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Version 2.10 | 07/10/2012

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 2.10 | 07/10/2012 User Manual Wireless N Gigabit Router DIR-655...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description May 25, 2010 • New Revision •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............47 Manual Configuration ................20 Advanced Network Settings ............48 Dynamic (Cable) ................20 UPnP ....................48 Internet Setup ..................21 Internet Ping Block.................48 PPPoE (DSL) ..................21 Internet Port Speed ...............48 PPTP ....................22 Multicast Streams ................48 L2TP .....................23 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 4 System Settings ..................71 Tips ........................106 Update Firmware ..................72 Wireless Modes ................... 107 DDNS ......................73 System Check ..................74 Networking.Basics................108 Schedules ....................75 Check your IP address ................108 Device Information ................76 Technical.Specifications..............110 Log ......................77 Stats ......................78 Active Sessions ..................78 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link.DIR-655.Xtreme.N .Router.with. ™ 3.Detachable.Antennas Power.Adapter CAT.5.Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-655 will cause damage and void the warranty. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    . Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer.with.the.following: CD.Installation.Wizard. • Windows 7, Vista , or XP with Service Pack 2 ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (DIR-655) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.

  • Page 8: Features

    802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. •. Compatible.with.802.11g.Devices - The DIR-655 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during Local Network’s LED data transmission. Insert a USB flash drive with WCN information. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the WCN LED wireless settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    • Quick.Router.Setup.Wizard.- Insert the supplied CD and launch the setup wizard (see below). • D-Link.Setup.Wizard - This wizard will launch if you do not run the CD wizard and log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 12.

  • Page 14: Qrs Mobile App

    Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and configure your router. 1. Scan the bar code to download “QRS Mobile” app from the app store to your iPhone or iPad.
  • Page 15 6. Follow the instruction and click Next to continue. 7. Once the Setup is complete, the following screen will show up. Then, select your new Wi-FI Name and enter the password you just setup from your laptop or mobile device. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Quick Setup Wizard

    If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Try.Again. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide.me.through.the.Internet. Connection.Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 18 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 the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 19 If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 20 In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. The router will now reboot. Please allow a minute or two. Click the Continue button once it is active. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    You can also enter http://dlinkrouter to connect. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. The password is left blank by default. If you get a Page.Cannot.be.Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Internet Connection Setup

    Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup You may click Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard to quickly configure your router. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual.Internet.Configuration.Setup and skip to the next page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Manual Configuration

    Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.

  • Page 25: Internet Setup

    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. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Pptp

    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. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 27: L2Tp

    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. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 28: 3G Mobile Connection

    You may need to change the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU value. 3G FEATURE NOT SUPPORTED IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND DUE TO AN UNRELEASED ADAPTER D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    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. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-655. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-655 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-655...

  • Page 31: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-655 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.

  • Page 33: Dhcp Reservation

    IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Usb Settings

    Note: If using the Network USB option, users will need to install the Network USB Utility into the computers to share the USB device through the router. USB Settings: Choose between these two configuration: Network USB and WCN Configuration. Network USB: Please set the Network USB Detection interval time. Note: Please see the SharePort Manual on the CD for more information. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-655 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 36 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Port Forwarding

    The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Application Rules

    TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-655 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 39: Qos Engine

    Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results. Detected xDSL: When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add. Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. • Address.Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP.Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Dest.IP.End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest.Port.Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest.Port.End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Website Filters

    To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Save.Settings. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the text, click.Clear.the.List.Below. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block (or allow). Domain: Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click Rules List: the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-655 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ.

  • Page 47: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wish Settings

    A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow. For most applications, the priority classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are not required. WISH supports overlaps between rules. If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Start the wizard. Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Network Settings

    Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Internet Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-655 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 53: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the different Between Zones: zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-655’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-655’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 55: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local.Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Dhcpv6 (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateful)

    Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateless)

    Select either Obtain. DNS. server. address. automatically or Use. the. following.DNS.Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Section 3 - Configuration Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful.(DHCPv6) or Stateless. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 65: To 4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 66: To 4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Pv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful.(DHCPv6) or Stateless. Refer to the next page for Stateless. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Stateless Autoconfiguration (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for Stateful. Type: IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Stateless Autoconfiguration (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Administrator Settings

    Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. Enable HTTPS Server: Remote management allows the DIR-655 to be configured from the Internet by Enable Remote a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web- Management: Management interface.

  • Page 72: Time Settings

    Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set.Time. You can also click Copy.Your. Computer’s. Time.Settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send Address: the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop- down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Email Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools.>.Schedules. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 75: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

  • Page 77: Ddns

    Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 78: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Schedules

    Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules List: The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-655. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 81: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools > Email screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-655 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 83: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Wireless.security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-655 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ™...

  • Page 86: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch. Wireless.Security.Setup.Wizard. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 87 The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    Click Save.Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 90 If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11. Click Apply.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Using Windows

    Section 4 - Security Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration ® The following steps allow you to configure your DIR-655 wireless network settings using Windows 7 through WPS. ® 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.

  • Page 92: Dir-655

    Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-655 router. DIR-655 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced.>.Wi-Fi.Protected. Setup.section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 93 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 94 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key when adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 96 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 97 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect.to.a.network. 2.. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 100 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View.Available.Wireless.Networks. 2.. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 103 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    1..Why.can’t.I.access.the.web-based.configuration.utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 105 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 106 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter.(or click • Windows ® ® OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: . ping.[url].[-f].[-l].[MTU.value] Example: ping.yahoo.com.-f.-l.1472 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 107 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save.Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Wireless.basics

    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.
  • Page 109 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who.uses.wireless?. Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

  • Page 110: Tips

    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 to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 111: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-655 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 112: 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.
  • Page 113 Windows XP - Click on Start > Control.Panel > Network.Connections. Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My.Network.Places > Properties. Step.2 Right-click on the Local.Area.Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step.3 Highlight Internet.Protocol.(TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 114: Technical.specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 115 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 116 Appendix E - Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry.Canada.Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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