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... 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 their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.This publication may... other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to ...
... 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 their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.This publication may... other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to ...
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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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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 - 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.
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Section 1 - 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
Section 1 - 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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...D-Link DIR-685 User Manual TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N technology, this high performance router ... files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Storage Router supports all of security features including Active Firewall ...
...D-Link DIR-685 User Manual TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N technology, this high performance router ... files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ Storage Router supports all of security features including Active Firewall ...
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...still fully compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Configure your router to -use web-based user interface, the DIR-685 lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802... features including: • Content Filtering - The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the...
...still fully compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Configure your router to -use web-based user interface, the DIR-685 lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802... features including: • Content Filtering - The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the...
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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 its original factory default settings. Internet ... computers, switches, and hubs. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to share on your network, or connect 3G USB adapters. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. USB Ports Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to eject the hard drive. Power Receptor...
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 its original factory default settings. Internet ... computers, switches, and hubs. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to share on your network, or connect 3G USB adapters. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. USB Ports Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to eject the hard drive. Power Receptor...
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Refer to the power supply. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to page 8. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to page 8. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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 -
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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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.... This button also acts as indicated below: Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the previous LCD menu. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some basic settings. This button also acts as a slideshow onUstheethLeC.D Screen. Center Button Use this button... LCD drive as an DOWN button on some LCD menus. Section 1 - 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.
.... This button also acts as indicated below: Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the previous LCD menu. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some basic settings. This button also acts as a slideshow onUstheethLeC.D Screen. Center Button Use this button... LCD drive as an DOWN button on some LCD menus. Section 1 - 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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...in the 2.5" Hard Drive bay including the amount of the Wireless Radio and the WPS PIN number. Hard Disk Status - Use the touch pad buttons to the router via Push Button Configuration (PBC). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The New Firmware field informs the user if... there is a new firmware version available from the D-Link website. Internet Status - Displays the Model Name, Hardware...
...in the 2.5" Hard Drive bay including the amount of the Wireless Radio and the WPS PIN number. Hard Disk Status - Use the touch pad buttons to the router via Push Button Configuration (PBC). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The New Firmware field informs the user if... there is a new firmware version available from the D-Link website. Internet Status - Displays the Model Name, Hardware...
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D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Use the FrameChannel window to the Router. FrameChannel - 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. Product Overview Photos -
D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Use the FrameChannel window to the Router. FrameChannel - 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. Product Overview Photos -
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Off WPS is idle. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for 5 seconds. Hard drive has been detected and is ready to be removed safely. Blue Orange Blinking Blue Solid Blue Blinking Orange Solid ...
Off WPS is idle. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for 5 seconds. Hard drive has been detected and is ready to be removed safely. Blue Orange Blinking Blue Solid Blue Blinking Orange Solid ...
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... you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 If you have DSL and are running the Setup Wizard from is very important. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn the modem back on your modem. •...
... you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 If you have DSL and are running the Setup Wizard from is very important. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn the modem back on your modem. •...
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... the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Use caution when handling. 4. Press the unmount button. 3. The router can be hot. Close the hard drive bay door. 5. Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual To remove a hard drive: Warning...
... the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Use caution when handling. 4. Press the unmount button. 3. The router can be hot. Close the hard drive bay door. 5. Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual To remove a hard drive: Warning...
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... 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! 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 wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or ... using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Keep the number of at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Building Materials...
... 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! 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 wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or ... using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Keep the number of at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Building Materials...
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...other end into the Internet port on the router. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Place the router in your computer. 8. Turn on or plug in an open and central location. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to boot. 7. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to Cable/DSL.../Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to your modem) from your computer. 5. Section 2 - Turn on your computer and...
...other end into the Internet port on the router. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Place the router in your computer. 8. Turn on or plug in an open and central location. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to boot. 7. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to Cable/DSL.../Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to your modem) from your computer. 5. Section 2 - Turn on your computer and...
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... do anything to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computers to your network. Click Save Settings to save your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch.... 2. Section 2 - Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router in the Captcha phrase and click Log In to do the following before making any changes. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Installation Connect to...
... do anything to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computers to your network. Click Save Settings to save your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch.... 2. Section 2 - Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router in the Captcha phrase and click Log In to do the following before making any changes. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Installation Connect to...