D-Link Router DIR-655 User Manual


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Secton 6 - Troubleshootng
 
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,...


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Appendx A - Wreless Bascs
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 deliv\...


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What is Wireless?
Wireless  or  Wi-Fi  technology  is  another  way  of  connecting  your  computer  to  the  network  without  using  wires.  Wi-Fi 
uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home 
or office network.
Why D-Link Wireless? 
  
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. 
D-Link...

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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Bluetooth is the industry 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  are  both  less  than  WLAN,  but  in  return  it  doesn’t  use 
nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, 
speakers,...


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Where is wireless used? 
  
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s 
becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless 
connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using  a  D-Link  Cardbus  Adapter  with  your  laptop,  you  can  access  the  hotspot  to  connect...


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Security 
  
Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning 
on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manua\
l for detail information on how to set it up.
 
 
     
There are basically two modes of networking: 
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless r\
outer.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly...


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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from 
a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your 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,...


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Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps 
below:
Step 1
Windows Vista® -  Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage 
Network Connections.
Windows® XP -  Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network...

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Append  x C - Techn  cal Spec  ficat  ons
Technical Specifications
Standards
 • IEEE 802.11n (draft)
 • IEEE 802.11g
 • IEEE 802.3
 • IEEE 802.3u
Security
 • WPA-Personal
 • WPA2-Personal
 • WPA-Enterprise
 • WPA2-Enterprise
 
Wireless Signal Rates*
 • 108Mbps    • 48Mbps
 • 54Mbps    • 24Mbps
 • 36Mbps   • 12Mbps
 • 18Mbps    • 9Mbps
 • 11Mbps    • 5.5Mbps
 • 6Mbps    • 1Mbps
 • 2Mbps       
 MSC (0-15)
 • 130Mbps (270)   • 117Mbps (243)
 •...

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Appendx D - Warranty
Copyright ©2008 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CE Mark Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may c\
ause radio interference, 
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to...