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D-Lnk DIR-855 User Manual

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

OLED.Screen

Displays information
regarding the router.

Power.LED

A solid light indicates a
proper connection to the
power supply.

OLED Screen

WAN

Displays Internet connectivity.

Select to display the OLED main menu.

Performance

Select to display statistics of the LAN, WAN,
and wireless connections.

WPS

Displays the WPS status.

Date/Time

Displays the routers date and time.

DHCP

Displays the DHCP status.

Summary of Contents for DIR-855 - Xtreme N Duo Media Router Wireless

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Page 2: ...other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2008 2009 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Systems Inc Revision Date Description 1 0 November 13 2007 DIR 855 Revision A1 with Fi...

Page 3: ...4 Setup Wizard 15 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic Cable 19 PPPoE DSL 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 23 Static assigned by ISP 25 Wireless Settings 26 802 11n g 2 4GHz 26 802 11n a 5GHz 28 Network Settings 30 LAN Settings 30 DHCP Server Settings 31 DHCP Reservation 32 USB Settings 33 Virtual Server 34 Port Forwarding 36 Application Rules 37 QoS Engine 38 Network Filters 39 Access Control 40 Access Control Wizard ...

Page 4: ...7 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 RADIUS 73 Connect to a Wireless Network 75 Using Windows Vista 75 Configure Wireless Security 76 Connect Using WCN 2 0 in Windows Vista 78 Using Windows XP 79 Configure WPA PSK 80 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless...

Page 5: ...uct Overview 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 Xtreme N Duo Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD ROM Stand Package Contents ...

Page 6: ...erating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Safari 1 0 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Flock 0 7 14 or higher Opera 6 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer ...

Page 7: ...nline gaming smooth and responsive providing a better Internet experience EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered byXtreme N Duo technology this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking Add a Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to you...

Page 8: ...ess URL and or Domain Name Filter Scheduling These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 855 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 855 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use W...

Page 9: ...settings using WCN Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory 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 ...

Page 10: ...light indicates a proper connection to the power supply OLED Screen 2 3 4 6 5 1 1 WAN Displays Internet 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 ...

Page 11: ...our modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router and then 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 DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet Broadjump or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be ab...

Page 12: ...t is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to posi...

Page 13: ... D Link DIR 855 User Manual Section 2 Installation Network Diagram ...

Page 14: ...3 Unplug the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to your modem from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router 4 Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 5 Turn on 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...

Page 15: ...gs write down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer 2 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty Click Log In to continue 3 Click on Ad...

Page 16: ...r and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports 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 wirel...

Page 17: ...ns that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run box type D DIR855 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Router Getting Started Note It is recomended to write down the...

Page 18: ...n a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar http dlinkrouter Select Admin from the drop 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...n click Next to continue If you selected Dynamic you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem If you are currently using that computer click CloneYour 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 ...

Page 21: ...ssigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses Note Make sure to remove your PPPoE 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 ...

Page 22: ...ied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue 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 ...

Page 23: ...ice or its features The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs Leave blank if you are not sure Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP Leave at 0 0 0 0 if you did not specifically receive these from your...

Page 24: ... change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface 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...

Page 25: ...ur PPTP username Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway PPTP Server IP Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP Point to Point Tunneli...

Page 26: ...nce with your specific ISP 1400 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface 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 DNS Servers M...

Page 27: ...assword and then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static L2TP only Address Mode L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway L2TP Server IP Username Password ...

Page 28: ...ecific ISP 1400 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface 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 ...

Page 29: ...ed that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the CloneYour PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Servers MTU MAC Address Internet Setup Static assigned by ISP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by...

Page 30: ...are 802 11g Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g Select if you are using both 802 11n and 802 11g wireless clients 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 855 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 855 By default the channel is set to 6 The Channel can be ...

Page 31: ...802 11n wireless clients Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 855 If Invisible 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 Refer to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security Channel Width Visibil...

Page 32: ...t if all of your wireless clients are 802 11a Mixed 802 11n and 802 11a Select if you are using both 802 11n and 802 11a wireless clients 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 855 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 855 By default the chann...

Page 33: ...802 11n wireless clients Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 855 If Invisible 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 Refer to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security Channel Width Visibil...

Page 34: ...ou change the IP address once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional 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 Router IP...

Page 35: ...e for the DHCP Reservation function Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range DHCP Lease Time Always Broadcast Add DHCP Reservation DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 855 has a built in DHCP server The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN private network Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting the...

Page 36: ...e reservation Enter the computer name or select from the drop down menu and click Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry You...

Page 37: ...nfiguration Note If using the Network USB option users will need to install the Network USB Utility into the computers to share the USB device through the router Choose between these two configuration Network USB and WCN Configuration Please set the Network USB Detection interval time USB Settings Network USB Note Please see the SharePort Manual on the CD for more information ...

Page 38: ...t by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DIR 855 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 855 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen i...

Page 39: ... Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down menu The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled T...

Page 40: ...mputer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Seperate ports with a common Example 24 1009 3000 4000 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to alwa...

Page 41: ...cular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools Schedules section Name Trigger Traffic Type Firewall Traffic Type Schedule Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing Internet telephony and others These applications have difficulties working through NAT Network Address Translation Special Applications mak...

Page 42: ...nes whether the underlying connection is an xDSL Frame relay network or some other connection type such as cable modem or Ethernet and it displays the result as Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually connected via xDSL but for which you configure either Static or DHCP in the Internet settings setting this option to xDSL or Other Fra...

Page 43: ... the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Click to remove the MAC address Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Clear Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the network You can either manually add a MAC address or select...

Page 44: ...d Policy The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access based on time or dates and or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games Click Next to continue with the wizard Access Control Wizard ...

Page 45: ...xt to continue Select a schedule I E Always from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Enter the following information and then click Next to continue AddressType Select IP address MAC address or Other Machines IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to ...

Page 46: ...Check to enable the rule Name Enter a name for your rule Dest IP Start Enter the starting IP address Dest IP End Enter the ending IP address Protocol Select the protocol Dest Port Start Enter the 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 ...

Page 47: ...RLs that you want to allow or block Click Save Settings Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section page 40 ...

Page 48: ... top to save the settings 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 Name Action Enable Remote IP Start Remote IP End Add Inbound Filter Rules List The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet With this feature you can co...

Page 49: ... can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication If this computer obtains it s IP address automatically using DH...

Page 50: ...l of IPSec through NAT This ALG may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network try turning this ALG off Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal Allows application that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media from the Internet QuickT...

Page 51: ...ay to be taken if this route is used The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used Destination IP Netmask Gateway Metric Interface Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific...

Page 52: ...fault setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When checked it will disable the ability for computers on the wireless network from seeing each other but will allow you to see computers on the wired network WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless c...

Page 53: ...very Traffic Indication Message 3 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When checked it will disable the ability for computers on the wireless network from seeing each other but will allow you to see computers on the wired network WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video...

Page 54: ...bove other traffic Such streams are used by systems known as Windows Media Extenders such as the Xbox 360 Windows Media Center When enabled this option causes the router to automatically attempt to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn t otherwise recognize based on the behaviour that the streams exhibit This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics such as file t...

Page 55: ...ties are defined as BK Background least urgent BE Best Effort VI Video VO Voice most urgent Priority The protocol used by the messages Protocol The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer s IP address falls within the range set here Host IP Range The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host s port number is within the range set here Host Port Range ...

Page 56: ...curity from hackers Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged Select from the drop down menu if you would like to apply the Inbound Filter to the WAN ping Refer to page 44 for more information regarding Inbound Filter 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 Check the box to ...

Page 57: ...d unauthorized users from gaining access to your router s network settings Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely Remote management allows the DIR 855 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser A username and password is still required to access the Web Management interface In general only a member of your network can browse the built in web pages to perform Administrator...

Page 58: ...Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu 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 Time Zone Daylight Saving Enable NTP Server NTP Server Used Manual The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update a...

Page 59: ...u may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server The address of the SysLog server that will be 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 ...

Page 60: ...eive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via email Enter the email address where you want the email sent EntertheSMTPserveraddressforsendingemail If your SMTP server requires authentication select this option Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Enter your account for sending email Enter the password associated with the account Re type the password associated with the...

Page 61: ...n will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time 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 Click to reboot the router Save Settings to Local Hard Drive Load Settings from Loca...

Page 62: ...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 Firmware Upgrade Browse Notifications Options Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Browse to locate the...

Page 63: ...nter the Password for your DDNS account Enter a time in hours Enable Dynamic DNS Server Address Host Name Username or Key Password or Key Timeout DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing I...

Page 64: ...figuration 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 The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here System Check Ping Test Ping Results ...

Page 65: ... Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Save Schedule Rules List Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules For example if you want to restrict web access to Mon Fri from 3pm to 8pm you could create a schedule selecting ...

Page 66: ...ton will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection Displays the router s time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Displays ...

Page 67: ...plays any recent activity Clears all of the log contents This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools Email screen This option will save the router to a log file on your computer The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are delete...

Page 68: ...screen 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 ...

Page 69: ...ternet 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 ...

Page 70: ...t table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients Wireless The WISH details page displays full details of wireless clients that are connected when WISH is enabled WISH ...

Page 71: ...67 D Link DIR 855 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support ...

Page 72: ... 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only au...

Page 73: ...s Security Setup Wizard Check the Manually set 5GHz band Network Name box to manually set your desired 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 ...

Page 74: ...ecurity 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 ...

Page 75: ...nd click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect Select Auto to add a wireless client usingWPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Once you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen will appear...

Page 76: ... WPA Personal 3 Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only orWPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is default 6 Next to Pre Shared Key enter a key passphrase The key is entered as a...

Page 77: ...en click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select WPA Enterprise 3 Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only orWPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is def...

Page 78: ...he default port 9 Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret enter the security key 10 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 ...

Page 79: ...the Windows Vista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and clic...

Page 80: ... before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 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 ...

Page 81: ...e same security key or 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 ...

Page 82: ...uter must be both enabled and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or manually configure If you are running Windows Vista log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic Wireless section Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup section or ...

Page 83: ...e a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on ...

Page 84: ...figuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 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 ...

Page 85: ...etwork Connection box will appear 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 ...

Page 86: ...must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Netscape 8 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher Opera 8 5 or higher Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Camino 0 8 4 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link li...

Page 87: ...his should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortu...

Page 88: ...increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens ...

Page 89: ...h 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure ...

Page 90: ...eless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicatio...

Page 91: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the 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 local area network a device call...

Page 92: ...ones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy ...

Page 93: ...task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place ...

Page 94: ...reless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DIR 855 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or ...

Page 95: ...our IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display 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 fire...

Page 96: ... represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure th...

Page 97: ...ange 2 4GHz to 2 483GHz 802 11g n 5 15GHz to 5 825GHz 802 11a Transmitter Output Power 15dBm 2dB External Antenna Type Three 3 detachable reverse SMA Antennas Operating Temperature 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Humidity 95 maximum non condensing Safety Emissions FCC CE IC Dimensions L 7 6 inches W 4 6 inches H 1 2inches Warranty 1 Year Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g 80...

Page 98: ... 855 Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A2 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http support dl...

Page 99: ...er this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option ...

Page 100: ...see for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied t...

Page 101: ... return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse fau...

Page 102: ...Y FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Gove...

Page 103: ...hich the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modificat...

Page 104: ...ransmitter i The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems ii The maximum antenna gain 2dBi permitted for devices in the band 5725 5825 MHz to comply with the e i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate as stated in section A9 2 3 In addition users sh...

Page 105: ...nk DIR 855 User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 3 July 9 2009 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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