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Step 1

Plug the D-Link PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) into an AC wall outlet (Please do not plug into a power strip or surge protector) in the same room as your current existing Powerline network in order to verify whether your home’s electrical wiring is suitable for the PowerLine network. Turn on the PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) by pushing the power button located on the side of PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV).

Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) is illuminated. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the green LED PowerLine indicator on both the DHP-W306AV and the Powerline device are illuminated.

Step 2

Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the side of the PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the PC.

Step 3

If you applied security on your other Powerline devices and you have plugged in your new D-Link PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV), press the Simple Connect Button on the PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) for 2 seconds. Then, press the Simple Connect Button on any Powerline devices in your existing network for 2 seconds. This must be done within two minutes after pressing the Simple Connect Button on the PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV).

Note: The PowerLine LED on both D-Link DHP-W306AV and PowerLine devices should blink. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the PowerLine LED indicator on both the DHP-W306AV and the Powerline device are illuminated.

Step 4

(One Touch AP Configuration: Apply the same wireless settings to the DHP-W306AV as your existing Wireless Router or Access Point) Press the WPS button on your existing Router or Access Point. The WPS LED will flash on and off. Then, press WPS Push Button on the DHP-W306AV and hold it for 5 seconds.

Step 5

(Follow if you would like to use the Wireless Settings for your PowerLine that are different from your Wireless Router or Access Point)

To Configure the PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV), open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.50 or http://dlinkap in the address field and then press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box blank. Click Log In to continue the setup. Follow the wizard’s instruction to assist you in securing your DHP-W306AV wireless network. Please refer to the “Wireless Setup Wizard” in user manual for detailed installation information.

Step 6

Once network connectivity is confirmed, you can place the DHP-W306AV PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender in a different room of your home. The D-Link DHP-W306AV will retain the security settings even if they are unplugged.

Your Network Setup – PowerLine Adapter

Tags: DHP-W306AV, Install Guide, PowerLine

Network professional D-Link announced a mixture router with 200Mbps energy collection networking and Wi-Fi referred to since the D-Link Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router.

The D-Link Wireless-N PowerLine Router (DHP-1320) blended wired and wireless residence systems in an IPv6-reader router which the organization says provides possibilities to extend residence system protection and appreciate high-bandwidth applications.

The DHP-1320 also qualities three 10/100 Ethernet ports, WiFi Protected set up (WPS), produced in QoS engine and is also centered on an Atheros chipset providing the firm’s Hy-Fi modern advances so which you can expand wireless coverage.

D-Link also unveiled a raft of compatible equipment along the lines of the PowerLine AV 4-port change with 200Mb PowerLine networking.

The unit is now accessible in North America and by means of the D-Link on-line store straight wiith an MSRP of $129.99.

Tags: DHP-1320, PowerLine, WiFi

After you have completed the D-Link DHP-301 Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-301 PLC Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP-301.

This tutorial also applies to DHP-300 and DHP-303.

The utility provides you with the option of setting your own unique Network ID and the ability to prioritize traffic passing through the network.

Configure the PLC connected nodes first (the remote DHP-301 which is not connected to the PC), and configure the ETH connected.

node last (the local DHP-301 connected to the PC).
Note: If you configure the ETH node first and change the Net ID or Encryption Key, you will not have access to the PLC nodes.

This screen shows the current configuration of the DHP-301. You can modify any of the parameters and click Next to save your configuration.

• Net ID: Powerline network name (case sensitive).

Default is D-Link DHP-301

• Encryption Key: Powerline network password (alphanumeric).
Default is DHP-301

• Password: Configuration Assistant password (alphanumeric).
Default is admin

• Alias: Device name (case sensitive).
Default is Device 1, Device 2, etc…

Note: Net ID and Encryption Key can be changed to prevent unauthorized access to your powerline network. Make sure the Net ID and Encryption Key of the devices within your powerline network are the same to enable data transmission.

If you are finished configuring this node you need to configure the rest of the PLC nodes before you configure the ETH node.
Click the Next button to continue. Once you have configured all nodes, click Finish to exit the utility.

If you forgot your configuration password, please click cancel and proceed to next step.

To reset your configuration password, please click Reset to restore the password to factory default value.

Tags: DHP-301, PowerLine

Why can´t my two powerline adapters connect?

1. The two adapters must be connected to power outlets and electrical wiring which belong to the same electrical system.

2. Connect the adapter directly to the wall socket instead of a powerstrip/surge protector. Filtering circuits in the surge protector can interfere with power line technology.

Why is my power-line ethernet adapter slower than 200Mbps?

200Mbps is the theoretical physical rate. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, and network overhead affects actual throughput rate.

Specific factors which may reduce your effective speeds are power fluctuations EM interference from induction motors such as refrigerators, washer/dryer, microwaves, hair dryers, etc.and poor grounding.

Tags: adapters, DHP-301, PowerLine

The D-Link DHP-307AV powerline kit is simpler than Prince Harry’s wordsearch collection. It contains two little white boxes that plug into your mains electrical sockets. You connect one to your broadband router, and the other to a device somewhere in your house that wants to talk to the Internet. And that’s it. The Internets then stream all over your home mains system without the need to mess about with dreadful Wi-Fi or messy cabling.

D-Link’s hardware is very smart. The pure white that has recently been eluding Apple is used for these adaptors, and looks good as well as helping them fit, stylistically, with your mains sockets. There’s a simple button on the side that initiates the encryption between two of these adaptors. You shouldn’t even need to use this, as they should work together out of the box. There’s also an Ethernet jack on the side, which is fine, but we’d prefer it on the bottom.

All of which sounds perfect, until you encounter some of the problems powerline networks typically have. Firstly, you have to be careful which manufacturer’s products you buy. There are a couple of competing systems that simply don’t work with each other. Even within the same standards, there are different devices that don’t work with each other.

There’s also an issue with your home wiring setup too. Powerline systems can’t work on sockets that have any filtering built in and they aren’t at their best on extension leads either. You’ll also run into problems if your home wiring is old — this will reduce the throughput speed you’ll see.

Make no mistake: despite its problems, power lines is a great way to network devices that would otherwise be difficult to get online. It is also for things that do not require an unprecedented particularly high speed. If you are in a newly built house, or at home has new electrical wiring, you’ll see a fairly decent speed anyway.

Expect to spend about 85 of those little adapter. Almost all you need is in the box and can manage in a few minutes. You can use other types of cards if you know what is useful if you have many devices around your house want to add, should the Internet.

Tags: Broadband Router, DHP-307AV, PowerLine, Wi-Fi