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Section 1 - Product Overview

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Power LED

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. Blinking green light indicates that device common

Connect Button was pressed or power saving mode enable. This LED will light orange during a factory reset or reboot.

2

Internet LED

A solid green light indicates that the internet connection has successfully completed. A solid orange light indicates that the

physical link is up, but the ISP service is down.

3

PowerLine LED

A solid light indicates that a PowerLine connection is established.

Hardware Overview

LEDs

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Section 2 - Installation

Before you Begin

Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area

such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

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Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

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You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must

turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn

the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

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If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump,

or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the

Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the

modem and make sure you are online.

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Section 2 - Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your

wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must

pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your

home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

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. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling

can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is

minimized.

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. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be

almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will

travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3

. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position

access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects

such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your

wireless signal.

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. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

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. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems),

your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from

your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. Please refer to page 20 for detail

information.

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Section 2 - Installation

Hardware Installation - For Router Mode

Network Diagram

Windows users can use the

Setup Wizard

(from the CD) to configure their router. If you do not want to use the wizard, lost your CD, or are running Mac or

Linux, you will need to use the manual setup procedure below.

Start Here

Setup Wizard

For the Wizard to work, the computer must be connected to the Internet and be online. If you have disconnected any hardware, please re-connect your

computer back into the modem and make sure you are online.

Insert the CD

into your drive on a computer that is online and click

Install Router

to start the Setup Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to install

and configure your router.

Laptop

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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:

1.

Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power cord into the router.

2.

Unplug the Ethernet cable from the computer (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your modem. Then, plug it into

the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the D-Link Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router. The Modem is now connected

to your Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565).

3.

Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the blue port labeled LAN on the back of the

D-Link Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your computer. Turn on the

computer. Reconnect the power cord to your cable or DSL modem and wait for 2 minutes. Let it complete its connection to your

ISP before proceeding to the next step.

4.

Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the back of the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-

1565) and then plug into a wall outlet (Please do not use a power strip or a surge protector). Turn on the DHP-1565 Router by

pushing the power button located on the back of this unit.

Note:

Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router is illuminated.

5.

Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter) 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 Internet Connection setup wizard. This

wizard will walk you through a step-by-step process to configure Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565) and connect

to the Internet. Please refer to page 19 for detailed information.

Note:

To run the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, click the

Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

button in the

Setup Wireless

Settings

window. This wizard will walk you through a step-by-step process to configure your wireless settings. Please refer to

page 35 for detailed information.

Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem