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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 4 Package Contents................................................................4 System Requirements.........................................................4 Introduction..........................................................................5 Features.................................................................................5 Hardware Overview.....................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DHP-P601AV • D-Link DHP-P600AV PowerLine AV2 1000 HD Gigabit Passthrough Adapter x2 • Ethernet Cable x2 • Quick Install Guide • CD-ROM System Requirements • • • • Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or XP® (with Service Pack 3) Ethernet network interface (10/100/1000 Mbps) PC with 1.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DHP-P600AV is a fast, 1000 Mbps1 PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough 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 and printers, transfer files, play games, and more.2 Its passthrough design includes a noise filter to reduce interference, maximizing throughput and improving overall performance.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED • Solid. The device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking. The device is under power saving mode or simple connect button was pressed. • Off. The device is not receiving electrical power. Powerline LED • Solid. The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Off. The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the same encryption key. The color indicates the PowerLine link rate: • Green.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to “Push Button Security” on page 9 for more information. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset to the factory default settings.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug the DHP-P600AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power supply is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-P600AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-P600AV 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-P600AV are illuminated.
Section 2 - Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter Security The PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter is HomePlugAV. All PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapters with the default encryption key can communicate with each other.
Section 2 - Installation 3. Second Adapter Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect Button on the first adapter, press the Simple Connect Button on second adapter in your PowerLine network for no more than three seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. Note: Both Simple Connect Buttons must be pressed within two minutes. After the above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key.
Section 2 - Installation 1 ROOM C DHP-P600AV PC 2 ROOM A ROOM B DHP-P600AV Internet ROOM C DHP-P600AV PC Router DHP-P600AV PC EXISTING PLC NETWORK D-Link DHP-P601AV 11
Section 3 - Installation Considerations 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 3 - Installation Considerations 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 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • I can’t configure any parameters of the PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Passthrough Adapter while configuring it. • I changed the connection cable to another network adapter and now the setup utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Functionality Physical PowerLine Interface • Power plug (country-dependent) Ethernet Interface • Gigabit Ethernet LAN port • RJ-45 connector Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Safety Precautions This device is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, please refer to the installation section of this guide. The following precautions should be taken when using this product. • • • • • • • Read all instructions before installing and operating this product. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
