D-Link Router DIR-855 User Manual

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Section 3 - Configuration
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 Next  to 
continue.
If  you  selected...

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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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Manual Configuration
Dynamic (Cable)
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  such  as 
Comcast and Cox.
Advanced  Domain  Name  System  (DNS)  services  enhances  your  Internet 
performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking for...

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Section 3 - Configuration
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...

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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....

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The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Servi\
ce Provider.)
Maximum  Transmission  Unit  -  you  may  need  to  change  the  MTU  for  optimal  performance  with  your  specific  ISP.  1400  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...

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Section 3 - Configuration
Select Static  if  your  ISP  assigned  you  the  IP  address,  subnet  mask, 
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP username.
Enter  your  L2TP  password  and  then  retype  the...

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MTU:
Clone MAC 
Address:
Maximum  Transmission  Unit  -  you  may  need  to  change  the  MTU  for  optimal  performance  with  your  specific  ISP.  1400  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...

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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
The  DNS  server  information  will  be  supplied  by  your  ISP 
(Internet Service Provider.)
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...

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Section 3 - Configuration
Internet Setup
3G Mobile Connection
If you want to connect your router to the Internet through a 3G mobile service, navigate to USB SETTINGS and select SETUP. The 
USB  SETTINGS screen  will  display. Select 3G  USB  Adapter from  the My  Plug  of  USB  type  is field and  click  Save  Settings. The 
INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE screen will display as seen below: 
Select your country from the list.
Displays the name of your Internet Service Provider...