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1. 4 If your wireless device does not support WPS click Select this f SeLecrconrcueanonmenoo d X E SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD option if you want to set up your network manually i E am CB LJ Click Next to continue Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Select this option if you want to setup your network manually 5 Wait while your DCH M225 scans for available Wi Fi networks You x will see a list of networks found Select the Wi Fi Network you nes wish to use click Select Gam we CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Note If the network you would like to connect to isn t listed click Back and select the manual option again to perform another scan Make sure you are in range of your wireless router D Link apptest D Link_DIR 600 XXXX Shai Hulud Q DAP 1520 Hans D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 2 Product Setup 6 Ifthe wireless network you selected is secure you will be prompted to enter the Wi Fi Password Click Next to continue 7 The DCH M225 will rebroadcast the Wi Fi connection from the uplink router as an Extended Network Enter an Extended Wi Fi network name and Extended Wi Fi network password If you would like to use the same SSID and password as your uplink router check the box at the bottom of the screen This will ex
2. D Link DCH M225 User Manual 14 Section 2 Product Setup Setup your extended Wi Fi network You may enter a Network Name and Password Or tap to check the box if you would like to keep the existing SSID and password for the extended network Tap Next to continue By default your DCH M225 does not have an admin password for the Web based configuration utility To secure your device you can enter a Password Tap Next to continue D Link DCH M225 User Manual GES Wi Fi Settings Setup your extended Wi Fi network The Wi Fi Network Name is up to 32 characters You will need to join your Wi Fi network using this Network Name SSID The Password must contain at least 8 characters You will need to join your Wi Fi network using this password f would like to keep the same Wi Fi Name and Password for the extended SA network 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 of your device Section 2 Product Setup A summary of your settings will be displayed To complete the setup tap Save to save your settings and reboot the device After configuration is complete the following screen will appear You can follow the on screen instructions to change your mobi
3. PBC Advanced Features e QRS Quick Router Setup app for iOS and Android Device Management e Web UI Diagnostic LEDs e Status WPS Operating Temperature e 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Operating Humidity e 0 to 90 non condensing Power Input e AC 110 240V Maximum Power Consumption e 5W Certifications e Wi Fi Certified e FCC e CE e IC e C Tick e CSA Dimensions e 2 13 Xx 1 65 x 2 15 54 x 42 x 54 5mm Weight e 0 18 Ib 81 2 9 Warranty e 1 Year Limited Warranty 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 1 1g and 802 11n 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country s regulation D Link DCH M225 User Manual 56 Appendix E Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site or by phone Before you contact technical support please have the following ready e Model number of the product e g DCH M225 e Hardware Revision located on the label on the device e g rev A1 e Serial Number s n number located on the label on the device You can find software updates and user documentation on
4. Save Wi Fi Name SSID dlink extender Security WPA WPA2 Personal Vv 25 Section 3 Configuration Audio Renderer This page allows you to configure the settings for the DCH M225 s audio extending feature so your music can be streamed wirelessly from a DLNA certified DMS device To access this page from the Home page click on the Settings drop down menu at the top of the page and select Audio Renderer DLNA Click on the slider to enable or disable the DLNA Renderer D Link Home Settings Management Renderer feature When this option is enabled any DLNA compatible Status device will be able to find the DCH M225 using the device Audio Rend name that is set in the Device Name field below udalo 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 AirPlay CI ick on the sl ider to ena ble or disable the Ai rPlay featu re You can also stream music to the speaker connects to your device through iOS device at home effortlessly Status When this 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 DLNA Renderer Status Martel i Device Name You can enter a name for your device in this field Other AirPlay Status devices on your network that can stream audio throug
5. Section 2 Product Setup Step 4 When the LED turns solid green this indicates the DCH M225 is securely connected to your wireless router or access point Note If your devices are not connected try moving the DCH M225 Gs closer to your wireless router or access point and repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect Step 5 Once connected to your router you can unplug and move the P DCH M225 to a location between your wireless router and the i area that you need to extend wireless coverage to Step 6 Next you can connect the DCH M225 to your wireless clients Use your wireless device to go to the wireless utility to scan for available wireless networks Wi Fi OX e Select the SSID for the DCH M225 It will automatically be MEHR anata Your router s SSID EXT Extended Network Home EXT az Enter the Wi Fi Password for the DCH M225 It will be Original Network F ar The same as the Wi Fi password for your router Note If you want to change your Wi Fi Network Name SSID and Wi Fi Password refer to Extended Wi Fi Settings on page 25 If you would like to connect additional devices repeat step 6 You also have the option to use WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup to connect wireless devices Refer to Connecting to Wireless Clients Using WPS on page 36 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 12 Section 2 Product Setup QRS Mobile App Setup The DCH M225 can be set up from your iOS or Androi
6. Check for New Click Check For New Firmware to find out if there is updated Firmware firmware If you discover there is new firmware available you can download it to your computer Upgrade Click Select File to locate the firmware file on your local hard Firmware drive and perform a manual firmware upgrade D Link DCH M225 User Manual 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 Mon 11 Nov 2013 Current Firmware Date 2013 11 11 12 15 00 Check for New Firmware Upgrade Manually Upgrade Firmware Select File 32 Section 3 Configuration Statistics This page displays traffic statistics about data transmitted and received To access this page from the Home 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 connection between the DCH M225 and the uplink router Extended Click on the Extended Wi Fi tab to display the statistics for the Wi Fi connection between the DCH M225 and any connected clients Clear Click the Clear button to reset the statistics 100 Kb s Home Settings Management Statistics This page gives you various statistics about data transmitted and received b
7. FE P N BCHM225LNA A1 S N RZEP 1 YMXXXXXX H W Ver A1 F W Ver 1 00 46 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 access the data you want when and where you want it 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 adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices 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 i
8. Link Technical Support at https support dlink com who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at http rma dlink com D Link DCH M225 User Manual 59 Appendix F Warranty e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Please refer to shipping and packaging instructions located online at http rma dlink com The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Systems Inc 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in the United States otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect Expedited shippin
9. cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessi
10. connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the 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 38 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows 7 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 O T 2009 Wireless Icon 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690 24 AllenH DIR 655 5D6_WLAN DAP 2690g wpstestl BBIQ633304 WPA Eddie APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DCH M225 User Manual 39 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 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 mor
11. of the page and select Wi Fi Wireless Mode This is set to Repeater mode and cannot be changed Wi Fi Network Click Scan to use Site Survey to scan for available wireless Name SSID Security Mode Password Save networks within range of your DCH M225 Select the network you want to use the DCH M225 to extend You can also type in the name SSID of the wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and must be entered exactly the Same as your router or access point Select the security method that is being used by the wireless network that you have selected WEP WPA Personal or None For more information refer to Wireless Security Options on page 54 If you select WEP or WPA Personal you will be required to enter the password or security key for the network you are attempting to join Click Save to save the settings and return to the Home page 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 _top_of_the_list Security Mode WPA Personal Password pa rd Note You can also use WPS to connect your wireless devices to the DCH M225 s extended network For more informatio
12. your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link DCH M225 User Manual 51 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Windows 8 Users Press the Windows key and then type IP Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections e Right click on the adapter which represents your D Link wireless network adapter e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DCH M225 User Manual Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your netwo
13. 4 O Click to launch the setup wizard Refer to Setup Wizard on page 19 Click to navigate to the Current Status page as shown above Click to change view your Wi Fi Extended Wi Fi and network settings Click to change the login password upgrade firmware view data traffic statistics save load configuration files reboot and restore the DCH M225 back to the factory default settings Click to display the network settings of the wireless network if connected or to connect to a network if not connected Displays the status of your connection to the wireless network you are extending A green check mark indicates a successful connection to your wireless router or access point A red X indicates there is no connection or there is a connection error Click the Uplink Router icon to display a list of wireless networks you can connect the DCH M225 to Click to view the details of both the uplink router network and the extended Wi Fi network Click to display a list of clients devices currently connected to the DCH M225 Click to view the details about the Audio Renderer D Link DCH M225 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Settings This page lets you configure the Wi Fi Network you would like your DCH M225 to connect to Use Site Survey to scan available Wi Fi networks so you can select the one you would like to extend To access this page from the Home page click on the Settings drop down menu at the top
14. D Link Version 1 0 06 11 2014 User Manual Wi Fi Audio Extender 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 Description June 11 2014 e Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks 2014 D Link All Rights Reserved D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries All other third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior express written permission from D Link Systems Inc D Link DCH M225 User Manual i Table of Contents Table of Contents Pre ACC PRE Re Re Re Advanced Settings ss 27 Manual RMS OMS a nue VAMC N VAIN CE coroar aires NEEE E EENE EE 30 Trademarks aa nana i AON eE OEE EEEO 30 A E 31 Product Overview sseccsscccscccsccccsceccsecccsecosscccsccosseecsecossee 1 Upgrade FILMS nm 32 Package Conen FAN SES CICS TR 33 A R CITS SAS erinin enn Or ETENA R Nae 2 Configuring WPA WPA2 Personal nn 34 atiera COM i a a 3 What is AMIENS 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network cccccssscccssscccsees 36 FS LUE ES E N E E 5 Connecting to Wireless Clients Using WPS eee 36 Hardware OVErVICW cccsscssssssssessssssssesesesessees
15. Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim USA The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same along with proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product if the product is not registered e The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D
16. NG BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered tradema
17. Network and Sharing Center LL LA FAN re E Friday 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect KW La Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network L 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 to a Wireless Network 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 LA 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 P If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now tones 44 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter 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 1 Why can t I connect to my wireless router Why does my wireless connection drop e Verify that the DCH M225 is within ra
18. Pv4 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP Primary DNS Enter the address of the Primary DNS Server Server My LAN Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP lv IP Address 192 168 0 50 Secondary Enter the address of the Secondary DNS Server This is Sine Mes DNS Server optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails Gateway Aces aaa Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server loooo IPv6 Device Management Interface IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration SLAAC DHCPv6 to have the Choose a IPV6 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP Connection is DCH M225 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the mm My IPv6 Connection is Vv uplink router Obtain DNS You can select to Obtain IPv6 DNS Servers automatically Server Address or you can click Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter IPv6 DNS server addresses manually O Obtain IPV6 DNS Servers automatically Use the following IPV6 DNS Servers Primary DNS Server Primary DNS Ifyou selected the manual option above enter the Primary Secondary DNS Server Server DNS Server address Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc Secondary DNS If you selected the manual option above enter the Server Secondary DNS Server address This is optional but will provide backup if the Primary DNS server fails D Link DCH M225 User Manual 28 Section 3 Config
19. Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Software Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Software Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software Except as otherwise agreed by D Link in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D
20. access the utility Not Connected w Wireless networks are available 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 il Lui ivi Ty Lt Friday 8 17 2007 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button ww La Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All 1 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check you TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information Unsecured network L tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Css D Link DCH M225 User Manual 42 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 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 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the Not Connected wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of Rigi Wireless networks are available screen Select Connect to a network iii Connect to a network
21. ave the current system settings to a file D Link pen Local Hard Drive on the local hard drive of your computer A file dialog will appear allowing you to select a location and file System name for the settings This page lets you save your router s current settings to a file restore your settings from a file restore your router to factory default settings or reboot the device Please note that restoring the settings to the factory defaults will erase all settings including any rules you have created Load Settings from Click Select File to locate and load previously saved Local Hard Drive system settings from a file on the local hard drive Restore to Factory Click Restore to reset the DCH M225 to factory default ee ee a Default Settings settings This will erase all currently stored settings Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Select File Restore To Factory Default Settings Restore Reboot the Device Click Reboot to reboot the DCH M225 Reboot The Device Reboot right 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc of D Link DCH M225 User Manual 31 Section 3 Configuration Upgrade Firmware You can check for and upgrade the firmware To access this page from the Home page click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page and select Upgrade Firmware This section displays the Current Firmware Version as well as Information the date on which the current firmware version was released
22. ay e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DCH M225 User Manual Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Pi Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Mike ee ee PARTIE are TES mn P EE SN RE Ciotain DNS Server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server Advanced 53 Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless Security Options What is the best way to secure your wireless computer network There are several security protocols with various versions from which to choose Depending on the wireless device you may have to select from different levels of security The description of security protocols encryption and authentication that follows is intended to help you better understand your choices Security Protocols WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access II are two security protocols that were developed by the Wi Fi Alliance WFA to replace the less secure WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The WFA is a trade association that certifies Wi Fi products that are compliant wi
23. ble by the end user D Link DCH M225 User Manual 63 Appendix F Warranty Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Declaration d exposition aux radiations Cet equipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC etablies pour un environnement non controle Cet equipement doit etre installe et utilise avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps D Link DCH M225 User Manual 64 Appendix G Registration Registration Register your product online at registration dlink com Product registration
24. d smartphone or tablet 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 for your Android device For iOS For Android Connect to the Wi Fi Network that is displayed on the Wi Fi D Link Wi Fi Configuration Card Configuration Card included in your package ex dlink 2 19 Then nn HR EE enter the Wi Fi Password also printed on the Wi Fi Configuration Wi Fi Name SSID sa A dlink 2c19 Card ex gccnu80856 o EE gccnu80856 Web browser link WiFi Password http dlinkap2c19 local Username Admin Password leave the field blank Once your mobile device is connected tap on the QRS Mobile icon D Link DCH M225 User Manual 13 Section 2 Product Setup Tap Start to continue This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your new D Link device Step 1 Configure your Internet Connectigg Step 2 Configure your Wi Fi Security d Step 3 Set your router password Detecting device Step 4 Save settings QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH M225 then scan for available Wi Fi networks Select the Wireless Network you wish to extend and enter the Password if required Select a Wireless Network MobileCompanion iLikeToMoveltMovelt CX468 Kenny_2KAP Cancel
25. e DCH M225 for about three seconds The LED will start to blink green Step 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your wireless client or launch the software utility and start the WPS process Step 3 Allow up to two minutes to connect Once the connection is successful the LED will be solid green and your wireless connection will be secured with WPA2 D Link DCH M225 User Manual J W FN 36 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows 8 1 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right Networks corner next to the time Airplane mode Off 2 A list of available wireless networks will appear Wi Fi 2 00265a493e1e dlink 5A2C dlinkedcf m lounge vanilla 3 Click the wireless network SSID you want to connect to and then Networks click Connect Airplane mode Off B Wi Fi 2 00265a493e1e dlink 5A2C dlinkedcf m lounge vanilla Connect automatically 4 If the network is secure encrypted enter the Wi Fi password k security key and click Next Networks vanilla Enter the network security key D Link DCH M225 User Manual 37 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Click either to enable or disable file sharing ODEVE 6 You will now be connected to your wireless network vanilla Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn on sharing or
26. e information 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router D Link DCH M225 User Manual Mot connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink Connect automatically kay2690_ 24 jamesZ090g ALPHA dlink 888 506 WLAN DAP 2690q Open Network and Sharing Center 40 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router 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 E Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the O x button on the router Cancel 41 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility 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 Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to
27. ecure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on your router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up D Link DCH M225 User Manual 50 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Windows 8 Users Press the Windows key and R together Type cmd in the box and click OK ay Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter et adapter Local Area Connection Con ific DNS Suffix public pm biak local Pu 6 Address 5 fe80 Ferie 3403 f8f6 476az8 4 Addr e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection 14 Connection specific nm Suffix pet pe pnlab Link local reug Addr gt Sefe 192 168 6 197 26 Windows 7 Vista Users oa ees Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection 7 Media State Media disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix e Click Start type cmd in the search box and then click OK E Users admin gt e Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check
28. eesesesesseseseeeeeeeers 6 IRON Om una a Front LED INRAICAIOR 6 AGO TE as dun 39 Side and Bottom WPS and Reset 7 WINGOW S Via ae antoine 42 Prod ct SOCUD ER eee eee 8 ITOUDIBS OO cms aus ses cesse ess 45 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 RE Pisce mene eee eee 10 Wireless BASIC ss sine restau 47 Connect Your DCH M225 to Your Router Using WPS 11 wie PS ES E EAE en cee resent A 48 ORS Mobile App Setup nn 13 DS nn 50 Web based Configuration Utility 17 Networking Basics cccsccssssscssssssscccsscsscscssescescessessees 51 SU VIZ AN asec a 19 Statically Assign an IP Address sssssssssssscsssssssssssessssseeseee 52 Manual Configuration ss seessessesseseesseesessessessesseeseeseeseeseess 22 POS E E 23 Wireless Security Options 54 Wi Fi Settings rm 24 Security PROTOCOLS ee mrun 54 Extended Wi Fi Settings rm 25 FFA MY LITE p A EEA T ET 55 Audio Renderer 26 AUERONEICAION an nee ruban dis 55 Network SOINS ann ns 27 Technical Specifications s sescceccseccsecsssecssssccsecsneesneeenes 56 D Link DCH M225 User Manual ii Table of Contents Contacting Technical Support Warranty Registration D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents DCH M225 Wi Fi Audio Extender Wi Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Minim
29. est and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming e RMA phone number 1 800 361 5265 Hours of Operation Monday Friday 9 00AM 9 00PM EST What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link and Products that have been p
30. g is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming Submitting A Claim Canada The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e Customers need to provide their receipt proof of purchase even if the product is registered Without a receipt no warranty service will be done The registration is not considered a proof of purchase The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same along with proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product if the product is not registered e The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D Link Technical Support at 1 800 361 5265 who will attempt to ass
31. h Device Name poms DLNA or AirPlay will be able to identify your DCH M225 by this name Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc Click Save to save the settings and return to the Home page Note DLNA certification ensures that a device can communicate with other DLNA certified products within a connected home D Link DCH M225 User Manual 26 Section 3 Configuration Network Settings This page allows you to configure the Network Settings for the DCH M225 To access this page from the Home page click on the Settings drop down menu at the top of the page and select Network Management You can change the device name in the management link D Link Home Settings Management Link by editing the text in the text box If you change this device name you will need to enter http xxxx local where Network XXXX CO rres po n d S to th e na m e of th e d evi ce i n th e a dd ress Use this section to configure the network settings for your device You can enter a name for your device in the management link field and use the link to access web Ul in a web browser Recommend to change the ba r of O u r we b b rowser IN O rd er to a CCess th e CO nfi g u rati on management link if there are more than one D Link devices within the network utility Save Network Settings Management Link http dlinkap local Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings section of the Network Se
32. idth when streaming audio and performing other tasks such as surfing the Internet or checking your e mail e Extend Your Existing Network The DCH M225 lets you extend your existing wireless network It also allows you to extend your internet access throughout your home with devices such as laptops smartphones and tablets e Compact Convenient Design The DCH M225 s compact design is ideal for use at home or at a small office since it does not take up much space It can easily be plugged into a power outlet without blocking other outlets Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n 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 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front LED Indicator l LED Indicator Color Status Description Solid Green The device is successfully connected to a wireless router or AP Green oy The device is processing a connection after the WPS button has Blinking Green been pushed Power Status Red Solid Red The device is booting up Blinking Red The device is in recovery mode or it has malfunctioned Amber Blinking Amber The device cannot connect to a wireless ro
33. ings gt Control Panel Double click the Internet Options Icon From the Security tab click Click the Connection tab and set the dial up option to Never Dial a Connection Click the LAN Settings button Go to the Advanced tab and click the Reset button to restore these settings to their defaults Click OK three e Access the Web Management Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your DCH M225 in the address bar This should open the login page for your Web Management e If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the device for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different 3 What can I do if I forget my password If you forget your password you must reset your DCH M225 Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory default settings To reset the DCH M225 locate the reset button hole on the bottom of the unit With the device plugged in use a paper clip to hold the button down for 10 seconds Release the button and Reset the device will reboot Wait about 30 seconds to access the DCH M225 The default IP address is 192 168 0 50 When logging in leave the password field empty D Link DCH M225 User Manual D Link DCH M225 Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 0 3A FCC ID KA2CHM225A1 c us IC 4216A CHM225A1 Model DCH M225A1 LTE 4617 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B ess
34. ink s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund D Link DCH M225 User Manual 58 Appendix F Warranty Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the
35. is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Version 1 0 June 11 2014 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 65
36. ist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https rma dlink ca e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories D Link DCH M225 User Manual 60 Appendix F Warranty e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will be rejected by D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Networks Inc 2525 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L5N 5S2 Canada D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in Canada otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect Expedited shipping is available upon requ
37. le device and laptop Wi Fi settings to the wireless Network Name and Password you just created D Link DCH M225 User Manual 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 Congratulations Congratulations your device has configured You can now enjoy your Wi Fi network by connecting to the new Wi Fi Network Name you setup 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 eS 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 Section 2 Product Setup Web based Configuration Utility Use the web based configuration utility to launch the Setup Wizard and or to change wireless and network settings 1 Plug the DCH M225 into an available outlet near your router You can move it to a more suitable location after configuration 2 Open the wireless utility on your wireless device or computer Select the Wi Fi Network Name and enter the Wi Fi Password from your Wi Fi Configuration Card 3 Then open a web browser e g Internet Expl
38. list d Click Play and the music will stream to the extender d Click Play and the music will stream to the extender D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 2 Product Setup Product Setup There are several different ways you can set up your DCH M225 e WPS Use Wi Fi Protected Setup to connect to your router and wireless clients Refer to Connect Your DCH M225 to Your Router Using WPS on page 11 e QRS Mobile app Use your smartphone or tablet to configure your audio extender Refer to QRS Mobile App Setup on page 13 e D Link Setup Wizard Log into the web based configuration utility and launch the Setup Wizard Refer to Setup Wizard on page 19 e Manual Setup Configure your DCH M225 using a web browser Refer to Manual Configuration on page 22 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 8 Section 2 Product Setup Wireless Installation Considerations The D Link wireless device 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
39. n refer to Connecting to Wireless Clients Using WPS on page 36 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Name SSID Security Password Save Extended Wi Fi Settings This page allows you configure the settings for the DCH M225 s extended wireless network To access this page from the Home page click on the Settings drop down menu at the top of the page and select Extended Wi Fi This is the name of the DCH M225 s extended network The DCH M225 will rebroadcast the uplink router s Internet connection under this SSID You can also choose to make the SSID and password for the extended network the same as the SSID and password for the uplink network This means the DCH M225 will extend the network that your router is currently broadcasting Select the type of wireless security you wish to use for the extended network Select None WEP or WPA WPA2 Personal recommended Enter the password or network key that you wish to use for the extended network You can also choose to make the password for the extended network the same as the password for the uplink network Click Save to save the settings and return to the Home page D Link DCH M225 User Manual Home Settings Management Extended Wi Fi Settings Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D Link AP Please note that changes made on this section may also need fo be duplicated on your Wireless Client
40. n use D Link DCH M225 User Manual 9 Section 2 Product Setup Recommended Placement A range extender only works as well as the signal it is extending Therefore proper placement of your DCH M225 is important in achieving desired results For best performance place your DCH M225 in between your router and your dead zone making sure it s placed in a location where the signal is still strong D Link DCH M225 User Manual Ideal Poor location location Wi Fi Dead Zone Wireless Router H 10 Section 2 Product Setup Connect Your DCH M225 to Your Router Using WPS The easiest and most secure way to connect your DCH M225 to your the router or access point is with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Refer to your user manual for your router or access point to make sure you understand how to enable WPS Once you know follow the steps below Step 1 Find an available outlet near your wireless router Plug in the DCH M225 nd and wait until the LED starts blinking amber WPS Button Step 2 Press the WPS button on your wireless router Note Usually the WPS LED will blink once it is pressed Check your router s user manual for more information Step 3 Within one minute press and hold the WPS button on the DCH M225 until the LED starts blinking green and then release Allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to complete WPS Button 5 AK WL FIN D Link DCH M225 User Manual 11
41. nded Wi Fi Audio Renderer Network 34 Section 3 Configuration 4 Click Scan to use the Site Survey to display available wireless networks within range of the DCH M225 Select the one you want to secure 5 Select the security method you would like to use for the selected wireless network WEP WPA WPA2 or None Click Save to save settings D Link DCH M225 User Manual 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 _top_of_the_list Security Mode WPA Personal Password a 35 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to Wireless Clients Using WPS The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the DCH M225 is WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters media players Blu ray DVD players wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button or a software utility with WPS that you can press to connect to the DCH M225 Refer to the user manual for the wireless client 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 th
42. nditions 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 a Wi Fi Extender The DCH M225 extends the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception Your existing wireless signal will be rebroadcast by the extender 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 Note The DCH M225 is intended to provide a constant network connection Needless to say it does not have a standby mode To power down this unit simply unplug it from the power outlet as Mobile Device Internet Wireless Router Computer DCH M225 D Link DCH M225 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Conveniently Stream Audio The DCH M225 will expand your audio capabilities You can simply plug in your DLNA Certified speakers and you ll be able to stream audio to anywhere within your extended wireless network The Wi Fi WMM QoS Quality of service protocol ensures that you ll have no issues with bandw
43. ng to your router and configuring your Wi Fi Audio Extender Click Next to continue 2 If your wireless device supports WPS click on Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup You will be prompted to press the WPS button on your router or access point Follow the instructions for WPS in Step 3 If your wireless device does not support WPS skip to Step 4 on the next page Click Next to continue D Link DCH M225 User Manual Current Status Setup Wizard Be CE Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client 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 Next X 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 Section 2 Product Setup 3 The DCH M225 uses the push button method for WPS Press and WPS Button hold the WPS button on your wireless router or access point until the light starts blinking green Allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to finish When a connection is successfully established the LED on the device should turn solid green Note Refer to your router or access point s user manual instructions for more information about the WPS process
44. nge of your wireless router Try plugging it into a location closer to the router and verify the LED is solid green e Note that when repeating a wireless signal from a router or access point devices connected to the extender will not get the same speed throughput as when connected directly to the router 2 Why can t I access the web based configuration utility When entering the IP address of the DCH M225 192 168 0 50 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 Internet Explorer 7 or higher Firefox 12 or higher Chrome 20 or higher Safari 4 or higher e Disable any Internet security software running on the computer Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm Black Ice Sygate and Norton Personal Firewallmay 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 45 Section 5 Troubleshooting e Configure your Internet settings the button to restore the settings to their defaults Make sure nothing is checked Click OK times Close your web browser if open and open it Go to Start gt Sett
45. orer Chrome Firefox or Safari and enter http dlinkap local Or you can enter the default IP address of the DCH M225 which is 192 168 0 50 If you have multiple DCH M225 devices on the network you can access the web based configuration utility using the following http dlinkapxxxx local where xxxx is the last four digits of the DCH M225 s MAC address Once the DCH M225 connects to your router using the default IP address it will be assigned a new IP address based on your router network s DHCP settings You will need to log in to your router and view the DHCP table to see what IP address was assigned to the DCH M225 The MAC address is printed on the label on the DCH M225 D Link DCH M225 User Manual dlink Not connected fil Connections are available Wireless Network Connection V Connect automatically kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690q Open Network and Sharing Center Firefox i Rom mm RCE D Link Wi Fi Configuration Card Default Configuration Your configuration Mo Wi Fi Name SSID dlink 2c19 Wi Fi Password gccnu80856 Web browser link Wiki Password http dlinkap2c19 local Wi Fi Name SSID Username Admin Password leave the field blank Se D D Link Building Networks for People Back Forward http dlinkap local Section 2 Product Setup 4 Once you connect simply click Log In The Admin Password i
46. orks WPA also has an integrity checking feature designed to prevent a hacker from altering and re sending the data packets WPA2 uses CCMP for Counter Cipher Mode with Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol which uses a higher standard known as AES Advanced Encryption Standard Therefore CCMP provides stronger security than TKIP It was designed to provide data confidentiality user authentication and access control WPS also uses a form of AES Authentication With both WPA and WPA2 there are two types of authentication For home or small office environments WPA Personal and WPA2 Personal are widely used Enterprise networks for business use WPA Enterprise and WPA2 Enterprise WPA Personal also called WPA PSK for Pre shared key WPA2 Personal or WPA2 PSK Was designed for home and small office networks and does not require an authentication server Instead each network device authenticates with the AP access point using the same key generated from an alpha numeric password or passphrase The password must be between 8 64 characters and should not be a commonly known phrase WPA Enterprise also known as WPA 802 1X WPA2 Enterprise or WPA2 802 1X Was designed for enterprise networks and requires a RADIUS authentication server The server uses a set of protocols to implement secure access for devices attempting to communicate with the network Although this is amore complicated setup it provides the best security th
47. rk supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 6 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway c Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server 52 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows 7 Vista Users e Click on Start gt Control Panel make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network and Sharing Center icon If you are using Windows Vista click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window For Windows 7 click on Change adapter settings e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gatew
48. rks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures D Link DCH M225 User Manual 62 Appendix F Warranty FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may
49. rough EAP for Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP is actually a general framework or architecture for creation of keying material for message authentication For example when EAP is implemented in an 802 1 X enabled Network Access Server NAS device EAP methods are used to generate a secure private key that can be used for wireless encryption This will ensure that only authorized network devices can access the network The WPS protocol uses EAP message exchanges for authentication There are two methods 1 Push Button Method means the user simply pushes a button on the access point or router and within a minute or two pushes a button on the new wireless client device in order to connect it to the wireless network 2 The PIN method uses a Personal Identification Number that must be read from either a sticker wireless configuration card or the display on the wireless device Support for this mode is mandatory for access points However there is some concern that the messages sent between the AP and the wireless client when attempting to validate the PIN could make the network vulnerable to attack Most companies have fixed this issue with updated firmware D Link DCH M225 User Manual 55 Appendix D Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11n e IEEE 802 119 Wireless Frequency Range e 2 4 GHz to 2 4835 GHZ Antennas e Two Internal Antennas Security e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 e WPS
50. s blank by default Note If this is your first time you logging in you will automatically be directed to the Setup Wizard Skip to the next page for instructions 5 The configuration interface will open to the Home page If you see the yellow warning icon it means there is not yet a connection or there is a connection error To establish a connection you can click on Uplink Router and search for available Wi Fi networks Or click Setup Wizard and proceed to Setup Wizard on page 19 for step by step instructions for connecting to your router and configuring your Wi Fi Audio Extender D Link DCH M225 User Manual Admin Password Log In D Link Current Status Setup Wizard D D xX Settings Click on any item in the diagram for more information cm a D Link Current Status Setup Wizard The device is not connected to an uplink router click Next to find available Wi Fi networks Next Settings Management Click on any item in the diagram for more information CEF m Section 2 Product Setup Setup Wizard Use the Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of configuring your DCH M225 From the Home D Link page click on Setup Wizard If you already have a Wi Fi network set up and you want to configure your W Fi Nework settings manually refer to Wi Fi Settings on page 24 1 The Setup Wizard will assist you with connecti
51. s a device used to provide this link D Link DCH M225 User Manual 47 Appendix A Wireless Basics What is Wireless Wireless or Wi Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires Wi Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network Why D Link Wireless D Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer developer and manufacturer of networking products D Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford D Link has all the products you need to build your network How does wireless work Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to ser
52. t s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots Using a D Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency Security Don t let you next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network S
53. tend the network that your router is currently broadcasting Click Next to continue 8 The setup process is now complete A summary page will appear displaying the settings for both the connection to the Wi Fi Network and the Extended Wi Fi network It is recommended that you make a note of this information for future reference Click Save to save your settings and exit the wizard D Link DCH M225 User Manual 5 gt 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 X i F Uplink Router DCH M225 Wi Fi Client Give your Extended Wi Fi network SSID a name dlink extender Using up to 32 characters Give your Extended Wi Fi network a passowrd Io Between 8 and 63 characters E Use the same Wi Fi Network Name for the Extended Network e CE 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 07869 Wi Fi Password Extended Wi Fi Network Name dlink extender Extended Wi Fi Password 21 Section 3 Configuration Manual Configuration Plantation lll D D Link Building Networks for People Back Forward Open a web browser e g Internet Explorer Chrome Firefox or Safari and enter ht
54. th standards of interoperability IEEE 802 11 is the set of specifications for implementing WLAN Wireless Local Area Network computer communication within the 2 4 to 5GHZ frequency bands WLAN typically provides a connection between wireless devices to the Internet using an AP access point WPA was originally referred to as the draft IEEE 802 111 standard since it became available first and was intended as an intermediate solution pending the availability of a full IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 was known as IEEE 802 1 1i 2004 the year it first became available Wi Fi devices that have been certified since 2006 generally support both WPA and WPA2 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup provides the easiest way to establish a secure wireless network for home or small office SOHO environments Introduced in 2007 WPS was created by WFA so that users who might otherwise be intimidated by the available security options could set up a secure network and later add new devices with a simple automated process PBC Push Button Configuration requires just the push of a button Today most wireless devices from routers to wireless printers and cameras have a WPS button WPS enables WPA2 security protocol D Link DCH M225 User Manual 54 Appendix C Wireless Security Encryption WPA typically provides data encryption using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which dynamically generates a new 128 bit key for each data packet that is transmitted between netw
55. the D Link device and other network devices to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your extender s range by up to 90 feet more than 27 meters Position your devices so 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 1 5 feet thick 0 5 meters appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it can appear to be over 45 feet almost 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 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 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 is not I
56. the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States For customers within Canada Phone Support Phone Support 877 453 5465 800 361 5265 Internet Support Internet Support http support dlink com http support dlink ca D Link DCH M225 User Manual 57 Appendix F Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited Warranty e Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and e Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations or addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link product described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein e Hardware excluding power supplies and fans One 1 year e Power supplies and fans One 1 year e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D L
57. tp dlinkap local Or you can enter the default IP address of the DCH M225 which is 192 168 0 50 Note Once the DCH M225 connects to your router using the default IP address it will be assigned a new IP address based on your router network s DHCP settings You will need to log in to your router and view the DHCP table to see what IP address was assigned to the DCH M225 The MAC address is printed on the label on the DCH M225 Enter your Admin Password If you did not create a password during the Setup Wizard leave the Admin Password field blank by default Click Log In to proceed Admin Password Log In The Home screen displays current connection status for devices D Link Home Settings Management connected to the DCH M225 You can click on a device image to view the current status of the device Current Statue Clk on any am nthe ciagrem fr more infomation A detailed description of the Home screen is on the next page The 4m bar at the top of the Home page provides quick access to the Settings and Management functions T de D Link DCH M225 User Manual 22 Section 3 Configuration 1 Setup Wizard 2 Home 3 Settings 4 Management 5 Uplink Router 6 Uplink Router Status N DCH M225 Wi Fi Clients 9 Audio Renderer O0 Settings Management C u rre nt Sta t u S Click on any item in the diagram for more information EF 4 o
58. ttings page allows you to configure both Pv4 and Pv6 settings that will be used by the DCH M225 s extended network IPv4 Device Management Interface IPv4 Device Management Interface Choose a IPv4 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My LAN Select whether you want the IP to have a Dynamic IP DHCP Connection is or Static IP address Select Dynamic IP to obtain the IP res re 9 address information automatically from your ISP Internet ss nn Service Provider If you choose Dynamic IP the fields below will be greyed out Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 IP Address Enter the Static IP Address you want to assign to the extended network AP This address should be outside of the IPv6 Device Management Interface u pl i n k ro uter s D H C P a d d ress poo Choose a IPv6 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My IPv6 Connection is Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask The LAN IPv6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web based management interface Gateway Enter the Gateway Address Usually this is the IP address Address of the uplink router D Link DCH M225 User Manual 27 LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FE80 CABE 19FF FEE5 1411 64 Section 3 Configuration IPv4 Device Management Interface con d IPv4 Device Management Interface Choose a I
59. um Requirements e IEEE 802 1 1n or 802 11g wireless clients devices Network Requirements e A wireless router with an active Internet connection Computer with the following e Windows Macintosh Android or Linux based operating system e Wireless adapter or Wi Fi functionality Web based Configuration Browser Requirements e Internet Explorer 7 or higher e Safari 4 or higher e Firefox 12 or higher e Chrome 20 or higher Utility Requirements Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The Wi Fi Audio Extender DCH M225 is a portable plug in repeater that lets you extend your existing wireless network It also expands your audio capabilities by allowing you to stream your music library to anywhere within your extended wireless network Just place the extender within equal distance of your wireless router and your wireless client devices This will extend your wireless coverage to hard to reach places like basements home offices or upstairs bedrooms that are distant from your wireless router The Wi Fi Audio Extender is also ideal for mobile device connections Tiny yet powerful it supports Wireless N speeds up to 300 Mbps Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network co
60. uration My IPv6 Connection is IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Device Management Interface con d 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 Usually this is the IP address of the uplink router Enter the Primary DNS Server address Enter the Secondary DNS Server address This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails My IPv6 Select Link local only to set an IPV6 address for only the Connection is LAN IPv6 Link Local Address local network Displays the LAN IPv6 Link Local Address of the DCH M225 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 Static IPv6 Vv Enter the IPv6 address information that you would like to use to access the Web based management interface Subnet Prefix Length Defaut Gateway Primary DNS Server Po Secondary DNS Server Po IPv6 Device Management Interface Choose a IPv6 provisioning mechanism to be used by the AP My IPv6 Connection is Link local only fe The LAN IPv6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you
61. urchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company we recommend that you use only an Authorized D Link Service Office Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT D Link DCH M225 User Manual 61 Appendix F Warranty Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDI
62. use to access the Web based management interface LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FE80 CABE 19FF FEE5 1411 64 Copyright 2013 D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc 29 Section 3 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 for added security To access this page from the Home page click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page and select Admin Click Save at any time to save any changes you have made Admin Enter an Admin Password for the administrator login Password Settings Management Enable Use the slider to Enable Graphical Authentication or Admin Graphical CAPTCHA This provides an extra layer of security by requiring tis Note eee ee Ne Authentication users to enter a code that is displayed on the screen This can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network Save Click Save to save your settings Admin Password Enable Graphical Authentication CAPTCHA Disable D Link DCH M225 User Manual 30 Section 3 Configuration System This page allows you to save or restore the settings for your DCH M225 You can also reset or reboot your device To access this page from the Home page click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page and select System Save Settings to Click Save to s
63. uter or access point None Off The device is not receiving power Try a different power outlet D Link DCH M225 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side and Bottom WPS and Reset DCH M225 Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 0 3A FCC ID KA2CHM225A1 IC 4216A CHM225A1 Qu Model DCH M225A1 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B EE HM225LNA A1 FE S N RFEP 1 YMXXXXXX a H W Wer A1 F W Ver 1 00 Wi Fi Name SSID dlink XXXX i Fi Password XXXXXXXXXX P 4 WPS Button Press the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup button for a minimum of one second to automatically connect with Wi Fi clients The LED on the front of the device turns solid green when the DCH M225 has successfully connected EN Audio Line Out Connect an external speaker to the audio line out jack i Reset Button Press and hold the reset button for six seconds to reset the DCS M225 to the factory default settings You may use an Airplay iTunes or any DLNA enabled device that is connected to your extended network to play music to the speakers you connect to the DCH M225 For Apple Airplay For DLNA a Open iTunes or the Airplay music app on your iOS device a Download and install a DLNA music app b Click the Airplay icon b Verify that DLNA is enabled on your device Refer to Audio Renderer on page 26 c Select the DCH M225 from the destination list c Within the app select the DCH M225 from the Play to or the destination
64. ve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues D Link DCH M225 User Manual 48 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN but in return it doesn t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DCH M225 User Manual 49 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and i
65. y your AP through the internet and through your wireless networks 75 Kb s 90 Kb s 25 Kb s 0 Kb s Sent Tx Second s Total Packets Total Byte s Total Kbit s Kbits sec 39612 23598395 23046 Received Rx 28626 4196692 4099 ll D Link DCH M225 User Manual 33 Section 3 Configuration Configuring WPA WPA2 Personal If you did not enable wireless security during initial setup it is recommended that you do so using the web based configuration utility Establish wireless connectivity before enabling wireless security For more information about security refer to Wireless Security Options on page 54 If you prefer WPS proceed to Connecting to Wireless Clients Using WPS on page 36 1 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser and entering http dlinkap local 2 Simply click Log In The Admin Password is blank by default Note If you did not create a password it should be left blank 3 The configuration interface will open to the Home page Click on the Settings drop down menu and select Wi Fi Then configure the Wi Fi network you would like your DCH M225 to connect to D Link DCH M225 User Manual Firefox D D Link Building Networks for People amp Back Forward Admin Password pO Lo q Ir D Link Home Settings Management Wi Fi C u rre nt Statu S Click on any item e information Exte

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