Page 2 - Manual Revisions; Preface
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
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Page 5 - Product Overview; Package Contents
1 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. ...
Page 6 - System Requirements
2 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows ® , Macintos...
Page 7 - Introduction
3 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and 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 p...
Page 8 - Features
4 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - 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, an...
Page 9 - Hardware Overview; Connections
5 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect ...
Page 10 - LEDs
6 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. A solid blue light indicates that there is an ...
Page 11 - Before you Begin; Installation
7 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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. Please configu...
Page 12 - Wireless Installation Considerations
8 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations 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 that the number, thickness and loca...
Page 13 - Configuration; Refer to the next page.
9 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder. Configuration There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to you...
Page 14 - QRS Mobile App
10 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and configure your router. 1. Scan the bar code to download “QRS Mobile” app from the app store to your iPhone or iPad. 2. From your mobile ...
Page 16 - Quick Setup Wizard
12 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router an...
Page 22 - Web-based Configuration Utility
18 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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). You can also enter http://dlinkrouter to connect. Select Admin from the drop...
Page 23 - Internet Connection Setup
19 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup You may click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Setup and skip to the next page.
Page 24 - Manual Internet Setup; Static IP
20 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Internet Setup Static IP 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.) ...
Page 25 - Dynamic IP
21 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic IP 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 such as Comcast and ...
Page 29 - Another Internet Connection type is DS-Lite.
25 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DS-Lite Another Internet Connection type is DS-Lite. DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration: Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 option to let the router allocate the AFTR...
Page 30 - Wireless Connection Setup Wizard; Wireless Settings
26 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 29. Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WP...
Page 31 - Manual Wireless Settings
27 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 ,...
Page 32 - Wireless Security
28 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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: • WPA2 ™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...
Page 33 - Wireless Network Setup Wizard
29 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Network Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Wireless Network Setup Wizard . Click Next to continue.
Page 38 - Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard
34 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration From the Setup > Wireless Settings screen, click Add Wireless Device with WPS . Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard If you select Manual , a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless cli...
Page 40 - Network Settings; Router Settings
36 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 browser to get back into the configuration utilit...
Page 41 - DHCP Server Settings
37 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-655 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be...
Page 42 - DHCP Reservation
38 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 DH...
Page 43 - USB Settings
39 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration USB Settings Use this section to configure your USB port. There are two configurations to choose from: Network USB and WCN Configuration. Note: If using the Network USB option, users will need to install the Network USB Utility into the compute...
Page 45 - IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
41 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard On this page, the user can configure the IPv6 Connection type using the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide you through a ...
Page 47 - IPv6 over PPPoE
43 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 over PPPoE After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to configure the IPv6 Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online. Most DSL modems use this type of connection. The following paramete...
Page 48 - Static IPv6 Address Connection
44 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 Address Connection This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your IPv6 configuration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Pr...
Page 50 - IPv6 Manual Setup
46 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Inter...
Page 52 - Autoconfiguration
48 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Autoconfiguration Select Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu. Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address . Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN ...
Page 55 - IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling
51 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu. Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Check to en...
Page 58 - Link-Local Connectivity
54 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. Displays the IPv6 address of the router. My IPv6 Connection: LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Link-Local Connectivity
Page 59 - Virtual Server
55 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The DIR-655 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DIR-655 firewall feature filter...
Page 61 - Port Forwarding
57 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 << to populate the fields. Enter the IP address of ...
Page 62 - Application Rules
58 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre- defined application from the drop-down 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 t...
Page 63 - QoS Engine
59 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 h...
Page 64 - Network Filters
60 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Filters S e l e c t Tu r n M A C Fi l t e r i n g O f f, a l l o w M A C addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop-down menu. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a co...
Page 65 - Access Control; Access Control Wizard
61 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 Controls to only grant access to approve...
Page 68 - Website Filters
64 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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: Website Filters are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain. A URL is a...
Page 69 - Inbound Filters
65 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the inbound filter rule. 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. Enter 255.255.255.255 if you do not want...
Page 70 - Firewall Settings
66 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. Select one of the fo...
Page 71 - Application Level Gateway Configuration
67 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Application Level Gateway Configuration Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handlin...
Page 72 - Routing
68 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address. Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used. The route metric is a ...
Page 73 - Advanced Wireless Settings
69 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 2432. If i...
Page 74 - WISH Settings
70 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to enhance your experience of using a wireless network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to priorit...
Page 76 - Advanced Network Settings
72 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ ) feature click on Enabled . UPNP provides compatibility with network ing equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-655 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may p...
Page 77 - Guest Zone
73 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 To...
Page 78 - IPv6 Firewall
74 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-655’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-655’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature. Check the box to enabl...
Page 79 - IPv6 Routing
75 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Routing Check the box next to the route you wish to enable. Enter a specific name to identify this route. This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination or enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets t...
Page 80 - Administrator Settings
76 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 adm...
Page 81 - Time Settings
77 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 shor t for Network Time Protocol. NTP synch...
Page 82 - SysLog
78 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 ...
Page 83 - Email Settings
79 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. Enable Email Notification: From Email Address: To Email Address: SMTP Server Address: Enab...
Page 84 - System Settings
80 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use this option to save the cur rent router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the se...
Page 85 - Update Firmware
81 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click on Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on yo...
Page 86 - DDNS
82 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 pro...
Page 87 - System Check
83 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 Ping . The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. System Check Ping Test: Ping Results:
Page 88 - Schedules
84 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 to...
Page 89 - Device Information; Status
85 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 displ...
Page 90 - Log
86 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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. T h...
Page 91 - Stats; Active Sessions
87 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-655 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Active Sessions
Page 93 - IPV6 Routing
89 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 IPV6 Routing
Page 94 - Support
90 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support
Page 95 - WPS Button; Connect to a Wireless Network
91 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPS Button Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is ...
Page 96 - Windows® 7
92 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or pass...
Page 99 - Windows Vista®
95 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Mo...
Page 100 - Configure Wireless Security
96 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to k...
Page 105 - Troubleshooting
101 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 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....
Page 109 - Wireless Basics
105 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual 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-Lin...
Page 110 - How does wireless work?
106 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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...
Page 111 - Where is wireless used?
107 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peo...
Page 112 - Wireless Modes
108 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 netw...
Page 113 - Check your IP address
109 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, p...
Page 114 - Statically Assign an IP address
110 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet ...
Page 115 - Technical Specifications
111 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Security • WPA-Personal • WPA2-Personal • WPA-Enterprise • WPA2-Enterprise Wireless Signal Rates* • 300Mbps • 12Mbps • 108Mbps • 11Mbps • 5...
Page 116 - Contacting Technical Support
112 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the produc...
Page 117 - GNU General Public License
113 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix E - GNU General Public License This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL” or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL an...
Page 128 - Warranty
124 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix F - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distribut...
Page 129 - Limited Software Warranty:
125 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix F - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the...
Page 130 - Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
126 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix F - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of t...
Page 131 - Limitation of Liability:
127 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix F - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE ...
Page 134 - Registration; Register your product at
130 D-Link DIR-655 User Manual Appendix G - Registration Version 2.3 July 3, 2012 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration Register your product at registration.dlink.com
