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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 materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key 
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1.  Keep  the  number  of  walls  and  ceilings  between  the  D-Link  router  and  other  network  devices  to  a 
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position 
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be  aware  of  the  direct  line  between  network  devices.  A  wall  that  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 position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through 
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water 
(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep  your  product  away  (at  least  3-6  feet  or  1-2  meters)  from  electrical  devices  or  appliances  that 
generate RF noise.
5. If  you  are  using  2.4GHz  cordless  phones  or  X-10  (wireless  products  such  as  ceiling  fans,  lights,  and 
home security systems), your 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. 
						

							

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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  automatically  start  on  your  computer,  go  to  Start  >  Run.  In  the  run  box  type 
“D:\D-Link.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click the Start button.
Getting Started
Note: It is reccomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD 
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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 drop-down menu and then enter 
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please 
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 
						

							
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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 password. Click 
Next to continue.
Select Static  if  your  ISP  assigned  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 
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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 to initially connect to the Internet. 
						

							

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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 your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to 
change  the  MTU  for  optimal  performance  with 
your specific ISP. 1500 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.
My Internet 
Connection:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
Manual Configuration
Dynamic (Cable)
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
Use Unicasting: 
						

							
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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.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE 
only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, 
enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to 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 addre\
ss of your Ethernet card.
My Internet 
Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide 
you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE 
software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will n\
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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 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.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP 
(Internet Service Provider.)
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet 
Mask:
PPTP Gateway:
PPTP Server IP:
Internet Setup
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with 
a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.\
 
Username:
Password:
 
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle 
Time:
DNS Servers: