Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Secton - Product Overvew
Product Overview
Package Contents
D-Link.DIR-855.Xtreme.N
.
™
Duo
.Router
™
Power.Adapter
Ethernet.Cable
CD-ROM
Stand
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-855 will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.
D-Lnk DIR-855 User Manual
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for D-Link Xtreme N Duo DIR-855
Summary of Contents for D-Link Xtreme N Duo DIR-855
- Page 1 Secton - Product Overvew Product Overview Package Contents D-Link.DIR-855.Xtreme.N ™ .Router ™ Power.Adapter Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-855 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
-
Page 2: System Requirements
Secton - Product Overvew System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients Network.Requirements • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer.with.the.following: • Windows , Macintosh, or Linux-based operating ® system •... - Page 3 TOTAL.COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N router (DIR-855) is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance ™ ™ of up to 14x 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 4 Secton - Product Overvew Features •.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.
-
Page 5: Hardware Overview
Secton - Product Overvew Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN and SharePort. Internet.Port LAN.Ports.(1-4) Power.Receptor The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is... - Page 6 Secton - Product Overvew Hardware Overview LEDs OLED Screen Displays Internet connectivity. Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. Power.LED OLED.Screen Select to display statistics of the LAN, WAN, Performance A solid light indicates a Displays information and wireless connections. proper connection to the regarding the router.
-
Page 7: Installation
Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. -
Page 8: Wireless Installation Considerations
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 9: Network Diagram
Secton - Installaton Network Diagram D-Lnk DIR-855 User Manual... -
Page 10: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem
Secton - Installaton Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 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. -
Page 11: Connect To Another Router
Secton - Installaton Connect to Another Router 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: •... - Page 12 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 the router.
-
Page 13: Getting Started
Secton - Installaton Getting Started 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. -
Page 14: Web-Based Configuration Utility
Secton - Configuraton 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). - Page 15 Secton - Configuraton 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. D-Lnk DIR-855 User Manual...
- Page 16 Secton - Configuraton 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.
- Page 17 Secton - Configuraton 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.
- Page 18 Secton - Configuraton 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Xtreme N Duo DIR-855 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers