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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents.......................................................................... 1 System Requirements.................................................................. 2 Introduction.................................................................................... 3 Hardware Overview...................................................................... 4 LEDs and Buttons......
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents DSP-W215 mydlink™ Home Smart Plug Quick Install Guide Quick Install Card If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements General Requirements • Wireless router (802.11n) with an Internet connection • An available power outlet Mobile Requirements • iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet1 mydlink Requirements • For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to: http://www.mydlink.com Please refer to the mobile app’s store page to check whether your device is compatible.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DSP-W215 mydlink™ Home Smart Plug is a multi-purpose, compact, and easy-to-use device that allows you to monitor and control your home’s electronic devices from wherever you are. Scheduling provides a helpful way to save power while you’re at work or asleep, and the mydlink™ Home app provides an easy way to check usage, set up alerts, or turn a device on or off.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs and Buttons 3 5 1 2 1 2 WPS Button System Status LED 4 6 Press for one second to start the WPS connection process. The System Status LED will start to blink green. Solid Green The uplink is established and an IP is provisioned. Blinking Green WPS is activated. Blinking Orange The uplink is not established or an IP is not provisioned. Solid Red The device is powering on or is defective. Light Off The device is powered off.
Section 2 - Installation Safety 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 it. 2. Use the device in a dry location, and avoid placing it in a humid environment. 3. Do not submerge the device in liquid or attempt to clean it with liquids or solvents. To clean the device, disconnect from the power outlet and use a damp towel. 4. This device should only be used indoors.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The Smart Plug lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind the number and thickness of walls and ceilings, as well as the location of 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.
Section 2 - Installation Installation and Setup To install your Smart Plug, first download and install the mydlink™ Home app on your mobile device. This app will walk you through installing and configuring your Smart Plug. Step 1: Download the mydlink™ Home app from the App Store (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) or Google Play (Android). Step 2: Once the mydlink™ Home app is installed, launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Log into your mydlink account.
Section 2 - Installation Step 5: Tap Scan to scan the QR code on the device or configuration card. OR OR Tap Skip QR Code, select your device from the drop down menu and proceed to Step 6. Step 6: Plug your Smart Plug into an available outlet. Power on your device then tap Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation Step 7: When the Status LED is blinking orange, tap Next to continue. Step 8: If your router supports WPS, press the WPS button on your router. Tap WPS. Note: Refer to your router’s documentation if you are not sure if your router supports WPS. If your router does not support WPS or you want to manually connect to your wireless router, tap Manual.
Section 2 - Installation Step 9: WPS If you tapped WPS and pressed the WPS button on your router in the previous step, now press the WPS button on your Smart Plug. The Status LED will start to blink green. Allow up to two minutes to connect to your router. Tap Next to continue. Note: You must press the WPS button, first on your router and then on the Smart Plug, within two minutes. After about two minutes, the Status LED will turn solid green.
Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup If you tapped Manual in Step 8, you must connect to the Smart Plug directly. Do not close this app. On your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Select the network called DSP-xxxx (where xxxx is the last 4 digits of the MAC address). Note: For the exact network name (SSID), refer to the Quick Install card that came with the product. Tap Next to continue. The app may ask if you wish to connect to your current Wi-Fi. Tap Yes or No. Enter the PIN code and tap Next.
Section 2 - Installation A list of discovered wireless networks will appear. Select your wireless network by tapping your wireless network name (SSID). If your wireless network requires a password to connect, enter it at the prompt and tap OK.
Section 2 - Installation Step 10: Once you connect, you will need to connect to your mobile device or tablet (that you are currently running the app from) to your wireless router (if you are not already). Make sure you keep this app running. On your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Connect to your wireless router and enter your Wi-Fi password (if you have one). Come back to this app and tap Next to continue. Your device will now scan your network for Smart Plugs.
Section 2 - Installation If you receive this error message, please do the following: 1. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your router. 2. Make sure the Power LED on your Smart Plug is solid green. 3. Tap Check Hardware Settings and verify the settings. 4. Tap Search Again to rescan. Step 11: Enter a nickname for your Smart Plug. Tap on the icon below if you want to change the icon for your device. Otherwise tap Finish.
Section 2 - Installation If you tapped the icon in the previous step, select a new icon to represent the device plugged into your Smart Plug. If you do not want to change the icon, tap Cancel. The mydlink™ Home app is now set up and ready for use. You can turn the device on and off by tapping Power, or schedule the device to power on and off at certain times of the day by tapping Schedule. Finally, for information about the device status, tap Device Information.
Section 3 - Configuration mydlink™ Home My Devices Tapping DSP-W215 (or the custom name you assigned to it) on the My Devices page will take you to the device’s settings. On the selected device page, you can change the icon or the device name by simply tapping on it. Tap the icon in the top-right to cycle between My Devices, My Actions on page 21, and My Places on page 23.
Section 3 - Configuration DSP-W215 This page allows you to turn the device on or off, and view the power usage and temperature. Power: Toggle the device’s power on or off. Meter: Displays the device’s power meter. DSP-W215 DSP-W215 Thermal: Displays the current device temperature. Schedule: Choose or set up a schedule for the device. See Schedule on page 18. Information: This page will show detailed information about the product and your network. See Information on page 20.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule In this section you can customize schedules that control when your DSP-W215 will be active. There are two types of schedules you can configure: Repeat and Customize Rule. Tapping Repeat will take you to the next page where you can select the active days, Start and End time, and Frequency (or duration) that the device will be active. This type of schedule is suited for schedules using the same Start and End times and Frequency.
Section 3 - Configuration Tapping Customize Rule will take you to the Details page where you can select different days and times that the device will be active in a table. Simply tap and drag the bars in the table to adjust the times. Tap the x icon to delete a specific time. After the schedule is set, go back to the previous page and tap the radio button next to the rule to activate it.
Section 3 - Configuration Information This page shows your product and related network details. Product Name: Displays the product model. Firmware Displays the version of the firmware. Version: DSP-W215 MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device. IP Address: Displays the IP address of the device. mydlink Displays the mydlink number of the device. Number: Factory Reset: Tap Reset to perform a factory reset.
Section 3 - Configuration My Actions This page lets you add and enable/disable rules which execute actions such as notifications when your DSP-W215 detects motion. 1. To add a new rule for you device, tap on New rule. 2. Tap on the device you want to trigger with the rule. 3. Select from the available conditions for this device and click Next. 4. Select from the available response for this device.
Section 3 - Configuration 5. Select from the available actions for this device. Tap Next. DSP-W215 6. In the text box, type in a name for this rule and tap Done. DSP-W215 7. You will be taken back to the My Actions page and you can now enable and disable your rule from this page.
Section 3 - Configuration My Places This page lets you add devices into a group so you can easily see which devices are in a particular location. 1. To create a group, tap New group. 2. On the New Group page, tap the icon to choose an icon or photo for the group. Tap next to it to enter a name for the group. Then tap the + icon to add devices. 3. Tap the devices to be included in this group and tap Done.
Section 3 - Configuration 4. Your group is created and will show up in My Places. Tapping each device in the group will take you to their settings.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting to a Wireless Router WPS Button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple and secure way to connect your DSP-W215 to your network. Please refer to the user manual for the wireless router you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below: WPS Button Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DSP-W215 for about 1 second. The LED on the device will start to blink.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting How do I reset the DSP-W215? When you reset your DSP-W215, it will change your settings back to the factory default settings. To reset the device, locate the Reset button on the side of the device. With the device plugged in, press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds until the Power LED turns red. Why isn’t the Power LED turning on when I plug in my Smart Plug? If the Power LED is not turning on: 1.
Appendix - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.
