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D-Link DIR-857 User Manual

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Product Overview

Package Contents

Note:

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)

• Supports IPv6

• True Gigabit Routing Connectivity