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    or changes. Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Manual Revisions Date November 13, 2007 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
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    Control Wizard 40 Website Filters 43 Inbound Filters 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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    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
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    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 
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    IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo™ router (DIR-855) is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share
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    and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 
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    default settings. 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 Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select 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
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    the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 
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    on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 
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    or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Refer to page 13 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 10
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    and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 11
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    to connect other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    .exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Click Install Router Note: It is recomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 13
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    -down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. Type in the graphical authentication code (if you cannot read it, click Regenerate). If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 14
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    Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 19. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-855
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    software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 17
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    . Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 18
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 19
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 20
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    then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 21
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 22
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    -Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 23
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    on the Broadband Router. It is not Address: recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 24
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 25
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    changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out. Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance. D-Link DIR-855
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    is selected, the SSID of the DIR-855 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 27
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    changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out. Transmission Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance. Rate: D-Link DIR-855
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    is selected, the SSID of the DIR-855 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-855 in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 29
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    Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 30
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    load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-855.The DHCP Server will automatically router. Uncheck to disable this function. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the Range: DHCP server's IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually Link DIR-855 User Manual 31
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    create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Enable: Check this box your entry.You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 32
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    to share the USB device through the router. USB Settings: Choose between these two configuration: Network USB and WCN Configuration. Network USB: Please set the Network USB Detection interval time. Note: Please see the SharePort Manual on the CD for more information. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 33
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    are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service. For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 34
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    the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 35
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    the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 36
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    DIR-855. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections a single port or a range of ports. Traffic Type: Select set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results. Detected xDSL: When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 38
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    you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click
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    or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Click Next to continue with the wizard. Access Control Wizard D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 40
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    Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 41
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    starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 42
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    website and click Save Settings. You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section (page 40). Add Website Select Allow or Deny. Filtering Rule: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Domain: allow or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 43
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    IP address range. Inbound Settings at the top to save the settings. Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. Rules List: You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    the outgoing connection. Anti-Spoof Check: Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of "spoofing" attacks. Enable DMZ: If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 45
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    have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 46
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    1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 47
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    Partition: Enable this option to prevent associated wireless clients from communicating with each other. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it's less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 48
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    Partition: Enable this option to prevent associated wireless clients from communicating with each other. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it's less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 49
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    media players. Windows Media Enables the router to recognize certain audio Center: and video streams generated by a Windows Media supports overlaps between rules. If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    protocol used by the messages. Host IP Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer's IP address falls within the range set here. Host Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host's port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 51
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    : You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. Multicast Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass streams: through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 52
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    Use HTTPS, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely. Details: This section will list any rules that are created.You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 53
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    Used: Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer's Time Settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 54
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    send the router logs to a SysLog Server: SysLog Server. SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 55
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    Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. Enable Email When this option is enabled, router of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 56
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    the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 57
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    Check Online for Options: Latest Firmware Version to have the router check automatically to see if there is a new firmware upgrade. Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version to have the router send an email when there is a new firmware available. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 58
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    from the drop down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 59
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    Section 3 - Configuration System Check Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 60
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    . Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. Memberships: D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    so it displays any recent activity. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Email Now: This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools > Email screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 63
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    below displays the Traffic Statistics. 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. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 64
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    Internet Sessions The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 65
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    table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. WISH The WISH details page displays full details of wireless clients that are connected when WISH is enabled. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 66
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 67
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    on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 68
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    wireless network name for the 5GHz band. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router's network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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    Section 4 - Security If you selected Automatically, the summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 70
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    this on your wireless clients. PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client's 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 71
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    phrase must be between 8-63 characters. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 72
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    and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 73
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    If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 74
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    area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 75
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    used. 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 76
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    passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 77
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    or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 78
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    area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 79
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    Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 80
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    . Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 81
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    Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-855. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different
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    to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 83
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    - Troubleshooting 3. Why can't I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 84
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    • Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 85
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    cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 86
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    wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 87
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    standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 88
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    Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 89
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    Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 90
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    the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 91
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    . Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-855
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 97
    = 7.6 inches • W = 4.6 inches • H = 1.2inches Warranty • 1 Year * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput . Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 93
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 98
    asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 94
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 99
    for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 95
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 100
    Link's then current functional specifications for the Software, as set media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link's functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877 Link DIR-855 User Manual 96
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    firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 97
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 102
    from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright ©2007-2009 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 98
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 103
    instructions Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected changes frequency range, then firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 104
    Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-855 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-855L | User Manual - Page 105
    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.3 July 9, 2009 D-Link DIR-855 User Manual 101
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