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... for users who demand higher performance networking. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (DIR-655) is designed for best-in your home. In...
... for users who demand higher performance networking. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (DIR-655) is designed for best-in your home. In...
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Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can pass through VPN ...conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 4 The DIR-655 provides up to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - It ...
Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can pass through VPN ...conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 4 The DIR-655 provides up to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - It ...
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 23 5 4 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 23 5 4 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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...materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will... and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 8 Keep the number of walls or ceilings is as possible. The base transmits a...
...materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will... and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 8 Keep the number of walls or ceilings is as possible. The base transmits a...
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Section 3 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 10 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 address bar (http:// dlinkrouter). Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, .... Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
Section 3 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 10 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 address bar (http:// dlinkrouter). Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, .... Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 11 If you want to enter your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 15. If you want to configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 74. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to begin.
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 11 If you want to enter your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 15. If you want to configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 74. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to begin.
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...gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. This acts to deprioritize streams that flow. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 40 WISH Rules: A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a ... frequently used by digital media players. Enable WISH: Enable this option causes the router to automatically attempt to that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while... this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your experience of using a wireless network by a Windows Media Center PC and to enhance your traffic. Configuration WISH Settings ...
...gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. This acts to deprioritize streams that flow. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 40 WISH Rules: A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a ... frequently used by digital media players. Enable WISH: Enable this option causes the router to automatically attempt to that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while... this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your experience of using a wireless network by a Windows Media Center PC and to enhance your traffic. Configuration WISH Settings ...
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... still be generated. Devices can then copy this option is a unique number that is automatically used to add the router to an existing network or to the wireless network. The status LED on the router within 60 seconds. Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is just... bottom of the network will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the user interface of WPA2 is a valid PIN. The router acts as manufactures. Add Wireless Device Start the wizard. Wizard: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 41
... still be generated. Devices can then copy this option is a unique number that is automatically used to add the router to an existing network or to the wireless network. The status LED on the router within 60 seconds. Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is just... bottom of the network will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the user interface of WPA2 is a valid PIN. The router acts as manufactures. Add Wireless Device Start the wizard. Wizard: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 41
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... data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is a Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. The password can access the network. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 73 EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption... authentication protocol (EAP). WPA2 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to protect your wireless router or access point.
... data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is a Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. The password can access the network. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 73 EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption... authentication protocol (EAP). WPA2 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to protect your wireless router or access point.
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...). Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). The pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. 6. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 76 Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) It is entered...
...). Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). The pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. 6. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 76 Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) It is entered...
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... is recommended to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is default). 5. Next to the added overhead. 1. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 77 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your RADIUS server. 7. Log into the web-based configuration by opening...
... is recommended to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is default). 5. Next to the added overhead. 1. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 77 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your RADIUS server. 7. Log into the web-based configuration by opening...
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Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 79 Section 4 -
Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 79 Section 4 -
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Section 4 - Security 5. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Ok. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 81
Section 4 - Security 5. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Ok. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 81
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Section 5 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 83 Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and...
Section 5 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 83 Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and...
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Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 84 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 84 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
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...) you will need to know the passphrase being used. 1. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 86 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to and click Connect...
...) you will need to know the passphrase being used. 1. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 86 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to and click Connect...
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The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 87 Connecting to the wireless network. Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 87 Connecting to the wireless network. Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
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... or office network. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 92 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used to work and communicate more efficiently. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to provide this link. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. What is another way of networking products. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used...
... or office network. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 92 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used to work and communicate more efficiently. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to provide this link. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. What is another way of networking products. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used...
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Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to the wireless router or access point. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 95 Appendix A - All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc...
Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to the wireless router or access point. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 95 Appendix A - All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc...
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...block a DHCP request on your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 96 wireless router) automatically. If you install your IP address After you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click ....) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. Appendix B - To verify your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to verify their wireless network settings.
...block a DHCP request on your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 96 wireless router) automatically. If you install your IP address After you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click ....) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. Appendix B - To verify your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to verify their wireless network settings.