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... trademarks of such revisions or changes. Manual 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 their respective companies. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Copyright © 2008 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All other countries.
... trademarks of such revisions or changes. Manual 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 their respective companies. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Copyright © 2008 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All other countries.
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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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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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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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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.... TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of your home. Environmental conditions will vary. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered byXtreme N™ Duo™ technology, this Router includes a Quality of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Create a secure wireless network to prevent unauthorized...
.... TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of your home. Environmental conditions will vary. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered byXtreme N™ Duo™ technology, this Router includes a Quality of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Create a secure wireless network to prevent unauthorized...
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...data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual This capability allows users to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of wireless networking at speeds 650% ...Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-855 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Configure your router to your company's server. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN ...
...data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual This capability allows users to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of wireless networking at speeds 650% ...Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-855 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Configure your router to your company's server. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN ...
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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 its original factory default settings. Section 1 - Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. 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.
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 its original factory default settings. Section 1 - Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. 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.
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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 - 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.
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...to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you must turn the modem back on the router, and then turn off your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from is very important. If... you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. Installation Installation This ...
...to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you must turn the modem back on the router, and then turn off your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from is very important. If... you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. Installation Installation This ...
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...limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number, thickness and location of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep... walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from ...
...limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number, thickness and location of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep... walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from ...
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... one of the four LAN ports on the router. 4. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Internet port on the router. Plug the other end into the router. 2. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Do not plug the power... adapter into the Ethernet port on or plug in an open and central location. Refer to page 13 to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL...
... one of the four LAN ports on the router. 4. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Internet port on the router. Plug the other end into the router. 2. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Do not plug the power... adapter into the Ethernet port on or plug in an open and central location. Refer to page 13 to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL...
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...your computer should be set the user name to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to change your computer. 2. Installation Connect to Another Router If you will not have to do anything to your computer's IP settings.... Connect one of the router in which case you need to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to another router to use as in Step 1. Make sure your other router. Click Setup and then ...
...your computer should be set the user name to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to change your computer. 2. Installation Connect to Another Router If you will not have to do anything to your computer's IP settings.... Connect one of the router in which case you need to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to another router to use as in Step 1. Make sure your other router. Click Setup and then ...
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Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation 6. You may now use the...
Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation 6. You may now use the...
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Click Install Router Note: It is reccomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating ... guide you quickly through the installation process. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Section 2 - In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). Installation...
Click Install Router Note: It is reccomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating ... guide you quickly through the installation process. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 Section 2 - In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). Installation...
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If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Leave the password blank by default. 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). Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password.
If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Leave the password blank by default. 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). 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. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 19. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15
Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to page 19. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15
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... enter the MAC address of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. Configuration Select your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you use and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs... that was last connected directly to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of the router and may be changed.
... enter the MAC address of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. Configuration Select your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 If you use and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs... that was last connected directly to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of the router and may be changed.
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Note: Make sure to continue. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your computer. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password.
Note: Make sure to continue. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your computer. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password.