D-link DHP-311AV User Manual
Preface
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person or organization of such revisions or changes.
Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.0 April 27, 2011 • Initial release
Trademarks
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Copyright © 2011 by D-Link Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission
from D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................ 2
Manual Revisions .......................................................................... 2
Trademarks .....................................................................................2
Product Overview .............................................................. 4
Package Contents ......................................................................... 4
System Requirements ................................................................. 4
Introduction ...................................................................................5
Features ............................................................................................5
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 6
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Connection .............................................................................7
Simple Connect Button ...................................................... 8
Hardware Installation ....................................................... 9
Simple Connect Button ................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ..............................................................17
Technical Specications .................................................. 18
Contacting Technical Support ........................................ 19
Warranty ........................................................................... 20
Registration .....................................................................25
Using the Setup Wizard ...................................................12
Conguration ...............................................................................13
Security ..........................................................................................15
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Two D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapters
Two CAT5 Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with Software and User Manual
Quick Install Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
System Requirements
Software Requirements*
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3)
• PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory
• Ethernet Adapter (10/100Mbps)
Network Requirements
• Router/Gateway with available Ethernet port (If sharing an Internet connection)
• Ethernet device(s) (such as a computer, game console, NAS device, media player, wireless access point, etc.)
• Two available electrical outlets
* The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility is optional but is required for rmware upgrades; and is used to manually congure your security/encryption settings,
reset your PowerLine adapters to default settings, and display information such as rmware version, security settings, and connection quality/speed.
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Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Mini Adapter Kit that allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices and
gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric power lines. With the DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapters,
you may access the Internet, transfer les, play games, and stream HD video.
Features
• Use your home’s electrical wiring by plugging into existing power outlets
• Speeds of up to 200Mbps*
• One 10/100 Ethernet port
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• QoS support helps prioritize Internet trac
• Supports 128-bit AES encryption for network security
• Push and secure encryption button
• Power Saving mode
• Compact size
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of trac
and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. Interference from devices that emit electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely aect
the performance of this product. This product may interfere with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other PowerLine devices that
do not follow the HomePlug AV standard.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
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1 Power LED
2 PowerLine LED
3 Ethernet LED
A solid light indicates that the device is receiving electrical power.
A blinking light indicates that the device is setting itself up after reset or security button was pressed or
power saving mode enabled. When the light is O, The device is not receiving electrical power.
• Solid - The device is connected to a PowerLine network.
• Blinking - The device is transmitting data.
• O - The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the same encryption key.
The color indicates the PowerLine link rate:
• Green - The PowerLine link rate is faster than 80 Mbps.
• Amber - The PowerLine link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps.
• Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps.
• Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data trac.
• Blinking - The device is transmitting data.
• O - There is no Ethernet connection.
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Connection
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1 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default.
2 Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-310AV Ethernet port.
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Simple Connect Button
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1 Simple Connect Button
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to secure your PowerLine network.
Refer to page 10 for more information.
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