USER MANUAL DHP-P500AV/DHP-P501AV VERSION 1.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 3 Package Contents.................................................... 3 Utility and System Requirements............................. 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 Features................................................................... 4 EU type Hardware Overview.................................... 5 LEDs.........................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Package Overview Contents DHP-P500AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide DHP-P501AV • D-Link DHP-P500AV Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Adapter X2 • CAT5 Ethernet Cable X2 • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide Utility and System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • Gigabit Adapter (10/100/1000 Mbps) D-Link DHP-P50
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* Powerline AV 500 Passthrough 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 EU type 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 simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The device is not receiving electrical power.
Section 1 - Product Overview EU type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 12 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device.
Section 1 - Product Overview UK type 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 simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The device is not receiving electrical power.
Section 1 - Product Overview UK type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/13A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 12 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device.
Section 1 - Product Overview FR type 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 simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The device is not receiving electrical power.
Section 1 - Product Overview FR type Hardware Overview Connection Passthrough Power Socket Rating: 250V/16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating. Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 12 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect CAT5 Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-P500AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-P500AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-P500AV 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-P500AV are illuminated.
Section 2 - Installation Push Button Security Understanding Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Security The Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each Powerline AV 500 passthrough network adapter is HomePlugAV. All Powerline AV 500 passthrough 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 Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. 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.
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-P500AV 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.
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-P500AV. Double-click the D-Link Powerline Utility icon The D-Link Powerline 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 4 - Security 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 devices to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. 3.
Section 4 - Security 7. Important safety instructions Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before using your device: 1. Do not open the device or attempt to repair or service the device. 2. Only use the included power adapter to power your device. 3. Ensure that the device is plugged into the wall in a vertical position, with the ports facing down. 4. Use the device in a dry location, and avoid placing it in humid environments. 5.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Powerline utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • Powerline utility does not detect the Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter: Please make sure your Powerline AV 500 Passthrough Network Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Ports • One Gigabit Ethernet port EMC • CE Class B Passthrough Power Socket EU Type • 250V/16A maximum UK Type • 250V/13A maximum FR Type • 250V/16A maximum Safety • CE LVD Encryption • 128-bit AES AC Input EU Type • 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.1A UK Type • 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.1A FR Type • 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.
