D-Link DHP?P338AV User manual
User Manual
PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter
DHP‑P338AV
Version 1.0 | 11/29/2012
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Revision Date Description
1.0 November 29, 2012 • Initial release for hardware revision A1
Preface
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Table of Contents
Preface .........................................................................................2
Manual Revisions .......................................................................... 2
Trademarks ..................................................................................... 2
Product Overview ......................................................................4
Package Contents .........................................................................4
System Requirements ................................................................. 4
Introduction ...............................................................................5
Features ............................................................................................5
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 6
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Connection ............................................................................. 7
Ethernet Port-based Trac Priority ................................ 8
Hardware Installation ...............................................................9
Push Button Security .................................................................10
Powerline Installation Considerations ................................12
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 14
Technical Specications ........................................................ 15
Table of Contents
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DHP-P338AV
• D-Link DHP-P338AV PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Quick Install Guide
System Requirements
• Ethernet interface (10/100 Mbps)
• PC with 1.5GHz Processor
• 1 GB Memory
Product Overview
Package Contents
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link announces a fast, 500Mbps* PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter which allows you to connect your computers,
networking devices and gaming devices through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electrical wiring - and share
Internet connections, share printers, transfer les, play games, and more.
Features
• Provides Ethernet to Powerline Connection
• Fast Data Transfer Rate of Up to 500Mbps*
• Three Ethernet ports
• Plug & Play, Easy Installation
• Push Button Security
• Power Saving mode
• Integrated Passthrough Power Socket with Noise Filtering
• Port-based Trac Priority
* Maximum throughput based on theoretical transmission PHY rate. Actual date throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of trac
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 aect
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 and IEEE1901 standard. Powerline AV+ products feature a more ecient processor than current 200 Mbps PowerLine AV+ products to provide
faster speeds.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Ethernet LED
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked.
• O. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline LED
• Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
• Off. The device has not found any other compatible
Powerline devices using the same encryption key.
The color indicates the Powerline link rate:
• Green. The Powerline link rate is best.
• Amber. The Powerline link rate is better.
• Red. The Powerline link rate is good.
Power LED
• Solid. The device is receiving electrical power.
• Blinking. The device is setting itself up after reset or
simple connect button was pressed or power saving
mode enabled.
• O. The device is not receiving electrical power.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connection
Ethernet Port
Connect with an Ethernet cable to
your PC or Ethernet device.
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.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Port Name Description
1 Highest Priority Gives uninterrupted service to the connected devices, gaming
consoles, media players or Internet TV.
2 High Priority You can connect devices such as consoles, media players, or Internet TV.
3 Medium Priority This port is best for networking data devices such as printers.
Hardware Overview
Ethernet Port-based Trac Priority
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When connecting devices to your ethernet ports, be aware of the Quality of Service (QoS) priorities assigned to each port.
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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Power
Plug in the DHP-P338AV into an AC wall outlet. Note that it is not recommended to connected the DHP-P338AV to
a power strip or UPS.
Note: Power source is conrmed when the Power LED on the DHP-P338AV is illuminated.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port
located on the DHP-P338AV and attach the other end of
the Ethernet cable to your PC or Ethernet device. Network
Connectivity is conrmed when the Ethernet LED on the
DHP-P338AV is illuminated.
Power Saving Mode Enabled
When the Ethernet link activity has been down for 5 minutes,
the DHP-P338AV will automatically go into power saving
mode. The Power LED will blink intermittently.
WARNING! D-Link powerline devices cannot be congured while in
Power Saving Mode.
NOTEBOOK (High Priority)
PRINTER (Medium Priority)
2ROOM A ROOM B
DHP-P338AV DHP-P338AV
EXISTIng PLC nETWORK
SET TOP BOX (Highest Priority)
Router
Internet
ROOM C
1ROOM C
DHP-P338AV
NOTEBOOK
(High Priority)
SET TOP BOX
(Highest Priority)
PRINTER
(Medium Priority)
DHP-P338AV
NOTEBOOK
(High Priority)
SET TOP BOX
(Highest Priority)
PRINTER
(Medium Priority)
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Understanding PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter Security
The PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapters must use the same encryption key in order to be on the same network.
The default encryption key of each PowerLine AV+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter is HomePlug AV. All PowerLine AV+ 3-Port
Passthrough Adapters with default encryption key can communicate with each other.
It’s recommended to create a private encryption key for network security purposes. The private encryption key allows you to
protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. To create a private encryption key, please follow
below steps:
1. All Adapters
Plug in all the adapters to be congured and make sure each device’s encryption key is set to HomePlug AV (default value). If
the encryption key is not set to the default value, press the Simple connect button for 10 seconds to reset it to the default value.
2. First Adapter
Press the Simple connect button of the rst 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+ 3-Port Passthrough Adapter will use.
Push Button Security
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