Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description November 29, 2012 • Initial release for hardware revision A1...
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter which allows you to connect your computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electrical wiring - and share Internet connections, share printers, transfer files, play games, and more.
• Green. The Powerline link rate is best. mode enabled. • Amber. The Powerline link rate is better. • Off. The device is not receiving electrical power. • Red. The Powerline link rate is good. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
Simple Connect Button Connect with an Ethernet cable to Press to secure your network or your PC or Ethernet device. reset your device back to the factory default settings. Refer to page 9 for more information. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
Gives uninterrupted service to the connected devices, gaming Highest Priority consoles, media players or Internet TV. High Priority You can connect devices such as consoles, media players, or Internet TV. Medium Priority This port is best for networking data devices such as printers. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
DHP-P338AV will automatically go into power saving (Medium Priority) DHP-P338AV DHP-P338AV mode. The Power LED will blink intermittently. NOTEBOOK (High Priority) WARNING! D-Link powerline devices cannot be configured while in Power Saving Mode. SET TOP BOX (Highest Priority) Internet Router EXISTIng PLC nETWORK...
Press the Simple connect button of the first adapter for no more than three seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The adapter will create a private, randomly generated encryption key that each PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter will use. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
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Then press the Simple connect button of any adapter in your existing Powerline network for no more than three seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. Now your new adapter will be able to connect to your existing Powerline network. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. 6. The Powerline device is equipped with a three-pronged plug to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
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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 ventilation can be ensured. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...
• I’m having problems configuring my network: If you are having problems configuring the network with two or more PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapters, please reset all of the Network adapters and start configuring the adapters again. See page 10 for instructions. D-Link DHP-P338AV User Manual...