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...Link DIR-655 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Canada, Inc. All other countries. Revision 2.0 Date March 3, 2010 Manual Revisions • New Revision Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link... logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2008-2010 by D-Link Canada, Inc. This publication may not be reproduced...
...Link DIR-655 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Canada, Inc. All other countries. Revision 2.0 Date March 3, 2010 Manual Revisions • New Revision Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link... logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2008-2010 by D-Link Canada, Inc. This publication may not be reproduced...
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... Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction...3 Features...4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs...6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Getting Started 9 Configuration 10 Web-based Configuration Utility 10 Setup Wizard 11 Manual Configuration 15 Dynamic (Cable 15 Internet Setup ... 37 Routing...38 Advanced Wireless Settings 39 WISH Settings 40 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 41 Advanced Network Settings 42 UPnP...42 Internet Ping Block 42 Internet Port Speed 42 Multicast Streams 42 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual ii
... Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction...3 Features...4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs...6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Getting Started 9 Configuration 10 Web-based Configuration Utility 10 Setup Wizard 11 Manual Configuration 15 Dynamic (Cable 15 Internet Setup ... 37 Routing...38 Advanced Wireless Settings 39 WISH Settings 40 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 41 Advanced Network Settings 42 UPnP...42 Internet Ping Block 42 Internet Port Speed 42 Multicast Streams 42 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual ii
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... System Settings 63 Update Firmware 64 DDNS...65 System Check 66 Schedules 67 Device Information 68 Log...69 Stats...70 Active Sessions 70 Wireless...71 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Support...72 Wireless Security 73 What is WPA 73 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 74 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 76 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS 77 Connect to...
... System Settings 63 Update Firmware 64 DDNS...65 System Check 66 Schedules 67 Device Information 68 Log...69 Stats...70 Active Sessions 70 Wireless...71 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Support...72 Wireless Security 73 What is WPA 73 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 74 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 76 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS 77 Connect to...
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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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 1
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Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows 7, Vista®, or XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) Windows® Users: Make sure ... • Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows 7, Vista®, or XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) Windows® Users: Make sure ... • Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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....11n specifications. In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to protect your home. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N™ technology, this Router includes a Quality of security features including...
....11n specifications. In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to protect your home. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N™ technology, this Router includes a Quality of security features including...
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... multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-655 can pass through VPN sessions. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 4 The DIR-655 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11g Devices - The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE...
... multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-655 can pass through VPN sessions. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 4 The DIR-655 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11g Devices - The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE...
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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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This LED blinks during data transmission. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the wireless settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 4 Local Network's LED A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. 2 Internet LED A...that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none. 3 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. Product Overview LEDs 1 3 5 2 4 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled ...
This LED blinks during data transmission. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the wireless settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 4 Local Network's LED A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. 2 Internet LED A...that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none. 3 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. Product Overview LEDs 1 3 5 2 4 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled ...
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...Enternet 300 from your modem. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet port on the router, and then turn off your modem. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 7 If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you Begin Please configure the... router with the computer that was last connected directly to Ethernet). Placement of the router is very important. Also, you must turn the modem ...
...Enternet 300 from your modem. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet port on the router, and then turn off your modem. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 7 If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you Begin Please configure the... router with the computer that was last connected directly to Ethernet). Placement of the router is very important. Also, you must turn the modem ...
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... degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as possible. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 8 Building Materials make a difference. The key to maximizing wireless range is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls...
... degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as possible. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 8 Building Materials make a difference. The key to maximizing wireless range is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls...
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... provided CD holder. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 9 Installation Getting Started The DIR-655 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Section 2 - Follow the simple steps below...
... provided CD holder. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 9 Installation Getting Started The DIR-655 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Section 2 - Follow the simple steps below...
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... by default. Section 3 - 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). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 10 Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as... Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). You may also connect using the web...
... by default. Section 3 - 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). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 10 Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as... Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). You may also connect using the web...
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If you want to page 15. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 11 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to configure your router. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 74. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to begin.
If you want to page 15. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 11 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to configure your router. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 74. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to begin.
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Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Configuration Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 12 Section 3 -
Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Configuration Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 12 Section 3 -
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...and then click Next to continue. Section 3 - The default host name is optional but may need to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next...gateway, and DNS server addresses. If you are currently using that was last connected directly to remove your PPPoE software from your modem. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 13 Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to your computer.
...and then click Next to continue. Section 3 - The default host name is optional but may need to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next...gateway, and DNS server addresses. If you are currently using that was last connected directly to remove your PPPoE software from your modem. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 13 Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to your computer.
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If you selected L2TP, enter your Internet provider. Click Next to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to continue. 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. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 14 Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. It may take a few tries to initially connect to continue. Section 3 -
If you selected L2TP, enter your Internet provider. Click Next to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to continue. 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. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 14 Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. It may take a few tries to initially connect to continue. Section 3 -
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...and more reliably. you change the MTU for cable modem services such as to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. This option is the default MTU. Host Name: The Host Name is not recommended that you may be required by correcting many common ...required by your specific ISP. 1500 is commonly used for optimal performance with the MAC address of the Advanced DNS service or its features. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 15 Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you valuable time. Leave blank if you any IP numbers to go and saving you did not specifically...
...and more reliably. you change the MTU for cable modem services such as to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. This option is the default MTU. Host Name: The Host Name is not recommended that you may be required by correcting many common ...required by your specific ISP. 1500 is commonly used for optimal performance with the MAC address of the Advanced DNS service or its features. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 15 Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you valuable time. Leave blank if you any IP numbers to go and saving you did not specifically...
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... over Ethernet) if your computer. In most cases, select Dynamic. you with a username and password. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Your ISP will not work through a router. DNS Addresses: Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not ...with your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. This option is maintained during which the Internet connection is typically used for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ...
... over Ethernet) if your computer. In most cases, select Dynamic. you with a username and password. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Your ISP will not work through a router. DNS Addresses: Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not ...with your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. This option is maintained during which the Internet connection is typically used for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ...
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.... Password: Enter your PPTP username. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 17 PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses...
.... Password: Enter your PPTP username. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 17 PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses...
