D-Link Router DHP-1565 User Manual

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Section 1 - Product Overview
1 Power LED A  solid  green  light  indicates  a  proper  connection  to  the  power  supply.  Blinking  green  light  indicates  that  device  common 
Connect Button was pressed or power saving mode enable. This LED will light orange during a factory reset or reboot. 
2 Internet LED A solid green light indicates that the internet connection has successfully completed. A solid orange light indicates that the 
physical link is up, but the ISP...

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Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area 
such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. 
• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. 
 
•  You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then...

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your 
wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must 
pass  through,  may  limit  the  range. Typical  ranges  vary  depending  on  the  types  of  materials  and  background...

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Hardware Installation - For Router Mode
Network Diagram
Windows users can use the  Setup Wizard (from the CD) to configure their router. If you do not want to use the wizard, lost your CD, or are running Mac or 
Linux, you will need to use the manual setup procedure below. 
Start Here
Setup Wizard
For the Wizard to work, the computer must be connected to the Internet and be online. If you have disconnected any hardware, please re-connect your...

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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power cord into the router.
2.  Unplug the Ethernet cable from the computer (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your modem. Then, plug it into 
the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the D-Link Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router. The Modem is now connected...

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If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before 
connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP
™
• Disable DHCP
•  Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address 
from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1.  Plug the power...

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6.  Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 
7.  Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the  LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet 
(WAN) port of the D-Link router. 
8.  You  may  now  use  the  other  2  LAN  ports  to  connect  other  Ethernet  devices  and  computers. To  configure  your  wireless  network,  open  a  web 
browser and...

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Hardware Installation - For Access Point Mode
Install your device
Plug the power cord of the DHP-1565 into an AC wall outlet close to your Computer 
as seen in Room B. Confirm the DHP-1565 is in AP mode and turn it on by pushing 
the  on/off  switch  located on  the  back of  the unit. Wait  about  30  seconds  for  the 
DHP-1565 to boot.
Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the 
DHP-1565 and the other end to...

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C OMMO n COnn ECT 
BuTTOn On/OFF 
SWITCH
AP/ROuTER 
MODE SWITCH
WELCOME TO THE D-LINK SETUP WIZARD
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Press the Common Connect button for one to three seconds. The PowerLine LED 
should start to blink.
Plug  the  second  PowerLine  device  (for  example  the  DHP-1565  in  Room  A  as 
seen on page 13) into a power outlet. Press the Common Connect button on this 
PowerLine device for one to three seconds. 
Wait for both devices to...

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PowerLine Installation Considerations
Plan the location of your PowerLine devices:
1.   Connect the PowerLine devices to electrical outlets that are not controlled by a wall switch in order to avoid accidentally turning off the power 
to the device.
2.   Do not connect the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router to an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip. This might prevent the device 
from working correctly or it may reduce the network...