D-Link DHP-342 User manual
2D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 3
Package Contents ................................................... 3
System Requirements ............................................. 3
Introduction .............................................................. 4
Features .................................................................. 4
Hardware Overview ................................................. 5
LEDs .................................................................. 5
Connection......................................................... 6
Hardware Installation .................................................. 7
Push Button Security ...............................................8
Using the Setup Wizard .............................................. 9
Conguration.............................................................11
Setup ..................................................................... 13
Security.................................................................. 15
Application QoS ..................................................... 16
Advanced QoS ...................................................... 17
Reset ..................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 19
Technical Specications........................................... 20
Table of Contents
3D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DHP-342 Powerline HD 4-Port Switch
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Power Cord
• CD-ROM with Software and User Manual
• Quick Install Guide
System Requirements
• Windows Vista®, XP (with Service Pack 2) or 2000 (with Service Pack 4)
• PC with 233MHz Processor, 64MB Memory
• Ethernet Adapter (100MBit/s)
Product Overview
Package Contents
4D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 200Mbps* Powerline HD 4-Port Switch 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 les, play games, and more. This adapter can be used to network
multiple Ethernet-enabled devices with a 10/100Base-T adapter through powerlines.
Features
• Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection
• Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 200Mbps*
• Four 10/100 Ethernet ports
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Easy to use Management Utility
• Congurable QoS for video streaming, VoIP and Gaming
• Firmware Upgrade Support
• Push button security
• Throughput LED
• Power Saving mode
• LLTD Support (Windows Vista®)
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume
of trafc and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. 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 Universal Powerline Association (UPA) standard.
5D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
A solid light indicates that the
device is receiving power.
AP LED
A solid light indicates that the device
is the master unit in the powerline
network.
Ethernet LED (1-4)
A solid light indicates a connection on the
Ethernet port. The LED blinks during data
transmission.
Throughput LED
A solid light indicates that the Powerline device has connected to another
Powerline device on the network.
Green LED: Power Line speed > 20Mbps (non master unit)
Amber LED: Power Line speed < 20Mbps or > 6Mbps (non master unit)
Red LED: Power Line speed < 6Mbps or link is down. (non master unit)
6D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connection
Ethernet Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet-enabled devices to
the DHP-342 Ethernet ports.
Push Button Security
Press to secure your network. Refer
to page 8 for more information.
Power Receptor
Connect the supplied power
cord to the power receptor.
7D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug in the DHP-342 into an AC wall outlet or power strip.
Note: Power source is conrmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the DHP-342 is illuminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DHP-342 and attach the
other end of the Ethernet cable to the network or PC. Network Connectivity is conrmed when the Throughput
and Ethernet LED Indicators on the DHP-342 are illuminated.
8D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
1. All Adapters
Plug in all the adapters to be congured.
2. First Adapter
Select the rst adapter to be congured as the AP(Access Point). Press and hold the button until the AP LED starts ashing.
Note: It is recommended to choose a Powerline adapter directly connected to a router or a Media Center PC to be the master unit. There
must be only one master unit in the network.
The adapters memorize their security settings even after power is removed from the units. The security settings of any adapter can be
cleared by pressing the button until its AP LED is off. This will reset the unit back to the factory default settings.
3. First Adapter
Wait until the AP LED stops ashing (up to 30 seconds).
4. First Adapter
The AP LED remains on and is now ready to start registering new adapters.
5. First Adapter
Press the button until its AP LED starts ashing and continue to the new adapter.
6. New Adapter
Press and hold the button in the new adapter until the AP LED starts ashing.
7. New Adapter
The new adapter’s AP LED will turn off indicating that it is securely congured and its throughput LED will indicate the link quality.
8. First Adapter
After registering the new adapter, the AP LED of the rst adapter remains on and its throughput LED will indicate the link quality.
Note: When adding more adapters, repeat steps 5 to 8. At the end of this process, only one adapter should have the AP LED on.
Push Button Security
9D-Link DHP-342 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process.
Insert the D-Link DHP-342 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:\DHP342.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start,
proceed to the next screen.
Click on Install Utility
Using the Setup Wizard
Click Next
The InstallShield Wizard will begin the DHP-342 software
installation.
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Section 2 - Installation
Click Next
Click Finish
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