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... make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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...
... make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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...
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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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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - 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.
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - 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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... 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 •...
... 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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... up to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2 ...high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Section 1 - Environmental conditions will vary. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. Create a secure wireless network to protect your network...
... up to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2 ...high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Section 1 - Environmental conditions will vary. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. Create a secure wireless network to protect your network...
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... with 802.11a/g Devices - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The Web-based user interface displays a number of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g...wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.11n specifications. The DIR-855 provides up to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - Network conditions...
... with 802.11a/g Devices - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The Web-based user interface displays a number of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g...wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.11n specifications. The DIR-855 provides up to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - Network conditions...
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LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. 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. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings.
LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. 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. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings.
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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. OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply.
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...the Internet and online or the wizard will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router... In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to your computer or you will not work. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to Ethernet). ...
...the Internet and online or the wizard will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router... In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to your computer or you will not work. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to Ethernet). ...
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...mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that ...follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your wireless network. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep the number of your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep in use. A solid ...
...mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that ...follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your wireless network. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Keep the number of your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep in use. A solid ...
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... computer. 3. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to boot (about 30 seconds for the modem to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on or plug in an open and central location. Shut...
... computer. 3. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to boot (about 30 seconds for the modem to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on or plug in an open and central location. Shut...
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... router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Click Log In to continue. 5. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of the router in the future. Make sure your computers to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Click on the...
... router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Click Log In to continue. 5. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of the router in the future. Make sure your computers to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Click on the...
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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 connect other router. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to ... the IP address you assigned to your network. 7. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation 6.
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 connect other router. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to ... the IP address you assigned to your network. 7. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation 6.
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Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to Start > Run. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-...
Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to Start > Run. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-...
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...://dlinkrouter). Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new...
...://dlinkrouter). Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new...
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Section 3 - Click Next to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue.
Section 3 - Click Next to page 19. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue.
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The default host name is optional but may be changed. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you may be required by some ISPs. If you use and then click Next to continue. Select the type of ...
The default host name is optional but may be changed. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you may be required by some ISPs. If you use and then click Next to continue. Select the type of ...
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If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue.
If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue.