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... Added SharePort USB Network Utility Advanced DNS and CAPTCHA Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior...
... Added SharePort USB Network Utility Advanced DNS and CAPTCHA Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7... 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... (2.4GHz 48 802.11n/a (5GHz 49 WISH Settings 50 Advanced Network Settings 52 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7... 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... (2.4GHz 48 802.11n/a (5GHz 49 WISH Settings 50 Advanced Network Settings 52 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
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... Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Contacting Technical Support 94 Warranty 95 Registration 101 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual iii
... Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Contacting Technical Support 94 Warranty 95 Registration 101 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual iii
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N™ Duo™ Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-855 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N™ Duo™ Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-855 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
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... or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
... or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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Connect the DIR-855 router to your network from virtually anywhere in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop ... Coverage. Environmental conditions will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Create a secure wireless network to protect your home. The router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a...
Connect the DIR-855 router to your network from virtually anywhere in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop ... Coverage. Environmental conditions will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Create a secure wireless network to protect your home. The router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a...
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...your router to 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 provides up to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. The... DIR-855 is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a...
...your router to 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 provides up to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. The... DIR-855 is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a...
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Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
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OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. Section 1 - OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 6 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to display statistics of the LAN, WAN, and wireless connections. 4 WPS Displays the WPS status. 5 Date/Time Displays the routers date and time. 6 DHCP Displays the DHCP status. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. Section 1 - OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 6 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to display statistics of the LAN, WAN, and wireless connections. 4 WPS Displays the WPS status. 5 Date/Time Displays the routers date and time. 6 DHCP Displays the DHCP status. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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Before you are online. If you have DSL and are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last ... can only use the Ethernet port on . If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • If you have disconnected any hardware...
Before you are online. If you have DSL and are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last ... can only use the Ethernet port on . If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • If you have disconnected any hardware...
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... reception. 3. Position devices so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep the number of at a 45-degree angle appears to maximizing wireless range ... that is minimized. 2. Keep your devices so that the signal will degrade your home or business. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (...
... reception. 3. Position devices so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep the number of at a 45-degree angle appears to maximizing wireless range ... that is minimized. 2. Keep your devices so that the signal will degrade your home or business. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (...
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... down your router. Wait for the router to your modem) from your modem. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Turn on the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on or plug in an open and central location. Unplug...
... down your router. Wait for the router to your modem) from your modem. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Turn on the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on or plug in an open and central location. Unplug...
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... your other router. When the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you need to change your network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of your computer. 2. Click Save Settings to another router to use as in the future. The LAN ports on the router...
... your other router. When the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you need to change your network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of your computer. 2. Click Save Settings to another router to use as in the future. The LAN ports on the router...
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... IP address you assigned to connect other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Installation 6. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the...
... IP address you assigned to connect other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Installation 6. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the...
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....exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation process. Section 2 - In the run the Setup Wizard to... CD holder. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive).
....exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation process. Section 2 - In the run the Setup Wizard to... CD holder. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive).
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...also connect using the web-based configuration utility. If you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 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). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using ...
...also connect using the web-based configuration utility. If you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 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). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using ...
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Section 3 - Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 19.
Section 3 - Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 19.
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... that was last connected directly to continue. The Host Name is the device name of the router and may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may need to enter...
... that was last connected directly to continue. The Host Name is the device name of the router and may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may need to enter...
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Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.