D-Link AV500 - Manual

7 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview DHP-W310AV Connections 1 ON/OFF Turns the device ON or OFF. 2 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices 2 1

8 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset to factory default. 2 Common Connect Button Push this button to create a secure Powerline connection with another adapter. More on this connection is av...

9 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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 (after 5 minutes of inactivity) or seeking a Powerline connection. 2 Wireless LED A solid li...

12 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug the DHP-308AV into a wall outlet near your router. Plug the DHP-W310AV into a wall outlet where you want to extend your network. The Power LED on both will turn on to indicate they are receiving power. This ma...

13 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

14 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

15 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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. 3. Ensure that the device is plugged into the wall in a vertical position. 4. Use the dev...

16 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHP-W310AV 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 Interne...

17 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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 using Settings. Wi-Fi settings are covered at “Wireless Settings” on page 18 and...

18 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case- sensitive. Enable Auto Channel. The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow ...

19 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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 ...

20 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

21 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

22 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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 ...

23 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

24 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

25 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

26 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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: Use this option to save the current DHP- W310AV configuration settings to a file on t...

27 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DHP-W310AV from this page. Make sure the firmware you would like to use is on the local hard drive of your computer. Click Browse... to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please c...

28 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

29 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

30 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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 ...

31 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

32 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

33 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

35 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support Click on a link in the Support heading for more information on each section of the firmware.

36 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DHP-W310AV offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Ke...

38 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuring WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless DHP-W310AV before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encry...

39 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuring WPA/WPA2 Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless DHP-W310AV before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when ...

40 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your DHP-W310AV before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the securi...

43 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista ® Windows Vista® users may use the convenient, built-in wireless utility. Follow these instructions: From the Start menu , go to Control Panel , and then click on Network and Sharing Cente...

45 D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuring Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or DHP-W310AV before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security...

50 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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®...

52 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

53 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...

56 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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 ...

57 D-Link DHP-W311AV 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...