Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................... 4System Requirements ............................................. 5Introduction ...........................
Page 4 - Product Overview; Package Contents
4 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview D-Link DHP-W306AV Powerline AV Wireless N Extender CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Package Contents
Page 5 - System Requirements
5 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet clients Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows ® , Macintosh ® , or Linux-based operating system • An installed ...
Page 6 - Introduction
6 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DHP-W306AV 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 connecti...
Page 8 - Hardware Overview; Connections
8 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port Connects to Digital Media Devices, PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage Devices ON / OFF button Turns the device on or off. ON: OFF: (active / inactive)
Page 9 - Side
9 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side Encryption Button Push this button to establish a secure powerline network with other Powerline AV devices. WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process on another wir...
Page 10 - LEDs
10 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. Wireless LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Ethernet LED A s...
Page 11 - Installation; Connecting the Powerline AV Adapter
11 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Installation Connecting the Powerline AV Adapter It is easy to connect the DHP-W306AV simply by performing the following instructions: 1. Plug the DHP-W306AV into the wall outlet/socket. 2. Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable ...
Page 12 - Wireless Installation Considerations
12 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thicknes...
Page 13 - Powerline Network - Quick Setup; Encryption Button Usage
13 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Powerline Network - Quick Setup Encryption Button Usage The Eny Button is used to add a Powerline AV device to a Powerline network. You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it to the Broadcast state ...
Page 14 - Configuring a Powerline Network; Connecting two Powerline AV devices for the first time
14 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 2 - Installation Configuring a Powerline Network Connecting two Powerline AV devices for the first time To initially connect the DHP-W306AV to another Powerline AV device and create a network: 1. Plug a Powerline device into a power outlet. Press the Eny butt...
Page 15 - Configuration; PLC Settings
15 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration PLC Settings This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Powerline AV using the web-based configuration utility.
Page 18 - Wireless
18 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DHP-W306AV, you may use the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter e...
Page 19 - Wireless Setup Wizard
19 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point and skip to the next page. To set up your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 24. If you would like to enter your settings without running th...
Page 24 - Add Wireless Device with WPS
24 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This Wizard is designed to assist you with your wireless network setup. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure. Adding a Wireless Device Using the PIN Method Selec...
Page 26 - Wireless Setup
26 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enable Wireless: Wireless Network Name: Enable Auto Channel Scan: Wireless Channel: 802.11 Mode: Check this box to enable the wireless function. If you would prefer not to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. ...
Page 29 - LAN Setup - Static IP
29 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LAN Connection Type: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: Device Name: Select Static IP from the drop-down menu. Enter the IP address of the access point. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. If you change the IP address, once you cl...
Page 30 - MAC Address Filter
30 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration MAC Address Filter Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down menu. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. Click Save Settings to ...
Page 31 - Advanced Wireless
31 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: Beacon Period: DTIM Interval: RTS Threshold: Fragmentation Threshold: WMM Enable: Short GI: IGMP Snooping: WLAN Partition: Sets the transmit power of the antennas. Note: Transmit power is regulated by intern...
Page 32 - User Limit
32 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit Check the Enable User Limit box to enable this feature. Enter the maximum number of clients, between 1 and 32. Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. Enter the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect...
Page 34 - System
34 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Save to Local Hard Drive: Upload from Local Hard Drive: Restore to Factory Default: Reboot the Device: Use this option to save the current access point configuration settings to a file on the computer you are using. Click the Save button. Yo...
Page 36 - Time
36 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Zone: Daylight Saving: Enable NTP Server: NTP Server Used: Date and Time: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. To select Daylight Saving time manually, click the Enable Daylight Saving check box. Next use the drop-down menu to ...
Page 37 - Schedules
37 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Check All Days or enter a start and end time for your schedule. After making your changes, click Save to save the schedule rule. The list of...
Page 38 - Device Info
38 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration General: LAN: Wireless LAN: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID a...
Page 39 - Logs
39 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Logs The DHP-W306AV keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the AP is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Settings. Log Options: First Page: Last Page: Previous: Nex...
Page 40 - Statistics
40 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 reboot...
Page 42 - Help
42 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help
Page 43 - Wireless Security
43 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DHP-W306AV offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • ...
Page 45 - Configure WEP
45 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption...
Page 46 - Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal
46 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabl...
Page 47 - Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
47 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 4 - Security It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the ad...
Page 48 - Connect to a Wireless Network
48 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Using 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...
Page 51 - Configure WPS
51 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DHP-W306AV can be configured using Windows ® 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...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting
64 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DHP-W306AV. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ...
Page 67 - Wireless Basics
67 D-Link DHP-W306AV 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-L...
Page 70 - Where is wireless used?; Tips
70 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 p...
Page 71 - Wireless Modes
71 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA, WPA2, or WEP security feature on the access point. Refer to product manual for detail informati...
Page 72 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address
72 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics 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,...
Page 73 - Statically Assign an IP address
73 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/access point, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows Vista ® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network ...
Page 74 - Technical Specifications
74 D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications STANDARDS • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • HomePlug AV POWERLINE INTERFACE • Power plug (country-dependent) ETHERNET INTERFACE • 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port with a...
