D-Link DHP-540 User Manual
D-Link DHP-540 User Manual

D-Link DHP-540 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation ............9 Push Button Security ............10 Using the Setup Wizard ...........11 Configuration ................13 Setup Wizard ................14 Advanced Settings ..............18 Device Info ..................19 Network Info.................20 Security ..................21 Diagnostics ...................23 Documentation ................24 Troubleshooting .................25 Customer Support ..............26 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents One D-Link DHP-540 PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) •...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Interference from devices that emit electrical noise, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, may adversely affect the performance of this product. This product may interfere with devices such as lighting systems that have a dimmer switch, short wave radios, or other PowerLine devices that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    • Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps. • Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - The device is transmitting data. • Off - There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button Simple Connect Button Press to secure your connection. Refer to page 9 for more information D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Connection

    Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority Power ON/OFF Switch Press the Switch up to turn ON and down to turn OFF Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Reset Button

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Reset Button Reset Button Press to reset your device back to the factory default settings. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Note: Network Connectivity is confirmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED indicators on the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch are illuminated. Cable/ DSL Wireless Router Modem RESET INTERNET - - - INTERNET (Existing Powerline Network) Game Console NAS Storage Blu-ray DVD Player DHP-540 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Push Button Security

    Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for 2 seconds and then follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Using The Setup Wizard

    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-540 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.
  • Page 12 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue Click Finish to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you have completed the D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP-540. Double-click the D-Link DHP540 Configuration Utility icon...
  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to assist the installation of your DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to start the installation of the DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon...
  • Page 15 Section 3 - Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Plug the other end of the power cord to the back of the device. Then, turn on the device by pushing the power switch to the ON position located on the back of the device.
  • Page 16 Button within 3 seconds before releasing. The power LED will begin flashing. While the device’s LED is flashing. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). This may take a few minutes. Secure your Powerline network now. Please wait. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to continue. Click finish to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Advanced Settings

    In Advanced Settings, you will be able to find the device information, firmware upgrade to improve functionality of your Powerline device, and create a private encryption key for network security purposes. Click the Advanced Settings icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Device Info

    Powerline device. If you run into a problem with a specific feature of the Powerline device, please check the D-Link support site for firmware update at http://support.dlink.com for your powerline device.
  • Page 20: Network Info

    Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine device. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine Version: device. Scan: Click the Scan icon for new PowerLine devices. Mode: Show the HomePlug AV standard. AV500: IEEE 1901 Standard. AV200: HomePlug AV Standard. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Security

    • Remote Device: You must enter the device’s password before changing the encryption key. Note: Each device has a unique device password on the device label. 2. Select the remote device and then enter the device’s password into the Set Device Password window. Then click OK. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 22 If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine network has been customized, you have two ways to add the new device to your PowerLine Network. 1. You can use the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility to apply the customized encryption key in your record to the new device. Then all devices can communicate with each other by using the customized encryption key.
  • Page 23: Diagnostics

    Section 3 - Configuration Diagnostics This is the current configuration information for your device and system. It displays all diagnostics for the current device. D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Documentation

    Section 3 - Configuration Documentation In order to properly view the documents, you will need to use Adobe Reader. Click the Documentation icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Section 3 - Configuration Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DHP-540. Read the following description if you are having problems. Click the Troubleshooting icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Customer Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Customer Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site. Click the Customer Support icon D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH Safety • Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH • UL, CE LVD Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy Using Product Directive) • CoC (Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment) D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Contacting Technical Support

    • 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. For customers within the United States:...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 30 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 • 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.
  • Page 34: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 February 16, 2011 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual...

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