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Version 3.0 | 05/09/2013

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Wireless N Gigabit Router
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 3.0 | 05/09/2013 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

    IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling..............50 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ................19 6to4 Tunneling ................51 PPPoE (DSL) ..................20 6rd ......................52 PPTP ....................22 Local Connectivity Only ...............53 L2TP .....................24 Advanced Settings ..................54 DS-Lite ....................26 Virtual Server ..................54 Wireless Settings ...................27 Port Forwarding ..................55 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 4 System ......................79 Wireless.Basics................114 Firmware....................80 Tips ........................116 Dynamic DNS ..................81 Wireless Modes ................... 117 System Check ..................82 Networking.Basics................118 Schedules ....................83 Check your IP address ................118 Status .........................84 Device Info ....................84 Technical.Specifications..............120 Logs ......................85 Statistics ....................86 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link.DIR-655.Wireless N.Gigabit. 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 Wireless N Gigabit 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 flash drive or printer. On/Off Button Pressing the on/off button toggles power to the router. 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. USB LED A solid light indicates a USB drive or a printer is plugged in. 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: Getting.started

    Section 3 - Configuration Getting Started The DIR-655 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Wizard.CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\WIZARD.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20: Configuration

    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 21: Internet Connection Setup

    Internet Connection Setup You may click Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard to quickly configure your router. Refer to page 10 for details. 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 22: Manual Configuration

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.

  • Page 23: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.

  • Page 24: Pppoe (Dsl)

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
  • Page 25 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: Pptp

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
  • Page 27 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: L2Tp

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
  • Page 29 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: Ds-Lite

    Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed Gateway: here. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 31: 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 93. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual.Wireless.Network.Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Manual Wireless Connection Setup

    The Auto.Channel.Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-655 to choose Scan: the channel with the least amount of interference. Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-655. By default the channel is set Wireless Channel: to 6. The channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network.

  • Page 33: Wireless Security

    Section 3 - Configuration 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 34: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38 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 Save.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Dhcp Reservation

    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 42: Media Server

    This feature allows you to share music, pictures and videos from a USB external drive/thumb drive and/or SD card with any device connected to your network. Enable Media Check this box to enable the media server feature. Server: Media Server Enter the media server’s name. Name: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 43: 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. Refer to page 45 for details. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6. Local. Connectivity. Setup button. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompted to either Try.again.or to click on the Guide.me.through.the.IPv6.settings button to set up IPv6 manually, with the wizard’s guidance. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 45 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 46: Ipv6 Over Pppoe

    ISP. Password: Enter the PPPoE password. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password. Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection. (This is optional.) D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Static Ipv6 Address Connection

    These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 address and subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Tunneling Connection (6Rd)

    When the 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 49: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    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 50: Static Ipv6

    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 51: Autoconfiguration

    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 52: Pppoe

    Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: Enable DHCP-PD: Check to enable the DHCP-PD feature. 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 53 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 54: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    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. Router Advertisement Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 55: 6To4 Tunneling

    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 56: 6Rd

    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. Router Advertisement Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Local Connectivity Only

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

  • Page 58: Advanced Settings

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow.All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced.>.Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow.All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced.>.Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Qos Engine

    The QoS Engine supports overlaps between rules, where more than one rule can match for a specific message flow. If more than one rule is found to match, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 62 The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Remote Port The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port number is Range: within the range set here. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Network Filter

    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. Clear: Click to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: First, click the Enable.Access.Control box. Next, 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 65 Note: If you select the Apply Advanced Port Filters option you will be forwarded to the Add Port Filters Rules window. Otherwise, you will be advanced to the Configure Web Access Logging window (see next page). D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 66 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. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Website Filter

    (page 60). Add Website Select either DENY. computers. access. to. ONLY. these. sites or ALLOW. Filtering Rule: computers.access.to.ONLY.these.sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Click Save. Domain: Settings. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Inbound Filter

    Inbound Filter Rules This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon List: 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 69: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-655 offers a firewall type functionality. The Stateful Packet Inpection (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 can enable DMZ.
  • Page 70 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 71: Routing

    The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route. 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 72: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. This wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network. Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 74 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 Device Click to start the Add Wireless Device wizard. with WPS: D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Advanced Network Settings

    UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-655 to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Ping Inbound Filter: Select from the drop-down menu if you would like to apply the Inbound Filter to the WAN ping.

  • Page 76: Guest Zone

    Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different from your main Name: wireless network. Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the different zones created. Between Zones: 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 77: 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 Inbound Filters feature.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Tools

    Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-655 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-655 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 80: Time

    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 to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The DIR-655 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog server.

  • Page 82: E-Mail Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail 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 83: System

    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 84: Firmware

    Firmware The Firmware Update section allows you to upgrade the firmware of the DIR-655. 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 website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 85: Dynamic Dns

    Username or Key: Enter the username or key for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the password or key for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 86: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to test and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 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 87: Schedules

    You must click Save.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 88: Status

    Device Info The Device Info 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 89: Logs

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

  • Page 90: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-655 on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 91: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 93: 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 94: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Routing This page displays the IPv6 Routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Support

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

  • Page 97: Connect.a.wireless.client.to.your.router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-655 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 98: Windows® 8

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 99 WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected.will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Windows® 7

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 101 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 102 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 103: Wps

    Section 4 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router The WPS feature of the DIR-655 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 104 Section 4 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 3. Double-click the DIR-655. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the Router label) or in the Setup.> Wireless. Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI and click Next. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 105 Section 4 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 106 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 107: 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 108: Wpa/Wpa2

    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 Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 109 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 110: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi 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 112: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows 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 Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 113 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 Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

  • Page 114: 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 115 • 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 116 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter.(or click OK). • Windows ® ® • 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 117 • 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 118: 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 119 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 120: 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 121: 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 122: 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 123 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 124: 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. Wireless frequency range may vary depending on region D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...
  • Page 125 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 126 Appendix D - Safety Statements 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 Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 127 «Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de [2] dBi. Antenne ayant un gain supérieur sont strictement interdites par la réglementation d’Industrie Canada. L’impédance d’antenne requise est de 50 ohms. ” D-Link DIR-655 User Manual...

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