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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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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 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 -
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... complete set of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be able to 14x faster than an 802.11g...
... complete set of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be able to 14x faster than an 802.11g...
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... Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup ... 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-855 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling...
... Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup ... 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-855 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling...
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Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings.
Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings.
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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. OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router.
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... the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet port on the router, and then turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Before you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you ...through the installation process. Placement of the router is connected to the modem and make sure the computer you must turn ...
... the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet port on the router, and then turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Before you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you ...through the installation process. Placement of the router is connected to the modem and make sure the computer you must turn ...
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...), at an angle) for better reception. 3. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number of your home or business. A wall that the signal will degrade your... (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from electrical ...
...), at an angle) for better reception. 3. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number of your home or business. A wall that the signal will degrade your... (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from electrical ...
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.... 3. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to your modem) from your computer. 5. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to boot. 7. Turn on your router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your ...computer and place it into the router. 2. Section 2 - Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter....
.... 3. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to your modem) from your computer. 5. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to boot. 7. Turn on your router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your ...computer and place it into the router. 2. Section 2 - Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter....
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... DHCP address from your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do anything to your existing settings before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • ... your settings. When the login window appears, set to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your computer. 2. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save...
... DHCP address from your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do anything to your existing settings before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • ... your settings. When the login window appears, set to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your computer. 2. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save...
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... the other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. 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 other 3 LAN ports to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. 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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... steps below to run box type "D:\DIR855.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive.
... steps below to run box type "D:\DIR855.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Installation Getting Started The DIR-855 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive.
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Leave the password blank by default. Section 3 - If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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). 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. Section 3 - If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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). 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.
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... your modem. The Host Name is the device name of the router and may be required by some ISPs. If you use and then click Next to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you may be...
... your modem. The Host Name is the device name of the router and may be required by some ISPs. If you use and then click Next to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you may be...
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Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your PPTP username and password. If you selected PPTP, enter your L2TP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPPoE username and password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Section 3 -
Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your PPTP username and password. If you selected PPTP, enter your L2TP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPPoE username and password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Section 3 -
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It may take a few tries to initially connect to connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 18 Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Click Connect to save your Internet provider. Section 3 - Please allow 1-2 minutes to the Internet. Close your browser window and reopen it to continue. Click Next to test your Internet connection.
It may take a few tries to initially connect to connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 18 Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Click Connect to save your Internet provider. Section 3 - Please allow 1-2 minutes to the Internet. Close your browser window and reopen it to continue. Click Next to test your Internet connection.
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... IP numbers to use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is commonly used for optimal performance with the MAC address of your specific ISP. 1500 is...from your ISP. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may need to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Use Unicasting: Check the box if you change the MTU for Cable modem services. Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic...
... IP numbers to use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is commonly used for optimal performance with the MAC address of your specific ISP. 1500 is...from your ISP. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may need to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Use Unicasting: Check the box if you change the MTU for Cable modem services. Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic...
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... idle time during inactivity. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is no longer needed and will provide you with a username and password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 20 User Name: Enter your ISP assigned you change the MTU for DSL services. you may need to replace the Internet port's... 1492 is not recommended that you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Your ISP will not work through a router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your ISP. The software is set to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your PPPoE password and...
... idle time during inactivity. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is no longer needed and will provide you with a username and password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 20 User Name: Enter your ISP assigned you change the MTU for DSL services. you may need to replace the Internet port's... 1492 is not recommended that you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Your ISP will not work through a router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your ISP. The software is set to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your PPPoE password and...
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... be on. • Disable any internet security software running on the same IP subnet to connect to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 81 Check the help files included with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Camino 0.8.4 or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher •...to a different port on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to the following examples.) 1. Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you have a different operating system, the screenshots ...
... be on. • Disable any internet security software running on the same IP subnet to connect to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 81 Check the help files included with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Camino 0.8.4 or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher •...to a different port on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to the following examples.) 1. Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you have a different operating system, the screenshots ...
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...Release the button and the router will change all your Internet settings: • Go to hold the button down for 10 seconds and plug back in , the username is admin and leave the password box empty. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 82 Section 6 ...- To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use a paperclip to Start > Settings > Control Panel. From the Security tab...
...Release the button and the router will change all your Internet settings: • Go to hold the button down for 10 seconds and plug back in , the username is admin and leave the password box empty. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 82 Section 6 ...- To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use a paperclip to Start > Settings > Control Panel. From the Security tab...