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... company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2008-2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual All other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from...
... company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2008-2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual All other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7... Modem 10 Connect to Another Router 11 Getting Started 13 Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 PPPoE (DSL 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 23 Static (assigned by ISP 25 Wireless Settings... (2.4GHz 48 802.11n/a (5GHz 49 WISH Settings 50 Advanced Network Settings 52 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ii
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7... Modem 10 Connect to Another Router 11 Getting Started 13 Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 PPPoE (DSL 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 23 Static (assigned by ISP 25 Wireless Settings... (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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... 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
... 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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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 Section 1 -
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... 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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem •...
... 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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem •...
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...signal range. Section 1 - Create a secure wireless network to a cable or DSL modem and share your client devices. Connect the DIR-855 router to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides ... environmental factors, including volume of your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that delivers real world performance of Service ...
...signal range. Section 1 - Create a secure wireless network to a cable or DSL modem and share your client devices. Connect the DIR-855 router to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides ... environmental factors, including volume of your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for WPA and WEP standards ensure that delivers real world performance of Service ...
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...11n wireless clients. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can be scheduled to your company's server. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, ...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-855 can connect with 802.11a/g Devices - ...
...11n wireless clients. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855 can be scheduled to your company's server. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, ...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-855 can connect with 802.11a/g Devices - ...
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Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 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 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 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 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
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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. 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.
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. 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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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able ... have DSL and are online. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you must turn the modem back on your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk...
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able ... have DSL and are online. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you must turn the modem back on your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk...
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that ...network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Be aware of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and... may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is to a minimum -
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that ...network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Be aware of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and... may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is to a minimum -
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... the router. 4. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Plug the other end into the Internet port on your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Turn on the router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below...
... the router. 4. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Plug the other end into the Internet port on your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Turn on the router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below...
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... to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. If you will have to do the following before making any changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Make sure your network. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your computer. 2. To connect to continue. 3. The ...
... to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. If you will have to do the following before making any changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 Make sure your network. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your computer. 2. To connect to continue. 3. The ...
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... a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to your wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12
... a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to your wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12
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... quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other...
... quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other...
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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. Web-based Configuration Utility To...web-based configuration utility. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Leave the password blank by default. 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. Web-based Configuration Utility To...web-based configuration utility. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Type in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration This section will show you cannot read it, click Regenerate).
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Section 3 - 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. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15
Section 3 - 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. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15
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... drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. Configuration Select your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you may be changed.
... drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. Configuration Select your modem. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you may be changed.
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The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17
The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17