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...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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced, in whole... or in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in...
...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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced, in whole... or in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in...
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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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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 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g...
... 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...
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... signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in your client devices. Environmental conditions will vary. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking. In addition, this high performance router provides ... utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to protect your home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your home. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to use in -class Whole...
... signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in your client devices. Environmental conditions will vary. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking. In addition, this high performance router provides ... utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to protect your home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your home. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to use in -class Whole...
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...8226; Faster Wireless Networking - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control ... 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-855 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on MAC Address, URL...
...8226; Faster Wireless Networking - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control ... 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-855 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on MAC Address, URL...
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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 its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router.
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...turn the modem back on your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer back to your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet... cable to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are online. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Installation Installation This section will not work. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are running...
...turn the modem back on your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer back to your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet... cable to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are online. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Installation Installation This section will not work. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are running...
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... water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Make sure your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the number of... the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is to position access points, ...
... water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Make sure your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the number of... the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is to position access points, ...
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... modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Do not plug the power adapter into the Internet port on your computer. 3. Turn on /off on your computer. 5. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 If there is no on or plug in an open and central location. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30...
... modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Do not plug the power adapter into the Internet port on your computer. 3. Turn on /off on your computer. 5. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 If there is no on or plug in an open and central location. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30...
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... Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your other router. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect one of your existing settings before making any changes. Click Save Settings to ...login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to save your network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to continue. 3. The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Make sure your IP address...
... Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your other router. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect one of your existing settings before making any changes. Click Save Settings to ...login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to save your network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to continue. 3. The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Make sure your IP address...
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Section 2 - Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. 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 sections for more information on setting up ... your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12
Section 2 - Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. 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 sections for more information on setting up ... your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12
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... screen appears, click Install Router. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. 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...
... screen appears, click Install Router. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. 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...
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... (192.168.0.1). Section 3 - You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. 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 get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password...
... (192.168.0.1). Section 3 - You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. 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 get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password...
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Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Click Next to continue.
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... type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Section 3 - If you selected Dynamic, you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. The Host Name is the...
... type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Section 3 - If you selected Dynamic, you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. The Host Name is the...
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The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password.
The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password.