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... July 7, 2009 Description DIR-855 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.00 Updated warranty information Added SharePort USB Network Utility Advanced DNS and CAPTCHA Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Copyright...
... July 7, 2009 Description DIR-855 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.00 Updated warranty information Added SharePort USB Network Utility Advanced DNS and CAPTCHA Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Copyright...
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... 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
... 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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... 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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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 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.
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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. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem...
... 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. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem...
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...video, printers, and network storage throughout your client devices. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/Draft 802.11n ... Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in -class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of network traffic, building materials and construction...
...video, printers, and network storage throughout your client devices. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/Draft 802.11n ... Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in -class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of network traffic, building materials and construction...
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... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors,...wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. Configure your company's server. These filters can connect with 802.11a/g Devices - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - This capability allows users to be scheduled to ...
... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors,...wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. Configure your company's server. These filters can connect with 802.11a/g Devices - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - This capability allows users to be scheduled to ...
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Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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 configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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 configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
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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. 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 Section 1 - 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. 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 Section 1 - OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router.
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... in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer back to the Internet. • When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you through the installation process. If you have DSL and are... or the wizard will not be able to connect to the modem and make sure you are running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
... in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer back to the Internet. • When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you through the installation process. If you have DSL and are... or the wizard will not be able to connect to the modem and make sure you are running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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...wireless network. Position devices so that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through , may ... signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. A solid ...
...wireless network. Position devices so that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through , may ... signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. A solid ...
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... the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in your computer. 5. Section 2 - Turn on the router. 4. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Plug the other end into the Internet port on your computer. 3. Installation Connect to Cable...
... the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in your computer. 5. Section 2 - Turn on the router. 4. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Plug the other end into the Internet port on your computer. 3. Installation Connect to Cable...
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..., enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your other router. Connect one of your IP address on your computer. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Plug the power into the router. Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Open a web browser and enter http... use as in the future. To connect to another router to your network. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. In most cases, your settings. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save...
..., enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your other router. Connect one of your IP address on your computer. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Plug the power into the router. Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Open a web browser and enter http... use as in the future. To connect to another router to your network. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. In most cases, your settings. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save...
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... router. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security...
... router. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security...
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Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). Follow the simple steps below to run box ... instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation...
Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). Follow the simple steps below to run box ... instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation...
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... router using the NetBIOS name in the graphical authentication code (if you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). If you cannot read it, ...
... router using the NetBIOS name in the graphical authentication code (if you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). If you cannot read it, ...
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If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to page 19. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. Click Next to begin.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to page 19. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. Click Next to begin.
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..., click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. Configuration Select your modem. If you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Section 3 - The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
..., click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. Configuration Select your modem. If you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Section 3 - The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
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Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Select Static if your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Configuration If you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Section 3 - If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Select Static if your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Configuration If you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Section 3 - If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.