Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 3 Package Contents.................................................... 3 System Requirements.............................................. 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 Features................................................................... 4 Hardware Overview.................................................. 5 LEDs..............................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Package Overview Contents • D-Link DHP-306AV Powerline AV Network Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 2) or 2000 (with Service Pack 4) • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Ethernet Adapter (100MBit/s) D-Link DHP-306AV User Manual 3
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* Powerline AV Network 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 files, play games, and more.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 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. 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.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Security 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. Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to DHP-306AV Ethernet port.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-306AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-306AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-306AV and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the Ethernet LED on the DHP-306AV are illuminated.
Section 2 - Installation Push Button Security Understanding Powerline AV Network Security The Powerline AV network adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each Powerline AV network adapter is HomePlugAV. All Powerline AV network adapters with default encryption key can communicate with each other. It’s recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose.
Section 2 - Installation 4. Second Adapter After above network security setup steps, your Powerline network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key. The adapters will memorize the security settings even if they are unplugged. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for 1 second and then follow the security setup procedure above. 5.
Section 2 - Installation Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV 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:\DHP-306AV.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
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 configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Main Device Information Tab: Device Name: Shows the name of devices that have been discovered. The device name is initially set by the utility itself. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Buttons: Scan Button: Scan for connected Powerline devices. Rename Button: Select a Powerline device first and then change the device name. Factory Reset Button: Select a Powerline device first and then reset to factory default encryption key and firmware version. Firmware Upgrade Button: The firmware upgrade is only for local device. Select the appropriate firmware files and then proceed.
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.
Section 4 - Security 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 field 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.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Powerline AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • Powerline AV utility does not detect the PowerLine AV Network Adapter: Please make sure your Powerline AV Network Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Ports • One 10/100 Ethernet ports Encryption • 128 bit AES EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE Class B • C-Tick Operation Temperature • 0°C ~ 40°C AC Input • 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.
