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• Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual and Utility • Quick Install Guide DHP-311AV • D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapter X2 • Ethernet Cable X2 • CD-ROM with User Manual and Utility • Quick Install Guide System Requirements •...
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Mini Adapter which allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric powerLines - and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more.
• Green. The PowerLine link rate is best. • Blinking. The device is transmitting data. • Amber.The PowerLine link rate is better. • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. • Red. The PowerLine link rate is good. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-310AV Ethernet port. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 10 for more information. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-310AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-310AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network...
Press Simple connect button of the first adapter for no more than three seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The adapter will create a private, randomly generated encryption key that each PowerLine AV Mini Adapter will use. 3. Second Adapter D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
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Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. After above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation ROOM C DHP-310AV ROOM A ROOM B ROOM C DHP-310AV DHP-310AV DHP-310AV Internet Router EXISTING PLC NETWORK D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
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-310AV CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Start >...
D o u b l e - c l i c k t h e D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility provides you the option of setting your own PowerLine network and the network information of connected PowerLine devices. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
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Click Firmware Upgrade to improve the functionality Upgrade: of your powerLine device. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click OK to proceed to firmware upgrade. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
3. Select the PowerLine devices that you would like to apply the encryption key setting. Then, type your private encryption key into the Encryption Key Setting field and click Set Selected Devices. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
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Then follow the 1 to 3 steps of “Setting your private Encryption Key”. Your PowerLine network will securely be configured with a customized encryption key and all of the devices will be able to communicate with each other after your setting. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. 6. The PowerLine device is equipped with a three-pronged plug to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
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10. The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. 11. The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...
If you are having problems configuring your network with two or more PowerLine AV Mini Adapters, please make a reset to all of the Mini Adapters and start configuring the adapters again. To test whether the electrical wiring is contributing to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room. D-Link DHP-310AV User Manual...