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D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

LEDs

1

Power LED

Solid Orange

The device is powering on.

Solid Green

The device is on.

Blinking Green

Fast: The device is performing WPS or PLC synchronization.

Light Off

The device is off.

2

Powerline LED

Solid Green

A Powerline connection is established.

Light Off

A Powerline connection has not been established.

3

LAN LED

Solid Green

The LAN segment is ready.

Light Off

There is no LAN established.

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3

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Summary of Contents for N 150

Page 1: ...DHP 1220AV User Manual Powerline AV Wireless N150 Mini Router Version1 01 10 22 2014 ...

Page 2: ... Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Copyright 2014 by D Link Corporation Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Corporation Inc The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices As such it does not have a standby mode ...

Page 3: ... Safety 11 Configuration 12 Setup 12 Internet 13 Dynamic IP DHCP 13 PPPoE Username Password 15 Setup Wizard 17 Wireless Settings 18 Network Settings 19 PLC Settings 21 Advanced 22 Port Forwarding 22 Network Filter 23 Website Filter 24 Advanced Wireless 25 Advanced Network 26 Tools 27 Admin 27 Time 28 System 29 Firmware 30 Dynamic DNS 31 System Check 32 Status 33 Device Info 33 Logs 34 Statistics 3...

Page 4: ...ts Windows Vista 44 WPA WPA2 45 Windows XP 47 WPA WPA2 48 Troubleshooting 50 Wireless Basics 54 What is Wireless 55 Tips 57 Wireless Modes 58 Networking Basics 59 Check your IP address 59 Statically Assign an IP address 60 Technical Specifications 61 ...

Page 5: ...ing than the one included with the will cause damage and void the warranty for this product DHP 1220AV Quick Installation Guide Wi Fi Configuration Card Depending on your region a power plug adapter may also be included If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller Wi Fi Configuration Note CAT5 Ethernet Cable ...

Page 6: ...uter or mobile device with the following Windows Macintosh Linux based iOS or Android operating system An installed Wi Fi adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 8 or higher Firefox 12 0 or higher Safari 4 or higher Chrome 20 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version System Requirements ...

Page 7: ...twork easily Simply press the Simple Connect button and your Powerline network will be set up and ready for use with other network devices Rest assured as solid security features such as industry standard 128 bit AES and WEP WPA WPA2 encryption protects your Powerline wireless network from intrusion The DHP 1220AV incorporates the latest technology to improve on the HomePlug AV technology s data s...

Page 8: ...bles users to tap into existing electrical wiring from a wireless device for high quality multimedia streaming Convenient Setup and Secure Operation The DHP 1220AV plugs directly into a power outlet and does not require any additional cables Extend your home network and connect multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home via Ethernet cable or Wireless N To simplify setup D Link s Clone M...

Page 9: ...220AV User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 LAN Port Connects to LAN devices such as PCs TVs and game consoles 2 INTERNET Port Connects to WAN sources such as a DSL or Cable modem 2 1 ...

Page 10: ...Button Push this button to create a secure Powerline connection with another adapter It can also be used to connectusingWi FiProtectedSetup WPS ToconnectusingWPS pressthisbutton thenpresstheWPS button on your wireless client To reset the device to factory settings press the button for 10 seconds Hardware Overview Buttons 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...d Green The device is on Blinking Green Fast The device is performing WPS or PLC synchronization Light Off The device is off 2 Powerline LED Solid Green A Powerline connection is established Light Off A Powerline connection has not been established 3 LAN LED Solid Green The LAN segment is ready Light Off There is no LAN established 2 3 1 ...

Page 12: ...e appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless routers and computer...

Page 13: ...1220AV for 3 seconds Then press the Simple Connect Button on the existing Powerline AV device for 3 seconds This must be done within two minutes after pressing the Simple Connect Button on the DHP 1220AV The Powerline devices will reboot Read the installation advice on the next page and continue to Configuration on page 12 Note Network connectivity is confirmed when the Powerline LED indicators on...

Page 14: ...as this might prevent it from working correctly or negatively impact network performance 3 Avoid using the Powerline devices in an electrical 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 r...

Page 15: ...ical position 3 Use the device in a dry location and avoid placing it in humid environments 4 Do not submerge the device 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 5 Keep the device out of direct sunlight 6 Do not cover or block the vents on the device 7 Make sure that the device has adequate room for venti...

Page 16: ...e configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter either http dlinkrouter local this is on the Wi Fi Configuration Card or http 192 168 0 1 in the address field By default admin will be the Username Leave the password blank If you receive a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to Troubleshooting on page 50 for assistance You will automatically proceed to the Set...

Page 17: ...lly display the IP address or you can enter it here Enter an optional secondary domain name server Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU The default MAC address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace th...

Page 18: ...ission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU The default MAC address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router It is not recommendedthatyouchangethedefaultMACaddressunless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address w...

Page 19: ...ned during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses Static PPPoE only Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU My Internet Connection Address Mode IP Address Username Password Service Name Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time DNS Addresses MTU PPPo...

Page 20: ...ternet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router It is not recommendedthatyouchangethedefaultMACaddressunless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card MAC Address ...

Page 21: ...ion Setup Wizard Use the wizard s on screen instructions to conveniently set up your network if you have not yet You can also manually configure yournetwork Wi Fisettingsarecoveredat WirelessSettings onpage18andPowerlinesettingsareat PLCSettings onpage21 ...

Page 22: ...ption will be greyed out WPA WPA2 is more secure thanWEP WEP should only be used if you have older devices that are unable to use WPA Use of TKIP AES security framework provides the optimum mix of security and compatibility Please refer to What is Wireless on page 55 for more information Choose a password that is strong A good password uses both letters and numbers in unpredictable places Example ...

Page 23: ...ation from your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router for a DNS server Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router Uncheck to disable this function EnterthestartingandendingIPaddressesfortheDHCPserver s IP assignment range Note If you statically manually assign IP addresses to your computers or devices make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range o...

Page 24: ... within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations Displays any reservation entries Displays the host name name of your computer or device MAC address and ...

Page 25: ...to make it either public or private Make sure the Network Name of all of the devices within your Powerline network is the same Select this option if you would like to make your Powerline network public with the default Network Name of HomePlugAV Since this is a commonly used Network Name it is less secure than a private Network Name Select this option if you wish to make your Powerline network mor...

Page 26: ...that you want to allow the incoming service to If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router DHCP your computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter theTCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a comma Example 24 1009 3000 4000 Click Save Setti...

Page 27: ...client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC address Select a schedule for the network filtering rule or click New Schedule to create a new schedule Click Save Settings to save the current configuration MAC Filtering Rules MAC Address DHCP Client Schedule Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers from accessing the network according to thei...

Page 28: ...se sites Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block Click Save Settings to save the current configuration Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network To use this feature select Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Contr...

Page 29: ...yofvideoandvoiceapplicationsforyourwirelessclients Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network s channel over lapping and causing interference the router will automatically change to 20MHz Click Save Settings to save the current configuration Transmit Power WLAN Partition WMM En...

Page 30: ...y from hackers You may set the port speed of the Internet WAN port to 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps or Auto recommended Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet IPv4 Click Save Settings to save the current configuration Enable UPnP WAN Ping WAN Port Speed Enable IPv4 Multicast Streams This page allows you to change some of the advanced network settings of ...

Page 31: ...ous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy Enter a name for your gateway Enables a CAPTCHA verification which will require userstotypelettersornumbersfromadistortedimage displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorizedusersfromgainingaccesstoyourdevice s configuration This feature is disabled by default Checktoallowremoteaccesstotheroutermanagement page from the Internet Click ...

Page 32: ...he Enable Daylight Saving check box Next use the drop downmenutoselectaDaylightSavingOffsetandthen enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time NTP Network Time Protocol allows the device to automaticallysetthesystemclockbasedonanInternet NTP server Check this box to use a NTP server This will only connect to a server on the Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select...

Page 33: ...load previously saved DHP 1220AV configuration settings Click Browse to find a previously saved configuration file Then click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the DHP 1220AV This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the DHP 1220AV was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost in...

Page 34: ...yourcomputer ClickBrowse tolocatethefirmwarefiletobeusedfortheupdate PleasechecktheD Linksupportsitefor firmwareupdatesathttp support dlink com YoucandownloadfirmwareupgradestoyourharddrivefromtheD Linksupportsite After you have downloaded the new firmware click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade Firmware Update ...

Page 35: ...ount Enter the Password for your DDNS account Enter your Password again to confirm Click Save Settings to save the current configuration Enable Dynamic DNS Server Address Host Name Username Password Confirm Password The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP game server etc using a domain name that you have purchased with yourdynamicallyassignedIPaddress MostbroadbandInternetServiceProvi...

Page 36: ...nection is working properly If you can ping a site or address from here but your computer is getting no connectivity then the DHP 1220AV is working properly but there is the problem with the computer Ping timeout means that the site did not respond This happens if the site is down or does not exist but also if you do not have Internet connectivity If you ping several common websites and all result...

Page 37: ...N DHCP Clients PLC Displays the DHP 1220AV s time and firmware version Displays the WAN information provided by your service provider Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the DHP 1220AV Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Displays network information for all connected clients Shows the DHP 1220AV s Powerline Connection set...

Page 38: ...ically cleared You can save the log files prior to clearing them Log Options First Page Last Page Previous Next Refresh Clear Save Log Tick Enable to start logging network events Go to the first page of the log Go to the last page of the log Go to the previous page of the log Go to the next page of the log Updates the log to the current time This button clears all current log content Save the log ...

Page 39: ...iguration Statistics The DHP 1220AV keeps statistics on the traffic that passes through it You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network The traffic counter will reset if the DHP 1220AV is rebooted ...

Page 40: ...n 3 Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table displays the connection details and MAC and IP addresses of the connected wireless clients Click Refresh to update the list ...

Page 41: ...37 D Link DHP 1220AV User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help Click on a link in the Help heading for more information on each section of the firmware ...

Page 42: ...tion will be secure with WPA2 To connect your wireless devices to the router using WPS Connecting to a Wireless Network WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters media players Blu ray DVD players wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button or a software utility with...

Page 43: ...ing your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key Wi Fi password being used To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display Wireless Icon Clickingonthisiconwilldisplayalistofwirelessnetworkswhicharewithinconnecting proximity of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on the netwo...

Page 44: ...twork Enter the password into the box and click Next If you wish to useWi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network the word Connectedwill appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected ...

Page 45: ...ght corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon WPA WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used ...

Page 46: ...riestoconnect to the router 3 Highlight thewirelessconnection withWi Fi name SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information ...

Page 47: ...se Wi Fi password that is on your router and click OK You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connectionfails pleaseverifythatthesecuritysettingsare correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 48: ...utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected pop up click on the center of the window to access the utility or The utility will display available wireless networks in your area Select a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If ...

Page 49: ...configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 50: ...er the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connectionfails pleaseverifythatthesecuritysettingsare correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 51: ...survey option similar to theWindows XP utility as seen below Right clickonthewirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray lower right corner next to the time Select View AvailableWireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Theutilitywilldisplayanyavailablewirelessnetworksinyourarea Click on a network displayed using the ...

Page 52: ...r wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View AvailableWireless Networks WPA WPA2 ...

Page 53: ...essNetworkConnectionboxwillappear EntertheWPA PSK passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct TheWPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 54: ...tility built in to a ROM chip in the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled Web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 0 or higher Mozilla Firefox 12 0 or higher Google Chrome 20 or higher Safari 4 0 or higher Verify wireless connectivity by checking for solid link lights on ...

Page 55: ...e for your web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 60 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortunately this process will change a...

Page 56: ... and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 XP Vista and 7 users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens you ll need to do a special ping Use the following syntax ping url f l MTU value Example ping yahoo com f l 1472 You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time Once you get a reply go up by 2 until you get a fragmented pa...

Page 57: ...al or http dlinkrouter and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings Test your email If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem continue changing the MTU in increment...

Page 58: ...relessLANsareusedincreasinglyinbothhomeandofficeenvironments andpublicareassuchasairports coffeeshops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on ...

Page 59: ...to transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network ...

Page 60: ... PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wirelesstechnologyasbecomesopopularinrecentyearsthatalmosteveryoneisusingit whetherit sforhome office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check e mail instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use S...

Page 61: ... Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Acce...

Page 62: ...e router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up There are basically two modes of networking Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastru...

Page 63: ...ows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings andthesettingsonyourDHP 1220AV Somefirewallsoftwareprogramsmay block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a wirel...

Page 64: ...h represents your D Link network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example IftheAP sLANIPaddressis192 168 0 50 makeyourIPaddress192 168 0 XwhereXisanumberbetween2and99 excludingthenumber50 Make s...

Page 65: ...V AC 50 60 Hz Data Rate Ethernet 10 100 Mbps WLAN Up to 150 Mbps Powerline Up to 200 Mbps Frequency Range 2 4 GHz to 2 497 GHz Encryption 128 bit AES WEP WPA WPA2 Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F Humidity Operation 10 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 95 non condensing LEDs Power Powerline Ethernet Safety Emissions FCC CE UL CE LVD Dimensions 73...

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