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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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...® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - 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 Section 1 - 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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... method, regardless of up to use in your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for users who demand higher performance networking. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online...
... method, regardless of up to use in your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for users who demand higher performance networking. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online...
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...to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from...- The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can be active on certain days or ...
...to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from...- The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can be active on certain days or ...
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Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 - Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings.
Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 - Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 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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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 OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. 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.
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 OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router. 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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... effect on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that generate RF noise. 5....dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as possible. Try to...
... effect on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that generate RF noise. 5....dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as possible. Try to...
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... 2 and 254). Make sure your IP address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. Click Save Settings to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before making any changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to save your network: •...
... 2 and 254). Make sure your IP address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. Click Save Settings to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before making any changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to save your network: •...
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... LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Refer to the router. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to connect other router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Section 2 - 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...
... LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Refer to the router. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to connect other router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Section 2 - 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...
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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). 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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... Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-855 to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to Always. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 26 Any schedule you would like your wireless Name: network. By default the channel is case-...sensitive. 802.11 Mode: Select one of your wireless network enabled. If you are 802.11n. ...
... Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-855 to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to Always. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 26 Any schedule you would like your wireless Name: network. By default the channel is case-...sensitive. 802.11 Mode: Select one of your wireless network enabled. If you are 802.11n. ...
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... Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to it. Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Section 3 - Select if you are using any 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27 Select if you are not using both 802....11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - If Invisible is the default setting. Wireless Security: Refer to page 67 for more information regarding...
... Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to it. Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Section 3 - Select if you are using any 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27 Select if you are not using both 802....11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - If Invisible is the default setting. Wireless Security: Refer to page 67 for more information regarding...
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... Only - The schedule may be selected to allow the DIR-855 to enable the wireless function. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to select Best (Auto) for the DIR-855. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 28 Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is case-sensitive...
... Only - The schedule may be selected to allow the DIR-855 to enable the wireless function. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to select Best (Auto) for the DIR-855. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 28 Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is case-sensitive...
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... 67 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29 Section 3 - This is selected, the SSID of the DIR-855 will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to be broadcasted by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will not be seen by the DIR-855. Configuration Channel Width: Select the...
... 67 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29 Section 3 - This is selected, the SSID of the DIR-855 will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to be broadcasted by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will not be seen by the DIR-855. Configuration Channel Width: Select the...
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RTS Threshold: This value should be made. WMM Function: WMM is QoS for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 47 Wireless Isolation: When checked, it 's less reliable and may create higher data loss. Specify a value. 100 is the ...default setting and is a problem, only a minor modification should remain at its default setting of the next window for your wireless clients. If inconsistent data flow is recommended. Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold, which is a countdown informing clients of 2432. A DTIM is ...
RTS Threshold: This value should be made. WMM Function: WMM is QoS for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 47 Wireless Isolation: When checked, it 's less reliable and may create higher data loss. Specify a value. 100 is the ...default setting and is a problem, only a minor modification should remain at its default setting of the next window for your wireless clients. If inconsistent data flow is recommended. Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold, which is a countdown informing clients of 2432. A DTIM is ...
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...: Check this option to prevent associated wireless clients from seeing each other , but will improve the quality of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is the default setting. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is recommended. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48 Specify a value. ...transmission. 2346 is a problem, only a minor modification should remain at its default setting of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This will allow you to broadcast and multicast messages. Section 3 - RTS Threshold: This value should be fragmented. Packets...
...: Check this option to prevent associated wireless clients from seeing each other , but will improve the quality of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is the default setting. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is recommended. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48 Specify a value. ...transmission. 2346 is a problem, only a minor modification should remain at its default setting of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This will allow you to broadcast and multicast messages. Section 3 - RTS Threshold: This value should be fragmented. Packets...
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...the traffic of using a wireless network by digital media players. WISH Rules: A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to enhance your traffic. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 Section 3 - Configuration WISH Settings WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology...more than one rule matches for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. Windows Media Enables the router to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while leaving interactive traffic, such as...
...the traffic of using a wireless network by digital media players. WISH Rules: A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to enhance your traffic. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 Section 3 - Configuration WISH Settings WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology...more than one rule matches for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. Windows Media Enables the router to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while leaving interactive traffic, such as...
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... are connected to your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Section 3 - Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 61 Use ...Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Renew to connect to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). LAN: Displays the MAC address ...
... are connected to your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. Section 3 - Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 61 Use ...Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Renew to connect to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). LAN: Displays the MAC address ...
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Section 3 - Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-855 on both the Internet, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 63 The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics.
Section 3 - Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-855 on both the Internet, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 63 The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics.