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Network Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients

• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Web-based Configuration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows

®

, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating

system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher

• Firefox 1.5 or higher

• Safari 3.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)

• Flock 0.7.14 or higher

• Opera 6.0 or higher

Windows

®

Users:

Make sure you have the latest version

of Java installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the

latest version.

CD Installation Wizard

Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows

®

XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista

®

• An installed Ethernet adapter

• CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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Introduction

TOTAL PERFORMANCE

Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/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 Wireless N Quadband Gigabit router (DIR-855) is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world

performance of up to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection).

Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.

Connect the DIR-855 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 Wireless N Quadband technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while

reducing dead spots. The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking.

Add a Wireless N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.

TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY

The Wireless N Quadband 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 encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT)

to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental

conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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• Faster Wireless Networking

- The DIR-855 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other

802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as

video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router

gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.

• Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices

- The DIR-855 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g

and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus

adapters.

• Advanced Firewall Features

- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

•

Content Filtering

- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or

Domain Name.

•

Filter Scheduling

- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a

duration of hours or minutes.

•

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions

- The DIR-855 can pass through VPN sessions. It

supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-855

can securely access corporate networks.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-855 lets you

control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from

your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions

and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

Features

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Hardware Overview

Connections

USB

Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash

drive to configure the wireless

settings using WCN.

Reset

Pressing the Reset button restores the router to

its original factory default settings.

LAN Ports (1-4)

Connect Ethernet devices such as

computers, switches, and hubs.

Internet Port

The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is

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

OLED Screen

Displays information

regarding the router.

Power LED

A solid light indicates a

proper connection to the

power supply.

OLED Screen

2

3

4

6

5

1

1

WAN

Displays Internet connectivity.

2

Menu

Select to display the OLED main menu.

3

Performance

Select to display statistics of the LAN, WAN,

and wireless connections.

4

WPS

Displays the WPS status.

5

Date/Time

Displays the routers date and time.

6

DHCP

Displays the DHCP status.