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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 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 PPPoE (DSL 20 PPTP 21... 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
... 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 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 PPPoE (DSL 20 PPTP 21... 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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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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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... to prevent unauthorized access, be able to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of up to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate... derived from the Internet. Section 1 - 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...
... to prevent unauthorized access, be able to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Duo™ router supports all of up to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate... derived from the Internet. Section 1 - 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...
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...VPN sessions. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-855 can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE ... conditions will vary. The DIR-855 is accessible to your company's server. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - The DIR-855 provides up to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Configure your router to those on MAC Address...
...VPN sessions. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-855 can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE ... conditions will vary. The DIR-855 is accessible to your company's server. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 1 - The DIR-855 provides up to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Configure your router to those on MAC Address...
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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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 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.
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D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. 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 -
D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. 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 -
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...using the router, then you must turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • If you have disconnected any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual... If you are online. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the CD from is very important. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on your computer...
...using the router, then you must turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • If you have disconnected any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual... If you are online. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the CD from is very important. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on your computer...
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...through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep in use. Be aware of walls and ... (14 meters) thick! Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick ...
...through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep in use. Be aware of walls and ... (14 meters) thick! Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick ...
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... 13 to an outlet or power strip. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your modem. Shut down your computer and place it into the router. 2. Place the router in your computer to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps...router to boot. 7. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your modem. Do not plug the power adapter into the Internet port on the router. 4. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to your modem) from your computer. 3. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-855...
... 13 to an outlet or power strip. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your modem. Shut down your computer and place it into the router. 2. Place the router in your computer to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps...router to boot. 7. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your modem. Do not plug the power adapter into the Internet port on the router. 4. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to your modem) from your computer. 3. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-855...
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... original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to continue. 4. Click Save Settings to another router to use as in the future. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Use...
... original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 To connect to continue. 4. Click Save Settings to another router to use as in the future. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Use...
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... the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Section 2 - 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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Installation 6. Refer to...
... the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Section 2 - 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. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12 Installation 6. Refer to...
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... Wizard CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 In the run the Setup Wizard to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step... Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Section 2 - The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation process.
... Wizard CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13 In the run the Setup Wizard to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step... Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Section 2 - The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to guide you quickly through the installation process.
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... cannot read it, click Regenerate). You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 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). Section 3 - Leave the password blank by default.
... cannot read it, click Regenerate). You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 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). Section 3 - Leave the password blank by default.
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... optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - Select the type of Internet connection you may need to enter the MAC address of the router and may be changed. If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then... continue. The Host Name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16
... optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - Select the type of Internet connection you may need to enter the MAC address of the router and may be changed. If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to your time zone from the drop-down menu and then... continue. The Host Name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 16
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Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17 Note: Make sure to continue. Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected L2TP, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
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Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Section 3 - Please allow 1-2 minutes to the Internet. Click Connect to save your Internet provider. It may take a few tries to initially connect to connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 18 Click Next to test your Internet connection. Close your browser window and reopen it to continue. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue.
Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Section 3 - Please allow 1-2 minutes to the Internet. Click Connect to save your Internet provider. It may take a few tries to initially connect to connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 18 Click Next to test your Internet connection. Close your browser window and reopen it to continue. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue.
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... services such as to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you may be required by some ISPs. you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19 Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as Comcast and Cox. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - In...
... services such as to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you may be required by some ISPs. you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19 Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as Comcast and Cox. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - In...
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...connection. Maximum Idle Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE Time: only). To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 20 Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to remove your PPPoE software from the drop-down menu. The...and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Your ISP will not work through a router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is the default MTU. In most cases, select Dynamic. ...
...connection. Maximum Idle Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE Time: only). To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 20 Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to remove your PPPoE software from the drop-down menu. The...and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Your ISP will not work through a router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is the default MTU. In most cases, select Dynamic. ...
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...Password: Enter a new password for the User login. The port number used for the DIR-855 router. Details: This section will allow you login as part of your router's network settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 53 Configuration Administrator Settings This page will list any changes. You can access ..., only a member of the URL to access the DIR-855. Remote Admin Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-855 and 8080 is still required to change the settings (you to the router securely. If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked ...
...Password: Enter a new password for the User login. The port number used for the DIR-855 router. Details: This section will allow you login as part of your router's network settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 53 Configuration Administrator Settings This page will list any changes. You can access ..., only a member of the URL to access the DIR-855. Remote Admin Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-855 and 8080 is still required to change the settings (you to the router securely. If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked ...
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...HAVE FORGOTTEN MY WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) OR WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY? - HOW DO I ADD A NEW WIRELESS CLIENT OR PC IF I RESET MY DIR-855 ROUTER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS? - You will erase the current configuration settings. HOW DO I NOT GET AN INTERNET CONNECTION? - Note: If you have ...To reconfigure your settings, log into each wirelessly connected PC. Connect your ISP username and password is operational. - WHY CAN I CONFIGURE MY DIR-855 ROUTER WITHOUT THE CD, OR CHECK MY WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) AND WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY? - For ADSL users please contact your ISP to...
...HAVE FORGOTTEN MY WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) OR WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY? - HOW DO I ADD A NEW WIRELESS CLIENT OR PC IF I RESET MY DIR-855 ROUTER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS? - You will erase the current configuration settings. HOW DO I NOT GET AN INTERNET CONNECTION? - Note: If you have ...To reconfigure your settings, log into each wirelessly connected PC. Connect your ISP username and password is operational. - WHY CAN I CONFIGURE MY DIR-855 ROUTER WITHOUT THE CD, OR CHECK MY WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) AND WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY? - For ADSL users please contact your ISP to...