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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents One D-Link DHP-310AV PowerLine AV Mini Adapter One D-Link DHP-346AV PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch Two CAT5 Ethernet Cables CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Power Cord Quick Install Guide System Requirements Software.Requirements*...
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, short wave radios, or other PowerLine devices that do not follow the HomePlug AV standard. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
• Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps. • Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. Ethernet LED • Blinking - The device is transmitting data. • Off - There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-310AV Ethernet port. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 11 for more information. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
• Red - The PowerLine link rate is less than 50 Mbps. • Solid - The Ethernet port is linked but there is no data traffic. LAN LEDs (1-4) • Blinking - The device is transmitting data. • Off - There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 11 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
Both ports have medium.priority and are best for networking data devices such as printers. Purple Has a high.priority. You can connect devices such as game consoles to this port. Has the highest.priority and gives uninterrupted service to the connected devices such as media Light Green players or Internet TV. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the back of the DHP-346AV switch. Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator is illuminated. Network Diagram Cable/ DSL Game Console Wireless Router Modem RESET INTERNET - - - INTERNET NAS Storage Blu-ray DVD Player DHP-310AV DHP-346AV D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
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Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch (DHP-346AV) and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the game console, media player, Internet TV or Computer. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED indicators on the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch are illuminated. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
After the above network security setup steps, your PowerLine network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key. The PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch and the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter will memorize the security settings even if they are unplugged. Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for 1 seconds and then follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
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-348AV 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration After you have completed the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility installation wizard, double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon on your desktop to start the configuration of the DHP-348AV. Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility provides you the option of setting your own PowerLine network and the network information for the connected PowerLine devices.
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Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected to the PowerLine device. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address of the connected PowerLine device. Firmware Shows the firmware version of the connected PowerLine Version: device. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
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 Set Selected Devices. The utility will show a message once the setting has been completed. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
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Then follow the 1 to 3 steps of “Setting your private Encryption Key”. Your PowerLine network will be securely configured with a customized encryption key and all devices will be able to communicate with each other after your setting. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
If you are having problems configuring your network with two or more PowerLine AV Mini Adapters, please make a reset to all of the Adapters and start configuring the adapters again. To test whether the electrical wiring is contributing to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room. D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...
• 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). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. For.customers.within.the.United.States: For.customers.within.Canada:...
Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
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Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
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D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 May 13, 2011 D-Link DHP-348AV User Manual...