Page 2 - Manual Revisions; Trademarks; Power Usage
2 D-Link DHP-W310AV 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 Revision Date Description 1.10 August 25, 2014 • Trademarks and power ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 5 Package Contents ......................................................................... 5 System Requirements ..........................................................
Page 5 - Package Contents; Product Overview
5 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DHP-W310AV Powerline AV 500 Wireless N Mini Extender CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Wi-Fi Configuration Card Wi-Fi Configuration Note Package Contents Product Overview
Page 6 - System Requirements
6 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet clients Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows®, Maci...
Page 7 - Introduction
7 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview The DHP-W310AV allows you to connect both wired and wireless computers, high-definition TVs, networking devices, and gaming consoles using the most pervasive medium in your home - the electrical wiring. Share Internet connections and exper...
Page 8 - Hardware Overview; Connections
8 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 ON/OFF Switch Turns the device ON or OFF. 2 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Use an Ethernet cable to connect to to PCs, game consoles, and network storage Devices. 1 2 1
Page 9 - Side
9 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset the device to factory default settings. 2 Common Connect Button Push this button to create a secure Powerline connection with another adapter. It can al...
Page 10 - LEDs
10 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A blinking light indicates it is in sleep mode or seeking a Powerline connection. 2 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that the wireless...
Page 11 - Hardware Installation
11 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug the DHP-W310AV into an AC wall outlet where you want to extend your network. The Power LED on the DHP-W310AV will turn on to indicate it is receiving power. This may take up to 60 seconds. Plug in the Ethernet...
Page 12 - Wireless Installation Considerations
12 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DHP-W310AV lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, cei...
Page 13 - Powerline Installation Considerations
13 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Powerline Installation Considerations Plan the location of your Powerline devices: 1. Connect Powerline devices to electrical outlets that are not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning off power to the device. 2. Do not co...
Page 14 - Safety
14 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before using your device: 1. Do not open the device or attempt to repair or service the device. 2. Ensure that the device is plugged into the wall in a vertical position. 3. Use the dev...
Page 15 - Configuration
15 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Setup If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W310AV, you may use the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer ...
Page 16 - Hybrid Link Setup
16 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Hybrid Link Setup Use the wizard’s on-screen incstructions to conveniently set up your network if you have not yet. You can also manually configure your network. Wi-Fi settings are covered at Wireless Settings on page 17 and Powerline settin...
Page 17 - Wireless Settings
17 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings If you are connected to a hybrid Powerline router that also broadcasts Wi-Fi, you will see that router’s network name (SSID) here. When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in ...
Page 18 - LAN Settings
18 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the DHP-W310AV and to configure the DHCP settings. Enter the Device Name of this DHP-W310AV. You will use this name to connect to it through a web browser. The ...
Page 19 - LAN Settings - Static IP
19 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select Static IP to manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses. LAN Connection Type: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: DNS Server: Save Settings: Select Static IP from the drop-down menu. Enter the IP a...
Page 20 - PLC Settings
20 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Powerline AV using the web-based configuration utility. PLC Settings Power Saving: Network Name: Public Network Name: Private Network Name: Scan: Member List: QoS Setting: MAC Addre...
Page 21 - MAC Address Filter; Advanced
21 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to authorize wireless clients to access your network by their MAC addresses. When enabled, you can choose to block the devices listed, or only allow the devices listed. MAC Address Filter MAC Filtering ...
Page 22 - Advanced Wireless
22 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: WMM Enable: Short GI: IGMP Snooping: WLAN Partition: HT20/40 Coexistence: Sets the transmit power of the antennas. WMM is a Quality of Service (QoS) system for your wireless network. Enabling this feature wi...
Page 23 - User Limit
23 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit This screen lets you set the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect at one time to your DHP-W310AV Enable User Limit: User Limit: Save Settings: Check the Enable User Limit box to enable limiting the number of devices...
Page 24 - Tools
24 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Admin This page will allow you to change the administrator password, which is used to access the configuration interface and change settings. Enter a new password for the admin user name. The administrator account can change the configuratio...
Page 25 - System
25 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Save Settings To Local Hard Drive: Load Settings From Local Hard Drive: Restore to Factory Default Settings: Reboot the Device: Clear Language Pack: U s e t h i s o p t i o n t o s a v e t h e c u r r e n t DHP-W310AV configuration se...
Page 27 - Time
27 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatica...
Page 28 - System Check
28 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Check This page helps you to diagnose connection problems. Ping Test: IPv6 Ping Test: Ping Result: A ping test sends a tiny bit of information to a website and anticipates a response. Pinging an extremely stable site such as your favo...
Page 29 - Device Info; Status
29 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This page displays the current information for the DHP-W310AV. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: LAN: Wireless LAN: PLC: Displays the DHP-W310AV ’s time and firmware version. Displays the MAC address ...
Page 30 - Logs
30 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Logs The DHP-W310AV keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the DHP-W310AV. If the AP is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files prior to clearing them. Log Options: Save Log File: First Pag...
Page 31 - Statistics
31 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The DHP-W310AV keeps statistics on 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 DHP-W310AV is rebooted...
Page 32 - Wireless
32 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless This section allows you to view the wireless devices that are connected to your wireless DHP-W310AV. Number of Wireles Clients: SSID: MAC Address: Uptime: Mode: Rssi (%): D i s p l ay s t h e n u m b e r o f d e v i e s t h a t a re...
Page 34 - Support
34 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support Click on a link in the Support heading for more information on each section of the firmware.
Page 35 - To connect your wireless devices to the router using WPS:; Connecting to a Wireless Network
35 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the router for about 1 second. The Power/Status LED will start to blink. Ste...
Page 36 - Windows® 8
36 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 security key (Wi...
Page 37 - Next
37 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next . If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also pre...
Page 38 - Windows® 7
38 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Windows® 7 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on y...
Page 39 - Connect
39 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. 3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot ac...
Page 40 - OK
40 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click OK . You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection...
Page 41 - Windows Vista®; Connect to a network; Networking
41 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using a third-party utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most...
Page 44 - Windows® XP; View Available Wireless Networks; Wireless Networks Detected; Networking Basics
44 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 manual of your wi...
Page 46 - Wireless Network Connection
46 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA- PSK passphrase and click Connect . 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....
Page 47 - Troubleshooting
47 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DHP-W310AV. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows®...
Page 49 - Wireless Basics
49 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting 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 st...
Page 50 - How does wireless work?
50 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your h...
Page 51 - Home
51 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both l...
Page 52 - Where is wireless used?; Tips; Centralize Your Router or Access Point
52 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract pe...
Page 53 - Infrastructure; Wireless Modes
53 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network...
Page 54 - Check your IP address
54 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting Networking Basics 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 ...
Page 55 - Statically Assign an IP address
55 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Section 4 - Troubleshooting Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/DHP-W310AV, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and In...
Page 56 - Technical Specifications
56 D-Link DHP-W310AV User Manual Appendix A - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE P1905.1 draft • IEEE 1901 Network Interfaces • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Wireless N • Powerline AC Input • 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz...
