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- Page 1 Version 1.20 | 06/11/2015 User Manual Wi-Fi Audio Extender DCH-M225...
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Page 2: Manual Revisions
Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 2, 2013 • Initial release 1.01... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the WPS Method ............16 Wireless Basics ..............46 Using the Manual Method ..........17 Tips ....................47 Home Screen ................20 Technical Speciications ..........48 Wi-Fi Settings ...............22 Extended Wi-Fi Settings ...........23 Warranty ................49 Audio Renderer ..............24 Network Settings ..............25 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 4: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCH-M225 Wi-Fi Audio Extender Wi-Fi Coniguration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 5: System Requirements
• A Windows®, Macintosh, Android, or Linux-based operating system • Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality Web-based Coniguration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer 7 or later • Firefox 12.0 or later • Safari 4 or later • Google Chrome 20.0 or later D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 6: Introduction
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g speciications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely afect wireless signal range. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 7: What Is A Wireless Extender
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... -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Device is powering ON or system is defective Power/Status Blinking Orange Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router Orange Solid Orange Connection quality is poor due to poor reception None Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 9: Side And Bottom
Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Audio Line Out Audio line out jack for connecting an external speaker Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DCH-M225 to the factory default settings D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 10: Wireless Installation Factors
Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Dch-M225
Wi-Fi Password:XXXXXXXXXX For detailed information on either of the methods for coniguring your DCH-M225, refer to the following sections of the manual: • “QRS Mobile App Setup” on page 9 • “Setup Wizard” on page 14 D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 12: Qrs Mobile App Setup
Coniguration Card included in your package (ex: dlink-a8fa). Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi Coniguration Card (ex: akbdj1936). These details are also printed on the speciication sticker on the underside of the device. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 13 Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. Click Start to continue. QRS Mobile will first detect your DCH-M225, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend and enter the password if required. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
- Page 14 Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi-Fi network. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish. Click Next to continue. Create an admin password for the DCH-M225’s Web-based coniguration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
- Page 15 After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will appear. You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 16: How To Use Connect
If you can’t see it, just check it’s connected to the same wii network as your phone, tablet or PC. All done! Happy listening. Licenses The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 17: Setup Wizard
(refer to “Wi-Fi Settings” on page 22) to set up the connection between your DCH-M225 and the uplink router. To set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to “Extended Wi-Fi Settings” on page 23). D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 18 If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to “Using the WPS Method” on page 16. If you wish to use the manual setup method, please refer to “Using the Manual Method” on page 17. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 19: Using The Wps Method
WPS button on the DCH-M225, you will have 120 seconds to WPS Button 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... -
Page 20: Using The Manual Method
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 Select. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 21 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...
- Page 22 Wi-Fi network. It is recommended that you make a record of this information for future reference. Click Save to exit the wizard and return to the home screen. Or, click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 23: Home Screen
A red X indicates that there is no connection present, or there is a connection error. At any time, you can click on the device images on the home screen to view the current status of each device. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 24 You can view the details of both the uplink router network and the extended Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DCH-M225 icon. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 25: Wi-Fi Settings
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 32. Click Save to save the settings and return to the home page. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 26: Extended Wi-Fi Settings
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... -
Page 27: Audio Renderer
You can enter a name for your device in this ield. 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... -
Page 28: Network Settings
Primary DNS Enter the address of the primary DNS server. Server: Secondary 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... - Page 29 Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address. This is optional Server: but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
- Page 30 Section 3 - Web-based Coniguration 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...
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Page 31: Maintenance
CAPTCHA. This provides an extra layer of security by Authentication: requiring you to enter a code that is displayed on-screen. This can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network using automated methods. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 32: System
Load the system settings from a ile on the local hard drive. From Local Hard Drive: Restore Restore the system settings to factory default settings. This to Factory will erase all currently stored settings. Default Settings: Reboot the Click Reboot to reboot the DCH-M225. Device: D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 33: Upgrade
Click Check For New Firmware to ind out if there is new or Firmware: updated irmware. If there is, you can download it to your computer. Upgrade Click Select File to locate the irmware ile on your local Firmware: device and perform a manual irmware upgrade. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 34: Statistics
DCH-M225 and the uplink router. Extended Click on the Extended Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for Wi-Fi: the connection between the DCH-M225 and any connected clients. Clear: Click the Clear button to reset the statistics. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 35: Connecting A Wireless Client
Step 2 - Within 120 seconds, press the WPS button on your wireless device. Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to conigure. 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... -
Page 36: Connect To A Wireless Network
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 37 WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 38: Windows® 7
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 39 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
- Page 40 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 41: Windows Vista
(displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 44 for more information. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 42: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 43 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 44: Windows® Xp
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 45: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 46 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...
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Page 47: Troubleshooting
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software irewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate, ® Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP irewall may block access to the coniguration pages. Check the help iles included with your irewall software for more information on disabling or coniguring it. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 48 10 seconds. Release the button and the extender will 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...
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Page 49: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely and conveniently access your network. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. -
Page 50: Tips
Don’t let your neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on the extender and uplink router. Refer to the relevant sections of this manual for further details. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 51: Technical Speciications
• 54 x 42 x 54.5 mm (2.13 x 1.65 x 2.15 inches) Device Management Weight • Web UI • 81.2 grams (0.18 lb) Diagnostic LEDs • Status/WPS Operating Temperature • 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... -
Page 52: Warranty
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual... - Page 53 FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN DEVICES) Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must ixed to US operation channels only. D-Link DCH-M225 User Manual...