TROUBLESHOOTING
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION PROBLEMS
1. HOW DO I CONFIGURE MY DIR-455 ROUTER OR CHECK MY WIRELESS NETWORK
NAME (SSID) AND WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY?
- connect your pc to the router using an ethernet cable.
- open a web browser and enter the router's Ip address: http://192.168.0.1
- log into the router using the default username admin, the default password is (leave the field blank).
- once logged in, you can use the wizard to configure the router, or make changes manually.
Note: If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, you will need to reset the
router to factory defaults.
2. HOW DO I RESET MY DIR-455 ROUTER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS?
- If you cannot remember your router administrator password, you may use an implement such as
a straightened paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the front of the router for about
10 seconds.
Note: Resetting the router to factory default will erase the current configuration. to reconfigure
your router, log in as outlined in question 1, then run the setup Wizard.
3. HOW DO I ADD A NEW WIRELESS CLIENT OR PC IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN MY
WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) OR WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY?
- every pc that needs to connect to the router wirelessly, you will need to ensure you use the
correct Wireless network name (ssId) and encryption key.
- use the web based user interface (as described in question 1 above) to check or choose your
wireless settings.
- make sure you write down these settings so that you can enter them into each wirelessly
connected pc. You will find a dedicated area on the back of this document, this important
information for future use.
4. WHY AM I UNABLE TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNET CONNECTION?
- If connecting using a 3.5G mobile connection, make sure that you are within range of the mobile
service provider, and that the service has been correctly configured.
- If connecting using the Wan via adsl/cable service, make sure the modem has been enabled/
connected and is operational, and that the service is correctly configured.
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