Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description May 18, 2012 • Initial release for hardware revision A1...
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* Powerline AV+ Mini Adapter which allows you to connect 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.
• Off. The device is not receiving electrical power. Ethernet LED • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked. • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network or reset your device back to the factory default settings. Refer to page 9 for more information. Ethernet Port Connect Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
Power Plug in the DHP-308AV into an AC wall outlet or power strip. Note: Power source is confirmed when the Power LED on the DHP-308AV is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable...
Press Simple connect button of the first adapter for no more than three seconds. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The adapter will create a private, randomly generated encryption key that each Powerline AV+ Mini Adapter will use. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
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Note: Both Simple connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes. After above network security setup steps, your Powerline network will be securely configured with the same network encryption key. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation ROOM C DHP-308AV ROOM A ROOM B ROOM C DHP-308AV DHP-308AV DHP-308AV Internet Router EXISTED PLC NETWORK D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. 6. The Powerline device is equipped with a three-pronged plug to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
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7. Do not cover or block the vents on the device. 8. Make sure that the device has adequate room for ventilation. 9. Avoid placing the device near a heater or radiator. 10. The device should be located only where sufficient ventilation can be ensured. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
• I’m having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having many problems configuring the network with two or more Powerline AV+ Mini Adapter, please make a reset to all of the Network adapters and start configuring the adapters again. D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...
Humidity • Operation: 10% ~ 90% RH • Compatible with IEEE1901 • Storage: 5% ~ 90% RH • Homeplug AV • CE Class B / FCC Safety • CE LVD / UL Encryption • 128-bit AES D-Link DHP-308AV/DHP-309AV User Manual...