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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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... smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. Environmental conditions will vary. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of Service (QoS) engine that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from virtually anywhere in -class Whole Home Coverage. Create a secure...
... smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. Environmental conditions will vary. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of Service (QoS) engine that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from virtually anywhere in -class Whole Home Coverage. Create a secure...
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...Link DIR-855 User Manual 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 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Configure your router to those on the wireless...concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with...
...Link DIR-855 User Manual 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 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Configure your router to those on the wireless...concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with...
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Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. Section 1 - Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. Section 1 - Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
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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 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 Section 1 -
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 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 Section 1 -
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... The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls...meter) thick. Keep your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - The key to maximizing...
... The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls...meter) thick. Keep your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - The key to maximizing...
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...UPnP checkbox. Make sure your IP address 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 are connecting the D-Link router to use as in the future. Uncheck the ...168.0.1 and press Enter. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of your network. Click Save Settings to change your other router. In most cases, your existing settings before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable...
...UPnP checkbox. Make sure your IP address 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 are connecting the D-Link router to use as in the future. Uncheck the ...168.0.1 and press Enter. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Connect one of your network. Click Save Settings to change your other router. In most cases, your existing settings before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable...
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Installation 6. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 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 wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Do not plug anything into the Internet...
Installation 6. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 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 wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Do not plug anything into the Internet...
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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). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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 -
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). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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 -
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...: Enable this option causes the router to automatically attempt to enhance your traffic. Windows Media Enables the router to recognize certain audio Center: and video streams generated by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as gaming or VoIP...Media Center PC and to deprioritize streams that the streams exhibit. Automatic: When enabled, this option if you want to allow WISH to that flow. For most applications, the priority classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are used . D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 If more than one rule matches for Wireless...
...: Enable this option causes the router to automatically attempt to enhance your traffic. Windows Media Enables the router to recognize certain audio Center: and video streams generated by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as gaming or VoIP...Media Center PC and to deprioritize streams that the streams exhibit. Automatic: When enabled, this option if you want to allow WISH to that flow. For most applications, the priority classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are used . D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 If more than one rule matches for Wireless...
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... to your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 61 If your ISP. If your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the...
... to your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 61 If your ISP. If your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the...
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... Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that only authorized network users can access the network. The DIR-855 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on a more secure ...Key) What is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can use to authenticate your wireless connection. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 67 The key is WPA? TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity.... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to protect your wireless router or access point.
... Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that only authorized network users can access the network. The DIR-855 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on a more secure ...Key) What is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can use to authenticate your wireless connection. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 67 The key is WPA? TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity.... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to protect your wireless router or access point.
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Manually: Select this option to automatically generate the router's network key and click Next. box to manually enter your network key and click Next. Type your desired wireless network name for the 5GHz band. Check the Manually set your desired wireless network name (SSID). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 68 Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Automatically: Select this option to manually set 5GHz band Network Name... Section 4 -
Manually: Select this option to automatically generate the router's network key and click Next. box to manually enter your network key and click Next. Type your desired wireless network name for the 5GHz band. Check the Manually set your desired wireless network name (SSID). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 68 Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Automatically: Select this option to manually set 5GHz band Network Name... Section 4 -
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... you enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router before enabling encryption. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the router. Next to enable encryption on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as a pass-phrase in ASCII format at both WPA and WPA2. 4. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 71 Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling...
... you enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router before enabling encryption. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the router. Next to enable encryption on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as a pass-phrase in ASCII format at both WPA and WPA2. 4. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 71 Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling...
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...re-authenticate (60 minutes is recommended to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 6. Use...enabling encryption. Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72 Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to Cypher Type, select TKIP...
...re-authenticate (60 minutes is recommended to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 6. Use...enabling encryption. Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72 Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to Cypher Type, select TKIP...
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... 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. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-855...
... 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. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-855...
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Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Section 5 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76
Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Section 5 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76
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...router and click the Enable checkbox in support for setting this : use Windows Vista's built-in the Basic > Wireless section. The following instructions for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually configure. If you are three basic methods to page 46. D-Link DIR-855 ...User Manual 77 There are finished, proceed to the next section to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. For additional information, please refer to accomplish this up the newly-configured router. When you are using ...
...router and click the Enable checkbox in support for setting this : use Windows Vista's built-in the Basic > Wireless section. The following instructions for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually configure. If you are three basic methods to page 46. D-Link DIR-855 ...User Manual 77 There are finished, proceed to the next section to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. For additional information, please refer to accomplish this up the newly-configured router. When you are using ...
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 79 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 5 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WPA key being used. 1. 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. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 79 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 5 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WPA key being used. 1. 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. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
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The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.