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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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... complete set of your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. TOTAL NETWORK...
... complete set of your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. TOTAL NETWORK...
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...PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard...Sessions - These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. •...
...PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard...Sessions - These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. •...
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Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Section 1 -
Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Section 1 -
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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. 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. 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. 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. Section 1 -
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..., water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - If you access your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of the...
..., water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 - If you access your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of the...
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... IP address on your computers to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to access the configuration utility of your network. Use this new IP address to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. When the login window ... you will not have to do anything to your network. To connect to another router to use as in the future. Connect one of the router in Step 1. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Close the browser and change the settings, write down your settings. Make sure your...
... IP address on your computers to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to access the configuration utility of your network. Use this new IP address to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. When the login window ... you will not have to do anything to your network. To connect to another router to use as in the future. Connect one of the router in Step 1. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Close the browser and change the settings, write down your settings. Make sure your...
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...Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network. 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 wireless network, open a web browser and ...enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855...
...Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network. 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 wireless network, open a web browser and ...enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855...
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Section 3 - 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.
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Section 3 - 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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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 Automatic: When enabled, this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn't otherwise recognize, based on the behaviour that the streams exhibit. Enable WISH: Enable this option causes the router to automatically attempt to prioritize your experience of using a wireless network by a Windows Media Center...
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 Automatic: When enabled, this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn't otherwise recognize, based on the behaviour that the streams exhibit. Enable WISH: Enable this option causes the router to automatically attempt to prioritize your experience of using a wireless network by a Windows Media Center...
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... authentication protocol (EAP). The password can use to protect your data from intruders. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 67 The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is relatively simple to authenticate your wireless router or access point. EAP is WPA? TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing...
... authentication protocol (EAP). The password can use to protect your data from intruders. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 67 The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is relatively simple to authenticate your wireless router or access point. EAP is WPA? TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing...
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... due to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal. 3. Next to the added overhead. 1. The key is entered as you did on your wireless router before enabling encryption. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 71 Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings. Section 4 - Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES...
... due to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal. 3. Next to the added overhead. 1. The key is entered as you did on your wireless router before enabling encryption. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 71 Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings. Section 4 - Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES...
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..., WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of your wireless network adapters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72 Section 4 - Please establish wireless connectivity before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 7. Log...the IP Address of time before enabling encryption. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before a client is required to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). Next to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 6. Use...
..., WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of your wireless network adapters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72 Section 4 - Please establish wireless connectivity before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 7. Log...the IP Address of time before enabling encryption. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before a client is required to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). Next to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 6. Use...
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... (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 75 Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to and click Connect. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before...
... (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 75 Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to and click Connect. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before...
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Section 5 - Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76
Section 5 - Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76
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If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA key being used. 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. 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). Section 5 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 79 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA key being used. 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. 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). Section 5 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 79 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
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The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80
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... LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 85 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used increasingly in order to be desirable for many circumstances, it . Strictly adhering to... people to provide this link. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Appendix A - Wireless users can use the same applications they use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Wireless adapter cards used to ...
... LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 85 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used increasingly in order to be desirable for many circumstances, it . Strictly adhering to... people to provide this link. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Appendix A - Wireless users can use the same applications they use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Wireless adapter cards used to ...
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...-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more DIR-855 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 89 Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to the wireless router or access point. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In...
...-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more DIR-855 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 89 Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to the wireless router or access point. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In...
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... programs may block a DHCP request on your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 90 To verify your adapter. Click on Start > Run. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your router. wireless router) automatically.
... programs may block a DHCP request on your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 90 To verify your adapter. Click on Start > Run. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your router. wireless router) automatically.
