D-Link DHP-100 Quick Installation Manual

Express powernetwork powerline bridge

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Before You Begin

You must have at least the following:
An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a laptop or desktop computer that will
connect to the DHP-100.
Note:
You will need at least two DHP-100 devices in order to create a
powerline network.

Safety Instructions

1. Do Not operate this product near water
2. Do Not locate this product where people may walk on the Ethernet cable.
3. The AC coupler should be plugged directly into a 110 VAC wall outlet.
Do Not use an extention cord between the adaptor and AC power source.
4. Disconnect this product from wall outlet during a lightning or thunder storm.
5. Unplug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do Not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DHP-100 purchase:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and
DHP-100 PowerLine
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable
specifications subject to change without notice. DHP-100.02182003
Express PowerNetwork™
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DHP-100
Powerline Bridge

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Summary of Contents for D-Link DHP-100

  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    These are the items included with your DHP-100 purchase: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. ©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DHP-100.02182003...
  • Page 2 Connecting The DHP-100 Powerline Bridge To Your Network The DHP-100 is an excellent solution that can be used to extend your wireless network. In the home or small office building, use a pair of DHP-100 Powerline adapters to link two wireless remote location without the need to run Ethernet cables.
  • Page 3 Connecting The DHP-100 To Your Network (continued) You can connect the DHP-100 directly to PC’s network adapter, switch, or any other Ethernet enabled device. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DHP-100 is Auto-MDI/MDIX. Meaning you can use a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet (CAT 5) cable when connecting to another Ethernet enabled device.)
  • Page 4 Microssoft Windows Operating System. Insert the Master CD into your CD-ROM drive and the Auto-run program will appear. Click Install Encryption Software The InstallShield Wizard will begin the DHP-100 software installation. Click Next Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” Click...
  • Page 5 Installing DHP-100 Encryption Software (continued) Insert a User Name and Organization name. Click Next Click Install The encryption software installation is now complete. Click Finish...
  • Page 6 Using DHP-100 Encryption Software After the computer has restarted, you can now setup encryption for your DHP-100. By default, the DHP-100 uses 56-bit DES encryption with a password of “HomePlug”. This means that out of the box, the DHP-100 will automatically work with other DHP-100s. For security purposes, it is recommended that you change the password.
  • Page 7 Using DHP-100 Encryption Software (continued) Click Device The Device dialog screen provides a list of your D-Link PowerLine devices connected to the computer where the utility is running and average data rate performance of your powerline network. In most cases, one device only is listed.
  • Page 8 Using DHP-100 Encryption Software (continued) Click Security All PowerLine devices are shipped using “HomePlug” as a network password. The Security dialog screen allows you to change this network password and set your own private password and apply it to the PowerLine device connected to the computer where the utility is running.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    The About dialog screen shows the software version. Click You have now completed the installation for you DHP-100. Please be sure to configure all other PowerLine devices on your network to use the same password, in order for them to communicate with each other.
  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 11 Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request. D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 12: Technical Support

    D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc.

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