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Many friends asked that my D-Link DIR-655 forgot the password, how changed to manage? Here tell you how to reset it back to factory default settings.

Notes:D-Link dir-655 default does not have the password,you can enter the username admin and password is blank to try again.

Step 1: With the unit on, place a paper clip into the hole on the back on the unit labeled Reset.

Step 2: Hold paper clip down for 10 seconds and release.

Note: Do not repower unit during this procedure.

Step 3: The unit will reboot on its own. Once the WLAN light stops blinking, the unit is reset.

Resetting the router does not reset the firmware to an earlier version. It will change all settings back to factory defaults.

You can set an administrative password on DIR-655 router?

Step 1: Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.

Step 2: Click the Tools tab and then click Admin to the left.

Step 3: To change the administrative password, enter a new password in the Admin Password section.

Step 4: Click Save Settings to save the settings.

By the way:If you have the European version of this router, this procedure may not work. Please consult the D-Link office near you. D-Link USA does not support the European version.

Tags: DIR-655, factory defaults, forget password

The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) provides you with an option to set a single computer on your network outside of the router´s firewall.

This article will teach you how to set up D-Link DIR series router DMZ feature,DIR-655 as an example。

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DIR series router into the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1).

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click on OK.

Step 3: Click on the Advanced tab at the top and then click on Firewall Settings on the lefthand side.

Step 4: Click the box for Enable DMZ Host. Select your computer from the Computer Name list or enter the IP address manually.

Step 5: Click on the Save Settings button to save your settings.

Tags: DIR Series, DIR-655, DMZ

D-Link DIR-655, DIR-660 and DIR-665 Wireless routers are very good for home users,This article will teach you how to distinguish them.

DIR-655 : Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router.
DIR-660 : Limited Edition Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router.
DIR-665 : Xtreme N 450 Dual Band Gigabit Router.

Standards:

D-Link DIR-655:

• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u

D-Link DIR-660:

• IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u

D-Link DIR-665:

• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3a

Interface Type:

D-Link DIR-655:

• 4 Gigabit LAN Ports
• 1 Gigabit WAN Port
• Push Button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
• USB Port (for SharePort™ & Windows® Connect Now)

D-Link DIR-660:

• 4 Gigabit LAN Ports
• 1 Gigabit WAN Ports
• USB Port (for Windows® Connect Now)

D-Link DIR-665:

• 4 10/100/1000 LAN Ports
• 1 10/100/1000 WAN Ports
• Push Button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Antenna Type:

D-Link DIR-655:

• 3 External Antenna

D-Link DIR-660:

• 3 External Reverse SMA Antennas

D-Link DIR-665:

• 3 External Dual Band Antenna

LEDs:

D-Link DIR-660 has Network Activity Display, Other are the same

Certifications:

D-Link DIR-655:

• FCC Class B
• CE
• Wi-Fi®/WPS

D-Link DIR-660:

• FCC Class B

D-Link DIR-665:

• Connect with Intel® Centrino® 2
• WHQL
• FCC
• Wi-Fi®

Tags: DIR-655, DIR-660, DIR-665, Gigabit Router, Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network, created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and officially launched on January 8, 2007.

The goal of the WPS protocol is to simplify the process of configuring security on wireless networks, thus it was first named ‘Wi-Fi Simple Config’. The protocol is meant to allow home users who know little of wireless security and may be intimidated by the available security options to configure Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is supported by all Wi-Fi certified devices.

The standard achieves its goal by putting much emphasis into usability and security, and the concept is implemented through four usage models that enable a user to establish a home network.

Let’s take the D-Link DIR-655 wireless router as an example.

Unconfigured mode:

By default, after setting up your wireless device with WPS and Push Button Configuration (PBC), the only step you need to do is press the WPS button on the side of the router. You would not need to create a wireless network name (SSID) nor a security key.

Configured mode:

You would need to configure the following sections in your router, Wireless Network Settings and Wireless Security Mode. Both sections must be configured including a wireless security key. Save settings and Reboot.

Note: After configuring the DIR-655 Wireless Network Settings you will need to enter in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is generated from your wireless adapter in order to establish a proper connection between client and host.

Tags: DIR-655, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPS

Note: Make sure that your wireless security setting is set to being WPA instead of WEP.

Enabling WEP will disable the wireless N feature of your D-Link router. WPA encryption should be used by default as it is a stronger encryption than WEP. WEP encryption on DIR series routers should only be used if you have other devices that do not support WPA.

In the event that you must use WEP, these steps will fix the certificate error.

Step 1: Click on Start, then Control Panel

Step 2: Click on Network Connections

Step 3: Right-click the Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

Step 4: Click the Wireless networks tab

Step 5: Select your wireless Network name under Preferred networks and click on Properties.

Step 6: Click on the Authentication tab

Step 7: Uncheck the box that Enables 802.1x authentication and click OK.

Tags: certificate, DIR Series, DIR-655, wireless network