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.
, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
®
, Macintosh
®
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
adapter
• Computers with Windows
XP with Service Pack 2
®
• Internet Explorer Version 6.0, Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0), or Firefox 1.5 and above (for configuration)
• Installation Wizard requires Windows
Section 1 - Product Overview
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Section 1 - Product Overview
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
wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Xtreme
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
encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this Xtreme N™ Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and
NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g 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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Features
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
• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-655 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other
gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.
802.11b standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-655 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
management features including:
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
Domain Name.
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
duration of hours or minutes.
• Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-655
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-655 can pass through VPN sessions. It
can securely access corporate networks.
control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 lets you
your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.
Section 1 - Product Overview
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 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.
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied power
adapter.
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Connections
Hardware Overview
Reset
Pressing the Reset button restores the router to
its original factory default settings.
USB
Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash
drive to configure the wireless
settings using WCN.
Internet Port
The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is
the connection for the Ethernet cable
to the cable or DSL modem.
Section 1 - Product Overview
LAN Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
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Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
LEDs
Hardware Overview
WCN LED
Insert a USB flash drive with WCN
information. The LED will blink 3 times
if it successfully transfers the wireless
settings.
Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on the
Internet port. This LED blinks during
data transmission.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED blinks
during wireless data transmission.
Section 1 - Product Overview
Status LED
A blinking light indicates that the
DIR-655 is ready.
Power LED
A solid light indicates a
proper connection to the
power supply.
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Installation
Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
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.
Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use
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
Section 2 - Installation
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within
the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of 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. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum
- each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices
so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
generate RF noise.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
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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Getting Started
Section 2 - Installation
®
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 Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown
XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
in Windows
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type
“D:\DIR655.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router.
Click Install Router
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
Section 3 - Configuration
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
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Setup Wizard
Section 3 - Configuration
You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click
Manual Configuration and skip to page 19.
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless
Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 62.
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Section 3 - Configuration
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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Section 3 - Configuration
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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Section 3 - Configuration
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 to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting,
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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Dynamic (Cable)
Manual Configuration
Section 3 - Configuration
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
My Internet
Connection:
for Cable modem services.
The Host Name is optional but may be required
Host Name:
by some ISPs.
Check the box if you are having problems
Use Unicasting:
obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address
DNS Addresses:
assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to
change the MTU for optimal performance with
your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
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.
MAC Address:
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PPPoE (DSL)
Internet Setup
Section 3 - Configuration
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.
Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.
My Internet
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
Connection:
Address Mode:
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
IP Address:
User Name:
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next
box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Password:
Service Name:
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.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 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:
DNS Addresses:
MAC Address:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
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PPTP
Internet Setup
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.)
Section 3 - Configuration
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.
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
Mask:
PPTP Subnet
PPTP Gateway:
PPTP Server IP:
Password:
Username:
Time:
Maximum Idle
Reconnect Mode:
DNS Servers:
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Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is
the default MTU.
MTU:
Section 3 - Configuration
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.
MAC Address:
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L2TP
Internet Setup
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).
Section 3 - Configuration
Password:
Username:
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.
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet Mask:
L2TP Gateway:
L2TP Server IP:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Servers:
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Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the
default MTU.
MTU:
Section 3 - Configuration
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.
Address:
Clone MAC
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Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
Section 3 - Configuration
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
specific ISP. 1500 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:
IP Address:
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,
subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the
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.
Subnet Mask:
DNS Servers:
Default Gateway:
MAC Address:
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Big Pond
Internet Setup
Enter the IP address of the login server.
Enter your BigPond username.
Enter your BigPond password and then retype
the password in the next box.
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
MTU:
your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the
Internet’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.
Section 3 - Configuration
BigPond Server:
BigPond Password:
BigPond Username:
DNS Servers:
MAC Address:
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Wireless Settings
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not
Section 3 - Configuration
Enable Wireless:
want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network.
Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-
sensitive.
Name:
Wireless Network
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow
the DIR-655 to choose the channel with the least amount of
interference.
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-655. By default the
channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel
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:
802.11g Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
802.11b Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.
802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
Mixed 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b 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.
802.11 Mode:
Wireless Channel:
Channel Width:
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance.
Transmission Rate:
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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 in order to connect to it.
Section 3 - Configuration
Visibility Status:
Refer to page 60 for more information regarding wireless security.
Wireless Security:
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Network Settings
Section 3 - Configuration
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP 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
browser to get back into the configuration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
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.
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
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DHCP Server Settings
Section 3 - Configuration
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-655 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will
Check this box to enable the DHCP server on
automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be
DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers
on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-655. The DHCP Server will automatically
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.
Enable DHCP
your router. Uncheck to disable this function.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for
the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
Server:
Range:
DHCP IP Address
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP
addresses to your computers or devices, make
sure the IP addresses are outside of this range
or you may have an IP conflict.
The length of time for the IP address lease.
Enter the Lease time in minutes.
Refer to the next page for the DHCP Reservation
function.
Add DHCP
Lease Time:
Reservation:
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DHCP Reservation
Section 3 - Configuration
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation.
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
to populate the fields.
Click Save to save your entry. You must click
Save Settings at the top to activate your
reservations.
Enable:
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.
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s
Save:
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