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  • Page 2: Trademarks

    All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright ©2012 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Application Rules .................58 Internet Connection Setup ...............19 QoS Engine .....................59 Static IP ....................20 Network Filters ..................60 Dynamic IP ..................21 Access Control ..................61 PPPoE (DSL) ..................22 Access Control Wizard..............61 PPTP ....................23 Website Filters ..................64 L2TP .....................24 Inbound Filters ..................65 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Firewall Settings ...................66 IPV6 ......................89 Application Level Gateway Configuration ........67 IPV6 Routing ..................89 Routing ....................68 Support ....................90 Advanced Wireless Settings .............69 Connect to a Wireless Network ............91 WISH Settings ..................70 WPS Button ......................91 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............71 Windows®...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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

    * 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    * 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • 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

    Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Once you are finished, you may skip to page 18 and will be able to log into the web-based configuration utility and configure more advanced features. Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Qrs Mobile App

    1. Scan the bar code to download “QRS Mobile” app from the app store to your iPhone or iPad. 2. From your mobile device, click Settings. Then, click Wi-Fi. Settings 3. Select the default network “dlink”. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • 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 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

    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: Static Ip

    Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x).

  • Page 25: Dynamic Ip

    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 Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Pppoe (Dsl)

    Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu. Connection: Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

  • Page 27: Pptp

    Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

  • Page 28: L2Tp

    Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).

  • Page 29: Ds-Lite

    B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be IPv6 WAN Default displayed here. Gateway:...

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 41. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Manual Wireless Settings

    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 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

    The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Wireless Network Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Network Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 38: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click OK to finish. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 39 PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Once you click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Dhcp Server Settings

    This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated. ” NetBIOS Mode Select the different type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. Type: Primary/Secondary Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es). WINS IP Address: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Ipv6

    For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 48 This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your IPv6 configuration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prefix Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS Server.
  • Page 49 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Static Ipv6

    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 52 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.
  • Page 54 Section 3 - Configuration Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. IPv6 Advertisement Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range Start: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range End: computers. Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 57 LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Section 3 - Configuration 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 59: Advanced

    Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service. For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 60 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 61: 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 62: Application Rules

    The schedule of time when the Application 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 63: Qos Engine

    Choosing xDSL or Other Frame 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 64: Network Filters

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

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67 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 68: 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 Domain: (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You Rules List: may click 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Routing

    Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address. Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used. Metric: The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route.

  • Page 73: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: Advanced Network Settings

    10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or Auto 10/100/1000Mbps. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. Multicast Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass streams: through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between Between Zones: the different 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 78: Ipv6 Firewall

    Select the protocol of the firewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or ICMP). Port Range: Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the first box and enter the last port in the field in the second box. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Tools

    URL to access the router remotely. Details: This section will list any rules that are created. You may click 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 81: Time Settings

    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 82: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send 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 83: 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 84: System Settings

    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 85: Update Firmware

    Firmware Version to have the router check automatically to see if there is a new firmware upgrade. Notifications Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Options: Version to have the router send an email when there is a new firmware available. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Ddns

    Displays the name of your IPv6 DDNS host. IPv6 Address: Displays the IPv6 address of your computer/server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host. Edit/Delete: Click the edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the delete icon to remove the entry. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Schedules

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

  • Page 89: Status

    Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. Memberships: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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. Active Sessions D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing 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 93: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 IPV6 Routing D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Support

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

  • Page 95: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to configure. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Windows® 7

    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 97 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 98 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 99: Windows Vista

    (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 100: Configure Wireless Security

    1. Open the Windows Vista® 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 101 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 102: Using Windows Xp

    (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 103: Configure Wireless Security

    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 104 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 105: Troubleshooting

    • Disable any internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 106 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 107 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 108 • 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 109: Wireless Basics

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 110 • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Tips

    Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Wireless Modes

    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. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Networking Basics

    DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 114 Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Contacting Technical Support

    You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: For customers within Canada: Phone Support: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Gnu General Public License

    GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007 Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 118 A "Standard Interface" means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 119 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 120 If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 121 Convey the object code using peer-to-peer transmission, provided you inform other peers where the object code and Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 122 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 123 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 124 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 125 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 126 "or any later version" applies to it, you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that numbered version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. If the Program does not specify a version number of the GNU General Public License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 127 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 128: Warranty

    D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 129 If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.ca/. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 130 Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 131: Limitation Of Liability

    D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright ©2008-2011 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 132 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 133 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 134: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Register your product at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.3 July 3, 2012 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

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