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Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Manual Revisions Date November 13, 2007 April 23, 2008 October 6, 2009 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 such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2008-2009...
Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Manual Revisions Date November 13, 2007 April 23, 2008 October 6, 2009 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 such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2008-2009...
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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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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 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless...
... 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 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless...
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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, and network overhead, lower actual... and WPA2 to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your client devices. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Connect the DIR-855 router to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Network conditions and environmental factors,...
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, and network overhead, lower actual... and WPA2 to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your client devices. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Connect the DIR-855 router to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Network conditions and environmental factors,...
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...11g. • Compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Through its easy-to ... adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DIR-855 provides up to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data...
...11g. • Compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Through its easy-to ... adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DIR-855 provides up to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data...
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Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 - Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 - Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
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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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. 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 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. 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.
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... 300 from your computer back to the modem and make sure the computer you are online. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not work. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Do not place the router in the attic or garage. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable... or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you are running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you will not be able to connect to your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, ...
... 300 from your computer back to the modem and make sure the computer you are online. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not work. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Do not place the router in the attic or garage. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable... or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you are running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you will not be able to connect to your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, ...
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.... Be aware of your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep in use. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, ...or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit...
.... Be aware of your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep in use. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, ...or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit...
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... your router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your computer. 5. Refer to page 13 to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If there is no on or plug in an open and central location. Turn on /off on your modem. Turn on...
... your router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your computer. 5. Refer to page 13 to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If there is no on or plug in an open and central location. Turn on /off on your modem. Turn on...
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...router. If you will have to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save ...address on your computer. 2. Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. To connect to continue. 3. Click Log ...
...router. If you will have to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save ...address on your computer. 2. Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. To connect to continue. 3. Click Log ...
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... the IP address you assigned to your other router. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Section 2 - Refer to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for...
... the IP address you assigned to your other router. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Section 2 - Refer to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for...
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... a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 In the run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to ...
... a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 In the run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to ...
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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). Web-based Configuration Utility To access the ... your password. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14
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). Web-based Configuration Utility To access the ... your password. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to begin. Click Next to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. Section 3 -
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to begin. Click Next to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. Section 3 -
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Configuration Select your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host ...
Configuration Select your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host ...
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If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your computer. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17
If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your computer. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17