D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual

Version 1.01 | 09/18/2014

User Manual

Music Everywhere

DCH-M225

Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision Date Description

1.0 May 2, 2014 • Initial release

1.01 September 18, 2014 • add Power Usage

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Power Usage

This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save energy. Network Standby: 1.47 watts

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................. i

Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i

Trademarks ...................................................................................... i

Power Usage .................................................................................... i

Product Overview .............................................................. 1

Package Contents ......................................................................... 1

System Requirements ................................................................. 2

Introduction ...................................................................................3

Features .................................................................................... 3

What is Music Everywhere? ............................................... 4

What is a Wireless Extender? ............................................4

Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5

Front/Top ................................................................................. 5

Side and Bottom ................................................................... 6

Wireless Installation Factors ..................................................... 7

Setting Up Your DCH-M225 ............................................... 8

QRS Mobile App Setup ............................................................... 9

Playing you Music wirelessly to your Speakers ................13

Web-based Conguration .......................................................17

Audio Renderer ...................................................................28

Network Settings ................................................................29

Advanced Settings ........................................................29

Maintenance ................................................................................32

Admin .....................................................................................32

System ....................................................................................33

Upgrade .................................................................................34

Statistics .................................................................................35

Connecting a Wireless Client ..........................................36

WPS Button ...................................................................................36

Connect to a Wireless Network .............................................37

Windows® 8 ...........................................................................37

WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................37

Windows® 7 ...........................................................................39

WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................39

Windows Vista® ....................................................................42

WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................43

Windows® XP ........................................................................45

WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................46

Setup Wizard .................................................................... 18

Using the WPS Method ....................................................20

Using the Manual Method ..............................................21

Home Screen ........................................................................24

Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................26

Extended Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................27

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 48

Wireless Basics .................................................................50

Tips ...................................................................................................51

Technical Specications ..................................................52

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Product Overview

Package Contents

DCH-M225 Music Everywhere

Wi-Fi Conguration Card

If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.

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Network Requirements

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

System Requirements

• A wireless router with an active Internet connection.

• IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless clients/devices

Computer or Mobile Device with the following:

• A Windows®, Macintosh, Android, or Linux-based operating

system

• Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 7 or later

• Firefox 12.0 or later

• Safari 4 or later

• Google Chrome 20.0 or later

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Introduction

Features

Conveniently Stream Audio

Music Everywhere (DCH-M225) allows you to play music from your smartphone, tablet or computer wirelessly to your speakers. Simply plug in your speaker jack into Music Everywhere (DCH-M225) and connect it to your Wi-Fi network. It also has a Wi-Fi extender built-in to help you eliminate any Wi-Fi black spots in your home. If you do not have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can also use the direct connect mode to play music wirelessly, which connects your smart phone, tablet or computer directly to Music Everywhere.

Easily Extend Your Existing Network and Audio Setup

The DCH-M225 Music Everywhere is also a portable plug-in repeater that lets you extend an existing wireless network. It also has the ability to stream your music library to anywhere within your extended wireless network. Tiny yet powerful, it supports Wireless N speeds of up to 300 Mbps in a device that ts in the palm of your hand.

Compact, Convenient Design

The DCH-M225 ‘s compact design is ideal for use at home or a small oce, as it does not take up much space and is ready to use by simply plugging it in. The repeater’s small form means it can easily be plugged into a power outlet without blocking other outlets while its wall wart design saves you the hassle of dealing with a power cord. Its sleek, unobtrusive appearance means it blends easily into the background.

Simple Setup

Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, you can quickly and easily connect the DCH-M225 to an uplink router, congure the extender wireless network, and manage the administrative settings. The setup wizard will even guide you through the setup process, getting your extended wireless network up and running in no time.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

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What is Music Everywhere?

Expanding your audio capabilities has never been easier with the help of the DCH-M225. With support for both DLNA and AirPlay, simply plug in your speakers and you’ll be able to stream audio to anywhere within your wireless network. The Wi-Fi WMM quality of service protocol ensures that you’ll have no issues with bandwidth when streaming audio and performing other tasks such as surng the Internet, checking email, or online gaming.

What is a Wireless Extender?

The DCH-M225 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide better signal for parts of your home or oce that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DCH-M225, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or oce . The extended network can simply use the same network credentials as the existing network, or you can specify a dierent network name and password, giving you the exibility to control network access.

This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.

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Hardware Overview

Front/Top

1 LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DCH-M225, as detailed in the table below.

LED Indicator Colour Status Description

Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating normally

Green

Blinking Green The device is processing WPS

Power/Status

Red

Orange Blinking Orange Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router

None O Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet

Solid Red Device is powering ON or system is defective

Blinking Red The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned

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Hardware Overview

Side and Bottom

MAC ID: XXXXXXXXXXXX P/N: ECHM225EEU...A1G S/N: RZF21ymXXXXXX WPS PIN: XXXXXXXX Password: XXXXXXXXXX Wi-Fi Name (SSID) 2.4GHz: dlink-XXXX

Input : 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.3A

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1 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

2 Audio Line Out Audio line out jack for connecting an external speaker

3 Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DCH-M225 to the factory default settings

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Wireless Installation Factors

The Music Everywhere lets you extend the reach of your existing wireless network, allowing you to work wirelessly from more places in your home or oce. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the extender and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range by up to 98 feet (30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. At a 45-degree angle, a wall that is 0.5 meters thick (1.5 feet) appears to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can appear over 14 meters (45 feet) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminium studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your

wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Ethernet

Setting Up Your DCH-M225

Plug in the DCH-M225 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing.

Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DCH-M225 device. These details are printed on the specication sticker on the underside of the device. Using your computer or mobile device’s Wi-Fi connection utility, connect to the SSID of your DCH-M225 and enter the password. If you are unsure of how to connect to a wireless network, please refer to “Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 37, or consult your device’s user manual. Once connected, you are ready to begin the setup process.

Outlet

There are two ways to congure your DCH-M225; using the QRS Mobile app on your smartphone or tablet device, or using the

web GUI on your computer.

For detailed information on either of the methods for conguring your DCH-M225, refer to the following sections of the manual:

• “QRS Mobile App Setup” on page 9

• “Web-based Conguration” on page 17

MAC ID: XXXXXXXXXXXX P/N: ECHM225EEU...A1G S/N: RZF21ymXXXXXX WPS PIN: XXXXXXXX Password: XXXXXXXXXX Wi-Fi Name (SSID) 2.4GHz: dlink-XXXX

Input : 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.3A

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QRS Mobile App Setup

The DCH-M225 can be set up from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app.

Search for “QRS Mobile” in the App Store or Google Play, or use

your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the right to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS device,

or from Google Play (right) for your Android device.

For iOS For Android

Connect to the Wi-Fi network that is displayed on the Wi-Fi Conguration Card included in your package (ex: dlink-a8fa). Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi Conguration Card (ex: akbdj1936). These details are also printed on the specication sticker on the underside of the device.

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Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon.

Click Start to continue.

QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend and enter the password if required.

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Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi-Fi network. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish. Click Next to continue.

Create an admin password for the DCH-M225’s Web-based conguration utility. Click Next to continue.

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A summary of your settings will be displayed. Click Save to reboot the device and to complete the setup.

After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will appear. You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created.

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Playing you Music wirelessly to your Speakers

NOTE: Music Everywhere plays music from only one device at a time. To switch devices, stop the current device before playing

music on another device.

PLAYING YOUR MUSIC WITH APPLE IOS DEVICES

NOTE: The below guide is for iOS 7. For more information on how to enable AirPlay on devices using iOS versions earlier than iOS 7, please refer to Apple’s support page.

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on for your iOS device and that your iOS device is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere.

2. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access the ‘Control Center’ function of your device.

3. Tap “AirPlay”

4. Choose Music Everywhere (DCH-M225) from the list of devices.

5. To choose a song to play, press the home button to navigate and now navigate to the music App (or another Airplay enabled music App).

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PLAYING YOUR MUSIC WITH ANDROID DEVICES

1. In order to stream music from an Android smartphone or tablet to Music Everywhere, you will need to download and install an AirPlay or DLNA streaming capable music app, such as BubbleUPnP or iMediaShare.

2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on for your Android device and that your Android device is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere.

3. For instruction on how to stream music from your Android device to Music Everywhere, please refer to the app’s user’s guide.

NOTE: D-Link cannot be held responsible or liable for any direct or consequential damages resulting from the use of third party applications. For more information relating to any third party applications, please refer to the app information on Apple App

Store or Google Play, or contact the application developer.

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