Page 2 - Preface
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
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Page 4 - Product Overview; Package Contents
1 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCH-M225 Music Everywhere Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.
Page 5 - System Requirements
2 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer or Mobile Device with the following: • A Windows®...
Page 6 - Introduction; Features
3 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Features Conveniently Stream Audio Music Everywhere (DCH-M225) allows you to play music from your smartphone, tablet or computer wirelessly to your speakers. Simply plug in your speaker jack into Music Everywhere (DCH-M225) and ...
Page 7 - What is a Wireless Extender?; What is Music Everywhere?
4 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DCH-M225 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will...
Page 8 - Hardware Overview
5 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top LED Indicator Colour Status Description Power/Status Green Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating normally Blinking Green The device is processing WPS Red Solid Red Device is powering ON or system is d...
Page 9 - Side and Bottom
6 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 1 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2 Audio Line Out Audio line out jack for connecting an external speaker 3 Reset Button Pressing the reset button will rese...
Page 10 - Wireless Installation Factors
7 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 2 - Product Setup Wireless Installation Factors The Music Everywhere lets you extend the reach of your existing wireless network, allowing you to work wirelessly from more places in your home or office. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness, and loca...
Page 11 - Setting Up Your DCH-M225
8 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 2 - Product Setup Setting Up Your DCH-M225 Plug in the DCH-M225 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. Outlet Ethernet There are two ways to configure your DCH-M225; using the QRS Mobile app on your smartphone or table...
Page 12 - QRS Mobile App Setup
9 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 2 - Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup Search for “QRS Mobile” in the App Store or Google Play, or use your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the right to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS device, or from Google Play (right) ...
Page 16 - Playing you Music wirelessly to your Speakers
13 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 2 - Product Setup 1. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on for your iOS device and that your iOS device is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere. 2. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access the ‘Control Center’ function of your device. 3. Tap “AirPl...
Page 20 - Web-based Configuration
17 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Web-based Configuration Enter your password. By default, Admin is selected as the username and cannot be changed, and by default, the password is blank. To access the configuration utility for the DCH-M225 on your PC, first connect t...
Page 23 - Using the WPS Method
20 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration To set up using the WPS method, select the first option from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue. The DCH-M225 uses the push-button method for WPS. After selecting WPS, the DCH-M225 will ask you to press the WPS push button...
Page 24 - Using the Manual Method
21 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration The DCH-M225 will first scan for available Wi-Fi networks and list the networks it has found. If the network you would like to connect to isn’t listed, click Back and select the manual option again to perform another scan. Once you h...
Page 27 - Home Screen
24 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Home Screen The home screen gives a summary of the current status of devices connected to the DCH-M225. A green check between devices indicates that there is an active connection. A red X indicates that there is no connection present...
Page 30 - Extended Wi-Fi Settings
27 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Extended Wi-Fi Settings This is the name of the DCH-M225’s extended network. The DCH-M225 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s Internet connection under this SSID. You can also choose to make the SSID for the extended network the sam...
Page 32 - Network Settings
29 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Network Settings This page lets you configure the network settings for the DCH-M225. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Network . Click Save at any time to save the changes yo...
Page 35 - Maintenance; Admin
32 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DCH-M225. You can also enable graphical authentication (CAPTCHA) on this page. To access this page, click on the Management drop down ...
Page 38 - Statistics
35 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 3 - Web-based Configuration This page displays details about your wireless and network connections. To access this page, click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Statistics . Statistics Wi-Fi: Extended Wi-Fi: Clear: Click on the...
Page 39 - Connecting a Wireless Client
36 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting a Wireless Client WPS Button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple and secure way to connect your wireless devices with the DCH-M225. Most wireless devices such as wireless routers, media players, printers, and came...
Page 40 - Windows® 8; Connect to a Wireless Network
37 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the sec...
Page 42 - Windows® 7
39 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key...
Page 45 - Windows Vista®
42 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wirel...
Page 48 - Windows® XP
45 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manu...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting
48 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCH-M225. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. ...
Page 53 - Wireless Basics
50 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Lin...
Page 54 - Tips
51 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are installing your Music Everywhere. Centralize the extender’s location For best performance, make sure you place the extender in a centralized location within your desired usage area. Tr...
Page 55 - Technical Specifications
52 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b Wireless Frequency Range 1 • 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz Antenna • Two Internal Antennas Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) • WPS™ (PBC) • Wired Eq...
