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... Setup 30 Connect to a Wireless Network 50 Using Windows® 7 50 Connect to a Wireless Network 53 Using Windows Vista 53 ®...Configure Wireless Security 55 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 2 Quick Setup 12 Encryption Button Usage 12 Hardware Installation - For Wireless Router 13 Wireless...17 Wireless Setup Wizard 18 Wireless Setup 21 LAN...
... Setup 30 Connect to a Wireless Network 50 Using Windows® 7 50 Connect to a Wireless Network 53 Using Windows Vista 53 ®...Configure Wireless Security 55 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 2 Quick Setup 12 Encryption Button Usage 12 Hardware Installation - For Wireless Router 13 Wireless...17 Wireless Setup Wizard 18 Wireless Setup 21 LAN...
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Table of Contents Connect to a Wireless Network 57 Using Windows® XP 57 Configure WPA-PSK 58 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 62 What is Wireless 63 How does wireless work 63 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 63 Wireless Modes 66 Networking Basics 67 Check your IP address 67 Statically Assign an IP address 68 Technical Specifications 69 Warranty 71 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 3
Table of Contents Connect to a Wireless Network 57 Using Windows® XP 57 Configure WPA-PSK 58 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 62 What is Wireless 63 How does wireless work 63 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 63 Wireless Modes 66 Networking Basics 67 Check your IP address 67 Statically Assign an IP address 68 Technical Specifications 69 Warranty 71 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 3
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual System Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g ... higher CD Installation Wizard Requirements • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista® / Windows® 7 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 4 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual System Requirements Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g ... higher CD Installation Wizard Requirements • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista® / Windows® 7 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 4 Section 1 -
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... connect both wired and wireless computers, high-definition TVs, networking devices, and gaming consoles using the most pervasive medium in your home - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring. This fast transmission speed provides ample bandwidth suitable for streaming high-quality...
... connect both wired and wireless computers, high-definition TVs, networking devices, and gaming consoles using the most pervasive medium in your home - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring. This fast transmission speed provides ample bandwidth suitable for streaming high-quality...
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... or extend your home. A minimum of this product. Connecting this product. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of this product to create a network.... For convenient setup, wired or wireless encryption keys can be part of your network traffic safe and secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 Interference from unauthorized wiretapping. This product may lower actual data throughput rate. This rapid transmission speed ...
... or extend your home. A minimum of this product. Connecting this product. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of this product to create a network.... For convenient setup, wired or wireless encryption keys can be part of your network traffic safe and secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 Interference from unauthorized wiretapping. This product may lower actual data throughput rate. This rapid transmission speed ...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 1 1 ON/OFF Turns the device ON or OFF. (standby/inactive) 2 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 7
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 1 1 ON/OFF Turns the device ON or OFF. (standby/inactive) 2 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 7
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... device. 4 Encryption Button Push this button to factory default. You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process. The LED will turn off . Section 1 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 Once connected, the LED will remain lit 2 WPS/Eny LED 5 seconds and then will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to...
... device. 4 Encryption Button Push this button to factory default. You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process. The LED will turn off . Section 1 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 Once connected, the LED will remain lit 2 WPS/Eny LED 5 seconds and then will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to...
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Section 1 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9 The LED will blink quickly when data is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless ...
Section 1 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9 The LED will blink quickly when data is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. 4 Wireless ...
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Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Section 2 -
Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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... (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link access point and other objects that the signal passes through may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Be aware of your 2.4GHz phone base...ranges vary depending on range. A wall that is not in mind that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may limit the range. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Section 2 - Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home ...
... (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link access point and other objects that the signal passes through may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Be aware of your 2.4GHz phone base...ranges vary depending on range. A wall that is not in mind that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may limit the range. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Section 2 - Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home ...
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...Broadcast state or Join state. Ungroup State - The first PowerLine device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is pressed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 Installation PowerLine Network - Quick Setup Encryption Button Usage The Eny Button is the only device existing within the network group). .... PowerLine devices added after the first device will use this state when the Eny Button is pressed. Join State - You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it is used to add a PowerLine AV device to join an existing PowerLine ...
...Broadcast state or Join state. Ungroup State - The first PowerLine device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is pressed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 Installation PowerLine Network - Quick Setup Encryption Button Usage The Eny Button is the only device existing within the network group). .... PowerLine devices added after the first device will use this state when the Eny Button is pressed. Join State - You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it is used to add a PowerLine AV device to join an existing PowerLine ...
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Scenario 1: If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would like to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in order to the PC as illustrated in Room 1. Next, connect then other end of to create a PowerLine network. Connect ... create a network in order for your home as illustrated in Room 2. Note: Connection to the router's LAN as illustrated in Room 1. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 If you have a pair, connect the second Ethernet cable to the second PowerLine AV adapter. Section 1 - Turn on the...
Scenario 1: If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would like to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in order to the PC as illustrated in Room 1. Next, connect then other end of to create a PowerLine network. Connect ... create a network in order for your home as illustrated in Room 2. Note: Connection to the router's LAN as illustrated in Room 1. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 If you have a pair, connect the second Ethernet cable to the second PowerLine AV adapter. Section 1 - Turn on the...
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...seconds. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter for more detailed installation information ... Step 4 To secure PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn Off and On. Please refer to continue the setup or run the...
...seconds. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter for more detailed installation information ... Step 4 To secure PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn Off and On. Please refer to continue the setup or run the...
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... Enter. Connect one end of your PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 The ENY LED should blink. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. When the login window appears, set the...
... Enter. Connect one end of your PowerLine network from unauthorized users, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 The ENY LED should blink. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. When the login window appears, set the...
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.../OFF 1 2 3 AR RT AC IN INTERNET Modem Room 1 Figure 2 Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Turn on the DHP-W306AV by pushing the power button located on both PowerLine AV Wireless Router and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. The ENY LED should blink. This must be done within two minutes after...
.../OFF 1 2 3 AR RT AC IN INTERNET Modem Room 1 Figure 2 Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Turn on the DHP-W306AV by pushing the power button located on both PowerLine AV Wireless Router and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. The ENY LED should blink. This must be done within two minutes after...
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... will assist you receive a "Page Cannot be the User Name . If this is your DHP-W306AV. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 If you to the Troubleshooting section on the DHP-W306AV to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you may use the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open...
... will assist you receive a "Page Cannot be the User Name . If this is your DHP-W306AV. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 If you to the Troubleshooting section on the DHP-W306AV to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you may use the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open...
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This Wizard is designed to the next page. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point and skip to assist you would like to enter your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 21. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 To set up your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to page 31. If you in configuring your DHP-W306AV as an access point. Section 3 -
This Wizard is designed to the next page. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point and skip to assist you would like to enter your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 21. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18 To set up your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to page 31. If you in configuring your DHP-W306AV as an access point. Section 3 -
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Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your network settings to complete the setup. Section 3 - In order for your wireless network to take effect the AP will be displayed. For Manual setup, skip to continue. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next to the next page.
Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your network settings to complete the setup. Section 3 - In order for your wireless network to take effect the AP will be displayed. For Manual setup, skip to continue. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next to the next page.
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Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Section 3 - Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your network key. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your network manually. Enter a name for your wireless clients. Click Save to continue. Click Next to enter on your wireless clients. The following screen will show you the network key to continue. This key must be entered on your wireless network (SSID).
Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Section 3 - Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your network key. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your network manually. Enter a name for your wireless clients. Click Save to continue. Click Next to enter on your wireless clients. The following screen will show you the network key to continue. This key must be entered on your wireless network (SSID).
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... you are only using 802.11n wireless clients. If you are browsing for the DHP-W306AV. For security purposes, changing the default network name is also referred to Invisible, see below). Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 You may also set to as the SSID. Select if you ... all the wireless functions. This name is highly recommended. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Wireless Select one of interference (during boot-up a specific time range (schedule).
... you are only using 802.11n wireless clients. If you are browsing for the DHP-W306AV. For security purposes, changing the default network name is also referred to Invisible, see below). Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 You may also set to as the SSID. Select if you ... all the wireless functions. This name is highly recommended. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Wireless Select one of interference (during boot-up a specific time range (schedule).