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1. Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information Test A ha Unsecured wireless network antl default oi E Unsecured wireless network all salestest Mt Security enabled wireless network aall J r testi p Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 an amp 45 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client WPA WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 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 Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks Refresh network list lt 3 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking Zr Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings i Wir2. 3 Select music you want to play if you haven t done so already 4 Click the Play To button at the top of the Play tab and select DCH M225 Play D E f Savelist Clear list Length Rating ou Our Version of Events Spec Emelt Sand Shop pS linenrer lict 5 In the Play To dialog box use the playback controls to play IP Mey To DoH m225 lar 2 J och m225 pause or stop the media stream and to change to the next BP D Link Corporation DLNA Media Renderer or previous item in the list Clear List lt Read All About It Pt IM 4 18 b d e Our Version of Events Special Edition Emeli Sand O E i44 Pri 4 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 15 Section 2 Product Setup PLAYING YOUR MUSIC WITH ITUNES NOTE The below guide is for iTunes version 11 For more information on how to enable the AirPlay function in versions earlier than 11 please refer to Apple s support page 1 Make sure your desktop or laptop computer is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere 2 Launch iTunes and select the music you want to play if you haven t done so already 3 Click the AirPlay icon and select DCH M225 D Link DCH M225 User Manual LIBRARY J Music Single Multiple My Computer E Films TV Programmes Apps STORE iTunes Store DEVICES gt iPhone SHARED 4 Home Sharing GENI
3. Inc D Link DCH M225 User Manual 18 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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 on page 20 If you wish to use the manual setup method please refer to Using the Manual Method on page 21 D Link DCH M225 User Manual SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD se CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup O Select this option if you want to setup your network manually 19 Section 3 Web based Configuration Using the WPS Method To set up using the WPS method select the first option from the setup wizard menu Click Next to continue The DCH M225 uses the push button method for WPS After selecting WPS the DCH M225 will ask you to press the WPS push button on the access point or router you want to connect the DCH M225 to You have 120 seconds to press the button on your access point or router Click Next to continue Ifa 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 the WPS button on the DCH M225 y
4. Management drop down menu at the top of the page and select Admin Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Admin Enter the Admin password Password D Link Home Settings Management Enable Click on the slider to enable graphical authentication Admin Graphical or CAPTCHA This provides an extra layer of security by Theanine eea a a Authentication requiring you to enter a code that is displayed on screen This lt is high seamen E yO Croats 9 perO A Apen Youn roaro can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network using automated methods Admin Password Enable Graphical Authentication CAPTCHA D Link DCH M225 User Manual 32 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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 Save Settings Save the system settings into a file to the local hard drive D Link To Local Hard You will then see a file dialog where you can select a location Drive and file name for the settings Home Settings Management system Load Settings Load the system settings from a file on the local hard drive This page lets you save your router s current settings to a file restore your settings from a file restore your From Local e
5. amp DA mk Version 1 01 09 18 2014 User Manual Music Everywhere DCH M225 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 Ci escription May 2 2014 e Initial release September 18 2014 e add Power Usage 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 Copyright 2014 by D Link Corporation All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Systems Inc Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product ErP with High Network Availability HiNA and automatically switches to a power saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted If it is not needed during certain periods of time it can be unplugged to save energy Network Standby 1 47 watts D Link DCH M225 User Manual i Table of Contents Table of Contents POP ACS cvcicscccscesdsdscdccenwsseccdcacaevevce sovececddegaceisecscusceecavassessecasves i AUCIO RENCELEL ccccccccccccccccccccccccecccecccceccecsecce
6. continuing 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 Using your computer or mobile device s Wi Fi connection utility connect to the SSID of your DCH M225 and enter the password If you are unsure of how to connect toa wireless network please refer to Connect to a Wireless Network on page 37 or consult your device s user manual Once connected you are ready to begin the setup process There are two ways to configure your DCH M225 using the QRS Mobile app on your smartphone or tablet device or using the web GUI on your computer For detailed information on either of the methods for configuring your DCH M225 refer to the following sections of the manual e QRS Mobile App Setup on page 9 e Web based Configuration on page 17 D Link DCH M225 User Manual Outlet DLink MAC ID XXXXXXXXXXXX Password XXXXXXXXXX Wi Fi Name SSID 2 4GHz dlink XXXX a A Input 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 0 3A j Made In China Section 2 Product Setup 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 your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the right to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store left for your iOS device or from Google Play right
7. e u st C r e a t e d Congratulations your device has configured You can now enjoy your Wi Fi network by connecting to the new e Wi Fi Network Name you setup Congratulations Connect from your iPhone and iPad 1 Please go to Settings gt Wi Fi and choose DAP 1320 repeater from the list of Wi Fi network services 2 Enter the password you just set up when prompted Connect from your computer 1 On your computer choose DAP 1320 repeater from the list of Wi Fi network services in your settings 2 Enter the password you just set up when prompted D Link DCH M225 User Manual 12 Section 2 Product Setup Playing you Music wirelessly to your Speakers NOTE Music Everywhere plays music from only one device at a time To switch devices stop the current device before playing music on another device PLAYING YOUR MUSIC WITH APPLE IOS DEVICES NOTE The below guide is for iOS 7 For more information on how to enable AirPlay on devices using iOS versions earlier than iOS 7 please refer to Apple s support page 1 Make sure Wi Fi is turned on for your iOS device and that your iOS device is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere 2 Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access the Control Center function of your device 3 Tap AirPlay Choose Music Everywhere DCH M225 from the list of devices 5 To choose a song to play press the home button to navigate and now navigate to th
8. that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices At a 45 degree angle a wall that is 0 5 meters thick 1 5 feet appears to be almost 1 meter 3 feet thick At a 2 degree angle it can appear over 14 meters 45 feet 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 aluminium 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 can 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 4 GHz 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 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 7 Section 2 Product Setup Setting Up Your DCH M225 Plug in the DCH M225 to a power outlet Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before
9. the user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable 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 Step 2 Within 120 seconds press the WPS button on your wireless device Step 3 Allow up to 1 minute to configure Once the LED light stops blinking and turns solid green you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secured with WPA2 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 36 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8 WPA WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key Wi Fi password being used To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display 11 35 AM E F z 1h a pi il iii 1 21 2013 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 Networks Airplane mode Off g SWSWSW ASUS Guest TP PLC Router AirPort Express AirPort Express 5GHz Book 600M DIR 505 Cla
10. 02 11b Wireless Frequency Range e 2 4 GHz to 2 4835 GHz Antenna e Two Internal Antennas Security e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 e WPS PBC e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64 128 bit Advanced Features e QRS Mobile setup app for iOS and Android devices Device Management e Web UI Diagnostic LEDs e Status WPS Operating Temperature e Oto 40 C 32 to 104 F Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D Link DCH M225 User Manual Operating Humidity e 0 to 90 non condensing Power Input e AC 110 240 V Maximum Power Consumption e SW Certifications e FCC e CE e IC e C Tick e CSA e Wi Fi Certified Dimensions 54x 42 x 54 5 mm 2 13 x 1 65 x 2 15 inches Weight e 81 2 grams 0 18 Ib 52
11. 33304WPA2 RRR RRREG 4 Eddie APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DCH M225 User Manual 39 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client 3 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to 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 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router D Link DCH M225 User Manual Mot connected aii Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink Connect automatically kay2690_24 jamesZ090g ALPHA dlink 888 SD6_ WLAN DAP 2690q AN Open Network and Sharing Center 40 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect 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 1 Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters p You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 41 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use t
12. H 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 The extended network can simply use the same network credentials as the existing network or you can specify a different network name and password giving you the flexibility to control network access This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices As such it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode If you wish to power down this product please simply unplug it from the power outlet D Link DCH M225 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Top Power Status 1 LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DCH M225 as detailed in the table below LED Indicator Colour Status Description Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating normally Green Blinking Green The device is processing WPS D Link DCH M225 User Manual Solid Red Device is powering ON or system is defective Blinking Red The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned Orange Blinking Orange Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router None Off Device is not receiving power Check the powe
13. ID 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 2 06 PM Wi Fi Settings Setup your extended Wi Fi network a pi ake ae is up to 32 characters You will need to join your Wi Fi ork using this Network Name SSID i i RRT at least 8 characters You will need to join your Wi Fi sing this password JE wouid like to keep the e same Wi Fi Name and Password for the extended 2 06 PM C Wi Fi Device Password By default your new D Link device does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web based configuration utility To secure your new device please create a password below You will need to use the password to login the Web based configuration utility f your device 11 Section 2 Product Setup 2 07 PM A summary of your settings will be displayed Click Save to reboot the device and to complete the setup Setup Complete Below is a summary of your Wi Fi security and device password settings Please take a note of your settings and save your configuration The Setup Wizard has completed Click Save button to save your settings and reboot the device Save 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
14. Mon 11 Nov 2013 Current Firmware Date 2013 11 11 12 15 00 Check for New Firmware Upgrade Manually Upgrade Firmware Select File 34 Section 3 Web based Configuration Statistics This page displays details about your wireless and network connections To access this page click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page and select Statistics Wi Fi Click on the Wi Fi tab to display the statistics for the D Link Home Settings Management connection between the DCH M225 and the uplink router Extended Click on the Extended Wi Fi tab to display the statistics for NZ Statistics Wi Fi the connection between the DCH M225 and any connected die ee about data transmitted and received by your AP through the internet clients Clear Click the Clear button to reset the statistics Clear 100 Kb s 75 Kb s 50 Kb s 25 Kb s 0 Kb s Second s Total Packets Total Byte s Total Kbit s Kbits sec Sent Tx 39612 23598395 23046 6 amp 6 Received Rx 28626 4196692 4099 a D Link DCH M225 User Manual 35 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting a Wireless Client WPS Button WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a simple and secure way to connect your wireless devices with the DCH M225 Most wireless devices such as wireless routers media players printers and cameras will have a WPS button or a software utility with WPS that you can press to connect to the DCH M225 Please refer to
15. Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Section 3 Web based Configuration IPv6 Device Management Interface You can select an Autoconfiguration dynamic Static IP or Link local Pv6 configuration My IPv6 Connection is Obtain DNS Server Address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server My IPv6 Connection is IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Select Autoconfiguration SLAAC DHCPv6 to have the DCH M225 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information automatically or you can select to configure DNS servers manually Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails Select Static IPv6 to manually assign an IP address to the DCH M225 Enter the IPv6 address that you want to assign to the extended network AP This address should be outside of the uplink router s DHCP address pool Enter the length of the IPv6 subnet prefix Enter the default gateway Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails D Link DCH M225 User Manual IPv6 Device Management Interfa
16. US tS Genius PLAYLISTS DCH M225 Our Version of Events Our Version of Events Special Edition Emeli Sand 2012 14 Read All About It Pt I 16 Section 3 Web based 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 You can also use the IP address http 192 168 0 50 Note If you have multiple DCH M225 devices on the network you can access web based configuration via http dlinkapxxxx local as shown in the included Wi Fi Configuration Card with xxxx being the last four digits of the DCH M225 s MAC address Enter your password By default Admin is selected as the username and cannot be changed and by default the password is blank The configuration interface will open and you can configure the various settings for the DCH M225 If you have not yet configured an uplink network the home screen will show that there is no connection between the DCH M225 and the uplink router For detailed information on manually setting up your DCH M225 to extend an existing wireless network refer to Using the Manual Method on page 21 D Link DCH M225 User Manual D LINK SYSTEMS INC W O hitp dlinkap local Admin Password D L
17. assphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the aaa wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of ge Wireless networks are available screen Select Connect to a network iii Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center 120i riwi Friday 4897 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect W wP Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network As tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DCH M225 User Manual 43 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect 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 wP Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now tence 44 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client Windows XP Windows XP users may use the bui
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19. ce Choose a IPv6 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My IPv6 Connection is Autoconfiguration SLAAC DHCPv6 Vv Obtain a DNS server address automatically or enter a specific DNS server address O Obtain IPV6 DNS Servers automatically Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers IPv6 Device Management Interface Choose a IPv6 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My IPv6 Connection is Static IPv6 Vv Enter the IPv6 address information that you would like to use to access the Web based management interface Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Po Primary DNS Server Po Secondary DNS Server Po 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 IPv6 Device Management Interface Choose a IPv6 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My IPv6 Connection is Link local only Vv The LAN IPv6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web based management interface LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FE80 CABE 19FF FEE5 1411 64 31 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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
20. ded Wi Fi Wi Fi Name This is the name of the DCH M225 s extended network The SSID DCH M225 will rebroadcast the uplink router s Internet D Link Home Settings Management connection under this SSID You can also choose to make the SSID for the extended network the same as the SSID for Extended Wi Fi Settings the u pl ink network Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D Link AP Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client Security Select the type of wireless security you wish to use for the extended network Choose None WEP or WPA Personal Enter the password or network key that you wish to use Password for the extended network You can also choose to make WiFi Name SSID dlink extender the password for the extended network the same as the Security WPA Personal iv password for the uplink network Passwort Click Save to save the settings and return to the home page D Link DCH M225 User Manual 27 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 When Renderer this option is enabled any DLNA compatible device will be Status able to find the DCH M225 using the de
21. e music App or another Airplay enabled music App SS D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 2 Product Setup PLAYING YOUR MUSIC WITH ANDROID DEVICES 1 In order to stream music from an Android smartphone or tablet to Music Everywhere you will need to download and install an AirPlay or DLNA streaming capable music app such as BubbleUPnP or iMediaShare 2 Make sure Wi Fi is turned on for your Android device and that your Android device is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere 3 Forinstruction on how to stream music from your Android device to Music Everywhere please refer to the app s user s guide NOTE D Link cannot be held responsible or liable for any direct or consequential damages resulting from the use of third party applications For more information relating to any third party applications please refer to the app information on Apple App Store or Google Play or contact the application developer D Link DCH M225 User Manual 14 Section 2 Product Setup PLAYING YOUR MUSIC WITH WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER NOTE The below guide is for Windows Media Player version 12 For more information on how to enable the Play To function in versions earlier than 12 please refer to Microsoft s support page 1 Make sure your desktop or laptop computer is connected to the same network as Music Everywhere 2 Launch Windows Media Player and make sure it s showing the Play tab on the right hand side
22. ecord 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 SETUP COMPLETE eB CH Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Please take a note of the following summary of your Wi Fi Security settings for future reference Wi Fi Network Name dlink 0 o69 Wi Fi Password Extended Wi Fi Network Name dlink extender Extended WiFi Password 23 Section 3 Web based Configuration Home Screen The home screen gives asummary of the current status of devices peas ase mks vant connected to the DCH M225 A green check between devices indicates that there is an active connection A red X indicates that Current Status aa ee ene neers are there is no connection present or there is a connection error a YB di At any time you can click on the device images on the home C Click on any item in the diagram for more information urrent Status screen to view the current status of each device EN Setup Wizard m amb A CB Es CA Wi Fi Wireless Mode Network Name SSID Extender _top_of_the _list Network Status Password Connected pa rd Connection Up Time 0 Day 0 Hour 3 Min 21 Sec Connect to another uplink router D Link DCH M225 User Manual 24 Section 3 Web based Configuration If there is no connection between the DCH M225 and the uplink D Link Home Settings Management rout
23. eless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more Test ia information Unsecured wireless network all te default Q 2 all Unsecured wireless network lestest ah e Security enabled wireless network aall J testi i Security enabled wireless network ill This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect an amp 46 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect 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 Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Connect Cancel 47 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCH M225 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating sy
24. er you can click on the uplink router icon to search for an availa ble uplink router Cu rrent Status Click on any item in the diagram for more information m N J X X CB y N The device is not connected to an uplink router l e click Next to find available Wi Fi networks LON l Next Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc You can view the details of both the uplink router network and 7 R f Cu rre nt Status Click on any item in the diagram for more information the extended Wi Fi network by clicking on the DCH M225 icon a Setup Wizard CH r ON A x e CB f 4 p DCH M225 dA fe LW Hardware Version Al Firmware Version 1 00 NA IPv4 IPv6 Network Extended Wi Fi MAC Address Wi Fi Name SSID c0 a0 bb f8 b3 a1 dlink b3a1 Device IP Address Password 192 168 0 143 asdf1234 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 DNS Server 192 168 0 1 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 25 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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 Wireless This is set to Repeater mode and cannot be changed Mode Wi Fi Network Click Scan to scan for available wireless networks and se
25. for your Android device For iOS For Android Connect to the Wi Fi network that is displayed on the Wi Fi Configuration Card included in your package ex dlink a8fa Wi Fi ong Then enter the Wi Fi password also printed on the Wi Fi Choose a Network s 7245 6100 az Configuration Card ex akbdj 1936 These details are also printed ea re e on the specification sticker on the underside of the device Gj Picture Frame Cisco WPS 87366 T agp General v dlink E iCloud dlink 605L aa Mail Contacts Calendars diinicDIRSOS az EJ twitter DSR 500N_1 az FaceTime fc75167bb3ab az A Safari Firefly az O D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 2 Product Setup 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 D Link DCH M225 User Manual This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure yo Step 1 Configure your Internet Connect Step 2 Configure your Wi Fi Security Step 3 Set your router password Step 4 Save settings Select a Wireless Network MobileCompanion iLikeToMoveltMovelt CX468 Kenny_2KAP Cancel 10 Section 2 Product Setup Enter a network name SSID and password for the extended Wi Fi network You may keep the existing SS
26. go through its reboot process indicated by the LED turning red Wait about 30 seconds to access the extender The default IP address is http dlinkap local When logging in the username is admin and leave the password box empty D Link DCH M225 User Manual 49 Appendix A Wireless Basics 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 A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapters used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network de
27. he built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Are Available bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility eases Wireless networks are available T Or Connect to a network Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right Network and Sharing Center corner next to the time Select Connect to a network cf iui p T Te CU Friday 4 8 17 2007 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click Connect ww _ Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All v 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 48 for more information Security enabled network D Link DCH M225 User Manual 42 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client WPA WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or p
28. ink Home Settings Management C u rre nt Sta t u S Click on any item in the diagram for more information i D x CEF Section 3 Web based Configuration Setup Wizard D Link Home Settings Management If you wish to configure your extender to connect to the Internet using the setup wizard click the Setup Wizard button oe a g p p C u r r e nt St a ji u S Click on any item in the diagram for more information This wizard is designed to guide you through a step by step cence process to configure your new Music Everywhere to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet WEFI CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD ea e CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Click Next to continue This wizard is designed to assist you in your Wi Fi network setup It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to set up your Wi Fi network and how to make it secure If you already have a Wi Fi network set up and you want to D Link ee T configure your Wi Fi network settings manually go to Settings at the top of your TONAT window ane select Wi Fi from the Curent Status Tt PA drop down menu refer to Wi Fi Settings on page 26 to set up the connection between your DCH M225 and the uplink router To Audio Renderer set up the extended Wi Fi network select Extended Wi Fi refer Network vole E to Extended Wi Fi Settings on page 27 D jX Qs Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems
29. ire DIR 835 Hans 5 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 37 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client You will then be prompted to enter the network security key Wi Fi password for the wireless network Enter the password into the box and click Next If you wish to use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press the 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 Networks d link O7725 Enter the network security key H You can also connect 4 by pushing the button on the router Cancel Networks Airplane mode Off K WI FI d link O7725 Connected ll 38 Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client Windows 7 WPA WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter 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 11 71 AM 9 7 2009 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected cil Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 AllenH DIR 655 5D6_WLAN DAP 2690q wpstestl BBIQ6
30. lect Name SSID the one you want to use the DCH M225 to extend You can also type in the name SSID of the wireless network Security Select the security method that is being used by the wireless Mode network that you have selected WEP WPA Personal or None Password If you selected WEP or WPA Personal you will be required to enter the password or security key for the network you are attempting to join You can also use WPS to connect your wireless devices to the DCH M225 s extended network For further information on how to do this please refer to Connecting a Wireless Client on page 36 Click Save to save the settings and return to the home page D Link DCH M225 User Manual D Link Home Settings Management Use this section to configure the Wi Fi Network you would like your DCH M225 to connect to Use Site Survey to scan available Wi Fi networks and select the Wi Fi Network you would like your DCH M225 to connect to Enter the Password of the Wi Fi Network you selected and click Save Wireless Mode Repeater Wi Fi Network Name SSID Po Security Mode WPA Personal Password Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc 26 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 Exten
31. lt in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click ona network 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 9 Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect click this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks Refresh network list lt 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks SD Learn about wireless networking gfe Change the order of preferred networks
32. ning in no time Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11n and 802 119 specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DCH M225 User Manual 3 Section 1 Product Overview What is Music Everywhere Music Everywhere DCH M225 allows you to play music from your smartphone tablet or computer wirelessly to your speakers Simply plug in your speaker jack into Music Everywhere DCH M225 and connect it to your Wi Fi network It also has a Wi Fi extender built in to help you eliminate any Wi Fi black spots in your home If you do not have access to a Wi Fi network you can also use the direct connect mode to play music wirelessly which connects your smart phone tablet or computer directly to Music Everywhere Expanding your audio capabilities has never been easier with the help of the DCH M225 With support for both DLNA and AirPlay simply plug in your speakers and you ll be able to stream audio to anywhere within your wireless network The Wi Fi WMM quality of service protocol ensures that you ll have no issues with bandwidth when streaming audio and performing other tasks such as surfing the Internet checking email or online gaming What is a Wireless Extender The DC
33. nter http xxxx local where xxxx corresponds to the name of the device in the address bar of your web browser in order to access the configuration utility Network Settings Management Link http dlinkap local Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings section of the Network Settings page allows you to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 settings which will be used by the DCH M225 s extended network IPv4 Device Management interface You can select either a Dynamic or Static IPv4 configuration My LAN Connection is IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Here you can select whether you want the IP to have a Dynamic IP or Static IP address If you select Dynamic IP the options below will not be available Enter the Static IP address that you want to assign to the extended network AP This address should be outside of the uplink router s DHCP address pool Enter the subnet mask Enter the gateway address This is usually the IP address of Address the uplink router Primary DNS Server Secondary Enter the address of the primary DNS server Enter the address of the secondary DNS server This is DNS Server optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails D Link DCH M225 User Manual IPv4 Device Management Interface Choose a Pv4 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My LAN Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 50
34. ou will have 120 seconds to press the WPS button on your access point or router The LED on the DCH M225 will turn solid green when a connection has been successfully established with the uplink router D Link DCH M225 User Manual SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD eB CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup O Select this option if you want to setup your network manually VIRTUAL PUSH BUTTON 0 mD Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Please press Push Button Physical or Virtual on the AP or Router you are connecting to within 119 Seconds Mz WPS Button 20 Section 3 Web based Configuration Using the Manual Method To set up your network manually select the second option from the setup wizard menu Click Next to continue SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD BR CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client O Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Select this option if you want to setup your network manually ee ee eB CH Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client 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 again to perform another scan Once you have selected the uplink network you wish to use click Selec
35. r Wi Fi network It also has a Wi Fi extender built in to help you eliminate any Wi Fi black spots in your home If you do not have access to a Wi Fi network you can also use the direct connect mode to play music wirelessly which connects your smart phone tablet or computer directly to Music Everywhere Easily Extend Your Existing Network and Audio Setup The DCH M225 Music Everywhere is also a portable plug in repeater that lets you extend an existing wireless network It also has the ability to stream your music library to anywhere within your extended wireless network Tiny yet powerful it supports Wireless N speeds of up to 300 Mbps in a device that fits in the palm of your hand 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 Its sleek unobtrusive appearance means it blends easily into the background Simple Setup Through its easy to use web based user interface you can quickly and easily connect the DCH M225 to an uplink router configure the extender wireless network and manage the administrative settings The setup wizard will even guide you through the setup process getting your extended wireless network up and run
36. r outlet Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side and Bottom 4 D Link DCH M225 MAC ID XXXXXXXXXXKXX P N ECHM225EEU A1G S N RZF21ymXXXXXX WPS PIN XXXXXXXX Password XXXXXXXXXX Wi Fi Name SSID 2 4GHz dlink XXXX C H El Input 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 0 3A Made In China 1 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi Fi clients using Wi Fi Protected Setup 2 Audio Line Out Audio line out jack for connecting an external speaker 3 Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DCH M225 to the factory default settings D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 2 Product Setup Wireless Installation Factors The Music Everywhere lets you extend the reach of your existing wireless network allowing you to work wirelessly from more places in your home or office 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 extender and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter s range by up to 98 feet 30 meters Position your devices so
37. seseees 37 Hardware OVErViCW cccccscccssccssscscccssccscccssessscsesccssccssccsscesecess 5 Windows B cccscccssccssccssccssscstsccssccssccssecssccescestcescessccssecues 37 RONG TOD eerren E E 5 WPAN PA Z aaraa EEA EEE E 37 Side and BOttOM esseeseeseeseeseesoessesoesoessesseseossesseesoesoeseeseeseses 6 Windows 7 cccccoccosscessccsscesscessccssecssccssccssccsscestccsececscecsseenes 39 Wireless Installation Factors cccsccssccssscsssecsscsssccsscsseceess 7 WPA WPA2 cccccssccssccsssccsccssccssscscccescscccsscsssccssccsecsnees 39 Wind Vista c savcvecsnstesctvaceceusesauaechulcsavetenvoesuerchnvestoceorees 42 Setting Up Your DCH M225 cccsssccsssccsssccssscccscsccseces 8 panera WPA WPA2D c cccccssccsssssscssccssscssccsscssccssccscsscssccssesesesnceees 43 QRS Mobile App Setup ecscsssssesessssssssssesesssssssseseesessesees 9 Windows XP cccssccssccssccssscssscsssccssccssccssccsscsssccsscesecccaceeees 45 Playing you Music wirelessly to your Speake s 0 13 WPA WPA2 46 Web based Configuration sessssssssesesssessssscssssscesssscessseersssees 1 y j CCkf Oz yyy Troubleshooting ccccccsccccscsccccccccccccccccccccccsccccscsccccccses 48 SEU WIZA O ecsscavesccesecnscesceecscvsccenccsecescesccetecdsssecssnsesieestsss 18 P Using the WPS Method eesessseseesseseessessessessessessessessessess 20 Wireless Basics ccccccssssssssssscsss
38. ssccccsssccccssssccccccscoccssscosecs 50 Using the Manual Method sssssssssseeessssssecceesssssseseeessssssss 21 Te a A AE 51 HOME SCOE cnno een EEE 24 WA SCN aa ET 26 Technical Specifications essssseeesseeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeees 52 Extended Wi Fi Settings eessessesessessessessesessessessesseseeseeses 27 D Link DCH M225 User Manual ii Section 1 Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCH M225 Music Everywhere Wi Fi Configuration Card EE If any of the above items are missing from your package please contact your reseller D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview System Requirements e A wireless router with an active Internet connection Network Requirements e IEEE 802 11n 802 119 or 802 11b wireless clients devices Computer or Mobile Device with the following e A Windows Macintosh Android or Linux based operating system e Wireless adapter or Wi Fi functionality Web based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements e Internet Explorer 7 or later e Firefox 12 0 or later e Safari 4 or later e Google Chrome 20 0 or later D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction Features Conveniently Stream Audio Music Everywhere DCH M225 allows you to play music from your smartphone tablet or computer wirelessly to your speakers Simply plug in your speaker jack into Music Everywhere DCH M225 and connect it to you
39. stem the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples 1 Why can t I access the web based configuration utility When entering the IP address of the Music Everywhere dlinkap local for example you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet The device has the utility built in to a ROM chip in the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility e Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following e Internet Explorer 7 or later e Firefox 12 0 or later e Safari 4 or later e 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 e 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 DCH M225 User Manual 48 Section 5 Troubleshooting e Configure your Internet settings e Goto Start gt Settings gt Con
40. t D Link apptest D Link_DIR 600 AAA Shai Hulud J Han DAPF 1 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 21 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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 you would like the uplink router Wi Fi network and the extended Wi Fi network to have the same SSID and password check the box at the bottom of the screen Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step D Link DCH M225 User Manual ENTER WIFI PASSWORD se CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Please enter Wi Fi Password to establish wireless connection Between 8 and 63 characters PLEASE ENTER THE SETTINGS FOR THE EXTENDED NETWORK eB CH Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Give your Extended Wi Fi network SSID a name Using up to 32 characters Give your Extended Wi Fi network a passowrd ooo Between 3 and 63 characters Use the same Wi Fi Network Name for the Extended Network 22 Section 3 Web based Configuration The setup process is now complete A summary page will appear showing the settings for both the connection to the uplink router and the extended Wi Fi network It is recommended that you make a r
41. tate wu ells ge Fives ag hee aac Hard Drive Restore Restore the system settings to factory default settings This to Factory will erase all currently stored settings Default Save Settings To Local Hard Drive settings Seale Reboot the Click Reboot to reboot the DCH M225 Restore To Factory Default Settings Device Reboot The Device Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc D Link DCH M225 User Manual 33 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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 Firmware This section displays the currently installed firmware version Information as well as the date on which the current firmware version was released Check For New Click Check For New Firmware to find out if there is new or Firmware updated firmware If there is you can download it to your computer Upgrade Click Select File to locate the firmware file on your local Firmware device and perform a manual firmware upgrade D Link DCH M225 User Manual D Link Home Settings Management Upgrade This page shows you your current firmware version and allows you to check for and download new firmware After downloading the firmware you can then upgrade it by using the buttons below Firmware Information Current Firmware Version 1 00
42. trol Panel Double click the Internet Options Icon From the Security tab click the button to restore the settings to their defaults e Click the Connection tab and set the dial up option to Never Dial a Connection Click the LAN Settings button Make sure nothing is checked Click OK Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults Click OK three times e Close your web browser if open and open it e 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 e If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the extender from the power outlet for at least 10 seconds and plug it back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your extender Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults To reset the extender locate the reset button hole on the underside panel of the unit With the extender powered on use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds Release the button and the extender will
43. vice name that is set in the Device Name field below AirPlay Click to enable or disable the AirPlay feature When this Status option is enabled any AirPlay compatible device will be able to find the DCH M225 using the device name that is set in the Device Name field below Device Name You can enter a name for your device in this field Other devices on your network that can stream audio through DLNA or AirPlay will be able to identify your DCH M225 by this name Click Save to save the settings and return to the home page D Link DCH M225 User Manual D Link Home Settings Management Audio Renderer DLNA technology allows you to enjoy your media anywhere anytime in your home with DLNA certified devices Your music can be streamed wirelessly from DLNA certified DMS Digital Media Server devices You can also stream music to the speaker connects to your device through iOS device at home effortlessly DLNA Renderer Status ayes e i AirPlay Status SEE Ee i Device Name DCH M225 28 Section 3 Web based Configuration 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 Device Name You can change the name of the device by editing the text in the text box If you change the name of the device you will need to e
44. vices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A wireless router is a device used to provide this link D Link DCH M225 User Manual 50 Appendix A Wireless Basics Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are installing your Music Everywhere Centralize the extender s location For best performance make sure you place the extender in a centralized location within your desired usage area Try to place the extender so that there are minimal obstructions between it and the uplink router If possible use an elevated power outlet so the signal can be dispersed more easily If you have a large home or usage area you may need several extenders in order to achieve optimal coverage Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the extender This can significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency Security 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 51 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11n e IEEE 802 11g e IEEE 8
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