D-Link DHP-541 User manual

2D-Link DHP-541 User Manual

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1.0 June 22, 2011 • Initial release

Preface

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................2

Manual Revisions .......................................................................... 2

Trademarks ..................................................................................... 2

Product Overview .............................................................. 4

Package Contents ......................................................................... 4

System Requirements .................................................................4

Introduction ................................................................................... 5

Features ............................................................................................ 5

DHP-502AV Hardware Overview ............................................. 6

LEDs ........................................................................................... 6

Connection ............................................................................. 7

DHP-540 Hardware Overview .................................................. 8

LEDs ........................................................................................... 8

Connection ............................................................................. 9

Hardware Installation .....................................................10

Push Button Security .......................................................11

Using the Setup Wizard ...................................................12

Conguration ...............................................................................13

Advanced Settings .....................................................................19

Device Info ............................................................................20

Network Info .........................................................................21

Diagnostics ...........................................................................22

Security ..........................................................................................23

Documentation ...........................................................................25

Troubleshooting ..............................................................26

DHP-540 Technical Specications ..................................27

DHP-502AV Technical Specications .............................28

Contacting Technical Support ........................................29

Warranty ...........................................................................30

Registration .....................................................................35

Table of Contents

4D-Link DHP-541 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

One D-Link DHP-502AV PowerLine AV 500 Network Adapter

One D-Link DHP-540 PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch

Two CAT5 Ethernet Cables

CD-ROM with Software and User Manual

One Power Cord

Quick Install Guide

System Requirements

Product Overview

Package Contents

• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3)

• PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory

• Ethernet Adapter (1000Mbit/s)

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Introduction

Features

• Connect up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices (DHP-540 switch)

• Provides Ethernet to PowerLine Connection

• Fast Data Transfer Rate of up to 500Mbps*

• Four 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports (DHP-540)

• One 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port (DHP-502AV)

• Plug & Play, Easy Installation

• Supports 128-bit AES Encryption for Network Security

• Backward Compatible with HomePlug AV Devices

• Push and Secure Encryption Button

• Power Saving mode

* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of trac and network

overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. Interference from devices that emit electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely aect the performance of this

product. This product may interfere with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other PowerLine devices that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard.

D-Link announces the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch Starter Kit which uses the electrical wiring that’s already in your house to provide

fast, reliable speeds of up to 500Mbps

*

to any room in the house. Simply connect the PowerLine AV 500 adapter into an existing power outlet,

connect it to your home network router, and plug the PowerLine AV 500 switch into any other room in your house to get instant shared network

connections. With 4 gigabit ports, you can connect more devices per room and get blazing speeds in each room without tripping over tangled,

messy wires. It’s cable management at its best.

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DHP-502AV Hardware Overview

LEDs

1

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.

• O - The device is not receiving electrical power.

2

PowerLine LED

• Solid - The device is connected to a PowerLine network.

• Blinking - The device is transmitting data.

• O - 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 faster than 80 Mbps.

• Amber - The PowerLine link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps.

• Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps.

3

Ethernet LED

• Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data trac.

• Blinking - The device is transmitting data.

• O - There is no Ethernet connection.

1

3

2

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DHP-502AV Hardware Overview

Connection

3

1 Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-502AV Ethernet port.

2 Reset Button Press and hold the button for one second to reset to factory default.

3 Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 10 for more information.

1

2

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DHP-540 Hardware Overview

LEDs

1

Power LED

• Solid - Indicates that the device is receiving electrical power.

• Blinking - Indicates that the device is setting itself up after reset or security button was pressed or power saving mode enabled.

• O - The device is not receiving electrical power.

2

PowerLine LED

• Solid - The device is connected to a PowerLine network.

• Blinking - The device is transmitting data.

• O - 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 faster than 80 Mbps.

• Amber - The PowerLine link rate is between 50 Mbps and 80 Mbps.

• Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps.

3

LAN LEDs (1-4)

• Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data trac.

• Blinking - The device is transmitting data.

• O - There is no Ethernet connection.

4

Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 11 for more information.

1 2 3

4

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DHP-540 Hardware Overview

Connection

1 Ethernet Ports (1-4) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority.

2 On/O Button Press to turn the power on or o.

3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord.

3

1

2

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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 aect the performance of this product.

• Avoid using the PowerLine AV 500 switch/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.

• To verify connectivity or if you are having connection problems, plug the adapters in the same room to verify whether your home’s electrical

wiring is contributing to the issue. The adapters’ PowerLine LED indicators will illuminate if the connection is established.

Step 1

Plug the DHP-502AV adapter into an AC Wall outlet. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the PowerLine AV

500 Network Adapter and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet device (e.g. router). Power source is conrmed when the Power LED

is illuminated.

Step 2

Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the back of the DHP-540 switch and press the power button to the ON

position. Power source is conrmed when the Power LED is illuminated.

Step 3

Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the 4 ports located on the DHP-540 switch and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet

device such as a computer, NAS device, game console, media player, and Internet TV.

Note: Network Connectivity is conrmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED indicators on the adapter and switch are illuminated.

5V

-- -

3A

1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET USB

RESET

INTERNET

Wireless Router

Cable/ DSL

Modem

TV

Blu-ray DVD Player

Game Console

NAS Storage

DHP-540

(included)

DHP-502AV

(included)

Network Diagram

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Section 2 - Installation

Push Button Security

Understanding PowerLine AV 500 Network Security

The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch Starter Kit must use an identical encryption key for the network. The default encryption key for each

PowerLine AV 500 device is HomePlugAV. All PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch Starter Kits 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. To create a private encryption key instead of the default encryption key, please follow below

steps:

Step 1 - PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch (DHP-540)

Press the Simple Connect button located on the top of the switch for no more than two seconds. The Power LED

will start blinking after you release the button. The switch will create a private, randomly generated encryption

key that the PowerLine AV 500 devices in your network will use.

Step 2 - PowerLine AV 500 Network Adapter (DHP-502AV)

Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect button of the switch, press the Security Button on the

adapter for no more than two seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button.

Note: Both Security buttons must be pressed within two minutes.

Step 3 - PowerLine Network

After the above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely congured with the

same network encryption key. The PowerLine AV 500 switch and adapter will memorize the security settings

even if they are unplugged.

Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset

button for two seconds and then follow the security setup procedure above.

DHP-540

DHP-502AV

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Section 3 - Conguration

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-541 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.

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Section 3 - Conguration

Conguration

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 conguration of the DHP-541.

Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon

The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility allows you the option to congure your PowerLine network settings and will display PowerLine device information.

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The setup wizard is designed to assist the installation of your

PowerLine network. Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner

of utility to start the installation process.

Click the Setup Wizard icon.

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Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Plug the

other end of the power cord to the back of the device and

then turn on the device by pushing the power switch to the

ON position located on the back of the device. Power source is

conrmed when the Power LED is illuminated.

Click Next to continue.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port to your

computer’s Ethernet Port.

2. Please ensure that the LED in front of the device is on.

Click Next to continue.

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Section 3 - Conguration

To encrypt your network, press the Simple Connect Button on top

of the DHP-540 switch for 2 seconds. The power LED will begin

ashing. Within 2 minutes, press the Simple Connect Button on

the DHP-502AV adapter.

Plug in the DHP-502AV adapter into an outlet. Power source is

conrmed when the Power LED is illuminated.

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Your PowerLine network is now secured, click Next to continue.

Please wait while the your PowerLine network is being secured.

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Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Advanced Settings

Click the Advanced Settings icon.

The Advanced Settings section will allow you to reset your device back to default settings, upgrade rmware, secure your network, and display

device and network information.

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Section 3 - Conguration

Device Info

Under Device, information such as the device name, MAC address, and the rmware version are displayed. Firmware updates are released periodically

to improve the functionality of your PowerLine device. If you run into a problem with a specic feature of the PowerLine device, check if there is an

updated rmware available here.

Device Name:

MAC address:

Firmware Version:

Reset Device:

Upgrade Firmware:

Displays the name of the devices that have

been discovered. The device’s name is initially

set by the utility itself.

Displays the MAC address of the connected

PowerLine device.

Displays the rmware version of the connected

PowerLine device. See below for more.

Reset the device back to the factory default

settings.

If you clicked Upgrade Firmware, the following

window will appear. After you have downloaded

the new rmware, click Browse to locate the

rmware update on your hard drive. Click OK

to complete the rmware upgrade

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