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..., without obligation to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Revision 1.0 1.1 Manual Revisions Date January 26, 2009 February 27, 2009 Description DIR-685 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Minor fixes and updates Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright...
..., without obligation to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Revision 1.0 1.1 Manual Revisions Date January 26, 2009 February 27, 2009 Description DIR-685 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Minor fixes and updates Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright...
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... View 7 Using the LCD Screen 8 LEDs 11 Installation 12 Before you Begin 12 Install/Remove Hard Drive 13 Wireless Installation Considerations 14 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 15 Connect to Another Router 16 Getting Started 18 Configuration 19 Web-based Configuration Utility 19 Setup Wizard 20 Manual Internet Connection Setup 24... 48 Network Filter 49 Website Filters 50 Firewall Settings 51 SPI 51 NAT Endpoint Filter 51 Anti-Spoof Check 51 DMZ 51 Firewall Rules 52 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual ii
... View 7 Using the LCD Screen 8 LEDs 11 Installation 12 Before you Begin 12 Install/Remove Hard Drive 13 Wireless Installation Considerations 14 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 15 Connect to Another Router 16 Getting Started 18 Configuration 19 Web-based Configuration Utility 19 Setup Wizard 20 Manual Internet Connection Setup 24... 48 Network Filter 49 Website Filters 50 Firewall Settings 51 SPI 51 NAT Endpoint Filter 51 Anti-Spoof Check 51 DMZ 51 Firewall Rules 52 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual ii
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...77 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Remote Management 77 Time Settings 78 Log Settings 79 Email Settings 80 System Settings 81 Update Firmware 82 Dynamic DNS 83 System Check 84 Schedules 85 Device Information 86 Log 87 Statistics 88 Internet Sessions 89 Wireless 91 Support 92 Wireless Security ...93 What is WPA 93 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 94 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 96 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 97 Configure WPA/WPA2 (EAP...
...77 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Remote Management 77 Time Settings 78 Log Settings 79 Email Settings 80 System Settings 81 Update Firmware 82 Dynamic DNS 83 System Check 84 Schedules 85 Device Information 86 Log 87 Statistics 88 Internet Sessions 89 Wireless 91 Support 92 Wireless Security ...93 What is WPA 93 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 94 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 96 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 97 Configure WPA/WPA2 (EAP...
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... Display Setting 113 LCD Saving Settings 113 Router Settings 113 LCD Luminance Settings 114 Hard Drive Saving Settings 115 Photos 116 FrameChannel 117 Troubleshooting 120 Wireless Basics 124 What is Wireless 125 Tips 127 Wireless Modes 129 Networking Basics 130 Check your ...IP address 130 Statically Assign an IP address 131 Glossary 132 Technical Specifications 135 Contacting Technical Support 136 Warranty 137 Registration 143 D-Link DIR-685 User ...
... Display Setting 113 LCD Saving Settings 113 Router Settings 113 LCD Luminance Settings 114 Hard Drive Saving Settings 115 Photos 116 FrameChannel 117 Troubleshooting 120 Wireless Basics 124 What is Wireless 125 Tips 127 Wireless Modes 129 Networking Basics 130 Check your ...IP address 130 Statically Assign an IP address 131 Glossary 132 Technical Specifications 135 Contacting Technical Support 136 Warranty 137 Registration 143 D-Link DIR-685 User ...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N™ Storage Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-685 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N™ Storage Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-685 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 -
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... the latest version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Chrome 1.0 or higher • Opera 6.0 or... 1.7.12 or higher • Firefox 2.0 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-685 User Manual
... the latest version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Chrome 1.0 or higher • Opera 6.0 or... 1.7.12 or higher • Firefox 2.0 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-685 User Manual
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... an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Storage Router supports all of your home. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to use in -class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router is designed for...
... an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Storage Router supports all of your home. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to use in -class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router is designed for...
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... Name. • Filter Scheduling - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. Configure your router to participate in real...
... Name. • Filter Scheduling - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. Configure your router to participate in real...
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... Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as printers, scanners, and USB external drive/thumb drives to connect devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. You may...
... Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as printers, scanners, and USB external drive/thumb drives to connect devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. You may...
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Section 1 - Refer to the power supply. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to page 8. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Press the buttons (up, down, left, right, and center) to navigate through the options on the screen.
Section 1 - Refer to the power supply. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to page 8. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Press the buttons (up, down, left, right, and center) to navigate through the options on the screen.
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Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting hard drive. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View HDD Bay Insert a 2.5" SATA hard drive.
Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting hard drive. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View HDD Bay Insert a 2.5" SATA hard drive.
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....D Screen. Section 1 - Center Button Use this button to return to open the selected menu. Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some LCD menus. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to scroll the mInesneurtiteam2s.5o"nStAhTeALhCaDrdSdcrreiveen.
....D Screen. Section 1 - Center Button Use this button to return to open the selected menu. Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some LCD menus. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to scroll the mInesneurtiteam2s.5o"nStAhTeALhCaDrdSdcrreiveen.
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... Hard Disk Status - The following screens can be viewed on the Router. Wireless Status - The New Firmware field informs the user if there is a new firmware version available from the D-Link website. Internet Status - Displays information about the Hard Drive installed in...the LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting the Status screen: General Router Info - Displays the Model Name, Hardware Version, Firmware Version, and System Up ...
... Hard Disk Status - The following screens can be viewed on the Router. Wireless Status - The New Firmware field informs the user if there is a new firmware version available from the D-Link website. Internet Status - Displays information about the Hard Drive installed in...the LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting the Status screen: General Router Info - Displays the Model Name, Hardware Version, Firmware Version, and System Up ...
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Use the FrameChannel window to the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Product Overview Photos - The Photos screen allows you to view photos that you can register the DIR-685 on the FrameChannel website and view the pictures associated with your FrameChannel account on a USB Storage device connected to obtain an activation code so that are stored on the internal hard drive or on the LCD Screen.
Use the FrameChannel window to the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Product Overview Photos - The Photos screen allows you to view photos that you can register the DIR-685 on the FrameChannel website and view the pictures associated with your FrameChannel account on a USB Storage device connected to obtain an activation code so that are stored on the internal hard drive or on the LCD Screen.
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WPS signal has been successfully established. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 Off No hard drive detected. The hard drive can be triggered. System is powered off. See the table below for detailed information ... is ready to be removed safely. The LED will remain solid blue for Power, WPS, and Hard Drive Status. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for 5 seconds. Section 1 - The device is idle. Hard drive has been detected and is powered on. Blue Orange Blinking Blue Solid Blue Blinking...
WPS signal has been successfully established. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 Off No hard drive detected. The hard drive can be triggered. System is powered off. See the table below for detailed information ... is ready to be removed safely. The LED will remain solid blue for Power, WPS, and Hard Drive Status. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for 5 seconds. Section 1 - The device is idle. Hard drive has been detected and is powered on. Blue Orange Blinking Blue Solid Blue Blinking...
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...to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is very important. Do not place the router in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Installation Installation This section will walk you Begin •... Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your computer or you ...
...to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is very important. Do not place the router in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Installation Installation This section will walk you Begin •... Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your computer or you ...
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Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Press the center button to continue. Open the hard drive bay door. 2. Use caution when handling. 4. Section 2 - Installation Install/Remove Hard Drive To install a hard ... on during installation. 2. Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. Open the hard drive bay. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual To remove a hard drive: Warning: Do NOT eject the hard drive without pressing the unmount button below the hard drive bay. 1. The...
Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Press the center button to continue. Open the hard drive bay door. 2. Use caution when handling. 4. Section 2 - Installation Install/Remove Hard Drive To install a hard ... on during installation. 2. Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. Open the hard drive bay. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual To remove a hard drive: Warning: Do NOT eject the hard drive without pressing the unmount button below the hard drive bay. 1. The...
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.... If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings...
.... If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings...
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... the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Turn on your modem. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Plug an Ethernet cable into the Internet port on your computer. 8. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on...Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to an outlet or power strip. If there is no on/off on the router. 4. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Do not plug the power adapter into the Ethernet...
... the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Turn on your modem. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Plug an Ethernet cable into the Internet port on your computer. 8. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on...Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to an outlet or power strip. If there is no on/off on the router. 4. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Do not plug the power adapter into the Ethernet...
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... set the user name to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. If you are connecting the D-Link router to Admin and leave the password box empty. In most cases, your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you...to continue. 3. Connect one of your computer. 2. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your settings. Use this new...
... set the user name to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. If you are connecting the D-Link router to Admin and leave the password box empty. In most cases, your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you...to continue. 3. Connect one of your computer. 2. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your settings. Use this new...