Preface 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 Revi sions Revision Date Description 2.00 September 12, 2014 •...
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* PowerLine AV 500 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.
• Off. The device is not receiving electrical power. Ethernet LED • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked. • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network or reset your device back to the factory default settings. Refer to page 9 for more information. Ethernet Port Connect Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
When the Ethernet link activity being down for 5 minutes, the DHP-308AV will automatically go into power saving mode. The Power LED will blink intermittently. ROOM A ROOM B WARNING! D-Link powerline devices cannot be configured while in Power Saving Mode enabled. Internet Router DHP-308AV...
The PowerLine AV 500 Mini Adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each PowerLine AV 500 Mini Adapter is HomePlug AV. All PowerLine AV 500 Mini Adapters with default encryption key can communicate with each other.
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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-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation ROOM C DHP-308AV ROOM A ROOM B ROOM C DHP-308AV DHP-308AV DHP-308AV Internet Router EXISTED PLC NETWORK D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV 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-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
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7. Do not cover or block the vents on the device. 8. Make sure that the device has adequate room for ventilation. 9. Avoid placing the device near a heater or radiator. 10. The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
Troubleshooting • I can’t configure any parameter of the PowerLine AV 500 Mini Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV 500 Mini Adapter while configuring it.
Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Compatible with IEEE1901 • Storage: 5% ~ 90% RH • Homeplug AV • CE Class B / FCC Safety • CE LVD / UL Encryption • 128-bit AES D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...