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Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to the content herein without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description May 27, 2013 • Initial release for hardware revision A1 December 10, 2014 •...
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DHP-600AV is a fast, 1000 Mbps PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit 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 and printers, transfer files, play games, and more.
• Green. The PowerLine link rate is excellent. • Amber. The PowerLine link rate is good. • Red. The PowerLine link rate is fair. Ethernet LED • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked. • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
Refer to “Push Button Security” on page 9 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset to the factory default settings. D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug the DHP-600AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power supply is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-600AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable ROOM A ROOM B...
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 AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapter will use. D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
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Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. Note: Both Simple Connect Buttons must be pressed within two minutes. After the above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key. D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation ROOM C DHP-600AV ROOM A ROOM B ROOM C DHP-600AV DHP-600AV DHP-600AV Internet Router EXISTING PLC NETWORK D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
5. To help prevent electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. 6. The PowerLine device is designed to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable. D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
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-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
• I’m having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having trouble configuring the network with two or more PowerLine AV2 1000 Gigabit Adapters, please reset all of the network adapters and try configuring the adapters again. D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...
2 Power outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system. Certain electrical conditions in your home, such as wiring condition and configuration, may affect the performance of this product.
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the PowerLine (e.g., rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the PowerLine). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
Appendix D - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.0 December 10, 2014 D-Link DHP-600AV/DHP-601AV User Manual...