Manual for DHP-306AV

Manual for DHP-306AV

Brand: D-Link

Category: Networking

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:01 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2011-04-28

Warranty Information

Hardware is warranted for one year, power supplies and fans for one year, and spare parts for 90 days.

Connecting the PowerLine AV Network Adapter:

  1. Plug the adapter into an AC wall outlet.
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the adapter to your router or PC.
  3. Verify connectivity via the PowerLine and Ethernet LEDs.

Setting Up Security:

  1. Press the Simple Connect button on the DHP-306AV for up to two seconds.
  2. Within two minutes, press the Simple Connect button on other adapters in your network.
  3. The network will be secured with a private encryption key.

Using the Setup Wizard:

  1. Insert the D-Link DHP-306AV CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  2. Run the "autorun.exe" or navigate to the CD drive and select "Install".
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Configuring with the Utility:

  1. Double-click the D-Link PowerLine AV Utility icon on your desktop.
  2. The utility displays connected devices, link rates, and MAC addresses.
  3. Options include renaming devices, factory reset, and firmware upgrades.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
PowerLine AV utility does not start correctly: Reinstall the utility.
PowerLine AV utility does not detect the Powerline AV Network Adapter: Please make sure your PowerLine AV Network Adapter is correctly plugged and connected to the computer or network device.
I can't configure any parameter of the PowerLine AV Network Adapter, an error is shown when I try to configure it: Please make sure you have not unplugged the PowerLine AV Network Adapter while configuring it.
I changed the connection cable to another Network adapter and now the utility does not work correctly: Please restart the utility each time you disconnect the connection cable.
I'm having a lot of problems configuring my network: If you are having problems configuring your network with two or more PowerLine adapters, please reset all of the adapters and configure them again. To test whether the electrical wiring is contributing to the problem, plug the PowerLine adapters in the same room.
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