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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
... 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
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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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...of applications which require real-time communication, such as VoIP phonecalls and multiplayer online games, will not be connected to any Ethernet-enabled device. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 the electrical wiring. The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender incorporates the latest technology to deliver up to connect both wired and wireless ...Internet TV and music. Share Internet connections and experience smooth file transfers, streaming multimedia, online gaming and more. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring.
...of applications which require real-time communication, such as VoIP phonecalls and multiplayer online games, will not be connected to any Ethernet-enabled device. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 the electrical wiring. The PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender incorporates the latest technology to deliver up to connect both wired and wireless ...Internet TV and music. Share Internet connections and experience smooth file transfers, streaming multimedia, online gaming and more. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to 200 Mbps over a home's existing electrical wiring.
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... product. This product may adversely affect the performance of this product. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with devices such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may interfere with the PowerLine...ensuring that do not experience glitches while web surfing and downloads are required to add new devices to create a network. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 FASTER WIRELESS SPEEDS & WIDER OPERATIONAL RANGE The Wireless N technology incorporated into existing electrical wiring for high-quality...
... product. This product may adversely affect the performance of this product. Product Overview DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING The D-Link DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with devices such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may interfere with the PowerLine...ensuring that do not experience glitches while web surfing and downloads are required to add new devices to create a network. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 FASTER WIRELESS SPEEDS & WIDER OPERATIONAL RANGE The Wireless N technology incorporated into existing electrical wiring for high-quality...
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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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... LED will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to start blinking after the Encryption button is pushed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 The LED will turn off . You will blink during broadcast. Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 3 24 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button...
... LED will turn off once the PowerLine AV is connected to a PowerLine network. 3 WPS Button Press to start blinking after the Encryption button is pushed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 The LED will turn off . You will blink during broadcast. Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 3 24 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button...
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... A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. The LED will blink quickly when data is established. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9
... A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. The LED will blink quickly when data is established. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9
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Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. Note: Power source is illuminated. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS. Section 2 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10
Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet. Note: Power source is illuminated. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the cable to the Wi-Fi devices using WPS. Section 2 - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 10
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...), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through may...Materials and objects such as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. If you access your network using 2.4GHz...
...), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through may...Materials and objects such as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. If you access your network using 2.4GHz...
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...pressed. Hold down the Eny Button for another PowerLine AV device to join its network group. Installation PowerLine Network - You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it is pressed. Join State - PowerLine devices added after the first device will...works even if it to join an existing PowerLine network. This allows an ungrouped PowerLine AV device to the Broadcast state or Join state. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 Ungroup State - Section 2 - The first PowerLine device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is the only...
...pressed. Hold down the Eny Button for another PowerLine AV device to join its network group. Installation PowerLine Network - You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it is pressed. Join State - PowerLine devices added after the first device will...works even if it to join an existing PowerLine network. This allows an ungrouped PowerLine AV device to the Broadcast state or Join state. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 Ungroup State - Section 2 - The first PowerLine device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is the only...
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... to the PC as illustrated in Room 2. Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in order for your home. If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would ...the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated. Note: Connection to the router's LAN as illustrated in Figure 1, Room 2. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Turn on the DHP-W306AV Extender by pushing the power button located on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated. Scenario 1: If you have a pair...
... to the PC as illustrated in Room 2. Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to add a DHP-W306AV, we recommend purchasing D-Link's PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) in order for your home. If you "DO NOT" have an existing PowerLine network and would ...the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated. Note: Connection to the router's LAN as illustrated in Figure 1, Room 2. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Turn on the DHP-W306AV Extender by pushing the power button located on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is illuminated. Scenario 1: If you have a pair...
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...for 3 seconds. Click Log In to page 25. Then, 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. Note: For PowerLine Settings refer to continue the setup or... is now secure. When the login window appears, set the user name to the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Please refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. Section 1 - For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to page 23. ...
...for 3 seconds. Click Log In to page 25. Then, 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. Note: For PowerLine Settings refer to continue the setup or... is now secure. When the login window appears, set the user name to the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Please refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. Section 1 - For the Wireless Setup Wizard refer to page 23. ...
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... cable to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Then, press the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV and attach the other end of your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter for 3 seconds. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 Both ...the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and ...
... cable to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Then, press the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV and attach the other end of your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the PowerLine AV Adapter for 3 seconds. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 Both ...the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and ...
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... features. Please refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Figure 2. This will turn Off and On. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will indicate that your home away from unauthorized users, press...
... features. Please refer to Admin and leave the password box blank. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in Figure 2. This will turn Off and On. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will indicate that your home away from unauthorized users, press...
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.... If this is your first time configuring the AP, the Wizard will be Displayed" error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on the DHP-W306AV to configure your DHP-W306AV. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 Configuration Wireless Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on page 60 for configuration. By default, Admin will assist you...
.... If this is your first time configuring the AP, the Wizard will be Displayed" error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on the DHP-W306AV to configure your DHP-W306AV. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 Configuration Wireless Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on page 60 for configuration. By default, Admin will assist you...
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If you in configuring your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to enter your DHP-W306AV as an access point. This Wizard is designed to assist you would like to page 21. Section 3 - To set up your access point and skip to page 31. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to the next page. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18
If you in configuring your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to enter your DHP-W306AV as an access point. This Wizard is designed to assist you would like to page 21. Section 3 - To set up your access point and skip to page 31. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to the next page. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18
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In order for your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 Click Next to complete the setup. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your network settings to the next page. Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your wireless network to continue. For Manual setup, skip to take effect the AP will be displayed. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. Section 3 -
In order for your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 Click Next to complete the setup. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your network settings to the next page. Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your wireless network to continue. For Manual setup, skip to take effect the AP will be displayed. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. Section 3 -
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Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your network manually. Click Save to continue. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Enter a name for your network key. This key must be entered on your wireless clients. Click Next to enter on your wireless clients. Section 3 - The following screen will show you the network key to continue. Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless network (SSID). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20
Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your network manually. Click Save to continue. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Enter a name for your network key. This key must be entered on your wireless clients. Click Next to enter on your wireless clients. Section 3 - The following screen will show you the network key to continue. Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless network (SSID). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20
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... click Add New Schedule to enable the wireless function. Wireless Select one of interference (during boot-up a specific time range (schedule). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Select if you Wireless: would prefer not to use wireless, uncheck the box to Invisible, see below). If you are... 802.11n wireless clients. Wireless When you enable Auto Channel Scan, this is the name that will be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Wireless The channel can be grayed out. Select if you are only using 802.11n, 11g wireless clients...
... click Add New Schedule to enable the wireless function. Wireless Select one of interference (during boot-up a specific time range (schedule). D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Select if you Wireless: would prefer not to use wireless, uncheck the box to Invisible, see below). If you are... 802.11n wireless clients. Wireless When you enable Auto Channel Scan, this is the name that will be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Wireless The channel can be grayed out. Select if you are only using 802.11n, 11g wireless clients...