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... Installation Considerations 8 Network Diagram 9 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 10 Connect to Another Router 11 Getting Started 13 Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 PPPoE (DSL 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 23 Static (assigned by ISP 25 Wireless Settings 26 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 26 802.11n/a (5GHz 28 Network Settings 30 LAN Settings 30 DHCP Server Settings 31 DHCP Reservation 32 USB Settings 33 Virtual Server 34 Port Forwarding 36 Application Rules 37 QoS Engine 38 Network Filters 39 Access Control...
... Installation Considerations 8 Network Diagram 9 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 10 Connect to Another Router 11 Getting Started 13 Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 PPPoE (DSL 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 23 Static (assigned by ISP 25 Wireless Settings 26 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 26 802.11n/a (5GHz 28 Network Settings 30 LAN Settings 30 DHCP Server Settings 31 DHCP Reservation 32 USB Settings 33 Virtual Server 34 Port Forwarding 36 Application Rules 37 QoS Engine 38 Network Filters 39 Access Control...
User Manual
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... Change Password 53 Remote Management 53 Time Settings 54 SysLog 55 Email Settings 56 System Settings 57 Update Firmware 58 DDNS 59 System Check 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Log 63 Stats 64 Internet Sessions 65 Wireless 66 WISH 66 Support 67 Wireless Security 68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS 73 Connect to a Wireless Network 75 Using Windows Vista 75 Configure Wireless Security...
... Change Password 53 Remote Management 53 Time Settings 54 SysLog 55 Email Settings 56 System Settings 57 Update Firmware 58 DDNS 59 System Check 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Log 63 Stats 64 Internet Sessions 65 Wireless 66 WISH 66 Support 67 Wireless Security 68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS 73 Connect to a Wireless Network 75 Using Windows Vista 75 Configure Wireless Security...
User Manual
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... wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Environmental conditions will vary. Connect the DIR-855 router to your network from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to a cable or DSL modem and share your client devices. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR...
... wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Environmental conditions will vary. Connect the DIR-855 router to your network from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to a cable or DSL modem and share your client devices. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR...
User Manual
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... specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec...
... specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec...
User Manual
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Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings.
Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings.
User Manual
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... Network. Click Log In to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Click Save Settings to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to your other router. Please see the Networking...
... Network. Click Log In to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Click Save Settings to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to your other router. Please see the Networking...
User Manual
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... Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the router. Refer to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to your wireless network. Installation 6. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router...
... Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the router. Refer to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to your wireless network. Installation 6. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router...
User Manual
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... graphical authentication code (if you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This...
... graphical authentication code (if you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This...
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Create a new password and then click Next to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. Click Next to begin. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. Click Next to begin. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue.
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... sure. Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your Ethernet card. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19 This option is not recommended that you any IP numbers to use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to obtain IP Address information Connection: automatically from your ISP. In addition, it improves your ISP. Host Name: The Host Name is set to change the default MAC address unless...
... sure. Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your Ethernet card. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19 This option is not recommended that you any IP numbers to use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to obtain IP Address information Connection: automatically from your ISP. In addition, it improves your ISP. Host Name: The Host Name is set to change the default MAC address unless...
User Manual
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... Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to remove your PPPoE software from the drop-down menu. Your ISP will not work through a router. Make sure to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your computer. The software is maintained during inactivity. Connection: Address Mode: Select Static if your PPPoE user name. User Name: Enter your ISP assigned you with your ISP. D-Link DIR...
... Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to remove your PPPoE software from the drop-down menu. Your ISP will not work through a router. Make sure to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your computer. The software is maintained during inactivity. Connection: Address Mode: Select Static if your PPPoE user name. User Name: Enter your ISP assigned you with your ISP. D-Link DIR...
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... interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not recommended that you may need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 22 You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Configuration DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your specific...
... interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not recommended that you may need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 22 You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Configuration DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your specific...
User Manual
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... default MTU. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 25 Each IP address entered in the fields must be supplied by your specific ISP. 1500 is not in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Configuration Internet Setup Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address...
... default MTU. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 25 Each IP address entered in the fields must be supplied by your specific ISP. 1500 is not in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Configuration Internet Setup Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address...
User Manual
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... Domain name (Optional). LAN Settings Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to get back into the configuration utility. If checked, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your ISP to change the IP address, once you click Apply, you to your computers. The default IP address is 255.255.255.0. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 30 Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the...
... Domain name (Optional). LAN Settings Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to get back into the configuration utility. If checked, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your ISP to change the IP address, once you click Apply, you to your computers. The default IP address is 255.255.255.0. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 30 Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the...
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...-Spoof Check: Enable this feature to the outside world. Sometimes you want a computer exposed to protect your network from behind the router, you can expose one of security risks. Address + Port Restriction - Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 45 The DIR-855 offers a firewall type functionality. The port will be sure to make a static reservation on the LAN...
...-Spoof Check: Enable this feature to the outside world. Sometimes you want a computer exposed to protect your network from behind the router, you can expose one of security risks. Address + Port Restriction - Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 45 The DIR-855 offers a firewall type functionality. The port will be sure to make a static reservation on the LAN...
User Manual
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...: router configuration settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory This option will be lost, including any rules that you are using. Reboot Device: Click to a file on the hard disk of configuration settings. Load Settings from the factory. First, use the Save button above. If you want to find a previously save the current router configuration settings, use the Browse control to save file of the computer you have created...
...: router configuration settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to the factory default settings. Restore to Factory This option will be lost, including any rules that you are using. Reboot Device: Click to a file on the hard disk of configuration settings. Load Settings from the factory. First, use the Save button above. If you want to find a previously save the current router configuration settings, use the Browse control to save file of the computer you have created...
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... are deleted but logs of possible interest in the Tools > Email screen. Select the levels that is running a Syslog utility. Section 3 - Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages can define what types of events you to view and the level of message importance: Informational, Warning, and Critical. The Logs option allows you want displayed in the log. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 63
... are deleted but logs of possible interest in the Tools > Email screen. Select the levels that is running a Syslog utility. Section 3 - Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages can define what types of events you to view and the level of message importance: Informational, Warning, and Critical. The Logs option allows you want displayed in the log. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 63
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Click Advanced to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 10. Next to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 74 Next to save your RADIUS server. 1812 is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. If the MAC Address Authentication box is the default port. 9. Security 8. Section 4 -
Click Advanced to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 10. Next to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 74 Next to save your RADIUS server. 1812 is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. If the MAC Address Authentication box is the default port. 9. Security 8. Section 4 -
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... address of the unit. If you forgot your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. With the router powered on the rear panel of your router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 83 Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Release the button and the router will change all your Internet settings: • Go to the factory defaults. Troubleshooting • Configure your settings back to Start > Settings > Control Panel...
... address of the unit. If you forgot your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. With the router powered on the rear panel of your router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 83 Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Release the button and the router will change all your Internet settings: • Go to the factory defaults. Troubleshooting • Configure your settings back to Start > Settings > Control Panel...
Quick Installation Guide
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... router to factory default will need to ensure you use the correct Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key. - Use the web based user interface (as outlined in question 1 above) to check or choose your PC to the router wirelessly, you will erase the current configuration settings. For Cable users make sure Clone MAC address option is ticked during Wizard installation (or enter the registered MAC) and make sure the service has been enabled/connected...
... router to factory default will need to ensure you use the correct Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key. - Use the web based user interface (as outlined in question 1 above) to check or choose your PC to the router wirelessly, you will erase the current configuration settings. For Cable users make sure Clone MAC address option is ticked during Wizard installation (or enter the registered MAC) and make sure the service has been enabled/connected...