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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LAN Setup - Static IP ........36 Introduction .............. 5 MAC Address Filter ........37 Hardware Overview ..........6 Advanced Wireless ........38 DHP-306AV LEDs ..........6 User Limit ............. 39 DHP-306AV Connections ........7 Admin ............40 DHP-W306AV LEDs .......... 8 System ............
  • Page 3 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 D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DHP-306AV Powerline AV Network Adapter • D-Link DHP-W306AV Powerline AV Wireless N Extender • CAT5 Ethernet Cable X 2 • CD-ROM with Software and User Manual • Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Luckily, the DHP-W307AV makes setting up security as easy as pushing a button. Just press the Simple Connect Button on both D-Link powerline devices, and the network will be immediately protected against wire-tapping using powerful 128-bit AES data encryption.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    • Off. The device is not receiving electrical power. 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 7: Dhp-306Av Connections

    8 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices CAT5 Ethernet cable. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 8: Dhp-W306Av Leds

    • Off. The device has not found any other • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. Wireless LED • Solid. The device is connected to a Wireless network. • Blinking. The device is transmitting data. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 9: Dhp-W306Av Connections

    Hardware Overview DHP-W306AV Connections ON / OFF button Turns the device on or off. OFF: (active / inactive) RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices CAT5 Ethernet cable D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 10: Dhp-W306Av Side

    120 seconds to start the WPS then will turn off. The LED will start process on another wireless device. blinking after the Encryption button is pushed. The LED will turn off once the Powerline AV is connected to a Powerline network. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 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. Room A...

  • Page 12: Set-Up Dhp-W306Av

    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. Room A Room B Simple Connect Button DIR-655 DHP-306AV DHP-W306AV WPS/Eny LED D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 13: Powerline Network - Quick Setup

    Powerline devices added after the first device will be in the Join State when the Simple Connection Button is pressed. Ungroup state - Hold down the Simple Connection Button for more than 10 seconds to detach the device from its network group. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 14: Powerline Installation Considerations

    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-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 15: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 16: Using The Setup Utility

    Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation 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.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    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: Main

    • 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 version of the connected device. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 19 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 20: Security

    • Local Device: You do not need to enter the device password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must enter the device password before changing the encryption key. Note: Each device has a unique device password on the device label. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 21 Then follow the 1 to 4 steps of “Setting your private Encryption Key”. Your Powerline network will securely be configured with a customized encryption key and all devices can communicate with each other after your setting. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 22: Using The Web-Based Configuration Utility

    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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 23: Plc Settings

    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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 24 You can find the MAC address printed on the back of your device. Password: The Password is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on a device. You can find the Password printed on the back of your device. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 25 Please check its password and make sure the device is powered on. QoS Setting: You can configure your Powerline AV devices to give priority to powerline network traffic according to its unique MAC Address. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wireless Setup Wizard

    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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 27 Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. This is the NetBIOS name for the AP. Changing the Device Name is recommended if there is more than one D-Link device within the same wireless network. If you would like to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next.
  • Page 28 Click Next to continue. Click Save to save your network settings. In order for your network settings to take effect the AP will reboot automatically. When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will be displayed. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 29 This key must be entered on your wireless clients. For WEP encryption, enter a Network Key exactly 5 or 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 30 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 31: Add Wireless Device With Wps

    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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 32 Select PBC to use Push Button Configuration in order to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press the WPS Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 33: Wireless Setup

    Select one of the following: 802.11n Only - Select if you are only using 802.11n wireless clients. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 34 Restores the default PIN of the access point. Reset PIN to Default: Resets Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. The Vista WPS icon will only be displayed when the Wi-Fi Protected Reset to status is Not Configured. Unconfigured: D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 35: Lan Setup - Dhcp

    (DHCP) to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN/private network. Device Name: 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 36: Lan Setup - Static Ip

    Device Name: 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.

  • Page 37: Mac Address Filter

    Save Settings. MAC Filter List: Displays the list of clients in the filter list. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 38: Advanced Wireless

    Select this checkbox to enable WLAN partition. If this feature is enabled, then there is no barrier between communication among wireless stations connecting to the Access Point. If this is disabled, wireless clients are not allowed to exchange data through the Access Point. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 39: User Limit

    Enable User Check the Enable User Limit box to enable Limit: this feature. User Limit: Enter the maximum number of clients, between 1 and 32. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 40: Admin

    Graphical a distorted image displayed on the screen Authentication: to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your device’s configuration. This feature is disabled by default. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 41: System

    Save button above. Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. Click to reboot the access point. Reboot the Device: D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 42: Firmware

    Click Browse... to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

  • Page 43: Time

    Date and Time: 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 the screen. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 44: Schedules

    After making your changes, click Save to save the schedule rule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 45: Device Info

    Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 46: Logs

    This button directs you to the next page of the log. This button clears all current log content. Clear: This button opens a new menu where you can Log Settings: configure the log settings. This button refreshes the log. Refresh: D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 47: 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 48: Wireless

    The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point. Connection Time: Displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. MAC Address: Displays the Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 49: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wireless Security

    ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 51: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 52: Configure Wep

    7. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 53: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Personal

    6. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 54: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise

    6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 55: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 56 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 57 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 58: Configure Wps

    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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 59 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 60 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 61 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 62: Using Windows Vista

    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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 63 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 64: Configure Wep

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WEP under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 65: Configure Wpa-Psk

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WPA-PSK under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 66: Using Windows ® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 67: Configure Wep

    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. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 68 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 69: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...
  • Page 70 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. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    1. Why am I unable to access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (192.168.0.50 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 72 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link access point in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 73 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 supply. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 74: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 75: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 76 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 77: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 78: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless bridge. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless bridge or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 79: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 80: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which 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.

  • Page 81: Dhp-306Av

    • CE Class B Storage Temperature • C-Tick • -10°C ~ 70°C AC Input Humidity • 100-240V AC; 50/60Hz • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Storage: 5% ~ 90% RH Safety • UL • CE LVD D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

  • Page 82: Dhp-W306Av

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. Range varies depending on country’s regulation. D-Link DHP-W307AV User Manual...

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