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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents Two D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapters Two CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Quick Install Guide System Requirements Software.Requirements* • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) •...
Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* PowerLine AV Mini Adapter Kit that allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric power lines. With the DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapters, you may access the Internet, transfer files, play games, and stream HD video.
• Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps. • Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. Ethernet LED • Blinking - The device is transmitting data. • Off - There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-311AV User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-310AV Ethernet port. D-Link DHP-311AV User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to secure your PowerLine network. Simple Connect Button Refer to page 10 for more information. D-Link DHP-311AV User Manual...
(e.g. router or switch) or PC. Network connectivity is confirmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LEDs on the DHP-310AV are illuminated. Wireless Router Cable/DSL Modem RESET INTERNET - - - INTERNET DHP-310AV (Included) DHP-310AV (Included) D-Link DHP-311AV User Manual...
Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for 1 second and then follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-311AV 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 2 minutes. After above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key. D-Link DHP-311AV 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-311 CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Start > Run. In the Run command box type “D:\autorun.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you have completed the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP-311AV. Double-click the 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.
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• One square - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected device. Firmware Version: Shows the firmware version of the connected device. D-Link DHP-311AV 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 been completed. D-Link DHP-311AV 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 devices can communicate with each other after your setting. D-Link DHP-311AV User Manual...
If you are having problems configuring the network with two or more PowerLine AV adapters, please make a reset to all of the 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-311AV User Manual...
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
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D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
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D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 April 27, 2010 D-Link DHP-311AV User Manual...
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