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 1.0 April 29, 2011 1.1 November 17, 2011 Description • Initial release Add mac os 10.5, 10.6 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface................................................................................. 2 Manual Revisions........................................................................... 2 Trademarks...................................................................................... 2 Troubleshooting...............................................................16 Technical Specifications...................................................17 Product Overview..............
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents One D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapter One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Quick Install Guide System Requirements Software Requirements* • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3), MAC OS 10.5, 10.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Mini Adapter that allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric power lines. With the DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapters, you may access the Internet, transfer files, play games, and stream HD video.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 3 1 2 3 D-Link DHP-310 AV User Manual 2 Power LED • Solid - Indicates that the device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking - Indicates that the device is setting itself up after reset or when the 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.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 1 Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-310AV Ethernet port. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button 1 1 Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 10 for more information.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Recommendations • For best results, use in a regular wall outlet without any other product plugged into the same outlet. Connecting this product to a power strip or a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of this product. • Avoid using the PowerLine AV Mini Adapters in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power such as a washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, or air conditioning system.
Section 2 - Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV Mini Adapter must use an identical encryption key as the network. The default encryption key for each PowerLine AV Mini Adapter is the HomePlugAV. All PowerLine AV Mini Adapters with a default encryption key can communicate with each other. It is recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose.
Section 3 - Configuration 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-310AV 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 to begin.
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-310AV. 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 Device Name: Shows the name of the devices that have been discovered. The device’s name is initially set by the utility itself. Location: Shows if 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 Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key for each PowerLine device is HomePlugAV. All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each other. It is 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 3 - Configuration Adding a Device to your PowerLine network If you use the default encryption key within the existing PowerLine network and the new device retains the default encryption key, you can plug the new device into a power outlet. Then, all devices can communicate with each other. If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine network has been customized, you have two ways to add the new device to your PowerLine network. 1.
Section 3 - Configuration Troubleshooting • PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • PowerLine AV utility does not detect the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter: Please make sure your PowerLine AV Mini Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device. • I can’t configure any parameter of the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter while configuring it.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Ports • One 10/100 Ethernet port 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 Safety • UL, CE LVD Storage Temperature • -10°C ~ 70°C Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Storage: 5% ~ 90% RH Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy using Product Directive) • Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment D-Link DHP-310
