Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 3 Package Contents.................................................... 3 System Requirements.............................................. 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 Features.................................................................... 5 Hardware Overview.................................................. 6 LEDs.............................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Software and Manual • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Windows® XP SP2 or 2000 SP4 • Ethernet Adapter (100MBit/s) D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter which allows you to network your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric powerlines - and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more. This kit can be used to network two computers with a 10/100Base-T adapter through powerlines.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection • Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 200Mbps • One 10/100 Ethernet port • Plug & Play, Easy Installation • Easy to use Management Software • Configurable QoS for video streaming, VoIP and Gaming • Configurable encryption key for security • Firmware Upgrade Support D-Link DHP-300 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates that the device is receiving power. Ethernet LED A solid light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port. The LED blinks during data transmission. Powerline LED A solid light indicates that the device has detected another Powerline device on the network.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection Ethernet Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-300 Ethernet port.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Power Plug in the DHP-300 into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the DHP-300 is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-300 and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC.
Section 2 - Installation 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-300 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:\DHP300.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
Section 2 - Installation Click Install Click Finish D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 10
Section 2 - Installation The WinPcap 4.0 installation is necessary to run the D-Link DHP-300 Utility, click Next to continue with the installation.
Section 2 - Installation Click I Agree The WinPcap 4.0 Installation is complete. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you have completed the D-Link DHP-300 Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP-300. Double-click the D-Link DHP-300 Powerline HD Utility icon The utility provides you with the option of setting your own unique Network ID and the ability to prioritize traffic passing through the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Red text on the MAC, Net ID, Alias and Location columns mean that the powerline network is encrypted with the default encryption key (DHP-300). Follow the steps below to encrypt the network with a non-default encryption key: • Double-click on the nodes. • Once all the nodes you want to encrypt with a non-default encryption key, click the Configure button.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup This screen shows the current configuration of the DHP-300. MAC: MAC Address of detected node. Net ID: Powerline Network Name. Default is DHP-300 (Max 10 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). Alias: Device Name. Default is Device 1, Device 2 etc (Max 16 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive) ie. Living room, Bedroom, etc. Location: Local or Remote nodes.
Section 3 - Configuration Quality: Network connection quality of the connected node. • Three circles - Best powerline connection. Suitable for HD video stream connection. • Two circles - Better powerline connection. Suitable for SD video stream connection. • One circle - Good powerline connection. Suitable for data and internet activity connection. Scan: Scan the powerline network for PLC nodes. Check the AutoScan box to scan the network periodically.
Section 3 - Configuration Security This section shows the security configuration of the DHP-300. You can modify any of the parameters and click Save Setting to save your configuration. Net ID: Powerline Network Name. Default is DHP-300 (Max 10 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). Encryption key: Powerline Network Key. Default is DHP-300 (Max 24 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive). Alias: Device Name. Default is Device 1, Device 2 etc (Max 16 characters, 0-9, A-Z, case sensitive) ie.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS The Quality of Service screen will allow you to set priorities for traffic passing through your network. By default all types of traffic are assigned the same priority. Multimedia applications use UDP (User Datagram Protocol) for data transfer, while database applications use TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) for data transfer. Rule: Select the traffic type (UDP or TCP) to have priority. 802.1p use prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames.
Section 3 - Configuration Application QoS Application: Select an application from the drop-down menu of predefined QoS rules to apply QoS automatically. Click the Save Setting button to apply your settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Reset To reset your configuration password, please click Reset to restore the password to the factory default value.
Section 3 - Configuration Troubleshooting • DHP-300 Powerline HD utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility. • DHP-300 Powerline HD utility does not detect the PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter: Please make sure your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device. • I can’t configure the PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter, DHP-300 Powerline HD utility is always asking me for the password: Please make sure you have entered the correct password.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Port 10/100 Ethernet port EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE Class B AC Input 110 ~ 240VAC Operation Temperature 0 ~ 50 Storage Temperature -20~ 70°C Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 95 RH • Storage: 10~ 90% RH D-Link DHP-300 User Manual 22
Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DHP-300) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router).
Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories.
Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Appendix E - Warranty CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.