P501AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter X2 • CAT5 Ethernet Cable X2 • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide Utility and System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • Gigabit Adapter (10/100/1000 Mbps) D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 3 Section...
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... actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter which allows you to use Management Utility • Firmware Upgrade Support • Push Button Security * Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date throughput will vary. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 4 This product may interfere with Noise Filtering • One Gigabit Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to connect your home computers, networking...
... actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter which allows you to use Management Utility • Firmware Upgrade Support • Push Button Security * Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date throughput will vary. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 4 This product may interfere with Noise Filtering • One Gigabit Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to connect your home computers, networking...
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... other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red. The Powerline link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 5 The device is not receiving electrical power. The device is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The color indicates the Powerline link rate: • Green. The Powerline link rate is transmitting data. •...
... other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. The Powerline link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps. • Red. The Powerline link rate is faster than 50 Mbps. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 5 The device is not receiving electrical power. The device is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The color indicates the Powerline link rate: • Green. The Powerline link rate is transmitting data. •...
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Product Overview EU type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual Simple Connect Button Press to secure your PC or Ethernet device. 6 Reset Button Press and hold the button for more information. Refer to page 12 for 1 second to reset to your network. Section 1 - Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to factory default.
Product Overview EU type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual Simple Connect Button Press to secure your PC or Ethernet device. 6 Reset Button Press and hold the button for more information. Refer to page 12 for 1 second to reset to your network. Section 1 - Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to factory default.
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... Mbps. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 7 The Powerline link rate is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber. The device is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. There is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. • Blinking. The device has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. The Powerline link rate is transmitting data. • Off. Powerline LED •...
... Mbps. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 7 The Powerline link rate is less than 80 Mbps. • Amber. The device is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. There is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. • Blinking. The device has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. The Powerline link rate is transmitting data. • Off. Powerline LED •...
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Product Overview UK type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/13A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. Refer to factory default. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to page 12 for more information. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual Simple Connect Button Press to your network. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your PC or Ethernet device. 8 Section 1 -
Product Overview UK type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/13A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. Refer to factory default. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to page 12 for more information. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual Simple Connect Button Press to your network. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your PC or Ethernet device. 8 Section 1 -
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... the Powerline link rate: • Green. The Powerline link rate is not receiving electrical power. The device is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The device is transmitting data. • Off. Ethernet LED • Solid. The device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. Product Overview FR type Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED • Solid. The device is transmitting data. • Off. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 9 The Powerline link rate is...
... the Powerline link rate: • Green. The Powerline link rate is not receiving electrical power. The device is setting itself up after reset or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The device is transmitting data. • Off. Ethernet LED • Solid. The device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. Product Overview FR type Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED • Solid. The device is transmitting data. • Off. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 9 The Powerline link rate is...
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Refer to page 12 for 1 second to reset to factory default. Reset Button Press and hold the button for more information. Section 1 - Product Overview FR type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual Simple Connect Button Press to your network. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your PC or Ethernet device. 10
Refer to page 12 for 1 second to reset to factory default. Reset Button Press and hold the button for more information. Section 1 - Product Overview FR type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual Simple Connect Button Press to your network. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to secure your PC or Ethernet device. 10
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... the Power LED on the DHP-P500AV and attach the other direct plug-in the DHP-P500AV into the EUT socket-outlet, no other end of the Ethernet cable to be inserted into an AC wall outlet or power strip. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 11 Only power cords are illuminated. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Ethernet LED on the DHP-P500AV are allowed to the network or PC. WARNING! Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug...
... the Power LED on the DHP-P500AV and attach the other direct plug-in the DHP-P500AV into the EUT socket-outlet, no other end of the Ethernet cable to be inserted into an AC wall outlet or power strip. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 11 Only power cords are illuminated. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Ethernet LED on the DHP-P500AV are allowed to the network or PC. WARNING! Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug...
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... passthrough network adapters with default encryption key can communicate with each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapter is set to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. All Adapters Plug in your CD for no more than three seconds. The adapter will create a private, randomly generated encryption key that each device's encryption key is HomePlugAV. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
... passthrough network adapters with default encryption key can communicate with each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapter is set to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. All Adapters Plug in your CD for no more than three seconds. The adapter will create a private, randomly generated encryption key that each device's encryption key is HomePlugAV. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
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... connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. 4. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to add more than two adapters, press the button of any adapter in your existing Powerline network for 1 second and then follow the security setup procedure above. 5. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 13 The adapters will be securely configured with the same network...
... connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. 4. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to add more than two adapters, press the button of any adapter in your existing Powerline network for 1 second and then follow the security setup procedure above. 5. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 13 The adapters will be securely configured with the same network...
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Double-click the D-Link Powerline Utility icon The D-Link Powerline Utility provides you have completed the D-Link Powerline AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link Powerline AV Utility icon on your own Powerline network and the network information of the DHP-P500AV. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 15 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 Powerline Utility icon The D-Link Powerline Utility provides you have completed the D-Link Powerline AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link Powerline AV Utility icon on your own Powerline network and the network information of the DHP-P500AV. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you the option of setting your desktop to start the configuration of connected Powerline devices.
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.... Configuration Main Device Information Tab: Device Name: Shows the name of the connected device. Quality: Shows the network connection quality of the connected device. Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 16 Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - Location: Shows the device is initially set by the utility itself. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device. • Three squares - Firmware Version...
.... Configuration Main Device Information Tab: Device Name: Shows the name of the connected device. Quality: Shows the network connection quality of the connected device. Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 16 Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One square - Location: Shows the device is initially set by the utility itself. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device. • Three squares - Firmware Version...
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Firmware Upgrade Button: The firmware upgrade is only for connected Powerline devices. Factory Reset Button: Select a Powerline device first and then reset to factory default encryption key and firmware version. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 17 Rename Button: Select a Powerline device first and then change the device name. Select the appropriate firmware files and then proceed. Configuration Configuration Buttons: Scan Button: Scan for local device.
Firmware Upgrade Button: The firmware upgrade is only for connected Powerline devices. Factory Reset Button: Select a Powerline device first and then reset to factory default encryption key and firmware version. Section 3 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 17 Rename Button: Select a Powerline device first and then change the device name. Select the appropriate firmware files and then proceed. Configuration Configuration Buttons: Scan Button: Scan for local device.
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... a unique device password on the same network must enter the device password before changing the encryption key. It's recommended to enter the device password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. The private encryption key allows you to protect your private Encryption Key 1. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 18 All devices with default encryption key...
... a unique device password on the same network must enter the device password before changing the encryption key. It's recommended to enter the device password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must use an identical encryption key. The private encryption key allows you to protect your private Encryption Key 1. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 18 All devices with default encryption key...
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... existing Powerline network and the new device back to your Powerline network If you use Powerline Utility to set all devices can communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key. 2. Section 4 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 19 Select the remote device and then enter the device password into a power outlet. Adding a Device to the default encryption key first. You can just plug the new device into the Set Device Password window.
... existing Powerline network and the new device back to your Powerline network If you use Powerline Utility to set all devices can communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key. 2. Section 4 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 19 Select the remote device and then enter the device password into a power outlet. Adding a Device to the default encryption key first. You can just plug the new device into the Set Device Password window.
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... use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable. Security PowerLine Installation Considerations Plan the location of power, such as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. 3. Connect PowerLine devices to electrical outlets that your PowerLine devices are not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning off power to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
... use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable. Security PowerLine Installation Considerations Plan the location of power, such as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. 3. Connect PowerLine devices to electrical outlets that your PowerLine devices are not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning off power to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
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... from the power outlet and use the included power adapter to repair or service the device. 2. Only use a damp towel. 6. To clean the device, disconnect it with the ports facing down this product is plugged into the wall in humid environments. 5. The purpose of this product, please simply unplug it in a vertical position, with liquids or solvents. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 21 Do...
... from the power outlet and use the included power adapter to repair or service the device. 2. Only use a damp towel. 6. To clean the device, disconnect it with the ports facing down this product is plugged into the wall in humid environments. 5. The purpose of this product, please simply unplug it in a vertical position, with liquids or solvents. D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual 21 Do...
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... configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable. • I'm having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having many problems configuring the network with two or more Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter, please make a reset to all of the Network adapters and start configuring the adapters again. Section 5 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...
... configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable. • I'm having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having many problems configuring the network with two or more Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter, please make a reset to all of the Network adapters and start configuring the adapters again. Section 5 - D-Link DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV User Manual...