Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents One D-Link DHP-500AV PowerLine AV 500 Adapter One CAT5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM with Software and User Manual Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista , XP (with Service Pack 3) ®...
Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* PowerLine AV 500 Adapter that allows you to connect your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house, the electric Power lines. With the PowerLine AV 500 Adapter, you can share high speed connection of up to 500Mbps for quality gaming, superior HD media streaming, and faster file transfer.
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-500AV User Manual...
Press to secure your network. Refer to page 8 for more information. Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to reset to factory default. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-500AV Gigabit Ethernet port. D-Link DHP-500AV User Manual...
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Adapter and attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the Ethernet LED on the Adapter is illuminated. Wireless Router Cable/DSL Modem RESET INTERNET - - - INTERNET D-Link DHP-500AV User Manual...
The adapters 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 2 seconds and then follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-500AV 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-501AV 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-500AV. 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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• One square - Suitable for data and Internet activity connection. Link Rate: Shows the link rate of the connected 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-500AV 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 is complete. D-Link DHP-500AV 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-500AV User Manual...
• I’m having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having problems configuring the network with two or more PowerLine AV devices, please reset all of the Network adapters and start configuring the adapters again. D-Link DHP-500AV User Manual...
• 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:...
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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• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
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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 October 26, 2010 D-Link DHP-500AV User Manual...