Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-857 will cause damage and void the warranty.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-857 Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard
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System Requirements
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n 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
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 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® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and 802.11a/n/g 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 HD Media Router (DIR-857) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to
13x 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 Wireless N Quadband HD Media 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
This high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router
is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a notebook or desktop adapter and stay
connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Wireless N Quadband HD Media 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 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless
of your client devices. In addition, this Wireless N Quadband HD Media 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 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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• FasterWireless Networking
- The DIR-857 provides up to 900Mbps* 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 13x faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices
- The DIR-857 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-857 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and
concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-857 can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard
- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-857 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 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features
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• Fast and Guarantee Wireless Streaming for Video Quality -
Whether set-top box or gaming console streaming media directly
from the Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router in order to communicate and
establish the wireless media stream. The DIR-857 offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming
using the newest streaming engine technology.
• Storage for Photos and Streaming Music/Video -
A compact SD Card can be placed inside this router to act as network storage.
Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, you can wirelessly share this disk space among family members, stream
stored music and video to media players attached to stereo systems or TV, and provide remote access to your personal documents
from the Internet.
• Share Multifunction Printers and Direct Connection to USB Storage -
Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can connect
multifunction printers to the USB ports to share printing and scanning functions among family members.
• Other Features Include -
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button
• UPnP Support
• SD Card Slot to share music/video/images
• HD Fuel™ for smooth video streaming and online gaming
• D-Link Green™
• Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive)
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