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D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual

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Version 1.00 | 02/25/2014

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | 02/25/2014 User Manual Wi-Fi Audio Extender DCH-M225...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 2, 2013 • Initial release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tips ....................47 Using the Manual Method ..........17 Home Screen ................20 Technical.Specifications...........48 Wi-Fi Settings ...............22 Warranty................49 Extended Wi-Fi Settings ...........23 Audio Renderer ..............24 Network Settings ..............25 Advanced Settings ............25 Maintenance ................28 Admin ..................28 System ..................29 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product.overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCH-M225 Wi-Fi Audio Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    • A Windows®, Macintosh, Android, or Linux-based operating system • Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality Web-based.Configuration. Utility.Requirements Browser.Requirements: • Internet Explorer 7 or later • Firefox 12.0 or later • Safari 4 or later • Google Chrome 20.0 or later D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Compact,.Convenient.Design The DCH-M225 ‘s compact design is ideal for use at home or a small office, as it does not take up much space and is ready to use by simply plugging it in. The repeater’s small form means it can easily be plugged into a power outlet without blocking other outlets while its wall wart design saves you the hassle of dealing with a power cord.

  • Page 7: What Is A Wireless Extender

    What is a Wireless Extender? The DCH-M225 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DCH-M225, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office .

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DCH-M225, as detailed in the table below. LED Indicator Color Status Description Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating normally Green...

  • Page 9: Side And Bottom

    Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Audio Line Out Audio line out jack for connecting an external speaker Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DCH-M225 to the factory default settings D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Factors

    Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Section 2 - Configuration Setting Up Your DCH-M225 Plug in the DCH-M225 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. Ethernet Outlet Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DCH-M225 device. These details are printed on the specification sticker on the underside of the device.

  • Page 12: Qrs Mobile App Setup

    Section 2 - Configuration QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH-M225 can be set up from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Search for “QRS Mobile” in the App Store or Google Play, or use...
  • Page 13 Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. Click Start to continue. QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend and enter the password if required.
  • Page 14 Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi-Fi network. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish. Click Next to continue. Create an admin password for the DCH-M225’s Web-based configuration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 15 After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will appear. You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Web-Based Configuration

    Section 2 - Configuration Web-based Configuration To access the configuration utility for the DCH-M225 on your PC, first connect to the DCH-M225 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local in the address bar.

  • Page 17: Setup.wizard

    Wi-Fi. from the drop-down menu (refer to “Wi-Fi Settings” on page 22) to set up the connection between your DCH-M225 and the uplink router. To set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended.Wi-Fi (refer to “Extended Wi-Fi Settings”...
  • Page 18 Select whether you want to use the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method or the manual method to set up an extended wireless network using your DCH-M225 and click Next. If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to “Using the WPS Method”...

  • Page 19: Using The Wps Method

    If a connection has been successfully made, you will see a notice on the screen and the LED on the device will turn solid green. You can also use the WPS button on the side of the DCH-M225 to initiate a WPS connection with the uplink router. After pressing...

  • Page 20: Using The Manual Method

    To set up your network manually, select the second option from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue. The DCH-M225 will first scan for available Wi-Fi networks and list the networks it has found. If the network you would like to connect to isn’t listed, click Back.and select the manual option...
  • Page 21 Enter the password for your uplink network. Click Next to continue, or click Back.to return to the previous step. The DCH-M225 will re-broadcast the Wi-Fi connection from the uplink router as an extended Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID and password that you wish to apply to the extended Wi-Fi network. If...
  • Page 22 Wi-Fi network. It is recommended that you make a record of this information for future reference. Click Save to exit the wizard and return to the home screen. Or, click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Home Screen

    Home Screen The home screen gives a summary of the current status of devices connected to the DCH-M225. A green check between devices indicates that there is an active connection. A red X indicates that there is no connection present, or there is a connection error.
  • Page 24 Section 3 - Web-based Configuration If there is no connection between the DCH-M225 and the uplink router, you can click on the uplink router icon to search for an available uplink router. You can view the details of both the uplink router network and the extended Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DCH-M225 icon.

  • Page 25: Wi-Fi Settings

    This page lets you configure the Wi-Fi settings to connect your DCH-M225 to another wireless network. This is the uplink network which the DCH-M225 will then be able to extend. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Wi-Fi.

  • Page 26: Extended Wi-Fi Settings

    Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Extended Wi-Fi Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DCH-M225’s extended wireless network. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Extended.Wi-Fi.

  • Page 27: Audio Renderer

    Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Audio Renderer This page lets you configure the settings for the DCH-M225’s audio extending feature. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Audio.Renderer. DLNA Click to enable or disable the DLNA Renderer feature.

  • Page 28: Network Settings

    Network Settings This page lets you configure the network settings for the DCH-M225. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Network. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
  • Page 29 IPv6 Device Management Interface - You can select an Autoconfiguration.(dynamic),.Static.IP,.or.Link-local IPv6 configuration: My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration. (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to have the Connection is: DCH-M225 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Obtain DNS You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information...
  • Page 30 Section 3 - Web-based Configuration My IPv6 Select Link-local.only to only set an IPv6 address for the Connection is: local network. LAN IPv6 Link- The link-local address of the DCH-M225. Local Address: D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Admin This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DCH-M225. You can also enable graphical authentication (CAPTCHA) on this page. To access this page, click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Admin.

  • Page 32: System

    System This page allows you to save or restore your system configuration, reset or reboot the DCH-M225. To access this page, click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select System. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

  • Page 33: Upgrade

    Upgrade Firmware upgrades may be provided for the DCH-M225 in future. You can check for and upgrade your firmware on this page. To access this page, click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Upgrade.

  • Page 34: Statistics

    Statistics. Wi-Fi: Click on the Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for the connection between the DCH-M225 and the uplink router. Extended Click on the Extended.Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for...

  • Page 35: Connecting.a.wireless.client

    WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below: Step.1 - Press the WPS button on the DCH-M225 for about 3 seconds. The LED on the device will start to blink. You can also use the WPS option in the setup wizard section of the web interface.

  • Page 36: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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 DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 37 WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected.will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 38: 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 39 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 40 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 44 for more information. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 42: 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 43 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 44: 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 46 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 DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    • Google Chrome 20.0 or later • Make sure that you are connected to the same wireless network which is listed on the base of the DCH-M225. If you have an active wired LAN Ethernet connection, try temporarily unplugging the Ethernet cable from the computer you are using, as this may eliminate possible conflicts from having two simultaneous connections on the same computer.
  • Page 48 • Access the web management interface. Open your web browser and enter the address of your extender (http://dlinkap. local) in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management. If the DCH-M225 is not connected to an uplink router, you can try accessing the web interface using the default IP address http://192.168.0.50.

  • Page 49: 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 and conveniently access your network. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 50: Tips

    Don’t let your neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on the extender and uplink router. Refer to the relevant sections of this manual for further details. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Technical.specifications

    • 54 x 42 x 54.5 mm (2.13 x 1.65 x 2.15 inches) Device.Management Weight • Web UI • 81.2 grams (0.18 lb) Diagnostic.LEDs • Status/WPS Operating.Temperature • 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
  • Page 53 20cm between the radiator & your body. FOR.COUNTRY.CODE.SELECTION.USAGE.(WLAN.DEVICES) Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...

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