D-Link Router DHP-1565 User Manual

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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 service is down. 
3 PowerLine LED A solid light indicates that a PowerLine connection is established. 
Hardware Overview
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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 you must 
turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn 
the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). 
•  If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, 
or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
•  When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the 
Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the 
modem and make sure you are online.  
						

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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  RF  (radio  frequency)  noise  in  your 
home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
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.
2.  Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be 
almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will 
travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3.  Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position 
access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects 
such  as  glass,  steel,  metal,  walls  with  insulation,  water  (fish  tanks),  mirrors,  file  cabinets,  brick,  and  concrete  will  degrade  your 
wireless signal.
4.  Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5.  If  you  are  using  2.4GHz  cordless  phones  or  X-10  (wireless  products  such  as  ceiling  fans,  lights,  and  home  security  systems), 
your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz 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. Please refer to page 20 for detail 
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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 
computer back into the modem and make sure you are online.
Insert the CD  into your drive on a computer that is online and click  Install Router to start the Setup Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to install 
and configure your router. 
Laptop
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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 
to your Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565).
3.  Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the blue port labeled LAN on the back of the 
D-Link Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your computer. Turn on the 
computer. Reconnect the power cord to your cable or DSL modem and wait for 2 minutes. Let it complete its connection to your 
ISP before proceeding to the next step.
4.  Connect the supplied power cord into the power receptor located on the back of the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-
1565)  and  then  plug  into  a  wall  outlet  (Please  do  not  use  a  power  strip  or  a  surge  protector). Turn  on  the  DHP-1565  Router  by 
pushing the power button located on the back of this unit.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator on the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router is illuminated.
5.  Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter) and then press Enter. When the login window appears, set 
the user name to Admin and leave the password box blank. Click Log In to continue the Internet Connection setup wizard. This 
wizard will walk you through a step-by-step process to configure Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565) and connect 
to the Internet. Please refer to page 19 for detailed information.
Note:  To run the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, click the  Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button in the Setup Wireless 
Settings window. This wizard will walk you through a step-by-step process to configure your wireless settings. Please refer to 
page 35 for detailed information.
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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
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• 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 into the router and use the power switch to power up the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using 
an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the  Networking 
Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most 
cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2.  Open a web browser and enter  http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to  Admin and leave the 
password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3.  Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 
4.  Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
5.  Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click  Save Settings to save your settings. Use this 
new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to 
the original values as in Step 1.
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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 enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the  Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information 
on setting up your wireless network.  
						

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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 the Ethernet port on your computer.ROOM A
TV
Internet Game Console
ROOM B
Computer
DHP-1565 (AP Mode)
Existing Wall Wiring
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C OMMO n COnn ECT 
BuTTOn On/OFF 
SWITCH
AP/ROuTER 
MODE SWITCH
WELCOME TO THE D-LINK SETUP WIZARD
PLC Network Security
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 reboot (all LEDs will turn off and on). When the PowerLine 
LEDs  on both devices are steadily lit, the two devices will be networked together 
securely. 
Wireless Security
Open a web browser, enter http://dlinkrouterWXYZ (WXYZ: four-digit suffix of the 
PLC MAC address located on the bottom of device) and then press Enter.  
Follow the Setup Wizard to assist you in establishing secure wireless network.
(Please refer to “Setup Wizard” in the user manual for detailed installation information.)   
						

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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 performance.  
3.   Avoid using the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power, such as a 
washer, dryer or refrigerator. This may prevent the adapter from working correctly, or may negatively impact the network performance.
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.