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System Requirements Network Requirements • Ethernet Interface (10/100 Mbps) • PC with 1.5GHz Processor • Router with Internet Connection • An available electrical outlet D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
Introduction The DHP-209AV is D-Link’s PowerLine AV 200 Mini Adapter Starter Kit. It contains two DHP-208AVs. The DHP-208AV is a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Mini Adapter, which allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices, and video game consoles using the most pervasive medium in your home - the existing electrical wiring.
• Red: The PowerLine link rate is good. • Solid Green - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. Ethernet LED • Blinking Green - The device is transmitting data. • Off - There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
Press and hold the button for one second to secure your network. Simple Connect Button/Reset (Refer to “Push Button Security” on page 11 for more information.) Button Hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the device back to the factory default settings. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
Installation 1. Plug in one of the DHP-208AV adapters and connect to your router with an Ethernet cable. The Power and Ethernet LEDs should both light up. DHP-208AV Router Internet INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
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Simple Connect button on the other adapter for one second. Once the Power LEDs stop blinking, verify that the PowerLine LEDs on both adapters are lit (as in Step 3). This indicates that your adapters are properly connected to each other. Simple Connect Button Simple Connect Button D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
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The DHP-208AV will automatically go into Power Saving Mode when there is no activity for five minutes. The Power LED will blink intermittently while the device is in Power Saving Mode. Note: D-Link PowerLine devices can not be configured while in Power Saving Mode. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for one second and then follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
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Note: Both Simple Connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. After performing the above Push Button Security Setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely configured using the same network encryption key for all PowerLine adapters. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
4. Verify that your PowerLine devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location. 5. Be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets in order to help prevent against electrical shock. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
Keep the devices out of direct sunlight. Do not cover or block the vents on the devices. Make sure that the devices have adequate room for ventilation. Avoid placing the devices near a heater or a radiator. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
If you get an error message during configuration, make sure you have not inadvertently unplugged the PowerLine adapter. If I plugged the connection cable into another network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly? Make sure you restart the utility each time you disconnect the cable. D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...
• Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States:...
Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
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D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
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• USA residents send to 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
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Appendix D - Registration Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 July 17, 2013 D-Link DHP-209AV User Manual...