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...in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective ... April 23, 2008 October 6, 2009 July 7, 2009 Description DIR-855 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.00 Updated warranty information Added SharePort USB Network Utility Advanced DNS and CAPTCHA Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes...
...in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective ... April 23, 2008 October 6, 2009 July 7, 2009 Description DIR-855 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.00 Updated warranty information Added SharePort USB Network Utility Advanced DNS and CAPTCHA Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes...
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... 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
... 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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... 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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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 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 -
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... 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
... 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
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... specifications. In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for best-in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Actual data throughput will adversely...
... specifications. In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is designed for best-in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Actual data throughput will adversely...
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... with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can be scheduled to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Through its... networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. The DIR-855 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec...
... with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can be scheduled to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you the freedom of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Through its... networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. The DIR-855 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec...
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LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 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 the cable or DSL modem. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 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 configure the wireless settings using WCN. 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 the cable or DSL modem. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to the power supply. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 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.
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... some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you have disconnected any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Do not place the router in... router, then you must turn the modem back on your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are online. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 -
... some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you have disconnected any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Do not place the router in... router, then you must turn the modem back on your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are online. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual Section 2 -
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...vary depending on range. Section 2 - Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. 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 product away (at a 45-degree ... doorways. Materials and objects such as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5...
...vary depending on range. Section 2 - Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. 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 product away (at a 45-degree ... doorways. Materials and objects such as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5...
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Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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... it into the Ethernet port on your modem. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Refer to page 13 to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. If there is no on/off on the router. 4. Plug the...
... it into the Ethernet port on your modem. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Refer to page 13 to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10 Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. If there is no on/off on the router. 4. Plug the...
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...future. Click Log In to access the configuration utility of your settings. If you need to do the following before making any changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 In most cases, your computer should be set the user name to another router to an available address on the computer... do anything to 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 another router, please follow the steps below: 1. The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. When the login window ...
...future. Click Log In to access the configuration utility of your settings. If you need to do the following before making any changes. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11 In most cases, your computer should be set the user name to another router to an available address on the computer... do anything to 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 another router, please follow the steps below: 1. The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. When the login window ...
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Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Refer to your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation 6. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the Configuration ... the router. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other router. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your network. 7. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12
Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Refer to your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation 6. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the Configuration ... the router. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other router. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your network. 7. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 12
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... password on your 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 Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are...
... password on your 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 Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are...
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... (http://dlinkrouter). Section 3 - 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 get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you cannot read it, click Regenerate).
... (http://dlinkrouter). Section 3 - 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 get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14 If you cannot read it, click Regenerate).
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Click Next to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to page 19. Section 3 -
Click Next to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to page 19. Section 3 -
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... then click Next to continue. Select the type 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 Section 3 -
... then click Next to continue. Select the type 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 Section 3 -
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Section 3 - Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. If you selected L2TP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17
Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Note: Make sure to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Section 3 - Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your L2TP username and password. If you selected L2TP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17