Version 2.10 | 02/25/2014
User Manual
PowerLine AV 500 Passthrough Mini Adapter
DHP‑P308AV / DHP‑P309AV
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 07, 2013 • Initial release for hardware revision B1
2.0 November 07, 2013 • Initial release for hardware revision C1
2.1 February 25, 2014 • Product feature update
Trademarks
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States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Copyright © 2014 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
Hardware Installation ...............................................................8
Push Button Security ................................................................... 9
Powerline Installation Considerations ................................12
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 14
Technical Specications ........................................................ 15
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DHP-P308AV
• D-Link DHP-P308AV PowerLine AV 500 Passthrough Mini Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Quick Install Guide
DHP-P309AV
• D-Link DHP-P308AV PowerLine AV 500 Passthrough Mini Adapter X2
• Ethernet Cable X2
• Quick Install Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
System Requirements
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3)
• Ethernet interface (10/100 Mbps)
• PC with 1.5GHz Processor
• 1 GB Memory
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast PowerLine AV 500 Passthrough Mini Adapter which allows you to connect your home computers,
networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric powerlines - and
share Internet connections, printers, transfer les, play games, and more.
Features
• Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection
• Faster than 200Mbps*
• One Ethernet port
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Push Button Security
• Power Saving mode
• Integrated Passthrough Power Socket with Noise Filtering
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date 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 and IEEE1901 standard. Powerline AV 500 products feature a more ecient processor than current 200 Mbps Powerline AV products to provide
faster speeds.
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