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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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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 - 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
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... suitable for streaming high-quality video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed Internet access throughout the home. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to any Ethernet-enabled device. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 Section 1 - With Quality of Service (QoS) support, the performance of applications which require real-time communication, such as VoIP...
... suitable for streaming high-quality video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed Internet access throughout the home. Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV allows you to any Ethernet-enabled device. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 5 Section 1 - With Quality of Service (QoS) support, the performance of applications which require real-time communication, such as VoIP...
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... network It turns every power outlet into a possible network connection to a convenient WPS button atop the device. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 IDEAL FOR BANDWIDTH-INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS The DHP-W306AV is an ideal solution to create a wall-to-wall home network. 1 Power outlets and electrical wiring must all... AV adapters are required to add new devices to create a network. 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 lower actual data throughput ...
... network It turns every power outlet into a possible network connection to a convenient WPS button atop the device. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 6 IDEAL FOR BANDWIDTH-INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS The DHP-W306AV is an ideal solution to create a wall-to-wall home network. 1 Power outlets and electrical wiring must all... AV adapters are required to add new devices to create a network. 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 lower actual data throughput ...
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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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..., the LED will remain lit 2 WPS/Eny LED 5 seconds and then will turn off . The LED will turn off once the PowerLine AV is pushed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 3 24 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button to reset to establish a secure powerline network with other PowerLine...
..., the LED will remain lit 2 WPS/Eny LED 5 seconds and then will turn off . The LED will turn off once the PowerLine AV is pushed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 8 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 3 24 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button to reset to establish a secure powerline network with other PowerLine...
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.... Product Overview Hardware Overview LED's 1 2 3 24 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled device. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9
.... Product Overview Hardware Overview LED's 1 2 3 24 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled device. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 9
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Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. 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 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 -
Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV is illuminated. You can also enable wireless to connect to the device's Ethernet interface. 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 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 -
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... types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link access point and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Building materials make a difference. The key to... appears to a minimum. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or...
... types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 11 Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link access point and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Building materials make a difference. The key to... appears to a minimum. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or...
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... AV device to join its PowerLine network (works even if it to detach the device from its network group. Ungroup State - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it is pressed. Hold down the Eny Button for another PowerLine AV...
... AV device to join its PowerLine network (works even if it to detach the device from its network group. Ungroup State - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 12 You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it is pressed. Hold down the Eny Button for another PowerLine AV...
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...a power outlet near your home as shown in order for your home. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Section 1 - For Wireless Router Note: A minimum of this unit. Turn on the DHP-W306AV Extender by pushing the power button located on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is ...illuminated. If you 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 create a network in Figure 1, Room 2. Product Overview Hardware Installation - Note: ...
...a power outlet near your home as shown in order for your home. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 13 Section 1 - For Wireless Router Note: A minimum of this unit. Turn on the DHP-W306AV Extender by pushing the power button located on the PowerLine AV Network Adapter is ...illuminated. If you 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 create a network in Figure 1, Room 2. Product Overview Hardware Installation - Note: ...
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...the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Then, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the... pressing the ENY button on the PowerLine AV Adapter for 3 seconds. Please refer to page 25. Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn Off and On. For Wireless Setup refer to continue the setup or run the Quick Setup ...
...the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 14 Then, press the ENY button on both PowerLine AV Adapter and DHP-W306AV are steadily lit. Your network is confirmed when the PowerLine AV LEDs indicators on the... pressing the ENY button on the PowerLine AV Adapter for 3 seconds. Please refer to page 25. Both the PowerLine AV adapter and DHP-W306AV will reboot, and all LEDs will turn Off and On. For Wireless Setup refer to continue the setup or run the Quick Setup ...
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...leave the password box blank. This will turn Off and On. Section 1 - When the login window appears, set the user name to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in the CD. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the... Log In to continue the setup or run the Quick Setup Wizard included in a different area of your home. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 Please refer to the PC as shown in Figure 1, Room 3. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Connect one end of the...
...leave the password box blank. This will turn Off and On. Section 1 - When the login window appears, set the user name to add a DHP-W306AV Extender. Step 1 Plug the DHP-W306AV Extender into a power outlet in the CD. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the... Log In to continue the setup or run the Quick Setup Wizard included in a different area of your home. ENY Button WPS/ENY LED D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 15 Please refer to the PC as shown in Figure 1, Room 3. Note: Network Connectivity is now secure. Connect one end of the...
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... Wireless Router for more detailed installation information and advanced features. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Then, press the ENY button on the first device. The ENY LED should blink. Connect one end of the included...
... Wireless Router for more detailed installation information and advanced features. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the ENY button on the DHP-W306AV Extender for 3 seconds. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 16 Then, press the ENY button on the first device. The ENY LED should blink. Connect one end of the included...
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... you receive a "Page Cannot be the User Name . By default, Admin will assist you to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you wish to configure your first time configuring the AP, the Wizard will be Displayed" error, please refer to a computer for assistance. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless... Internet Explorer and enter either http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address field. If you may use the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 If this is your...
... you receive a "Page Cannot be the User Name . By default, Admin will assist you to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you wish to configure your first time configuring the AP, the Wizard will be Displayed" error, please refer to a computer for assistance. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless... Internet Explorer and enter either http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address field. If you may use the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 17 If this is your...
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This Wizard is designed to assist you would like to enter your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to configure your DHP-W306AV as an access point. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to page 31. If you in configuring your access point and skip to page 21. Section 3 - To set up your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to the next page. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18
This Wizard is designed to assist you would like to enter your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to configure your DHP-W306AV as an access point. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to page 31. If you in configuring your access point and skip to page 21. Section 3 - To set up your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to the next page. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 18
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Section 3 - Click Next to the next page. In order for your wireless network to take effect the AP will be displayed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 For Manual setup, skip to continue. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your network settings to complete the setup. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Section 3 - Click Next to the next page. In order for your wireless network to take effect the AP will be displayed. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 19 For Manual setup, skip to continue. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will reboot automatically. Please press the WPS Push Button (physical or virtual) on the device you want to add to your network settings to complete the setup. Configuration Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your wireless clients. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 Enter a name for your network key. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Click Save to continue. Click Next to enter on your network manually. Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless network (SSID). This key must be entered on your wireless clients. The following screen will show you the network key to continue.
Assign a network key as the configuration method to setup your wireless clients. D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 20 Enter a name for your network key. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Click Save to continue. Click Next to enter on your network manually. Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method, enter your wireless network (SSID). This key must be entered on your wireless clients. The following screen will show you the network key to continue.
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... this is the name that will be changed to fit the channel setting Channel: for the DHP-W306AV. This name is highly recommended. Wireless The channel can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Select if you Wireless: would prefer not to use wireless, ...may also set to enable the wireless function. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be grayed out. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Wireless Select one of the following: Mode: 802.11n Only - Select if you are only using a mix of interference (during ...
... this is the name that will be changed to fit the channel setting Channel: for the DHP-W306AV. This name is highly recommended. Wireless The channel can be selected to allow Channel the DHP-W306AV to customize the wireless network. Select if you Wireless: would prefer not to use wireless, ...may also set to enable the wireless function. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be grayed out. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g - D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual 21 Wireless Select one of the following: Mode: 802.11n Only - Select if you are only using a mix of interference (during ...