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D-Link DHP-P306AV User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

DHP-P306AV

• D-Link DHP-P306AV PowerLine AV Passthrough Adapter

•  Ethernet Cable
•  CD-ROM with User Manual  and Utility
•  Quick Install Guide

DHP-P307AV

• D-Link DHP-P306AV PowerLine AV Passthrough Adapter X2

•  Ethernet Cable X2
•  CD-ROM with User Manual and Utility
•  Quick Install Guide

System Requirements

•  Windows

® 

7, Windows Vista

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, XP (with Service Pack 3) 

•  Ethernet interface (10/100/1000 Mbps)
•  PC with 1.5GHz Processor
•  1 GB Memory

Product Overview

Package Contents

Summary of Contents for DHP-P306AV

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Page 2: ...s or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2012 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Lin...

Page 3: ...uirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Connection 7 Hardware Installation 8 Push Button Security 9 Configuration 12 Using the Setup Wizard 12 Configuration 13 Main 14 Security 16 Installation Considerations 18 PowerLine Installation Considerations 18 Troubleshooting 20 Technical Specifications 21 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...r Manual and Utility Quick Install Guide DHP P307AV D Link DHP P306AV PowerLine AV Passthrough Adapter X2 Ethernet Cable X2 CD ROM with User Manual and Utility Quick Install Guide System Requirements Windows 7 Windows Vista XP with Service Pack 3 Ethernet interface 10 100 1000 Mbps PC with 1 5GHz Processor 1 GB Memory Product Overview Package Contents ...

Page 5: ...port Plug Play Easy Installation Push Button Security Integrated Passthrough Power Socket with Noise Filtering Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate Actual date throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of traffic and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate Interference from devices that emit electrical noise such as v...

Page 6: ...The device is transmitting data Off The device has not found any other compatible PowerLine devices using the same encryption key The color indicates the PowerLine link rate Green The PowerLine link rate is best Amber The PowerLine link rate is better Red The PowerLine link rate is good Power LED Solid The device is receiving electrical power Blinking The device is setting itself up after reset or...

Page 7: ...to your PC or Ethernet device Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network Refer to page 9 for more information Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default Passthrough Power Socket Rating 250V 16A maximum Please do not plug devices into the power socket that exceed the product rating ...

Page 8: ... LED on the DHP P306AV is illuminated Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cableconnectorlocatedontheDHP P306AVandattach theotherendoftheEthernetcabletothenetworkorPC Network Connectivity is confirmed when the Ethernet LED on the DHP P306AV are illuminated 3 ROOM A ROOM B DHP P306AV DHP P306AV Router Internet NB 1 2 ROOM A ROOM B DHP P306AV Router Internet ...

Page 9: ... from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network To create a private encryption key instead of the default encryption key please follow below steps 1 All Adapters Plug in all the adapters to be configured and make sure each device s encryption key is set to HomePlug AV default value If the encryption key is not set to the default value press the reset button for 1 second for resetting it to the...

Page 10: ...nplugged 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 4 Adding More Adapters If you would like to add more than two adapters press the button of the additional adapter for no more than three seconds The Power LED will start blinking after you release the butt...

Page 11: ...11 D Link DHP P306AV User Manual Section 2 Installation 1 ROOM C 2 ROOM A ROOM B ROOM C DHP P306AV DHP P306AV Router Internet DHP P306AV EXISTED PLC NETWORK DHP P306AV NB NB NB ...

Page 12: ...stallation process Insert the D Link DHP P306AV 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 Utility Using the Setup Wizard ...

Page 13: ...V Utility installation wizard double click the D Link PowerLine AV Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP P306AV Double click the D Link PowerLine Utility icon TheD LinkPowerLineUtilityprovidesyoutheoptionofsettingyourownPowerLinenetworkandthenetworkinformation of connected PowerLine devices ...

Page 14: ...l 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 Link Rate Shows the link rate of the connected device MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the connected device Firmware Version Shows the firmware ver...

Page 15: ...e 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 FirmwareUpgradeButton Thefirmwareupgradeisonlyforlocaldevice Selecttheappropriatefirmwarefilesandthenproceed ...

Page 16: ...ed 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 Setting your private Encryption Key 1 Enter the device password before changing the encryption key Local Device You do not need to enter the device password before changing the encryption key Remote Device You must enter...

Page 17: ...sting PowerLine network and the new device retains the default encryption key you can just plug the new device into a power outlet Then all devices can communicate with each other If the encryption key within existing PowerLine network has been customized you have two ways to add the new device to your PowerLine network 1 You can use PowerLine Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your...

Page 18: ...ctrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power such as a washer or dryer or a refrigerator This may prevent the adapter from working correctly or negatively impact network performance 4 Verify that your PowerLine devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location 5 To help prevent against electrical shock be sure to plug the power cables ...

Page 19: ...evice in liquid or attempt to clean it with liquids or solvents To clean the device disconnect it from the power outlet and use a damp towel 6 Keep the device out of direct sunlight 7 Do not cover or block the vents on the device 8 Make sure that the device has adequate room for ventilation 9 Avoid placing the device near a heater or radiator 10 The device should be located only where sufficient v...

Page 20: ...ough Adapter while configuring it I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable I m having a lot of problems configuring my network If you are having many problems configuring the network with two or more PowerLine AV Passthrough Adapter please make a reset to all of the...

Page 21: ...Passthrough Power Socket EU Type 250V 16A maximum UK Type 250V 13A maximum FR Type 250V 16A maximum Standard Compatible with IEEE1901 Homeplug AV EMC CE Class B FCC Safety CE LVD UL Encryption 128 bit AES Operation Temperature 0 C 40 C Storage Temperature 10 C 70 C Humidity Operation 10 90 RH Storage 5 90 RH Technical Specifications ...

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