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... Revisions Revision 1.0 1.1 Date November 13, 2007 April 23, 2008 Description DIR-855 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.00 Updated warranty information 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 other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes...
... Revisions Revision 1.0 1.1 Date November 13, 2007 April 23, 2008 Description DIR-855 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.00 Updated warranty information 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 other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes...
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...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 Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration ... 43 Firewall Settings 44 Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration 45 Router Settings 46 Advanced Wireless Settings 47 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 47 802.11n/a (5GHz 48 WISH Settings 49 Advanced Network Settings 51 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
...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 Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration ... 43 Firewall Settings 44 Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration 45 Router Settings 46 Advanced Wireless Settings 47 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 47 802.11n/a (5GHz 48 WISH Settings 49 Advanced Network Settings 51 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
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... 59 Schedules 60 Device Information 61 Log 62 Stats 63 Internet Sessions 64 Wireless 65 WISH 65 Support 66 Wireless Security 67 What is WPA 67 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 68 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 70 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 71 Configure WPA-Enterprise... WPA-PSK 79 Troubleshooting 81 Wireless Basics 85 What is Wireless 86 Tips 88 Wireless Modes 89 Networking Basics 90 Check your IP address 90 Statically Assign an IP address 91 Technical Specifications 92 Contacting Technical Support 93 Warranty 94 Registration 100 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual iii
... 59 Schedules 60 Device Information 61 Log 62 Stats 63 Internet Sessions 64 Wireless 65 WISH 65 Support 66 Wireless Security 67 What is WPA 67 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 68 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 70 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 71 Configure WPA-Enterprise... WPA-PSK 79 Troubleshooting 81 Wireless Basics 85 What is Wireless 86 Tips 88 Wireless Modes 89 Networking Basics 90 Check your IP address 90 Statically Assign an IP address 91 Technical Specifications 92 Contacting Technical Support 93 Warranty 94 Registration 100 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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...® • 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 • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : •...
...® • 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 • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : •...
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... rate derived from the Internet. The router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher...
... rate derived from the Internet. The router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for users who demand higher...
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...concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. This capability allows users to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to participate in real-time activities online, such as... wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 provides up to be scheduled to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. Section 1 - The DIR-855 is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of this 802.11n wireless router ...
...concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. This capability allows users to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to participate in real-time activities online, such as... wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 provides up to be scheduled to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. Section 1 - The DIR-855 is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of this 802.11n wireless router ...
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 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. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 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. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
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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. OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
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... the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. Section 2 - Placement of the router is connected to the modem and make sure the computer you are online. Before you have ...router, and then turn the modem back on your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link... cable to your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process.
... the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. Section 2 - Placement of the router is connected to the modem and make sure the computer you are online. Before you have ...router, and then turn the modem back on your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link... cable to your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process.
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... (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - Keep in ...The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters)...
... (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - Keep in ...The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters)...
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...power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. 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 If there is no on/off on your router. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the... router to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router. Do not plug the power adapter into...
...power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. 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 If there is no on/off on your router. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the... router to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router. Do not plug the power adapter into...
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...In most cases, your existing settings before connecting the router to access the configuration utility of the router in Step 1. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to change ... to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to save your computer. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to do anything to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is...
...In most cases, your existing settings before connecting the router to access the configuration utility of the router in Step 1. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to change ... to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to save your computer. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to do anything to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is...
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... one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Section 2 - You may 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...
... one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Section 2 - You may 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...
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... to Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run box type "D:\DIR855.exe" (where...
... to Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run box type "D:\DIR855.exe" (where...
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Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. 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). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. 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). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password.
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Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. 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. Section 3 -
Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. 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. Section 3 -
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Configuration Select your modem. If you use and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is the device name of the router and may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to your time zone from ... be required by some ISPs. Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Section 3 - The default host name is optional but may be changed.
Configuration Select your modem. If you use and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is the device name of the router and may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to your time zone from ... be required by some ISPs. Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 Section 3 - The default host name is optional but may be changed.
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your computer. Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. Section 3 -
Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your computer. Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. Section 3 -