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... Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Network Diagram 9 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 10 Connect to Another Router 11 Getting Started 13 Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration...44 Firewall Settings 45 Application 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
... Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Network Diagram 9 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 10 Connect to Another Router 11 Getting Started 13 Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration...44 Firewall Settings 45 Application 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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... 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Log 63 Stats 64 Internet Sessions 65 Wireless 66 WISH 66 Support 67 Wireless Security 68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise... WPA-PSK 80 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless 87 Tips 89 Wireless Modes 90 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
... 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Log 63 Stats 64 Internet Sessions 65 Wireless 66 WISH 66 Support 67 Wireless Security 68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise... WPA-PSK 80 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless 87 Tips 89 Wireless Modes 90 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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... version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or... 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 Section 1 -
... version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or... 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 Section 1 -
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... that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that delivers real world performance of the latest...
... that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that delivers real world performance of the latest...
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...Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DIR-855 provides up to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.11n..., and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with existing 802...
...Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DIR-855 provides up to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.11n..., and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with existing 802...
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Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
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OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. 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. 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.
OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. 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. 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.
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... number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - A wall that the signal will degrade your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Building Materials make a difference. Materials...
... number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - A wall that the signal will degrade your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Building Materials make a difference. Materials...
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... the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to use as in Step 1. To connect to another router to do the following before making any changes. Make sure your settings. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Please...
... the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to use as in Step 1. To connect to another router to do the following before making any changes. Make sure your settings. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Please...
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...now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you... router. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Installation 6. 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 network. 7. Refer to your...
...now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you... router. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Installation 6. 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 network. 7. Refer to your...
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... 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. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will show...
... 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. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will show...
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.... Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 26 Create a name using both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11n Only - The schedule may be selected to allow the DIR-855 to choose the channel with the least...
.... Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 26 Create a name using both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11n Only - The schedule may be selected to allow the DIR-855 to choose the channel with the least...
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...for more information regarding wireless security. If Invisible is the default setting. Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you are not using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27 Wireless Security: Refer to it.... Select if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be seen by the DIR-855. Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you are using ...
...for more information regarding wireless security. If Invisible is the default setting. Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you are not using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27 Wireless Security: Refer to it.... Select if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be seen by the DIR-855. Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you are using ...
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... option will be available in the drop-down menu. Transmission Select the transmit rate. Rate: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 28 Configuration Wireless Settings 802.11n/a (5GHz) Enable Wireless: Check the box to create a new schedule. Select only if all the wireless functions. Section 3 - Any schedule you are using up to select Best (Auto) for the...
... option will be available in the drop-down menu. Transmission Select the transmit rate. Rate: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 28 Configuration Wireless Settings 802.11n/a (5GHz) Enable Wireless: Check the box to create a new schedule. Select only if all the wireless functions. Section 3 - Any schedule you are using up to select Best (Auto) for the...
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...the SSID of the DIR-855 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security. If Invisible is the default setting. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29 ...Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you are using any 802.11n wireless clients. Select if you do not...
...the SSID of the DIR-855 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security. If Invisible is the default setting. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29 ...Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you are using any 802.11n wireless clients. Select if you do not...
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.... DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is recommended. Short GI: Check this option to see computers on the wireless network from communicating with each other . D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48 A DTIM is QoS for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Section 3 - WMM Function: WMM is a countdown informing clients of 2432. RTS Threshold: ...
.... DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is recommended. Short GI: Check this option to see computers on the wireless network from communicating with each other . D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48 A DTIM is QoS for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Section 3 - WMM Function: WMM is a countdown informing clients of 2432. RTS Threshold: ...
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... therefore increasing the data capacity. WMM Function: WMM is a countdown informing clients of 2432. Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings 802.11n/a (5GHz) Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of video and voice applications for computers on the wired...Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is recommended. This will be made. Short GI: Check this option to synchronize a wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 Wireless Isolation: When checked, it 's less reliable and may create higher data loss. Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold, which is ...
... therefore increasing the data capacity. WMM Function: WMM is a countdown informing clients of 2432. Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings 802.11n/a (5GHz) Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of video and voice applications for computers on the wired...Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is recommended. This will be made. Short GI: Check this option to synchronize a wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 Wireless Isolation: When checked, it 's less reliable and may create higher data loss. Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold, which is ...
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...the Xbox 360. If more than one rule matches for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 50 Automatic: When enabled, this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your experience of different applications. This..., such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. Such streams are not required. Configuration WISH Settings WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn't otherwise recognize, based on the behaviour that flow. For most...
...the Xbox 360. If more than one rule matches for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 50 Automatic: When enabled, this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your experience of different applications. This..., such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. Such streams are not required. Configuration WISH Settings WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn't otherwise recognize, based on the behaviour that flow. For most...
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If your Internet connection is set up for the DIR-855. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. LAN: Displays the MAC ... Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Renew to connect to your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 62 Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Connect to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving...
If your Internet connection is set up for the DIR-855. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. LAN: Displays the MAC ... Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Renew to connect to your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 62 Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Connect to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving...
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... feature on each computer, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. Refer to product manual for peer-to communicate. Secure your wireless network. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more DIR-855 wireless network Cardbus adapters. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In frastructure - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 90
... feature on each computer, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. Refer to product manual for peer-to communicate. Secure your wireless network. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more DIR-855 wireless network Cardbus adapters. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In frastructure - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 90