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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents One D-Link DHP-502AV PowerLine AV 500 Network Adapter One D-Link DHP-540 PowerLine AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch Two CAT5 Ethernet Cables CD-ROM with Software and User Manual One Power Cord Quick Install Guide System 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-541 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-541 User Manual...
Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the DHP-502AV Ethernet port. Reset Button Press and hold the button for one second to reset to factory default. Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 10 for more information. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
• 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. Simple Connect Button Press to secure your network. Refer to page 11 for more information. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Connection Ethernet Ports (1-4) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the selected Ethernet port in accordance to priority. On/Off Button Press to turn the power on or off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power cord. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Note: Network Connectivity is confirmed when the PowerLine and Ethernet LED indicators on the adapter and switch are illuminated. Network Diagram Cable/ DSL Game Console Wireless Router Modem RESET NAS Storage INTERNET INTERNET - - - Blu-ray DVD Player DHP-502AV (included) DHP-540 (included) D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for two seconds and then follow the security setup procedure above. D-Link DHP-541 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-541 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-541. Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon The D-Link PowerLine AV Utility allows you the option to configure your PowerLine network settings and will display PowerLine device information.
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Section 3 - Configuration The setup wizard is designed to assist the installation of your PowerLine network. Click the Setup Wizard icon on the left corner of utility to start the installation process. Click the Setup Wizard icon. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
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Power LED is illuminated. Click Next to continue. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port to your computer’s Ethernet Port. 2. Please ensure that the LED in front of the device is on. Click Next to continue. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
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To encrypt your network, press the Simple Connect Button on top of the DHP-540 switch for 2 seconds. The power LED will begin flashing. Within 2 minutes, press the Simple Connect Button on the DHP-502AV adapter. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Please wait while the your PowerLine network is being secured. Your PowerLine network is now secured, click Next to continue. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Click Finish to complete the installation. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings section will allow you to reset your device back to default settings, upgrade firmware, secure your network, and display device and network information. Click the Advanced.Settings icon. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Upgrade Firmware: If you clicked Upgrade Firmware, the following window will appear. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse.to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click OK to complete the firmware upgrade D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Click to scan your network for PowerLine devices. Encryption Key: Enter an encryption key to apply to your PowerLine devices. Use Default: Click to use the default encryption key. Click Apply to save your settings. Apply: D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Diagnostics This screen displays the current configuration information for your device and system. D-Link DHP-541 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-541 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-541 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Documentation This screen allows you to view the user manual and quick install guide. In order to properly view the documents, you will need to use Adobe Reader. Click the Documentation icon. D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
If you are having problems configuring the network with two or more PowerLine AV 500 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-541 User Manual...
• 2MHz to 70MHz Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy Using Product Directive) • CoC (Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment) Data Rate • Up to 500Mbps (PHY rate) • Integrated QoS prioritizes media and data D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...
• 2MHz to 70MHz Power Consumption Compliance • EuP (Energy Using Product Directive) • CoC (Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment) Data Rate • Up to 500Mbps (PHY rate) • Integrated QoS prioritizes media and data D-Link DHP-541 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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• USA.residents send to 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 E - Registration Registration Register your product at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 June 22, 2011 D-Link DHP-541 User Manual...