D-Link DHP-306AV, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ions 15 Using the Setup Utility 16 Configuration 17 Main 18 Security 20 Using the Web based Configuration Utility 22 PLC Settings 23 Wireless Setup Wizard 26 Add Wireless Device with WPS 31 Wireless Setup 33 LAN Setup DHCP 35 LAN Setup Static IP 36 MAC Address Filter 37 Advanced Wireless 38 User Limit 39 Admin 40 System 41 Firmware 42 Time 43 Schedules 44 Device Info 45 Logs 46 Statistics 47 Wirel...

Page 3: ...SK 65 Using Windows XP 66 Configure WEP 67 Configure WPA PSK 69 Troubleshooting 71 Wireless Basics 74 What is Wireless 75 Tips 77 Wireless Modes 78 Networking Basics 79 Check your IP address 79 Statically Assign an IP address 80 DHP 306AV 81 Technical Specifications 81 DHP W306AV 82 ...

Page 4: ... Manual Quick Install Guide System Requirements Network Requirements IEEE 802 11n or 802 11g wireless clients 10 100 Ethernet clients Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Firefox 3 0 or higher Safari 3 0 or higher Chrome 2 0 or higher CD Installation Wizard Requirements Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Vista Windows 7 An installed Ethernet adapter CD ROM drive Product Overview Packag...

Page 5: ...test HomePlug AV technology to deliver speeds of up to 200 Mbps offering ample bandwidth suitable for streaming high quality HD video The performance of applications which require real time communication such as VoIP and online gaming will not be compromised even while streaming Internet TV and music thanks to Quality of Service QoS support Powerline networks are easy to set up but generally requi...

Page 6: ...ernet port is linked but there is no data traffic Blinking The device is transmitting data Off There is no Ethernet connection Powerline LED Solid The device is connected to a Powerline network Blinking 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 lin...

Page 7: ...s RJ 45 10 100BASE TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices PCs Game Consoles Network Storage Devices CAT5 Ethernet cable Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network Refer to page 8 for more information Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default ...

Page 8: ...ceiving electrical power Wireless LED Solid The device is connected to a Wireless network Blinking The device is transmitting data Ethernet LED Solid The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic Blinking The device is transmitting data Off There is no Ethernet connection Powerline LED Solid The device is connected to a Powerline network Blinking The device is transmitting data Off The ...

Page 9: ...uct Overview Hardware Overview DHP W306AV Connections RJ 45 10 100BASE TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices PCs Game Consoles Network Storage Devices CAT5 Ethernet cable ON OFF button Turns the device on or off ON OFF active inactive ...

Page 10: ...You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process on another wireless device WPS Eny LED When enabling WPS the light will blink during broadcast Once connected the LED will remain lit 5 seconds and then will turn off The LED will start blinking after the Encryption button is pushed The LED will turn off once the Powerline AV is connected to a Powerline network Reset Button Press and hold to reset...

Page 11: ...n SET UP DHP 306AV Plug the DHP 306AV into an AC wall outlet close to your router and connect the included CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack of the DHP 306AV to your router as seen in Room A Simple Connection Button Reset Button Room A DIR 655 DHP 306AV DHP W306AV Room B ...

Page 12: ... AC wall outlet of the room where you want to extend your home network as seen in Room B 2 Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the DHP W306AV and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of your computer Simple Connect Button WPS Eny LED Room A DIR 655 DHP 306AV DHP W306AV Room B ...

Page 13: ...st state Enables a Powerline AV device to provide information for another Powerline AV device to join its Powerline network works even if it is the only device existing within the network group The first Powerline device will use this state when the Simple Connection Button is pressed Join state This allows an ungrouped Powerline AV device to join an existing Powerline network Powerline devices ad...

Page 14: ...nce 3 Avoid using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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 rated to operate with the power available in your location 5 To help preve...

Page 15: ... that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle 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 ...

Page 16: ...tallation process Insert the D Link DHP W307AV 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 Utility ...

Page 17: ...nstallation wizard double click the D Link Powerline AV Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP 306AV 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 ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...s 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 Firmware Upgrade Button The firmware upgrade is only for local device Select the appropriate firmware files and then proceed ...

Page 20: ...commended 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 mus...

Page 21: ...thin existing 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 AV Utility to apply the customized encryption ...

Page 22: ...guration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter either http dlinkap or http 192 168 0 50 in the address field Type Admin as the User Name and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default If you receive a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 78 for assistance Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the...

Page 23: ...23 D Link DHP W307AV User Manual Section 3 Configuration PLC Settings This section will show you how to configure your new D Link Powerline AV using the web based configuration utility ...

Page 24: ...ork Name Select this option if you wish to make your powerline network more secure by using a private Network Name Type the name of your private Powerline network in the field This section lets you add new Powerline AV devices to your Powerline network To add a new device give it a Device Name and enter its Password then click Add When you add a device it is given the current Network Name Scan for...

Page 25: ...s the device s current data rate in Mbps This field shows the status of the device If the field displays the word Connect then the device is connected to your Powerline network If the field displays the word Disconnect then the device has been added to the network but it is not ready Please check its password and make sure the device is powered on You can configure your Powerline AV devices to giv...

Page 26: ... to configure your access point and skip to the next page To set up your wireless network click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 38 If you would like to enter your settings without running the wizard click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to page 40 Wireless Setup Wizard ...

Page 27: ... the AP Changing the Device Name is recommended if there is more than one D Link device within the same wireless network This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DHP W306AV as an access point If you would like to change the admin account password enter a new password and click Next Changing the password is strongly recommended ...

Page 28: ...r your network settings to take effect the AP will reboot automatically When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will be displayed Select Auto as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For Manual setup skip to the next page Click Next to continue ...

Page 29: ...s clients If you would like to enter your own key select Manually assign a network key To use WPA security check the use WPA encryption instead of WEP box If left unchecked WEP encryption will be used Click Next to continue If you selected Manually assign a network key as the configuration method enter your network key This key must be entered on your wireless clients For WEP encryption enter a Ne...

Page 30: ...30 D Link DHP W307AV User Manual Section 3 Configuration The following screen will display you the network key to enter on your wireless clients Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard ...

Page 31: ...step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure Adding a Wireless Device Using the PIN Method Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network Click Connect to continue Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup Add Wireless Device with WPS ...

Page 32: ...on Press the WPS Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup Adding a Wireless Device Using the PBC Method Select PBC to use Push Button Configuration in order to connect to your network Click Connect to continue ...

Page 33: ... Status is set to Invisible see below This name is also referred to as the SSID For security purposes changing the default network name is highly recommended The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DHP W306AV to select the channel with the least amount of interference during boot up Indicates the channel setting for the DHP W306AV The channel can be changed to fit the channel se...

Page 34: ...e wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by any new external user using its PIN Devices can still be added to the wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup It is still possible to change wireless network settings with Manual Wireless Network Setup Wireless Network Setup Wizard or an existing external WLAN Manager user Shows the current value of the access point s PI...

Page 35: ...ngs of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings LAN Connection Type Device Name Use the drop down menu to select Dynamic IP DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN private network Enter the Device Name of the AP Changing the Device Name is recommended if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet ...

Page 36: ... utility Enter the Subnet Mask Enter the Gateway This is usually the LAN or internal IP address of your router Enter the Device Name of the AP It is recommended that you change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet You can enter the device name of the AP into your web browser to access it instead of IP address for configuration If you are using the device name t...

Page 37: ...ivate and save Note Make sure to enter the computer you are currently using to configure the access point first or you will not be able to access the configuration utility once you click Save Settings Displays the list of clients in the filter list MAC Address Filter MAC Address MAC Filter List Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to authorize wireless clients to access your network by their MAC a...

Page 38: ...ceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting WMM is a Quality of Service QoS system for your wireless network Enabling this feature will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However this setting less reliable and may cr...

Page 39: ... User Limit box to enable this feature Enter the maximum number of clients between 1 and 32 Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes Enter the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect at one time to your access point Enable User Limit User Limit Save Settings ...

Page 40: ...t you entered in the previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy Enables a challenge response test which will require users to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your device s configuration This feature is disabled by default Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator p...

Page 41: ...ration settings Click Browse to find a previously saved configuration file Then click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the access point This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the access point was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have crea...

Page 42: ...grade Click on the Check Now button to find out if there is an updated firmware or language pack version If a new version exists download the new firmware to your hard drive 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 To upgrade the language pack follow these steps 1 Click the Browse button t...

Page 43: ...work of computers 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 one from the drop down menu To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Save Settings You can also click the Copy Your Computer s Time Settings button at the bottom of t...

Page 44: ...ve the schedule rule The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Add Schedule Rules List Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules For example if you would like to restrict web access to Mon Fri from 3 00 p m to 8 00 p m you could create a schedule selecting Mon Tue Wed Thu and Fr...

Page 45: ...e and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the access point Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Device Info This page displays the current information for the DHP W306AV It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information ...

Page 46: ...f messages that you would like to display from the log System Activity Debug Information Attacks Dropped Packets and Notice Select the types you want to view and click Apply Log Settings Now This button directs you to the first page of the log This button directs you to the last page of the log This button directs you to the previous page of the log This button directs you to the next page of the ...

Page 47: ...guration Statistics The DHP W306AV keeps statistics of 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 access point is rebooted ...

Page 48: ...less section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point Connection Time MAC Address Displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point Displays the Ethernet ID MAC address of the wireless client ...

Page 49: ...49 D Link DHP W307AV User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help ...

Page 50: ...wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by enterin...

Page 51: ... authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is...

Page 52: ... in the Wireless Security Mode section select Enable WEP Wireless Security Basic 3 Next to Authentication select Open or Shared Key 4 Next to WEP Encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption 5 Next to Key Type select either Hex or ASCII Hex recommended Letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid ASCII All numbers and letters are valid 6 Next to Key 1 enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter...

Page 53: ...en click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security Enable WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable WPA2 Auto Wireless Security 3 Next to Cipher Type select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select Personal 5 Next to Passphrase enter a key The key is entered as a passphrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection The passphrase must be b...

Page 54: ... of the access point 192 168 0 50 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security Enable WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable WPA2 Auto Wireless Security 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to Personal Enterprise select Enterprise 5 Next to RADIUS Server enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 6 Next to Po...

Page 55: ...ireless 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 1 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon Connect to a Wireless Network ...

Page 56: ...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 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 57: ...rase that is on your router and click Connect 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 connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 58: ...work The WPS feature of the DHP W306AV can be configured using Windows 7 Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature of the DHP W306AV 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu 2 Click the Network option Configure WPS ...

Page 59: ...al Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DHP W306AV 4 Input the WPS PIN number displayed in the WPS window on the Router s LCD screen or in the Setup Wireless Setup menu in the Router s Web UI and click Next ...

Page 60: ...60 D Link DHP W307AV User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue ...

Page 61: ...is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you that WPS on the DHP W306AV has been setup successfully Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future 9 Click Close to complete WPS setup ...

Page 62: ...s may use the convenient built in wireless utility Follow these instructions From the Start menu go to Control Panel and then click on Network and Sharing Center The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button ...

Page 63: ...Connect Anyway to continue The utility will display the following window to indicate a connection is being made The final window indicates the establishment of a successful connection The next two pages display the windows used to connect to either a WEP or a WPA PSK wireless network ...

Page 64: ...onnect to and then click the Connect button Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used ...

Page 65: ...onnect to and then click the Connect button Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button Configure WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used ...

Page 66: ...ve a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on...

Page 67: ...iguring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP 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 Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 68: ... Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your access point and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point ...

Page 69: ...nfiguring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP 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 Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 70: ...work Connection box will appear Enter the WPA 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 The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point ...

Page 71: ... 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 6 0 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 and higher Google Chrome 2 0 and higher Apple Safari 3 0 and higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If ...

Page 72: ...open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the access point for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 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 access point Unfort...

Page 73: ...ased configuration utility and select Setup PLC SETTINGS Fill in the password in the blank Then repeat the same procedure to the other Powerline AV device via web based configuration utility 4 I can not start my Powerline AV device Please check your power supply is working Powerline AV device operates from the power supplied by the home electrical wiring and can not operate without a working power...

Page 74: ...less LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops 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 application...

Page 75: ...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 a device called an Access ...

Page 76: ...nk has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate...

Page 77: ...owing 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 access point or Access Point Make sure you place the bridge access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the b...

Page 78: ...ture All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless bridge 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 Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless bridge All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless bridge ...

Page 79: ...and click OK Windows 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 and the settings on your access point Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you...

Page 80: ...s 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 If the AP s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 50 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 excluding the numb...

Page 81: ...s DHP 306AV Ethernet Interface 10 100BASE TX Ethernet Port with auto MDI MDIX RJ 45 Connector EMC FCC CE Class B C Tick AC Input 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Safety UL CE LVD 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 ...

Page 82: ...n WEP 64 128 Bit Data Encryption Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 WPS LEDs Power Powerline Ethernet WLAN POWER INPUT 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz POWER Saving Power saving mode supported Compliant with European Energy Using Product Directive EuP DIMENSIONS 105 x 70 x 52 mm 4 1 x 2 8 x 2 0 inches WEIGHT 208 g 0 46 lb OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 30 to 104 F OPERATING HUMIDITY 10 to 95 non condensing EMC...