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D-link DHP-W307AV User Manual

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 4
Package Contents ...................................................4
System Requirements ............................................. 4
Introduction ..............................................................5
Hardware Overview ................................................. 6
DHP-306AV LEDs .............................................6
DHP-306AV Connections .................................. 7
DHP-W306AV LEDs .......................................... 8
DHP-W306AV Connections ...............................9
DHP-W306AV Side .......................................... 10
Hardware Installation ................................................ 11
SET-UP DHP-306AV ....................................... 11
SET-UP DHP-W306AV .................................... 12
Powerline Network - Quick Setup ............................ 13
Simple Connection Button Usage .......................... 13
Wireless Setup ............................................. 33
LAN Setup - DHCP ......................................35
Help .............................................................. 49
Powerline Installation Considerations .................... 14
Wireless Installation Considerations ...................... 15
Using the Setup Utility .............................................. 16
Conguration ............................................................. 17
Main .......................................................................18
Security .................................................................. 20
Using the Web-based Conguration Utility ............22
PLC Settings .......................................................... 23
Wireless Setup Wizard ....................................26
Wireless Security.......................................................50
What is WEP? .......................................................50
What is WPA? .......................................................51
Congure WEP ......................................................52
Congure WPA/WPA2 Personal ...........................53
Congure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ......................... 54
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 55
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Using Windows
Congure WPS ................................................ 58
Using Windows Vista
7 ................................................. 55
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.......................................... 62
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Congure WEP ................................................ 64
Congure WPA-PSK ........................................ 65
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Using Windows
XP ...............................................66
Congure WEP ................................................ 67
Congure WPA-PSK ........................................ 69
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 71
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 74
What is Wireless? ..................................................75
Tips ........................................................................77
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 78
Networking Basics .................................................... 79
Check your IP address ..........................................79
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 80
DHP-306AV ...........................................................81
Technical Specications........................................... 81
DHP-W306AV ........................................................ 82
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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

• D-Link DHP-306AV Powerline AV Network Adapter
• D-Link DHP-W306AV Powerline AV Wireless N Extender
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable X 2
• CD-ROM with Software and User Manual
• Quick Install Guide

Package Contents

System Requirements

Network Requirements
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet clients
Browser Requirements
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
CD Installation Wizard Requirements
• Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista® / Windows® 7
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
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Introduction

For users who have never set up a powerline network before, the DHP-W307AV Powerline Networking Kit provides a hassle-free way to quickly set up a network to reach every corner of your home. Extend your Internet connection to home computers, networking devices, and gaming consoles using the most pervasive medium in your house - the electrical wiring. The included wireless module provides connectivity to all wireless devices within range.
This kit incorporates the latest HomePlug AV technology to deliver speeds of up to 200 Mbps, offering ample bandwidth suitable for streaming high-quality HD video. The performance of applications which require real-time communication, such as VoIP and online gaming, will not be compromised, even while streaming Internet TV and music thanks to Quality of Service (QoS) support.
Powerline networks are easy to set up, but generally require additional security measures to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting. Luckily, the DHP-W307AV makes setting up security as easy as pushing a button. Just press the Simple Connect Button on both D-Link powerline devices, and the network will be immediately protected against wire-tapping using powerful 128-bit AES data encryption.
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Power LED
• Solid. The device is receiving electrical power.
• Blinking. The device is setting itself up after reset or security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled.
• Off. The device is not receiving electrical power.

Hardware Overview

DHP-306AV LEDs

Powerline LED
• Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
• Off. 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.
Ethernet LED
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data trafc.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
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Hardware Overview

DHP-306AV Connections

Simple Connect Button
Press to secure your network. Refer to page 8 for more information.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default.
RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port
Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices CAT5 Ethernet cable.
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Hardware Overview

DHP-W306AV LEDs

Power LED
• Solid. The device is receiving electrical power.
• Blinking. The device is setting itself up after reset or security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled.
• Off. The device is not receiving electrical power.
Powerline LED
• Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
• Off. The device has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key.
Ethernet LED
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data trafc.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting data.
• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Wireless LED
• Solid. The device is connected to a
Wireless network.
• Blinking. The device is transmitting
data.
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Hardware Overview

DHP-W306AV Connections

RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port
Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices CAT5 Ethernet cable
ON / OFF button
Turns the device on or off.
ON: OFF: (active / inactive)
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Hardware Overview

DHP-W306AV Side

Reset Button
Press and hold to reset the device back to the factory default settings.
WPS/Eny LED
When enabling WPS, the light will blink during broadcast. Once connected, the LED will remain lit 5 seconds and then will turn off. The LED will start blinking after the Encryption button is pushed. The LED will turn off once the Powerline AV is connected to a Powerline network.
Simple Connect Button
Push this button to establish a secure powerline network with other Powerline AV devices.
WPS Button
Press to start the WPS process. You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process on another wireless device.
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Section 2 - Installation

Hardware Installation

SET-UP DHP-306AV

Plug the DHP-306AV into an AC wall outlet close to your router and connect the included CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack of the DHP-306AV to your router as seen in Room A.
Room A
DIR-655 DHP-306AV
Room B
Simple Connection Button
Reset Button
DHP-W306AV
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Hardware Installation

SET-UP DHP-W306AV

1. Plug the DHP-W306AV into an AC wall outlet of the room where you want to extend your home network as seen in Room B.
2. Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of your computer.
Room A
DIR-655 DHP-306AV
Room B
Simple Connect Button
DHP-W306AV
WPS/Eny LED
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Powerline Network - Quick Setup

Simple Connection Button Usage

The Simple Connection Button is used to add a Powerline AV device to a Powerline network. You can allow a Powerline AV device to join a network by pressing the Simple Connection Button to toggle it to the Broadcast state or Join state.
The Simple Connection Button has 3 different trigger states:
Broadcast state - Enables a Powerline AV device to provide information for another Powerline AV device
to join its Powerline network (works even if it is the only device existing within the network group). The rst Powerline device will use this state when the Simple Connection Button is pressed.
Join state - This allows an ungrouped Powerline AV device to join an existing Powerline network.
Powerline devices added after the rst device will be in the Join State when the Simple Connection Button is pressed.
Ungroup state - Hold down the Simple Connection Button for more than 10 seconds to detach the device
from its network group.
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Powerline Installation Considerations

Plan the location of your Powerline devices:
1. Connect Powerline devices to electrical outlets that are not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning off power to the device.
2. Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance.
3. Avoid using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This may prevent the adapter from working correctly, or negatively impact network performance.
4. Verify that your Powerline devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location.
5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets.
6. The Powerline device is equipped with a three-pronged plug to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable.
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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind 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 D-Link access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) 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 difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless access points, 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 will 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 2.4GHz cordless phones or wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems, your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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Using the Setup Utility

Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process.
Insert the D-Link DHP-W307AV CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Start > Run.
In the Run command box type “D:\autorun.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
Click on Install Utility
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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
After you have completed the D-Link Powerline AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link Powerline AV Utility icon on your desktop to start the conguration of the DHP-306AV.
Double-click the D-Link Powerline AV Utility icon
The D-Link Powerline AV Utility provides you the option of setting your own Powerline network and the network information of connected Powerline devices.
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Main

Device Information Tab:
Device Name
Location: Shows the device is local or remote.
Quality: Shows the network connection quality of the connected device.
• Three squares - Suitable for HD video stream connection.
• Two squares - Suitable for SD video stream connection.
• One square - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection.
Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device.
MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected device.
Firmware Version: Shows the rmware version of the connected device.
: Shows the name of devices that have been discovered. The device name is initially set by the utility itself.
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Conguration Buttons:
Scan Button: Scan for connected Powerline devices.
Rename Button: Select a Powerline device rst and then change the device name.
Factory Reset Button: Select a Powerline device rst and then reset to factory default encryption key and rmware
version.
Firmware Upgrade Button: The rmware upgrade is only for local device. Select the appropriate rmware les and then proceed.
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Section 4 - Security

Security

Understanding the Encryption Key setting:
The Powerline devices on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each Powerline device is HomePlugAV. All devices with default encryption key can communicate with each other.
It’s recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose. The private encryption key allows you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network.
Setting your private Encryption Key
1. Enter the device password before changing the encryption key:
• Local Device: You do not need to enter the device password before changing the encryption key.
• Remote Device: You must enter the device password before changing the encryption key.
Note: Each device has a unique device password on the device label.
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2. Select the remote device and then enter the device password into the Set Device Password window. Then click OK.
3. Select the Powerline devices that you would like to apply the encryption key setting. Then type your private encryption key into the Encryption Key Setting eld and click Set Selected Devices. The utility will show a message once the setting been completed.
Note: Please keep your private encryption key in your record after you change it.
4. Select the Main tab, and click Scan to check if the devices in the Powerline network appear in the list.
Adding a Device to your Powerline network
If you use the default encryption key within existing Powerline network and the new device retains the default encryption key, you can just plug the new device into a power outlet. Then all devices can communicate with each other.
If the encryption key within existing Powerline network has been customized, you have two ways to add the new device to your Powerline network.
1. You can use Powerline AV Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your record to the new device. Then all devices can communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key.
2. You can use Powerline AV Utility to set all devices within existing Powerline network and the new device back to the default encryption key rst. Then follow the 1 to 4 steps of “Setting your private Encryption Key”. Your Powerline network will securely be congured with a customized encryption key and all devices can communicate with each other after your setting.
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Using the Web-based Configuration Utility
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV to a computer for conguration.
If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you may use the web-based conguration utility.
To access the conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter either http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address eld.
http://dlinkap
Type Admin as the User Name and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you receive a “Page Cannot be Displayed” error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 78 for assistance.
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PLC Settings

This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link Powerline AV using the web-based conguration utility.
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Network Name:
Public Network
Name:
Private Network
Name:
Add Member:
You can set the name of your network and to make it either public or private. Make sure the Network Name of all of the devices within your Powerline network is the same.
Select this option if you would like to make your powerline network public with the default Network Name of “HomePlugAV”. Since this is a commonly used Network Name, it is less secure than a private Network Name.
Select this option if you wish to make your powerline network more secure by using a private Network Name. Type the name of your private Powerline network in the eld.
This section lets you add new Powerline AV devices to your Powerline network. To add a new device, give it a Device Name and enter its Password, then click Add. When you add a device it is given the current Network Name.
Scan:
Device Name:
MAC Address:
Password:
Scan for new Powerline devices.
Type a name you wish to use to identify a specic Powerline AV device. For example, “Jack’s room”.
You can nd the MAC address printed on the back of your device.
The Password is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on a device. You can nd the Password printed on the back of your device.
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Member List:
Link Rate:
Status:
QoS Setting:
This section provides information on the Powerline AV devices in your Powerline network, or any devices that were previously connected but it are currently disconnected.
Displays the device’s current data rate in Mbps.
This eld shows the status of the device. If the eld displays the word Connect, then the device is connected to your Powerline network. If the eld displays the word Disconnect, then the device has been added to the network but it is not ready. Please check its password and make sure the device is powered on.
You can congure your Powerline AV devices to give priority to powerline network trafc according to its unique MAC Address.
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