D-Link Router DIR-855 User Manual

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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an 
enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. 
• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. 
 
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, 
then you...

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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...

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Network Diagram 

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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please \
follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power \
adapter into the router.
2. Unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the 
Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four...

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If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the 
following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a 
DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into...

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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your compute\
r to your network. 
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the 
Internet port of the D-Link router. 
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, 
open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to...

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The DIR-855 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 Quick Router Setup Wizard 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 sy\
stems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to...

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Section 3 - Configuration
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...

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Setup Wizard
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual 
Configuration and skip to page 19.
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue. 

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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.
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...