Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 3 Package Contents.......................................................................... 3 System Requirements.................................................................. 3 Introduction.................................................................................... 4 Features.............................................................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents One D-Link DHP-540 PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 3) • PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory • Ethernet Adapter (1000Mbit/s) D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 3
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch which uses the electrical wiring that’s already in your house to provide fast, reliable speeds of up to 500Mbps¹ to any room in the house. Simply connect one adapter into an existing power outlet, connect it to your home network router, and plug another adapter into any other room in your house to get instant shared network connections.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 2 3 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 2 3 Power LED • Solid - Indicates that the device is receiving electrical power. • Blinking - Indicates that the device is setting itself up after reset or Simple Connect Button was pressed or power saving mode enabled. • Off - The device is not receiving electrical power. PowerLine LED • Solid - The device is connected to a PowerLine network. • Blinking - The device is transmitting data.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Simple Connect Button 1 1 Simple Connect Button Press to secure your connection.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 2 1 1 Ethernet Ports (1-4) 2 Power ON/OFF Switch 3 Power Receptor D-Link DHP-540 User Manual 3 Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority Press the Switch up to turn ON and down to turn OFF Receptor for the supplied power cord 7
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Reset Button 1 1 D-Link DHP-540 User Manual Reset Button Press to reset your device back to the factory default settings.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the back of the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch and connect the other end to a power outlet. Switch the power button to the ON position located on the back of the PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the PowerLine AV 500 4- Port Gigabit Switch is illuminated.
Section 2 - Installation Push Button Security Understanding PowerLine AV Network Security The PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch must use an identical encryption key for the network. The default encryption key for each PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Switch is HomePlugAV. All PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switches with a default encryption key will be able to communicate with each other. It is recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose.
Section 3 - Configuration 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-540 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:\autorun.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen. Click on Install to begin.
Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue Click Finish to complete the installation.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you have completed the D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link DHP-540 Configuration Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP-540. Double-click the D-Link DHP540 Configuration Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine Configuration Utility provides you the option of setting your own PowerLine network and the network information of connected PowerLine devices.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to assist the installation of your DHP-540. Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to start the installation of the DHP-540.
Section 3 - Configuration Plug the DHP-540 power cord into an electric outlet. Plug the other end of the power cord to the back of the device. Then, turn on the device by pushing the power switch to the ON position located on the back of the device. After you have completed the instruction above, then click Next to continue. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port to your computer’s Ethernet Port. 2.
Section 3 - Configuration Connect and encrypt your network. Press the Simple Connect Button within 3 seconds before releasing. The power LED will begin flashing. While the device’s LED is flashing. Press the corresponding Simple Connect Button on the other Powerline device(s). This may take a few minutes. Secure your Powerline network now. Please wait.
Section 3 - Configuration Your Powerline network is now secured, Click Next to continue. Click finish to complete the installation.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings In Advanced Settings, you will be able to find the device information, firmware upgrade to improve functionality of your Powerline device, and create a private encryption key for network security purposes.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info In Device tab page, you will be able to find the device information that includes the device name, MAC address, and the firmware version. Firmware updates are released periodically to improve the functionality of your Powerline device. If you run into a problem with a specific feature of the Powerline device, please check the D-Link support site for firmware update at http://support.dlink.com for your powerline device.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Info In Network tab page, you will be able to find the device information that includes the device name, Location, link rate, device password, MAC address and the firmware version. Device Name: Shows the name of the devices that have been discovered. The device’s name is initially set by the utility itself. Location: Shows if the device is local or remote. Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected to the PowerLine device.
Section 3 - Configuration Security Understanding the Encryption Key setting: The PowerLine devices on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key for each PowerLine device is HomePlugAV. All devices with a default encryption key can communicate with each other. It is recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purpose. The private encryption key allows you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network.
Section 3 - Configuration 3. Select the PowerLine devices that you would like to apply the encryption key setting. Then, type your private encryption key into the Encryption Key Setting field and click Apply. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. If the encryption key within the existing PowerLine network has been customized, you have two ways to add the new device to your PowerLine Network. 1.
Section 3 - Configuration Diagnostics This is the current configuration information for your device and system. It displays all diagnostics for the current device.
Section 3 - Configuration Documentation In order to properly view the documents, you will need to use Adobe Reader.
Section 3 - Configuration Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DHP-540. Read the following description if you are having problems.
Section 3 - Configuration Customer Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Ports • Four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports Encryption • 128 bit AES EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE Class B • C-Tick Operation Temperature • 0°C ~ 40°C AC Input • 100 ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Safety • UL, CE LVD Storage Temperature • -10°C ~ 70°C Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy Using Product Directive) • CoC (Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment) D-
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-540) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product).
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 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO
Appendix E - Warranty 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.
