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Setup ........................15 Hybrid Link Setup ................16 Connecting to a Wireless Network ..........39 Wireless Settings ..................17 Using Mac OS ....................39 Network Settings..................19 Using Windows 7 ..................41 ® LAN Settings - Static IP ..............20 Using Windows 8 ..................42 D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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What is Wireless? ...................56 How does wireless work? ..............56 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) ...........56 Networking Basics ................59 Check your IP address ..................59 Statically Assign an IP address ..............60 Technical Specifications ..............61 DHP-W312AV ....................61 DHP-308AV ......................63 Regulatory Information ..............64 D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Introduction The DHP-W313AV Powerline AV 500 Wireless AC600 Starter Kit 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.
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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.
WPS or Powerline Connect device client. WPS / Simple Press to start the WPS / Simple connect process Connect and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS or Powerline device. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A blinking light indicates it is in Power LED sleep mode or seeking a Powerline connection. Powerline LED A solid light indicates that a Powerline connection is established. Ethernet LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
DHP-W312AV for 3 seconds. The Powerline devices will then reboot and connect. Note: Network connectivity is confirmed when the Powerline LEDs indicators on both Powerline devices are steadily lit. This will indicate that your network is now secure. ROOM A ROOM B DHP-308AV DHP-W312AV Internet Router D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
6. If you intend on using the 5 GHz network to connect the DHP-W313AV be aware that the network range does not reach as far as 2.4 GHz. However, devices such as 2.4 GHz cordless phones don’t interfere with devices connected to the 5G Hz network and as a result you have faster Internet...
4. Verify that your Powerline devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location. 5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Keep the device out of direct sunlight. Do not cover or block the vents on the device. Make sure that the device has adequate room for ventilation. Avoid placing the device near a heater or radiator. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
By default, Admin will be the User Name . Leave the password blank. If you receive a “Page Cannot be Displayed” error, please refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 53 for assistance. You will automatically proceed to the Setup heading after logging in. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Use the wizard’s on-screen instructions to conveniently set up your network if you have not yet. You can also manually configure your network. Wi-Fi settings are covered at “Wireless Settings” on page 17 and Powerline settings are at “PLC Settings” on page 21. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Example bad passwords could be password or 12345678. Wi-Fi Security Select between WPA/WPA2, WEP, clone your Mode 5G: Wi-Fi security or none (not recommended) for the 5 GHz frequency. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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Select between 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. WEP Key: Type in your WEP Key. Click the Save Settings button to continue. If you selected Clone My Wi-Fi mode for security: The DHP-W312AV will search for, and use your router’s Wi-Fi settings. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Internet access. Contact your ISP regarding such requirements. LAN IPv6 Address This shows the current IPv6 address of the Settings: DHP-W312AV on your network. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
This is the Domain Name Server that looks up addresses on the Internet, you may have a specific one you need to connect to. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration PLC Settings This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Powerline AV using the web-based configuration utility. Power Saving: Enable Power Save mode. Network You can set the name of your network to make it Name: either public or private.
Clear: Clear the rule from the list. Note you will have to save the settings in order for it to take effect. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
HT20/40 Enabling this function allows compatibility Coexistence: with both 802.11n devices as well as 802.11b/g at the cost of speed. Disabling this will give higher speeds but only allow 802.11n devices to function. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Limit: limiting the number of devices that can connect to the DHP-W312AV. User Limit: Enter the maximum number of clients, between 1 and 32. Save Click Save Settings to save and activate the Settings: new changes. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save Settings. You can also click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button at the bottom of the screen. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
If you would like to save the current DHP-W312AV configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot the Click to reboot the DHP-W312AV. Device: D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the DHP-W312AV from this page. Make sure the firmware you would like to use is on the local hard drive of your computer. Click Choose File to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
Internet connectivity. If you ping several common websites and all result in a timeout then there is likely an issue with your Internet connection. If the result says a site is alive, then your Internet connection is working. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Displays the wireless 2.4G MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Wireless LAN 5G: Displays the wireless 5G MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Powerline: Shows the DHP-W312AV’s Powerline Connection settings. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Refresh: Refresh the page. Clear: This button clears all current log content. Email Now: Click this button to email a log record to a designated email address. Save Log: Save the log to your hard drive. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
The DHP-W312AV keeps statistics on the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the DHP-W312AV is rebooted. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Mode: Shows the mode the device is using to connect to your DHP-W312AV. This should be 11b, 11g, or 11n. Rate: Shows data transfer rate. Signal (%): This shows the strength of your device’s connection. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
– alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless bridge or DHP-W312AV. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
3. Next to WEP Encryption, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. 4. Next to WEP Key 1, enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. 5. Next to Authentication, select Both or Shared Key. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
4. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the DHP-W312AV with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the DHP- W312AV. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
To quickly access your Wi-Fi information and settings, click the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar. Clicking on this icon will display a list of all wireless networks within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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Note: To avoid having to enter your network security key each time you connect, check Remember this network. Once the connection is successfully established, you will see a check by the name of your wireless network. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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Additionally, you may connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Push Button Configuration (PBC). When the window to the right is displayed, press the Common Connect Button on the DHP-W312AV. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. Click Connect Anyway to continue. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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The utility will display the following window to indicate a connection is being made. The final window indicates the establishment of a successful connection. The next two pages display the windows used to connect to either a WEP or a WPA-PSK wireless network. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
Configuration Card will list your device’s specific network, it will not be simply dlink. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
1. Why am I unable to access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link DHP-W312AV (192.168.0.50), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in from the factory. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
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• Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link DHP-W312AV in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
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Section 4 - Troubleshooting Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it. Whether it’s for home, or office D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
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The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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• WLAN • Powerline Safety & Emissions • FCC • CE • RoHS • UL, CE LVD Dimensions • 101 x 75 x 45 mm (3.54 x 2.56 x 1.97 inches) Weight • 181 g (0.39 lbs) D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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(4) If you experience trouble with this equipment, you disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. (5) Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except specified. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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Appendix B: Regulatory Information European Community Declaration of Conformity: D-Link tímto prohlašuje, že tento DHP-313AV je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími Česky [Czech] příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede D-Link erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr DHP-313AV overholder de Dansk [Danish] væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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D-Link declara que este DHP-313AV está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras Português [Portuguese] disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. D-Link izjavlja, da je ta DHP-313AV v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi Slovensko [Slovenian] določili direktive 1999/5/ES. D-Link týmto vyhlasuje, že DHP-313AV spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné...
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D-Link may result in the loss of product warranty. Unless expressly approved by an authorized representative of D-Link in writing, you may not and may not permit others to: • Disassemble or reverse engineer the device or attempt to derive source code (underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure) from the device or from any other information provided by D-Link, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by local law.
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• Do not use this device near water (e.g. near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, fish tank, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool). • Do not use this device in areas with high humidity. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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Environmental This product may contain a battery. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturer's instructions and local/national disposal and recycling regulations. For more information, please refer to the warranty guide. D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual...
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D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
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D-Link e l'ambiente D-Link cerca da sempre di ridurre l'impatto ambientale dei propri stabilimenti e dei propri prodotti. Allo scopo di ridurre al minimo tale impatto, D-Link progetta e realizza i propri prodotti in modo che rispettino il più possibile l'ambiente, utilizzando materiali riciclabili a basso tasso di tossicità...
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D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
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životní prostředí i lidské zdraví. D-Link a životní prostředí "Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné...
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For å minimalisere denne innvirkningen designer og lager D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
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På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.
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Na D-Link compreendemos e comprometemo-nos com a redução do impacto que as nossas operações e produtos possam ter no ambiente. Para minimizar este impacto a D-Link concebe e constrói os seus produtos para que estes sejam o mais inofensivos para o ambiente possível, utilizando meteriais recicláveis e não tóxicos tanto nos produtos como nas embalagens.