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...Link DIR-855 User Manual Copyright © 2008-2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. 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... other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior ...
...Link DIR-855 User Manual Copyright © 2008-2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. 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... other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior ...
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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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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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... 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 clients •...
... 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 clients •...
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... than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of Service (QoS) engine that...(SPI and NAT) to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-855 router to use in -class Whole Home Coverage. In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while ...
... than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of Service (QoS) engine that...(SPI and NAT) to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-855 router to use in -class Whole Home Coverage. In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while ...
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.... Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-855 provides up to your company's server. These filters can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether... factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - The DIR-855 is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Through...
.... Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-855 provides up to your company's server. These filters can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether... factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - The DIR-855 is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Through...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Section 1 -
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OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - 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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - 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.
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... an Ethernet cable to the modem and make sure you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure the computer you are running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . If you were using... 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 -
... an Ethernet cable to the modem and make sure you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure the computer you are running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . If you were using... 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 -
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... from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as possible...drywall or open doorways. Section 2 - A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle)...
... from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as possible...drywall or open doorways. Section 2 - A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle)...
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... no on/off on the router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Wait for the router to configure your modem. Section 2 - Do not plug the power adapter into...
... no on/off on the router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Wait for the router to configure your modem. Section 2 - Do not plug the power adapter into...
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...login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in Step 1. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 The LAN ports on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Open a web browser and enter ...to access the configuration utility of your computer. 2. To connect to another router to use as in which case you are connecting the D-Link router to save your network. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your ...
...login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in Step 1. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 The LAN ports on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Open a web browser and enter ...to access the configuration utility of your computer. 2. To connect to another router to use as in which case you are connecting the D-Link router to save your network. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your ...
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... Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the...
... Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the...
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...D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 In the run the Setup Wizard to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are similar for the...automatically start on the provided CD holder. Section 2 - Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Router Note: It is ...
...D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 In the run the Setup Wizard to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are similar for the...automatically start on the provided CD holder. Section 2 - Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Router Note: It is ...
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...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 cannot read it, click Regenerate). If you how ...://dlinkrouter). Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Leave the password blank by default. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet...
...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 cannot read it, click Regenerate). If you how ...://dlinkrouter). Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Leave the password blank by default. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet...
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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. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 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. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Section 3 -
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... Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. Configuration Select your...
... Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. Configuration Select your...
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... CD drive of your computer. Then connect the power cable on the DIR-855. Then simply open a browser window and enter the IP address in DIR-855 yet) SET-UP WIZARD Select your language from the list of options ...and follow the steps within the wizard to the DIR-855 using the ethernet cable provided. The power light will display as solid blue. ENGLISH PRODUCT ...-up CD) connect your computer to complete the set-up of DIR-855 ADVANCED SET-UP (ACCESS VIA IP ADDRESS) To configure DIR-855 manually (without the set -up wizard should start automatically.
... CD drive of your computer. Then connect the power cable on the DIR-855. Then simply open a browser window and enter the IP address in DIR-855 yet) SET-UP WIZARD Select your language from the list of options ...and follow the steps within the wizard to the DIR-855 using the ethernet cable provided. The power light will display as solid blue. ENGLISH PRODUCT ...-up CD) connect your computer to complete the set-up of DIR-855 ADVANCED SET-UP (ACCESS VIA IP ADDRESS) To configure DIR-855 manually (without the set -up wizard should start automatically.