D-Link Router DIR-855 User Manual

iD-Link DIR-855 User Manual
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Preface ...............................................................i
Manual Revisions ...............................................................i
Trademarks  ........................................................................\
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Product Overview ...................................................1
Package Contents ..............................................................1
System Requirements...

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Advanced Network Settings ......................................53
UPnP .....................................................................53
Internet Ping Block................................................53
Internet Port Speed  ...............................................53
Multicast Streams  .................................................53
Administrator Settings  ..............................................54
Change Password...

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one includ\
ed with the DIR-855 will cause damage and void the warranty for this pro\
duct.
D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N™ 
Duo™ Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM
Stand
Package Contents 

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Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients
• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Web-based Configuration Utility 
Requirements
Computer with the following:
•  Windows®,  Macintosh,  or  Linux-based  operating 
system 
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher 
Windows® Users:...

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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/Draft 802.11n wi\
reless technology to provide the best wireless performance
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and\
 WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for bes\
t-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE...

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• Faster Wireless Networking -  The DIR-855 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless 
clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, 
and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking 
at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible  with  802.11a/g  Devices  -  The  DIR-855...

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Hardware Overview
Connections
USB 
Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive 
to  configure  the  wireless  settings 
using WCN and SharePort.
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...

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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
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1WANDisplays Internet connectivity.
2MenuSelect to display the OLED main menu.
3PerformanceSelect to display statistics of the LAN, WAN, and 
wireless connections.
4WPSDisplays the WPS status.
5Date/TimeDisplays the routers date and time.
6DHCPDisplays the DHCP status.