D-Link DIR-655 - Xtreme N Gigabit Router Wireless User manual

Version 2.10 | 07/10/2012
DIR-655
User Manual
Wireless N Gigabit Router

iD-Link DIR-655 User Manual
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2.0 May 25, 2010 • New Revision
2.1 July 6, 2012
• Added IPv6 Routing and Firewall
• Added QRS Mobile app
• Added Quick Setup Wizard
Preface

iiD-Link DIR-655 User Manual
Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................i
Manual Revisions ...............................................................................................i
Trademarks ..........................................................................................................i
Product Overview ..............................................................................1
Package Contents ........................................................................................... 1
System Requirements .................................................................................... 2
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
Features ..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Overview ........................................................................................ 5
Connections ............................................................................................. 5
LEDs ............................................................................................................6
Installation ......................................................................................... 7
Before you Begin ............................................................................................. 7
Wireless Installation Considerations ........................................................ 8
Conguration ..................................................................................... 9
Quick Router Setup Wizard (CD) ................................................................ 9
QRS Mobile App .............................................................................................10
Quick Setup Wizard ......................................................................................12
Web-based Conguration Utility .............................................................18
Internet Connection Setup ...............................................................19
Manual Conguration ........................................................................20
Dynamic (Cable) ..............................................................................20
Internet Setup .......................................................................................21
PPPoE (DSL) ......................................................................................21
PPTP ....................................................................................................22
L2TP .....................................................................................................23
3G Mobile Connection .................................................................24
Static (assigned by ISP) .................................................................25
Wireless Settings ..................................................................................26
Network Settings..................................................................................27
DHCP Server Settings....................................................................28
DHCP Reservation ..........................................................................29
USB Settings ...........................................................................................30
Virtual Server .........................................................................................31
Port Forwarding ....................................................................................33
Application Rules .................................................................................34
QoS Engine .............................................................................................35
Network Filters ......................................................................................36
Access Control .......................................................................................37
Access Control Wizard...................................................................37
Website Filters .......................................................................................40
Inbound Filters ......................................................................................41
Firewall Settings ...................................................................................42
Application Level Gateway Conguration ..................................43
Routing ....................................................................................................44
Advanced Wireless Settings .............................................................45
WISH Settings ........................................................................................46
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................................47
Advanced Network Settings ............................................................48
UPnP ....................................................................................................48
Internet Ping Block.........................................................................48
Internet Port Speed .......................................................................48
Multicast Streams ...........................................................................48
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Guest Zone .............................................................................................49
IPv6 Firewall ...........................................................................................50
IPv6 Routing ...........................................................................................51
IPv6 ............................................................................................................52
Link-Local Connectivity ................................................................52
Static IPv6 (Stateful) .......................................................................53
Static IPv6 (Stateless) ....................................................................54
DHCPv6 (Stateful) ...........................................................................55
DHCPv6 (Stateless) .........................................................................56
IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateful) ...........................................................57
IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateless) .........................................................59
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) ...........................................................61
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) .........................................................62
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) ...............................................63
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) .............................................64
Stateless Autoconguration (Stateless) .................................65
Stateless Autoconguration (Stateful) ....................................66
Administrator Settings .......................................................................67
Time Settings .........................................................................................68
SysLog ......................................................................................................69
Email Settings ........................................................................................70
System Settings ....................................................................................71
Update Firmware ..................................................................................72
DDNS ........................................................................................................73
System Check ........................................................................................74
Schedules ................................................................................................75
Device Information ..............................................................................76
Log .............................................................................................................77
Stats ..........................................................................................................78
Active Sessions ......................................................................................78
Wireless ....................................................................................................79
Support ....................................................................................................80
Wireless Security .............................................................................81
What is WPA? ...................................................................................................81
Wireless Security Setup Wizard ................................................................82
Congure WPA-Personal (PSK) .................................................................84
Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ......................................................85
Using Windows® 7 and WPS for Wireless Conguration ..................87
DIR-655 ...............................................................................................88
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................................91
Using Windows® 7 ..........................................................................................91
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................................94
Using Windows Vista® ...................................................................................94
Congure Wireless Security .......................................................................95
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................................97
Using Windows® XP .......................................................................................97
Congure WPA-PSK ......................................................................................98
Troubleshooting ............................................................................100
Wireless Basics ...............................................................................104
Tips .................................................................................................................. 106
Wireless Modes ........................................................................................... 107
Networking Basics .........................................................................108
Check your IP address ............................................................................... 108
Technical Specications ................................................................110

1D-Link DIR-655 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-655 will cause damage and void the warranty.
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N™ Router with
3 Detachable Antennas
Power Adapter
CAT 5 Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM

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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 Conguration
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 1.0 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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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 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 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, les, 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 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 rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely
aect wireless signal range.

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• 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, 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 802.11g Devices - The DIR-655 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with
existing 802.11g 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 ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or
minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-655 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and
concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-655 can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 lets you control what information
is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Congure your router to
your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely
aect wireless signal range.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Connections
1LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
2Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
3USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 ash drive to congure the wireless settings using WCN.
4Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
5Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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LEDs
1
2
3
4
5
1Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2Internet 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 Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none.
3WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data
transmission.
4Local Network’s LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during
data transmission.
5WCN LED Insert a USB ash drive with WCN information. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the
wireless settings.

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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 congure 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 o 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
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 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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 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.
3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position
access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects
such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your
wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your
wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make 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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Section 3 - Conguration
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder.
Conguration
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• Quick Router Setup Wizard - Insert the supplied CD and launch the setup wizard (see below).
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch if you do not run the CD wizard and log into the router for the rst time. Refer
to page 12.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 18.
• QRS Mobile app - Download the QRS Mobile app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device and set up your router.
Refer to the next page.
To run the Quick Router Setup Wizard, insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the
autorun screen appears, click English (or French), and then click the Install button.
Note: If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start >
Run. In the run box type D:\autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive).
Quick Router Setup Wizard (CD)
When the Wizard appears, select your language from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen
instructions to congure your router. Once you are nished, you may skip to page 18 and will be able to log into the web-based
conguration utility and congure more advanced features.

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QRS Mobile App
D-Link oers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and congure 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 device, click Settings. Then, click Wi-Fi.
3. Select the default network “dlink”.
Settings

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4. Once it connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon.
5. Click Start to continue.
6. Follow the instruction and click Next to continue.
7. Once the Setup is complete, the following screen will show up.
Then, select your new Wi-FI Name and enter the password you
just setup from your laptop or mobile device.

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If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the rst time logging
into the router, this wizard will start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to
congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser. You will
automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like to access
the conguration utility, please refer to page 18.

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Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type. If the router
detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such
as username and password.
If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the Internet port,
this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem to the Internet port and
then click Try Again.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet
connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet
Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from.

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Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and
password and click Next to continue.
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 the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password,
and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password,
and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied
by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a wireless network a name (SSID)
using up to 32 characters.
Create a wireless security passphrase or key (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless
clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to
your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable
Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security.
Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue.