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D-Link DHP-W306AV User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The DHP-W306AV allows you to connect both wired and wireless computers, high-definition TVs, networking devices,

and gaming consoles using the most pervasive medium in your home - the electrical wiring. Share Internet connections

and experience smooth file transfers, streaming multimedia, online gaming and more. The Powerline AV Wireless N

Extender features easy plug-and-play installation and can be connected to any Ethernet-enabled device.

The Powerline AV Wireless N Extender incorporates the latest technology to deliver up to 200 Mbps over a home’s

existing electrical wiring. This fast transmission speed provides ample bandwidth suitable for streaming high-quality

video HDTV signals while simultaneously providing high-speed Internet access throughout the home. With Quality of

Service (QoS) support, the performance of applications which require real-time communication, such as VoIP phone

calls and multiplayer online games, will not be compromised even while streaming Internet TV and music.

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DATA TRANSMISSION OVER ELECTRICAL WIRING

The D-Link DHP-W306AV Powerline AV Wireless N Extender, compliant with the Powerline AV standard, uses your home’s

existing electrical wiring to create a network or extend your existing network.

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It turns every power outlet into a possible network

connection to access digital media devices, game consoles, print servers, computers, and network storage devices throughout

your home. Additionally, Wireless N provides high speed transfers without the need for unsightly network cables.

FASTER WIRELESS SPEEDS, WIDER OPERATIONAL RANGE

The Wireless N technology incorporated into the DHP-W306AV offers increased speed and range over standard 802.11g/b.

Initial wireless setup can be accomplished quickly, thanks to a convenient WPS button atop the device. WEP, WPA, and WPA2

encryption keep your network traffic safe and secure.

IDEAL FOR BANDWIDTH-INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS

The DHP-W306AV is capable of delivering data transfer rates of up to 200 Mbps.

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This rapid transmission speed makes it

ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, guaranteeing smooth HD video streaming, VoIP calls, and lag-free online gaming

experiences. In addition, it prioritizes Internet traffic, ensuring that multimedia applications do not experience glitches while web

surfing and downloads are in progress. This device provides ample network bandwidth, enabling digital home consumers to tap

into existing electrical wiring for high-quality multimedia streaming.

CONVENIENT SETUP AND SECURE OPERATION

The DHP-W306AV plugs directly into a power outlet, and does not require any additional cables. Extend your home network by

connecting multiple devices in the farthest corners of your home via Ethernet cable or Wireless N. For convenient setup, wired

or wireless encryption keys can be quickly configured with the push of a button on top of the device. The adapter implements

128-bit AES data encryption to protect the network from unauthorized wiretapping. With hassle-free plug and play installation,

the DHP-W306AV is an ideal solution to create a wall-to-wall home network.

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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. Additional D-Link Powerline AV adapters are required to add new devices to the network. A minimum of two D-Link

Powerline AV Network Adapters are required to create a network. Connecting this product to a power strip with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance

of this product. For best results, plug the adapter directly into a wall outlet.

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Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume

of traffic and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. 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 or a touch-sensitive

on/off feature, shortwave radios, or other Powerline devices that do not follow the HomePlug standard.

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Connections

RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Port

Connects to Digital Media Devices,

PCs, Game Consoles, Network Storage

Devices

ON / OFF button

Turns the device on or off.

ON:

OFF:

(active / inactive)

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Side

Encryption Button

Push this button to establish a

secure powerline network with

other Powerline AV devices.

WPS Button

Press to start the WPS process. You

will have 120 seconds to start the WPS

process on another wireless device.

WPS/Eny LED

When enabling WPS, the light will blink

during broadcast. Once connected,

the LED will remain lit 5 seconds and

then will turn off. The LED will start

blinking after the Encryption button

is pushed. The LED will turn off once

the Powerline AV is connected to a

Powerline network.

Reset Button

Press and hold to reset the

device back to the factory

default settings.

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LEDs

Power LED

A solid light indicates a proper

connection to the power supply.

Wireless LED

A solid light indicates that the wireless

segment is ready. This LED blinks

during wireless data transmission.

Ethernet LED

A solid light indicates a connection to

an Ethernet-enabled device. This LED

blinks during data transmission.

Powerline AV LED

A solid light indicates that a powerline

connection is established. The LED will

blink quickly when data is transmitted

to or from another Powerline unit.