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D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview PaPcrokdaugcet OCvoenrvtieenwts D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N™ Router with 3 Detachable Antennas Power Adapter CAT 5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-655 will cause damage and void the warranty.
D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview PaPcrokdaugcet OCvoenrvtieenwts D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N™ Router with 3 Detachable Antennas Power Adapter CAT 5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-655 will cause damage and void the warranty.
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... reducing dead spots. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 3 ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (DIR-655) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of the latest wireless security features to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Router supports all of your home. Section 1 - TOTAL SECURITY...
... reducing dead spots. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 3 ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (DIR-655) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of the latest wireless security features to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Router supports all of your home. Section 1 - TOTAL SECURITY...
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... wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - The DIR-655 can be scheduled to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 ...with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 4 This capability allows users to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and ...
... wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - The DIR-655 can be scheduled to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 ...with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 4 This capability allows users to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and ...
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 23 5 4 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 23 5 4 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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...computer or you can only use the Ethernet port on the router, and then turn off your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. In some cases, you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 7 Installation Installation This section will not be able... to connect to Ethernet). Before you must turn the modem back on. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you Begin Please configure the router with the computer...
...computer or you can only use the Ethernet port on the router, and then turn off your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. In some cases, you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 7 Installation Installation This section will not be able... to connect to Ethernet). Before you must turn the modem back on. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you Begin Please configure the router with the computer...
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... ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 8 The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Keep in use. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using...
... ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 8 The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Keep in use. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using...
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... steps below to run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 9 In the run the Setup Wizard to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are ...CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Note: It is recommended to guide you quickly through the installation process. Installation Getting Started The DIR-655 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Section 2 -
... steps below to run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 9 In the run the Setup Wizard to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are ...CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Note: It is recommended to guide you quickly through the installation process. Installation Getting Started The DIR-655 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Section 2 -
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... the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 10 Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http:// dlinkrouter). If you how to the Troubleshooting...
... the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 10 Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http:// dlinkrouter). If you how to the Troubleshooting...
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Section 3 - Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 15. If you want to enter your router. Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to page 74. If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 11
Section 3 - Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 15. If you want to enter your router. Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to page 74. If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 11
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...Static if your ISP assigned you are currently using that was last connected directly to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 13 Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you selected PPTP, enter your modem. If you may be changed.... your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - The Host Name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. The software is optional but may need to your PPTP username and...
...Static if your ISP assigned you are currently using that was last connected directly to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 13 Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you selected PPTP, enter your modem. If you may be changed.... your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - The Host Name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. The software is optional but may need to your PPTP username and...
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Close your browser window and reopen it to save your Internet connection. Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your L2TP username and password. Click Next to the Internet. Click Connect to test your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. It may take a few tries to initially connect to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Please allow 1-2 minutes to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your Internet provider. Click Next to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to save your Internet connection. Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your L2TP username and password. Click Next to the Internet. Click Connect to test your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. It may take a few tries to initially connect to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Please allow 1-2 minutes to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your Internet provider. Click Next to connect.
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... These Server: addresses are not sure. This option is optional but may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Leave blank if you valuable time. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you any IP numbers to use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to ...by your ISP does not give you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. You can use . Select this option if your ISP. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 15 MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Host Name: The Host Name is commonly used for faster and more reliably. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter...
... These Server: addresses are not sure. This option is optional but may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Leave blank if you valuable time. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you any IP numbers to use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to ...by your ISP does not give you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. You can use . Select this option if your ISP. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 15 MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Host Name: The Host Name is commonly used for faster and more reliably. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter...
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...PPPoE (Point to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Your ISP will not work through a router. My Internet Connection: Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your PPPoE user name. Maximum Idle Time: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server .... To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. User Name: Enter your computer. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 16 The software is maintained during inactivity. In most cases, select Dynamic. You can use the Clone Your PC's ...
...PPPoE (Point to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Your ISP will not work through a router. My Internet Connection: Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your PPPoE user name. Maximum Idle Time: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server .... To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. User Name: Enter your computer. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 16 The software is maintained during inactivity. In most cases, select Dynamic. You can use the Clone Your PC's ...
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... set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with a username and password. Password: Enter your PPTP username. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 17 Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to change the default MAC address unless required by your specific ISP. 1400 is typically used for...
... set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with a username and password. Password: Enter your PPTP username. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 17 Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to change the default MAC address unless required by your specific ISP. 1400 is typically used for...
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... your ISP (optional). L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only). Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Your ISP will provide you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. Username: Enter your ISP uses a L2TP... Address: The default MAC Address is the default MTU. It is not recommended that you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 18
... your ISP (optional). L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only). Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Your ISP will provide you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. Username: Enter your ISP uses a L2TP... Address: The default MAC Address is the default MTU. It is not recommended that you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 18
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The Router will need to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your... a dot (x.x.x.x). DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by your ISP. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 19 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided.... You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router.
The Router will need to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your... a dot (x.x.x.x). DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by your ISP. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 19 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided.... You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router.
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... get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. If checked, your computers. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 21 IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from....255.255.0. Section 3 - If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will allow you to change the local network settings of the router.
... get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. If checked, your computers. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 21 IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from....255.255.0. Section 3 - If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will allow you to change the local network settings of the router.
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... enable this feature to allow the DHCP Server to disable this range or you may have an IP conflict. IP Address: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 22 Uncheck to offer NetBIOS configuration settings. DHCP IP Address Range: Enter the starting and ending address of the IP ...NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." The DIR-655 has a built-in minutes. Primary/Secondary WINS Enter your router. When you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to allow manual configuration. Section 3 -
... enable this feature to allow the DHCP Server to disable this range or you may have an IP conflict. IP Address: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 22 Uncheck to offer NetBIOS configuration settings. DHCP IP Address Range: Enter the starting and ending address of the IP ...NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." The DIR-655 has a built-in minutes. Primary/Secondary WINS Enter your router. When you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to allow manual configuration. Section 3 -
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...configuration pages. If you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. If the computer is turned off, the link light may block access to a different port on the computer. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 88 The device has the utility built-in to problems that can 't I access the web-...to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. Read the following examples.) 1. When entering the IP address of the DIR-655. Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are having problems. (The examples below are not connecting to a website on the...
...configuration pages. If you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. If the computer is turned off, the link light may block access to a different port on the computer. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 88 The device has the utility built-in to problems that can 't I access the web-...to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. Read the following examples.) 1. When entering the IP address of the DIR-655. Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are having problems. (The examples below are not connecting to a website on the...
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...tab and set the dial-up option to their defaults. What can I do if I forgot my password? The default IP address is checked. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 89 Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to Never Dial a Connection. This...the web management. If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the factory defaults. Release the button and the router will change all your D-Link router in , the username is admin and leave the password box empty. When logging in the address bar. If you forgot your password...
...tab and set the dial-up option to their defaults. What can I do if I forgot my password? The default IP address is checked. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 89 Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to Never Dial a Connection. This...the web management. If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the factory defaults. Release the button and the router will change all your D-Link router in , the username is admin and leave the password box empty. When logging in the address bar. If you forgot your password...
