D-Link Router DIR-655 User Manual


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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within 
the  operating  range  of  your  wireless  network.  Keep  in  mind,  however,  that  the  number,  thickness  and  location  of 
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary 
depending on the types of...


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The  DIR-655  includes  a  Quick  Router  Setup  Wizard  CD.  Follow  the  simple  steps  below  to  run  the  Setup  Wizard  to 
guide you quickly through the installation process. 
Insert the D-Link Click’n Connect CD in the CD-ROM drive.  The step-by-step instructions 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...


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Configuration
This  section  will  show  you  how  to  configure  your  new  D-Link  wireless  router  using  the  web-based  configuration 
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser 
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of 
the router (192.168.0.1).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the 
address bar (http://dlinkrouter).
Select Admin from the...

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Setup Wizard
You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router.
If  you  want  to  enter  your  settings  without  running  the  wizard,  click 
Manual Configuration and skip to page 14.
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless 
Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 62. 


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Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next 
to continue.
Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next 
to continue. 


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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 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.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and...


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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next 
to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied 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...


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Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address 
information automatically from your ISP. Select 
this option if your ISP does not give you any IP 
numbers to use. This option is commonly used 
for Cable modem services.
The Host Name is optional but may be required 
by some ISPs. 
Check  the  box  if  you  are  having  problems 
obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
Enter  the  Primary  DNS  server  IP  address 
assigned by...

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Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.
Select Static  if  your  ISP  assigned  you  the  IP  address,  subnet  mask, 
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next 
box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual....

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Select Static  if  your  ISP  assigned  you  the  IP  address, 
subnet  mask,  gateway,  and  DNS  server  addresses.  In 
most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses 
(Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then...