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... Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless 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 ... 44 Firewall Settings 45 Application Level Gateway Configuration......... 46 Routing 47 Advanced Wireless Settings 48 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 48 802.11n/a (5GHz 49 WISH Settings 50 Advanced Network Settings 52 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
... Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless 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 ... 44 Firewall Settings 45 Application Level Gateway Configuration......... 46 Routing 47 Advanced Wireless Settings 48 802.11n/g (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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...DSL modem and share your home. Create a secure wireless network to protect your home. Connect the DIR-855 router to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). The router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that... you'll be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. 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. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of network traffic, building...
...DSL modem and share your home. Create a secure wireless network to protect your home. Connect the DIR-855 router to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). The router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that... you'll be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. 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. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of network traffic, building...
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... minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual This capability allows users to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with existing 802.11g...
... minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual This capability allows users to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with existing 802.11g...
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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. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. Section 1 -
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. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. Section 1 -
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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. 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
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... access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Position ...range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your home or business. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. ...
... access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Position ...range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your home or business. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. ...
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...ports on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of the router in which case you need to do anything to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your computers to your computer. 2. ...steps below: 1. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to access the configuration utility of your IP address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will...
...ports on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of the router in which case you need to do anything to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your computers to your computer. 2. ...steps below: 1. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to access the configuration utility of your IP address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will...
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Section 2 - Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Installation 6. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned...
Section 2 - Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Installation 6. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned...
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Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the graphical authentication code (if you cannot read it, click Regenerate). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open...
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the graphical authentication code (if you cannot read it, click Regenerate). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open...
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... streams are used by prioritizing the traffic of using a wireless network by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 50 Such streams are not required. Section 3 - Windows Media Enables the router to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn't otherwise recognize, based...
... streams are used by prioritizing the traffic of using a wireless network by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 50 Such streams are not required. Section 3 - Windows Media Enables the router to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn't otherwise recognize, based...
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...data from intruders. The key is WPA? EAP is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 68 Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...EAP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that was designed to authenticate your wireless router or access point. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication,...
...data from intruders. The key is WPA? EAP is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 68 Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...EAP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that was designed to authenticate your wireless router or access point. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication,...
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...for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is entered as you have wireless clients using both ends of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before your settings. Use Auto if you did on your adapter and ... Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal. 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72 Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)...
...for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is entered as you have wireless clients using both ends of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before your settings. Use Auto if you did on your adapter and ... Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal. 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72 Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)...
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... IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 73 Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2. Section 4 - Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your wireless network adapters. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before enabling encryption...
... IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 73 Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2. Section 4 - Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your wireless network adapters. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before enabling encryption...
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... (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Section 5 - If you are...
... (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Section 5 - If you are...
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If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 77 Section 5 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 77 Section 5 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA key being used. 1.
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA key being used. 1.
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Section 5 - Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 81 Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Section 5 - Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 81 Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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...have proven to be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to -use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are ... and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 86 You will allow you to provide this link. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in order to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data...
...have proven to be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to -use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are ... and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 86 You will allow you to provide this link. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in order to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data...
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... - Secure your wireless network. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. Refer to product manual for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on how to communicate. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more DIR-855 wireless network Cardbus adapters. Appendix A - D-Link DIR-855 User...
... - Secure your wireless network. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. Refer to product manual for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on how to communicate. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more DIR-855 wireless network Cardbus adapters. Appendix A - D-Link DIR-855 User...
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... check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 91 wireless router) automatically. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP ...(Windows Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. To verify your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run.
... check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 91 wireless router) automatically. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP ...(Windows Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. To verify your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run.