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[Nogdl]

Ok, I was so happy to find out that D-Link had a bridge I could use with the 655 (I love that router!)...but for some reason, unlike the 655, I'm completely lost reading the manual.

Some please spare some time to help a noob through this

Goal:  Just bought my first ever LCD and Blue-Ray player and want to connect them to the internet to stream Netflix, etc.   My Wii already has a wireless built in so I don't think I need to connect it.

What I already have:  DIR-655 router and it works fabulously!  I have it set to use WPA mode: Auto (WPA or WPA2) and Cypher type: AES.

There is either a lot of implied knowledge expected or I am simply a networking idiot.  So please help me with the following (sorry, but I have A LOT of questions and tech support made me cry it was so horrid).  I don't want to have to go online and date a tech guy just to get this to work!

1) I bought the 1522 from NewEgg but seems this one is at 1.10 firmware so I'd like to update that.  Is there a way to update the firmware before everything is setup and running and if so, how?  I am confused if I need to connect the 1522 directly to the DSL modem, or can it connect via cable to my router as it says to not upgrade the firmware using wireless.  It seems the fastest way to just upgrade the firmware first is to connect it to my router with a cable, set the bridge to AP mode, and then enter 192.168.0.50 in an IE browser?

2) Assuming my firware is now upgraded, do I want to connect to my 655 as a bridge or AP connection?  I Googled both but still don't really understand which I want     I'm guessing it's as a bridge?

3)   I notice my router has this 'WPS' button I think and so does the 1522.  Assuming I want bridge, is the easiest way to get them going is to press both buttons as the quick guide suggests?  And only if that doesn't work, I go in and manually set it up


I'd hate to return this as I have no other options to consider that make me happy but calling tech support again makes me worried 

THANKS in advance for helping me....!

[Nogdl]

Sigh.  Ok, I tried a few things myself and was able to upgrade the firmware (got tired of waiting )

So I set the 1522 to Bridge mode.  If I power it off and on, the orange light will blink after a few seconds, but it only blinks for like 5-8 seconds or so and then goes off.

I assume that is because I have nothing actually connected to it?

I was ready to use the WPS programming, so I first push it on the 1522.  It seems it will only take when I power it up again and push it while the orange light is blinking.

The WPS button blinks blue and so I push the router WPS button next and it blinks blue while the 1522 has gone solid blue.

It stays that way for about a minute by which time the router WPS button turns off, but the 1522 is still solid blue.

Finally I connect it to my router to check the settings via the browser on my PC...and nothing has changed.

The wireless SSID is still dlink, etc. etc.   It didn't pick up anything.

Is the WPS on the 1522 supposed to stay solid blue even after WPS programming is done?

[Nogdl]

Ok, if I leave it connected to the router and push the WPS button, it blinks...then I push the router button and it blinks...but still, nothing changes once it is done.



I guess having two D-Link products doesn't seem to help.

[jpepin]

You have to do a few things for the bridge to see your wireless network, and before it will work as a bridge.
-Connect the bridge to your router (or directly to your PC), go to the web browser, and go to 192.168.0.50
-Go to the Setup tab and select the wizard (on the left).  I recommend not using WPS at this point, since you're already almost done.
-When given the option, scan for SSID and select the one that belongs to your network.
-If you're using some kind of wireless security (ie WEP, WPA, etc) don't forget to set the password as well when the wizad asks.
-Once you've saved the configuration, unplug the bridge and put it where you want.  Plug it in, connect your blu-ray, and you should be good.

I think I remembered everything, so let me know if it doesn't make sense.  

[Nogdl]

You have to do a few things for the bridge to see your wireless network, and before it will work as a bridge.
-Connect the bridge to your router (or directly to your PC), go to the web browser, and go to 192.168.0.50
-Go to the Setup tab and select the wizard (on the left).  I recommend not using WPS at this point, since you're already almost done.
-When given the option, scan for SSID and select the one that belongs to your network.
-If you're using some kind of wireless security (ie WEP, WPA, etc) don't forget to set the password as well when the wizad asks.
-Once you've saved the configuraion, unplug the bridge and put it where you want.  Plug it in, connect your blu-ray, and you should be good.

I think I remembered everything, so let me know if it doesn't make sense.   

Thanks.  I pretty much did what you said in essence, and have got it working (I think).

I won't know until I set up the BD player which might be tomorrow as have a TV mounting issue right now

But I have two other issues/questions here:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=10042.0

Just curious if either happens to you (or anyone else)