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All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of their respective companies...
All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of their respective companies...
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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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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 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Section 1 -
... 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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Section 1 -
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...) to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of...
...) to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of...
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These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 provides up to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from ...
These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 provides up to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from ...
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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. 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.
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OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router.
OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router.
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... any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. • When running the CD... then turn off your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you through the installation process. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not work. Placement of the router is connected...
... any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. • When running the CD... then turn off your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you through the installation process. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not work. Placement of the router is connected...
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...away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems... appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Building Materials make a difference. Keep your home or business. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle...
...away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems... appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Building Materials make a difference. Keep your home or business. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle...
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... the Internet port on your modem. Shut down your computer. 8. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Place the router in your modem. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to your modem) from your computer to an outlet...
... the Internet port on your modem. Shut down your computer. 8. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Place the router in your modem. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to your modem) from your computer to an outlet...
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Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Make sure your settings. If you will not have to do anything to your existing settings ... Log In to continue. 5. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Use this new IP address to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Connect one of your other router. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address...
Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Make sure your settings. If you will not have to do anything to your existing settings ... Log In to continue. 5. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Use this new IP address to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Connect one of your other router. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address...
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... Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the router. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your... network. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. Installation 6. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Refer to connect other router.
... Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the router. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your... network. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. Installation 6. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Refer to connect other router.
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... Windows® XP. Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation process. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13
... Windows® XP. Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation process. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13
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You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). 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 ...
You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). 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 ...
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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. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15
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. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15
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... continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - Select the type of the router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16
... continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - Select the type of the router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16
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Section 3 - Note: Make sure to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Section 3 - Note: Make sure to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.