Page 2 - Manual Revisions; Preface
2 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual 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 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered tradem...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Table of Contents Preface................................................................................. 2 Manual Revisions .......................................................................... 2Trademarks .............................................................
Page 4 - System Requirements; Product Overview; Package Contents
4 D-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 Overv...
Page 6 - DHP-502AV Hardware Overview; LEDs
6 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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 mod...
Page 7 - Connection
7 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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 sec...
Page 8 - DHP-540 Hardware Overview
8 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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....
Page 10 - Hardware Installation
10 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual 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 affect the performance of ...
Page 11 - Push Button Security
11 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual 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 Home...
Page 12 - Using the Setup Wizard
12 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 ...
Page 13 - Configuration
13 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration 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 configuration of the DHP-541. Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utilit...
Page 19 - Advanced Settings
19 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings Click the Advanced.Settings icon. The Advanced Settings section will allow you to reset your device back to default settings, upgrade firmware, secure your network, and display device and network information.
Page 20 - Device Info
20 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Info Under Device, information such as the device name, MAC address, and the firmware version are displayed. Firmware updates are released periodically to improve the functionality of your PowerLine device. If you run into a problem with...
Page 21 - Network Info
21 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Name: Location: Mode: Rate: Device Password: Edit: Scan: Encryption Key: Use Default: Apply: Displays the name of the devices that have been discovered. The device’s name is initially set by the utility itself. Displays if the device is local o...
Page 22 - Diagnostics
22 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Diagnostics This screen displays the current configuration information for your device and system.
Page 23 - Security
23 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Security Setting your private Encryption Key 1. Enter the device’s password before changing the encryption key: • Local Device: You do not need to enter the device’s password before changing the encryption key. • Remote Device: You must enter t...
Page 25 - Documentation
25 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Documentation This screen allows you to view the user manual and quick install guide. In order to properly view the documents, you will need to use Adobe Reader. Click the Documentation icon.
Page 26 - Troubleshooting
26 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Appendix A - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting •.. PowerLine.AV.configuration.utility.does.not.start.correctly: Reinstall the utility. •.. PowerLine.AV.configuration.utility.does.not.detect.the.DHP-540.switch.and.DHP-502AV.adapter.: Please make sure your DHP-540 switch an...
Page 27 - DHP-540 Technical Specifications
27 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Appendix B - Technical Specifications DHP-540 Technical Specifications Network Ports • Four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE EMC Class B AC Input • 100 ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Safety • UL, CE LVD Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • Compatible with ...
Page 28 - DHP-502AV Technical Specifications
28 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Appendix B - Technical Specifications DHP-502AV Technical Specifications Network Ports • One 10/100/1000 Ethernet port EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE EMC Class B AC Input • 100 ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Safety • UL, CE LVD Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • Compatible with ...
Page 29 - Contacting Technical Support
29 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Appendix C - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product...
Page 30 - Warranty
30 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Appendix D - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributo...
Page 35 - Registration; Register your product at
35 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual Appendix E - Registration Version 1.0 June 22, 2011 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration Register your product at registration.dlink.com