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Page 1: User Manual
Version 1.01 | 10/22/2014 User Manual Powerline AV Wireless N150 Mini Router DHP-1220AV... -
Page 2: Preface
Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting to a Wireless Network .........38 Internet ................13 WPS Button ...................38 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............13 Windows® 8 ...................39 PPPoE (Username/Password) ........15 WPA/WPA2 ................39 Setup Wizard ................17 Windows® 7 ...................41 Wireless Settings ..............18 WPA/WPA2 ................41 Network Settings ..............19 D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 4 Windows® XP ................47 WPA/WPA2 ................48 Troubleshooting ..............50 Wireless Basics ..............54 What is Wireless? .................55 Tips ....................57 Wireless Modes ................58 Networking Basics ............59 Check your IP address ...............59 Statically Assign an IP address ..........60 Technical Specifications ..........61 D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Depending on your region, a power plug adapter may also be included. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 6: System Requirements
Utility Requirements • Firefox® 12.0 or higher • Safari® 4 or higher • Chrome™ 20 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 7: Introduction
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DHP-1220AV Powerline AV Wireless N150 Mini Router allows you to connect both wired and wireless computers, smartphones, tablets, digital TV, and gaming consoles using the most pervasive medium in your home - the electrical wiring. -
Page 8: Features
Power outlets and electrical wiring must all be part of the same electrical system. Certain electrical conditions in your home, such as wiring condition and configuration, may affect the performance of this product. Additional D-Link Powerline AV adapters are required to add new devices to the network. A minimum of two D-Link Powerline AV Network Adapters are required to create a network. Connecting this product to a power strip with a surge protector may adversely affect the performance of this product. -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections LAN Port Connects to LAN devices such as PCs, TVs, and game consoles. INTERNET Port Connects to WAN sources such as a DSL or Cable modem. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 10: Buttons
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). To connect using WPS, press this button, then press the WPS Button button on your wireless client. To reset the device to factory settings, press the button for 10 seconds. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 11: Leds
The device is off. Solid Green A Powerline connection is established. Powerline LED Light Off A Powerline connection has not been established. Solid Green The LAN segment is ready. LAN LED Light Off There is no LAN established. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 12: Installation
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. -
Page 13: Hardware Installation
Note: Network connectivity is confirmed when the Powerline LED indicators on both Powerline devices are steadily lit. This will indicate that your network is now secure. ROOM A ROOM B ROOM C DHP-1220AV iPad iPad HomePlug HomePlug Internet Modem Notebook Notebook AV Device AV Device D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 14: Powerline Installation Considerations
4. Verify that your Powerline devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location. 5. To help prevent against electrical shock, be sure to plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 15: Safety
Keep the device out of direct sunlight. Do not cover or block the vents on the device. Make sure that the device has adequate room for ventilation. Avoid placing the device near a heater or radiator. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 16: Configuration
By default, admin will be the Username . Leave the password blank. If you receive a “Page Cannot be Displayed” error, please refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 50 for assistance. You will automatically proceed to the Setup heading after logging in. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 17: Internet
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card (not recommended). D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 18 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 19: Pppoe (Username/Password)
DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static PPPoE only). MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 20 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 21: Setup Wizard
Use the wizard’s on-screen instructions to conveniently set up your network if you have not yet. You can also manually configure your network. Wi-Fi settings are covered at “Wireless Settings” on page 18 and Powerline settings are at “PLC Settings” on page 21. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 22: Wireless Settings
Please refer to “What is Wireless?” on page 55 for more information. Passphrase: Choose a password that is strong. A good password uses both letters and numbers in unpredictable places. Example bad passwords could be password or 12345678. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 23: Network Settings
The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the lease Time: time in minutes. Always Enable this feature to broadcast your network’s DHCP server Broadcast: to LAN/WLAN clients. Enable: Check this box to enable DHCP reservation. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 24 MAC address, and IP address. List: Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 25: Plc Settings
Section 3 - Configuration PLC Settings This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Powerline AV using the web-based configuration utility. Power Saving: Power save mode. Network You can set the name of your network and to make it either Name: public or private. -
Page 26: Advanced
Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma. Example: 24,1009,3000-4000 Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 27: Network Filter
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC address. Schedule: Select a schedule for the network filtering rule, or click New Schedule to create a new schedule. Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 28: Website Filter
Select either DENY computers access to ONLY these sites or Filter: ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Domain: Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 29: Advanced Wireless
If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over- lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 30: Advanced Network
Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended). Enable IPv4 Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the Multicast router from the Internet (IPv4). Streams: Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 31: Tools
This feature is disabled by default. Enable Remote Check to allow remote access to the router management Management: page from the Internet. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 32: Time
Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save Settings. You can also click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button at the bottom of the screen. Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 33: System
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you would like to save the current DHP-1220AV configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot the Click to reboot the DHP-1220AV. Device: D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 34: Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware of the DHP-1220AV from this page. Make sure the firmware you would like to use is on the local hard drive of your computer. Click Browse... to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. -
Page 35: Dynamic Dns
Enter the host name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username: Enter the username for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Confirm Enter your Password again to confirm. Password: Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 36: System Check
Internet connectivity. If you ping several common websites and all result in a timeout then there is likely an issue with your Internet connection. If the result says a site is alive, then your Internet connection is working. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 37: Status
Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the DHP-1220AV. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. DHCP Clients: Displays network information for all connected clients. PLC: Shows the DHP-1220AV’s Powerline Connection settings. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 38: Logs
Go to the previous page of the log. Next: Go to the next page of the log. Refresh: Updates the log to the current time. Clear: This button clears all current log content. Save Log: Save the log to your hard drive. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 39: Statistics
The DHP-1220AV keeps statistics on the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the DHP-1220AV is rebooted. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 40: Wireless
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table displays the connection details and MAC and IP addresses of the connected wireless clients. Click Refresh to update the list. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 41: Help
Section 3 - Configuration Help Click on a link in the Help heading for more information on each section of the firmware. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 42: Connecting To A Wireless Network
(or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). WPS Button Step 3 - Allow up to 2 minutes to configure. Once the Power/Status LED stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 43: Windows® 8
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 44 WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 45: Windows® 7
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 46 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
- Page 47 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 48: Windows Vista
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you have a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 49: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 50 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 51: Windows® Xp
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 52: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 53 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... - Page 55 • Close your Web browser (if open) and open it. Access the web management. Open your Web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
- Page 56 MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
- Page 57 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...
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Page 58: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. -
Page 59: What Is Wireless
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. - Page 60 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
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Page 61: Tips
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. -
Page 62: Wireless Modes
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual... -
Page 63: Networking Basics
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. -
Page 64: Statically Assign An Ip Address
Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. -
Page 65: Technical Specifications
• Powerline: Up to 200 Mbps • 96 grams (3.39 ounces) Frequency Range • 2.4 GHz to 2.497 GHz Encryption • 128-bit AES • WEP/WPA/WPA2 Operating Temperature • 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) D-Link DHP-1220AV User Manual...