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... Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 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...44 Firewall Settings 45 Application Level Gateway Configuration......... 46 Routing 47 Advanced Wireless Settings 48 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 48 802.11n/a (5GHz 49 WISH Settings 50 Advanced Network Settings 52 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
... Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 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...44 Firewall Settings 45 Application Level Gateway Configuration......... 46 Routing 47 Advanced Wireless Settings 48 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 48 802.11n/a (5GHz 49 WISH Settings 50 Advanced Network Settings 52 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
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... 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Log 63 Stats 64 Internet Sessions 65 Wireless 66 WISH 66 Support 67 Wireless Security 68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise... WPA-PSK 80 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless 87 Tips 89 Wireless Modes 90 Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Contacting Technical Support 94 Warranty 95 Registration 101 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual iii
... 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Log 63 Stats 64 Internet Sessions 65 Wireless 66 WISH 66 Support 67 Wireless Security 68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise... WPA-PSK 80 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless 87 Tips 89 Wireless Modes 90 Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Contacting Technical Support 94 Warranty 95 Registration 101 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual iii
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... version. 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 : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or... or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
... version. 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 : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or... or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 -
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... potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Connect the DIR-855 router to protect your client devices. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption...
... potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Connect the DIR-855 router to protect your client devices. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for use the best possible encryption...
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Section 1 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.... Firewall Features - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. The DIR-855 provides up to your router to 300Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11a/g Devices - This capability allows...
Section 1 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The DIR-855 is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.... Firewall Features - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. The DIR-855 provides up to your router to 300Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11a/g Devices - This capability allows...
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. 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. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. 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. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
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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 Displays information regarding the router. 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 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 Displays information regarding the router. OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply.
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... far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that is to a minimum - Materials and objects such as ceiling...
... far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that is to a minimum - Materials and objects such as ceiling...
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... 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 continue. 4. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. Connect... Enter. Click on your network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11
... 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 continue. 4. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. Connect... Enter. Click on your network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 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 IP address you assigned to connect other router. You may now...router. 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. Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the...
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 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 IP address you assigned to connect other router. You may now...router. 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. Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the...
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... password. Configuration Configuration This section will show you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the graphical authentication code (if you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Type in the address bar (http...-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 Leave the password blank by default. Section 3 -
... password. Configuration Configuration This section will show you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the graphical authentication code (if you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Type in the address bar (http...-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 Leave the password blank by default. Section 3 -
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...Mode: Select one of your wireless Name: network. Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - The Channel can be changed to customize the wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 26 The SSID is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for an existing wireless network or to fit the... channel setting for best performance. Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-855. Select...
...Mode: Select one of your wireless Name: network. Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - The Channel can be changed to customize the wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 26 The SSID is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for an existing wireless network or to fit the... channel setting for best performance. Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-855. Select...
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...wireless network to be seen by the DIR-855. Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - If Invisible is the default setting. Wireless Security: Refer to it. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27 Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you are using any 802.11n wireless ...clients. Select if you are not using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Section 3 -...
...wireless network to be seen by the DIR-855. Configuration Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - If Invisible is the default setting. Wireless Security: Refer to it. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27 Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you are using any 802.11n wireless ...clients. Select if you are not using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Section 3 -...
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... - Select if you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Rate: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 28 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings 802.11n/a (5GHz) Enable Wireless: Check the box to disable all of your wireless clients are using up to create a new schedule. Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is strongly suggested to customize the...
... - Select if you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Rate: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 28 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings 802.11n/a (5GHz) Enable Wireless: Check the box to disable all of your wireless clients are using up to create a new schedule. Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is strongly suggested to customize the...
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... is the default setting. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29 Wireless Security: Refer to be seen by the DIR-855. This is selected, the SSID of the DIR-855 will not be broadcasted by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to ...it. Select if you are using any 802.11n wireless clients. Configuration...
... is the default setting. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29 Wireless Security: Refer to be seen by the DIR-855. This is selected, the SSID of the DIR-855 will not be broadcasted by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to ...it. Select if you are using any 802.11n wireless clients. Configuration...
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...computers on the wired network. WLAN Partition: Enable this box to prevent associated wireless clients from seeing each other , but will improve the quality of the next window for your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48 Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point... to see computers on the wireless network from communicating with each other . A DTIM is a problem, only a...
...computers on the wired network. WLAN Partition: Enable this box to prevent associated wireless clients from seeing each other , but will improve the quality of the next window for your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48 Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point... to see computers on the wireless network from communicating with each other . A DTIM is a problem, only a...
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... antennas. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 RTS Threshold: This value should be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting. WLAN Partition: Enable this box to see computers on the wireless network from communicating with each other . Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent...
... antennas. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49 RTS Threshold: This value should be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting. WLAN Partition: Enable this box to see computers on the wireless network from communicating with each other . Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent...
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... Stream Handling, a technology developed to prioritize these above other traffic. Such streams are frequently used by prioritizing the traffic of using a wireless network by digital media players. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 50 If more than one rule matches for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. HTTP: Allows...
... Stream Handling, a technology developed to prioritize these above other traffic. Such streams are frequently used by prioritizing the traffic of using a wireless network by digital media players. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 50 If more than one rule matches for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. HTTP: Allows...
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LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 62 Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the router. IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. WAN: Displays...
LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 62 Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the router. IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. WAN: Displays...
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The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. 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 64 Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics.
The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. 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 64 Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics.