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Installation

Connecting the Powerline AV Adapter

It is easy to connect the DHP-W306AV simply by performing the

following instructions:

1. Plug the DHP-W306AV into the wall outlet/socket.

2. Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the

Ethernet port on the DHP-W306AV and the other end of the cable

to the device’s Ethernet interface. You can also enable wireless

to connect to the WiFi devices using WPS.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere

within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind 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:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point 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.

2. 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 access points, 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.

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

generate RF noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or 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 is not in use.

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Powerline Network - Quick Setup

Encryption Button Usage

The Eny Button is used to add a Powerline AV device to a Powerline network. You can allow the DHP-W306AV to join

a network by pressing the Eny Button to toggle it to the Broadcast state or Join state.

The Eny Button has 3 different trigger states:

Broadcast state -

Enables the DHP-W306AV to provide information for another Powerline AV device

to join its Powerline network (works even if it is the only device existing within the network group). The

first Powerline device will use this state when the Eny Button is pressed.

Join state -

This allows an ungrouped Powerline AV device to join an existing Powerline network.

Powerline devices added after the first device will be in the Join State when the Eny Button is pressed.

Ungroup state -

Hold down the Eny Button for more than 10 seconds to detach the device from its

network group.

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Configuring a Powerline Network

Connecting two Powerline AV devices for the first time

To initially connect the DHP-W306AV to another Powerline AV device and create a network:

1. Plug a Powerline device into a power outlet. Press the Eny button for 1 to 3 seconds. The Eny LED

should start to blink.

2. Plug the other Powerline device into a power outlet. Press the Eny button on this Powerline device for

1 to 3 seconds.

3. Wait for both devices to reboot (all LEDs will turn off and on). When the Powerline AV LEDs on both

devices are steadily lit, the two devices will be networked together.

Connecting a Powerline AV device to an existing Powerline network

To add a DHP-W306AV if you already have an existing network with 2 or more Powerline devices:

1. Press the Eny button on the DHP-W306AV for more than 10 seconds to make sure it is not connected

to any other Powerline network.

2. Press the Eny button of any device already in your Powerline network for 1 to 3 seconds. The Eny LED

should start to blink.

3. Press the Eny button on the DHP-W306AV for 1 to 3 seconds. The Power LED should blink.

4. Wait for the devices to reboot (all LEDs will turn off and on). When the Powerline AV LEDs on all devices

are steadily lit, the DHP-W306AV will be connected to the existing network.

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Configuration

PLC Settings

This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Powerline AV using the web-based configuration utility.