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Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
3. Enter  the  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.  

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Using Windows® XP
Windows  XP  users  may  use  the  built-in  wireless  utility  (Zero  Configuration  Utility). The  following  instructions  are  for  Service  Pack  2  users.  If  you 
are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most 
utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below....

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Configure Wireless Security
It  is  recommended  to  enable  encryption  on  your  wireless  router  or  access  point  before  configuring  your  wireless  adapter.  If  you  are  joining  an 
existing network, you will need to know the passphrase 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...

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3. The Wireless Network 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.  

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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-655. Read the following descriptions 
if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your 
computer will look similar to the following examples.)
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?
When entering the IP address...

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• Configure your Internet settings:
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore 
the settings to their defaults.
• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing 
is checked. Click OK. 
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults....

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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 secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering 
the MTU in 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...

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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that 
value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size 
would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). 
Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the...

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
D-Link  wireless  products  are  based  on  industry  standards  to  provide  easy-to-use  and  compatible  high-speed  wireless  connectivity  within  your 
home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to 
securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A...

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How does wireless work? 
  
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data 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)....