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Preface
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Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................i
Manual Revisions ..................................................... i
Trademarks .............................................................. i
Product Overview ........................................................1
Package Contents ...................................................1
System Requirements ............................................. 1
Introduction ..............................................................2
Features .................................................................. 3
Hardware Overview ................................................. 4
Connections .......................................................4
LEDs ..................................................................5
Installation ....................................................................6
Before you Begin ..................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Considerations ........................ 7
Getting Started ........................................................8
............................................................... 9
.............................. 9
Setup Wizard ................................................... 10
.......................................14
Dynamic (Cable) ..........................................14
PPPoE (DSL) ............................................... 15
PPTP ............................................................16
L2TP .............................................................18
Static (assigned by ISP) ............................... 20
Wireless Settings .............................................21
Network Settings .............................................. 22
DHCP Server Settings .................................23
DHCP Reservation ....................................... 25
Virtual Server ...................................................27
Port Forwarding ............................................... 29
Application Rules .............................................30
QoS Engine .....................................................31
Network Filters ................................................. 32
Access Control ................................................. 33
Access Control Wizard ................................. 33
Website Filters .................................................36
Inbound Filters .................................................37
Firewall Settings ..............................................38
Application Level Gateway (ALG)
................................................... 39
Advanced Wireless Settings ............................ 40
Transmit Power ............................................40
Mode ........................................................... 40
WISH Settings ................................................. 41
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .......................... 43
Advanced Network Settings ............................. 45
UPnP ............................................................45
Internet Ping Block .......................................45
Internet Port Speed ......................................45
Multicast Streams ......................................... 45
Guest Zone ......................................................46
Administrator Settings ...................................... 47
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Change Password ........................................ 47
Remote Management ................................... 47
Time Settings ................................................... 48
SysLog ............................................................. 49
Email Settings .................................................. 50
System Settings ............................................... 51
Update Firmware ............................................. 52
DDNS ............................................................... 53
System Check .................................................. 54
Schedules ........................................................55
Device Information ........................................... 56
Log ................................................................... 57
Stats ................................................................. 58
Active Sessions ............................................... 58
Wireless ...........................................................59
WISH ...............................................................59
Support ............................................................ 60
Wireless Security.......................................................61
What is WPA? .......................................................61
Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............................ 62
............................65
................... 66
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 68
Using Windows Vista® ........................................................................... 68
.................................. 69
Using Windows® XP ............................................... 71
.............................................72
........................................................ 74
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 78
What is Wireless? ..................................................79
Tips ........................................................................81
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 82
.................................................... 83
Check your IP address ..........................................83
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 84
........................................... 85
Warranty .....................................................................86
1D-Link DIR-655 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N™ Router
• 3 Detachable Antennas
• Power Adapter
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual,
and Special Offers
System Requirements
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer Version 6.0, Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0), or Firefox 1.5
• Installation Wizard requires Windows® XP with Service Pack 2
Product Overview
Package Contents
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 for this product.
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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and Draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2 to protect your network against outside
intruders
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-655) is a draft 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
N™ Router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition,
this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and
responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
Powered by Xtreme N™ technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead
spots. The Xtreme N™ Router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking.
Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Xtreme N™ Router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the
wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WEP standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible
NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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- The DIR-655 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.
- 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.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
•
Domain Name.
•
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-655 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-655
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 lets you
control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Connections
USB
settings using WCN.
Reset
Pressing the Reset button restores the router to
its original factory default settings.
LAN Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
Internet Port
the connection for the Ethernet cable
to the cable or DSL modem.
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied power
adapter.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED blinks
during wireless data transmission.
Status LED
A blinking light indicates that the
DIR-655 is ready.
Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on the
Internet port. This LED blinks during
data transmission.
Power LED
A solid light indicates a
proper connection to the
power supply.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
WCN LED
information. The LED will blink 3 times
if it successfully transfers the wireless
settings.
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Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the
router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off
your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn
the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
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.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1
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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
4
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. 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.
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The DIR-655 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 D-Link Click’n Connect CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in
Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type
“D:\D-Link.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click the Start button.
Getting Started
Note: It is reccomended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD
holder.
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Configuration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the
address bar (http://dlinkrouter).
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a error, please
refer to the section for assistance.
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Setup Wizard
You may click Setup Wizard
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click
and skip to page 14.
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
Launch Wireless
Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 62.
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Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
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.
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If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the
computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently
using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click
Next to continue.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default
host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click
Next to continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click
Next to continue.
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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next
to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet
provider. Click Next to continue.
Click Connect
click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection.
It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
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Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address
information automatically from your ISP. Select
this option if your ISP does not give you any IP
numbers to use. This option is commonly used
for Cable modem services.
The Host Name is optional but may be required
by some ISPs.
Check the box if you are having problems
obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address
assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to
change the MTU for optimal performance with
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.
My Internet
Connection:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
Manual Configuration
Dynamic (Cable)
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
Use Unicasting:
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Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next
box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE
only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature,
enable Auto-reconnect.
the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet
Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide
you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE
software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In
most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses
(Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider.)
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway:
PPTP Server IP:
Internet Setup
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.
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
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is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
MTU:
MAC Address:
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In
most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static
only).
Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static
only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP username.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses
(Static L2TP only).
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet Mask:
L2TP Gateway:
L2TP Server IP:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Servers:
Internet Setup
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.
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MTU:
Clone MAC
Address:
the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your
ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to
change the MTU for optimal performance with your
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.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
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,
appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
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Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not
want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions.
The schedule of time when the wireless settings rules 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.
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID
is case-sensitive.
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-655
to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-655. By default the
setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless
network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.
Select one of the following:
- Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
- Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g wireless clients.
Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 - This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
40MHz - Select if using only 802.11n wireless clients.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance.
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
Enable Wireless:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless Settings
Wireless Network
Name:
Wireless Channel:
802.11 Mode:
Channel Width:
Transmission Rate:
Visibility Status:
Schedule:
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Network Settings
Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP
address is 192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Apply,
you will need to enter the new IP address in your
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
Enter the Domain name (Optional).
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.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
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DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-655 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will
allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and
ending address of the IP address pool.
Check this box to enable the DHCP server on
your router. Uncheck to disable this function.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for
the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP
addresses to your computers or devices, make
sure the IP addresses are outside of this range
The length of time for the IP address lease.
Enter the Lease time in minutes.
Enable this feature to broadcast your networks
NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all
other computers within the network, enable
this feature to allow the DHCP Server to offer
Enable this feature to allow WINS information to
be learned from the WAN side, disable to allow
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP Address
Range:
DHCP Lease
Time:
Always
Broadcast:
NetBIOS
Announcement:
Learn NetBIOS
from WAN:
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Select the different type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid.
Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es).
NetBIOS Scope:
NetBIOS Mode
Type:
Primary/
Secondary WINS
IP Address:
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DHCP Reservation
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation.
The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Check this box to enable the reservation.
Enter the computer name or select from the
drop-down menu and click <<.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the
computer or device. This IP Address must be
within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or
device.
If you want to assign an IP address to the
computer you are currently on, click this button
Click Save to save your entry. You must click
at the top to activate your
reservations.
In this section you can see what LAN devices
are currently leasing IP addresses.
Click Revoke
LAN device and free an entry in the lease table.
Do this only if the device no longer needs the
leased IP address, because, for example, it has
been removed from the network.
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s
MAC Address:
Save:
Number of
Dynamic DHCP
Clients:
Revoke:
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Reserve:
Note: The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current network session from the network; you would need to use
MAC Address Filter to do that. Revoke will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester. If the previous
still not receive an 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.
The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the
DHCP Reservations List.
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IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
with the DIR-655 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible
from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the DIR-655 redirects the external
service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.
different port on the server computer.
Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are
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.
Virtual Server
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This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.
Enter a name for the rule or select an application
from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click <<
Enter the IP address of the computer on your
local network that you want to allow the incoming
service to. If your computer is receiving an IP
address automatically from the router (DHCP),
you computer will be listed in the “Computer
Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer
and click <<.
Enter the port that you want to open next to Private
Port and Public Port. The private and public ports
are usually the same. The public port is the port
seen from the Internet side, and the private port
is the port being used by the application on the
computer within your local network.
Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down
menu.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created
Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
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.
Name:
IP Address:
Private Port/
Public Port:
Protocol Type:
Inbound Filter:
Schedule:
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This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Port Forwarding
Enter a name for the rule or select an application
from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click <<
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local
network that you want to allow the incoming service
to. If your computer is receiving an IP address
automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer
will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down
menu. Select your computer and click <<.
want to open. You can enter a single port or a range
of ports. Seperate ports with a common.
Example: 24,1009,3000-4000
Select Allow All (most common) or a created
Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
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.
Name:
IP Address:
TCP/UDP:
Inbound Filter:
Schedule:
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Enter a name for the rule. You may select a
menu and click <<.
This is the port used to trigger the application. It
can be either a single port or a range of ports.
Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP,
UDP, or Both).
This is the port number on the Internet side that
will be used to access the application. You may
can use a comma to add multiple ports or port
ranges.
UDP, or Both).
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.
Name:
Trigger:
Traffic Type:
Firewall:
Traffic Type:
Schedule:
Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and
makes some of these applications work with the DIR-655. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections,
you want to use and enable it.
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QoS Engine
This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better
performance and experience with online games and other
interactive applications, such as VoIP.
This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet
uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority
network packets can have on more urgent ones.
This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine option
is enabled. This option will allow your router to automatically
determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection.
This displays the detected uplink speed.
The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to
your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often speed
Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can
test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.
com.
other connection type (such as cable modem or Ethernet), and it displays the result as Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network.
“Static” or “DHCP” in the Internet settings, setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router
Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but
gives much better results.
When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here.
Enable
StreamEngine:
Dynamic
Fragmentation:
Automatic Uplink
Speed:
Measured Uplink
Speed:
Manual Uplink
Speed:
Connection Type:
Detected xDSL:
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the
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Network Filters
Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, allow MAC
addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses
listed below from the drop-down menu.
Enter the MAC address you would like to
refer to the Networking Basics section in this
manual.
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu
and click << to copy that MAC Address.
Configure MAC
Filtering:
MAC Address:
DHCP Client:
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses
from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of
clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
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Access Control
Click the Add Policy button to start the Access
Control Wizard.
Add Policy:
The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental
applications like P2P utilities or games.
Click Next to continue with the wizard.
Access Control Wizard
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Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.
Access Control Wizard (continued)
Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down menu
and then click Next to continue.
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.
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Next to continue.
Access Control Wizard (continued)
Enter the rule:
Enable - Check to enable the rule.
Name - Enter a name for your rule.
Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address.
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.
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Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to
block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in
it will be blocked.
Website URL/
Domain:
the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display. To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked
and click . The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the text, click Clear the List Below.
Website Filters
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Select Allow or Deny.
Check to enable rule.
Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if
you do not want to specify an IP range.
Enter the ending IP address. E nter
255.255.255.255 if you do not want to specify
and IP range.
Click the Save button to apply your settings.
You must click at the top to
save the settings.
This section will list any rules that are created.
You may click the Edit icon to change the
Delete icon to remove the rule.
Name:
Action:
Enable:
Source IP Start:
Source IP End:
Save:
Inbound Filter
Rules List:
The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you
with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.
Inbound Filters
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SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet
conforms to the protocol.
Select one of the following for TCP and UDP ports:
Endpoint Independent
will be forwarded to the application that opened the port. The port
will close if idle for 5 minutes.
Address Restricted
of the outgoing connection.
Address + Port Restriction
address and port of the outgoing connection.
If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you
can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application
on that computer.
Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to
a variety of security risks. Use of this option is only recommended
as a last resort.
Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want
to have unrestricted Internet communication. If this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to
make a static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.
Enable SPI:
NAT Endpoint
Filtering:
Enable DMZ Host:
IP Address:
Firewall Settings
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. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone.
This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.
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Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration
Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to
or application. A number of ALGs for common applications are enabled by default.
Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using PPTP protocol.
Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec
through NAT. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your
corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system adminstrator of your corporate network whether
your VPN client supports NAT traversal.
Allows applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media from the internet. QuickTime and
Real Player are some of the common applications using this protocol.
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.
PPTP:
IPSEC (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
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Transmit Power
Mode
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to
synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value.
100 is the default setting and is recommended.
This value should remain at its default setting of
in bytes, determines whether packets will be
fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte
setting will be fragmented before transmission.
2346 is the default setting.
default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing
clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless
clients.
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.
Transmit Power:
Beacon Period:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation
Threshold:
DTIM Interval:
WMM Function:
Short GI:
Advanced Wireless Settings
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WISH Settings
WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to enhance your experience of using
Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to
Enable WISH:
Allows the router to recognize HTTP transfers
for many common audio and video streams
streams are frequently used by digital media
players.
HTTP:
Enables the router to recognize certain audio
and video streams generated by a Windows
Media Center PC and to prioritize these above
known as Windows Media Extenders, such as
the Xbox 360.
Windows Media
Center:
When enabled, this option causes the router to
that it doesn’t otherwise recognize, based on
the behaviour that the streams exhibit. This
acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk
or VoIP, running at a normal priority.
Automatic:
WISH Rules:
priority will be used.
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Create a name for the rule that is meaningful
to you.
Name:
BK: Background (least urgent)
BE: Best Effort.
VI: Video
VO: Voice (most urgent)
Priority:
The protocol used by the messages.
Protocol:
Host IP Range:
Host Port Range:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Locking the wireless security settings prevents the
settings from being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup feature of the router. Devices can still be
added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
However, the settings of the network will not change
once this option is checked.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add
the router to an existing network or to create a new
network. The default PIN may be printed on the
bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN
can be generated. You can restore the default PIN
at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account)
can change or reset the PIN.
Shows the current value of the router’s PIN.
Restore the default PIN of the router.
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.
Enable:
Lock Wireless
Security Settings:
PIN Settings:
Current PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Generate New PIN:
as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering
highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used.
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This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.
added to the network.
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A
registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the 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.
Start the wizard.
Add Wireless
Station:
Add Wireless
Device Wizard:
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UPnP
Internet Ping Block
Internet Port Speed
Multicast Streams
To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™)
feature click on Enabled. UPNP provides
compatibility with networking equipment,
software and peripherals.
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”.
You may set the port speed of the Internet
port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or Auto
modems may require you to set the port speed
to 10Mbps.
through the router from the Internet.
UPnP Settings:
Internet Ping:
Internet Port
Speed:
Multicast
streams:
Advanced Network Settings
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Guest Zone
Check to enable the Guest Zone feature.
The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will
be active. 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.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is
different from your main wireless network.
Check to allow network connectivity between the
different zones created.
Select the type of security or encryption you would
like to enable for the guest zone.
Enable Guest Zone:
Schedule:
Wireless Network
Name:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
Security Mode:
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet.
2.4GHz
wireless band.
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Change Password
Remote Management
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name.
The administrator can make changes to the settings.
Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as
the User, you can only see the settings, but cannot change
them.
Enter a name for the DIR-655 router.
from the Internet by a web browser. A username and
password is still required to access the Web-Management
interface. In general, only a member of your network can
browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks.
This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from
the remote (Internet) host.
The port number used to access the DIR-655.
IP address of the DIR-655 and 8080 is the port used for the
Web Management interface.
This section will list any rules that are created. You may click
the Edit
rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.
Admin Password:
User Password:
Gateway Name:
Remote
Management:
Remote Admin
Port:
Inbound Filter:
Administrator Settings
This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management.
There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin
make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
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Time Settings
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down
menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, select
enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and
an end date for daylight saving time.
NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP
synchronizes computer clock times in a network
of computers. Check this box to use a NTP
server. This will only connect to a server on the
Internet, not a local server.
Enter the NTP server or select one from the
drop-down menu.
To manually input the time, enter the values
Minute, and Second and then click Set Time.
You can also click Copy Your Computer’s
.
Time Zone:
Daylight Saving:
Enable NTP
Server:
NTP Server Used:
Manual:
clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also
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SysLog
The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs
to a SysLog server on your network.
Enable Logging to
SysLog Server:
SysLog Server IP
Address:
Check this box to send the router logs to a
SysLog Server.
The address of the SysLog server that will be
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).
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Email Settings
to your email address.
Enable Email
Notification:
From Email
Address:
To Email Address:
SMTP Server
Address:
Enable
Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
When this option is enabled, router activity logs
are e-mailed to a designated email address.
This email address will appear as the sender
Enter the email address where you want the
email sent.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.
If your SMTP server requires authentication,
select this option.
Check this box if your SMTP server requires
authentication.
Enter your account for sending email.
Enter the password associated with the account.
Re-type the password associated with the
account.
When this option is selected, logs will be sent
via email when the log is full.
Selecting this option will send the logs via email
according to schedule.
a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules.
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Use this option to save the current router
of the computer you are using. First, click the
for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved
router configuration settings. First, use the
button to transfer those settings to the router.
back to the settings that were in effect at the
time the router was shipped from the factory.
Any settings that have not been saved will be
lost, including any rules that you have created. If
settings, use the Save button above.
Click to reboot the router.
Save Settings to
Local Hard Drive:
Load Settings
from Local Hard
Drive:
Restore to Factory
Default Settings:
Reboot Device:
System Settings
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Click on Check Online Now for Latest Firmware
Version
drive.
click Browse
your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the
Check Automatically Check Online for Latest
Firmware Version to have the router check
upgrade.
Check
Version to have the router send an email when
Firmware
Upgrade:
Browse:
Notifications
Options:
Update Firmware
the computer. Click on Browse
D-Link support site.
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Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of
keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP
Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.
Choose your DDNS provider from the drop
down menu.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with
your DDNS service provider.
Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Enter a time (in hours).
DDNS:
Server Address:
Host Name:
Username or Key:
Password or Key:
Timeout:
DDNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have
purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet
Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in
your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
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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 .
The results of your ping attempts will be
displayed here.
System Check
Ping Test:
Ping Results:
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Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to
include every day.
Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and
end time for your schedule.
Click Save to save your schedule. You
must click Save Settings at the top for your
schedules to go into effect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click
the Edit icon to make changes or click the
Delete icon to remove the schedule.
Name:
Days:
Time:
Save:
Schedule Rules
List:
Schedules
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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.
If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use
Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.
Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the
router.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as
SSID and Channel.
Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via
Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router
(DHCP).
Displays the Multicast Group IP Address.
General:
WAN:
LAN:
Wireless LAN:
LAN Computers:
IGMP Multicast
Memberships:
Device Information
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Log
What to View:
View Levels:
Apply Log
Settings:
Refresh:
Clear:
Email Now:
Save Log:
You can select the types of messages that you want
to display from the log. Firewall & Security, System,
and Router Status messages can be selected.
There are three levels of message importance:
Informational, , and Critical. Select the
levels that you want displayed in the log.
options appear.
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays
any recent activity.
Clears all of the log contents.
This option will send a copy of the router log to
screen.
computer.
The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal
memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows
is running a Syslog utility.
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Stats
Active Sessions
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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.
Wireless
The WISH details page displays full details of wireless clients that are connected when WISH is enabled.
WISH
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Support
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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:
What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t
been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol
address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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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.
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name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to
32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Select the level of security for your wireless network:
• Best - WPA2 Authentication
• Better - WPA Authentication
• None - No security
Click Next to continue.
If you selected Best or Better, enter a password between
8-63 characters.
If you selected Good, enter 13 characters or 26 Hex digits.
Click Next to continue.
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If you selected Better, the following screen will show you your
Click Save
If you selected Best, the following screen will show you your
Click Save
If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save
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Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to
the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a
web browser and entering the IP address of the router
(192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless
on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal.
3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only.
Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and
WPA2.
4. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time
before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed (3600 is default).
5. Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key
is entered as a pass-phrase in ASCII format at both ends of
the wireless connection. The pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters.
6. Click
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It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to
the added overhead.
1.
and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click
on Setup and then click on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise.
3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use
Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time
before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is
changed (3600 is default).
5. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before
a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default).
6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your
RADIUS server.
7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with
your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.
Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)
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9. 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 to save your settings.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000,
please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities
will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a
network.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet,
to the section in this manual for more
information.
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Configure Wireless Security
your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase
being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
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.
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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router
and click Connect.
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.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows®
Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option
similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower
right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless
Networks.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on
the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the
Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you
Basics section in this manual for more information.
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Configure WPA-PSK
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
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.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the
Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
wireless router.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-655. Read
the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you
have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
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.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Netscape 8 or higher
• Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0) or higher
• Opera 8.5 or higher
• Safari 1.2 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)
• Camino 0.8.4 or higher
• Firefox 1.5 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using
a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may
not be on.
Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows®
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• Go to Start > > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab,
click the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings
button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three
times.
• 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.
computer.
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back
to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a
paperclip to hold the button down for 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.
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If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and
Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
could be another computer, or a URL.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
• Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP and Vista® users type in
cmd) and press Enter (or click OK).
• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
Example:
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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a
lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network
we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK
page for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click .
to save your settings.
• Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in
increments of ten.
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Appendix A - 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. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device
used to provide this link.
Wireless Basics
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What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi
uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home
Why D-Link Wireless?
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.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point
B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless
network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access
point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an
indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal
can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school
campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range
up to 30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use
nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, 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,
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, and etc
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
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Where is wireless used?
becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. 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.
start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless
network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the
on same frequency.
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Security
Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning
on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
There are basically two modes of networking:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
• 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.
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.
Wireless Modes
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search
box.)
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter
installation, security settings, and the settings
may block a 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.
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Statically Assign an IP address
below:
Step 1
Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > >
Network Connections.
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.
Step 4
Click and enter an IP address that is on the same
subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN
IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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Technical Specifications
Standards
• IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
Security
• WPA-Personal
• WPA2-Personal
• WPA-Enterprise
• WPA2-Enterprise
• 108Mbps • 48Mbps
• 54Mbps • 24Mbps
• 36Mbps • 12Mbps
• 18Mbps • 9Mbps
• 11Mbps • 5.5Mbps
• 6Mbps • 1Mbps
• 2Mbps
MSC (0-15)
• 130Mbps (270) • 117Mbps (243)
• 104Mbps (216) • 78Mbps (162)
• 66Mbps (135) • 58.5Mbps (121.5)
• 52Mbps (108) • 39Mbps (81)
• 26Mbps (54) • 19.5Mbps (40.5)
• 12Mbps (27) • 6.5Mbps (13.5)
2.4GHz to 2.483GHz
Transmitter Output Power
26.7dBm
External Antenna Type
Three (3) detachable reverse SMA Antennas
LEDs
• Power • Internet • Status
32°F to 131°F ( 0°C to 55°C)
Humidity
95% maximum (non-condensing)
Safety & Emissions
• FCC
• CE
Dimensions
• L = 7.6 inches
• W = 4.6 inches
• H = 1.2inches
Warranty
1 Year
factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
FCC Caution:
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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.