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... States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof...
... States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof...
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... 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 Dynamic (Cable 25 PPPoE (DSL 26 PPTP... 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
... 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 Dynamic (Cable 25 PPPoE (DSL 26 PPTP... 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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... Settings 77 Change Password 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...
... Settings 77 Change Password 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...
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...Clock 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 Manual iv
...Clock 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 Manual iv
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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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... 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®...
... 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®...
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... and share your client devices. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your network from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Add an Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines...
... and share your client devices. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your network from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Add an Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines...
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... filtering based on certain days or for a duration of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with existing 802.11g wireless adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The Web-based user interface displays a number of network...Wizard - Through its easy-to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. Configure your router to -use web-based user interface, the DIR-685 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent ...
... filtering based on certain days or for a duration of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with existing 802.11g wireless adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The Web-based user interface displays a number of network...Wizard - Through its easy-to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. Configure your router to -use web-based user interface, the DIR-685 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent ...
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... The auto MDI/MDIX Gigabit Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. 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 configure the wireless settings using WCN. You may also use the USB port(s) to connect devices such as... or DSL modem. Eject Button Press to its original factory default settings. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to eject the hard drive.
... The auto MDI/MDIX Gigabit Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. 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 configure the wireless settings using WCN. You may also use the USB port(s) to connect devices such as... or DSL modem. Eject Button Press to its original factory default settings. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to eject the hard drive.
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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 page 8. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Refer to navigate through the options on the screen. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
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 page 8. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Refer to navigate through the options on the screen. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
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D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting hard drive. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View HDD Bay Insert a 2.5" SATA hard drive.
D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting hard drive. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View HDD Bay Insert a 2.5" SATA hard drive.
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.... Right Button UHsDeDtBhiasybutton to scroll the mInesneurtitaem2.s5"oSn AthTeALhCaDrdSdcrrieve.n to the left. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual to the right. Use the touch pad buttons to open the selected menu. ...router statistics and change some LCD menus. Slide Show Button / Down Button TShcirseebnutttoondiscpalnayRbaeelltupthrrneespBsieuctdtutorwenshesnavveidewoinngthpehinotteorsnaolnhathred LCD drive as an DOWN button on some basic settings. This button also acts as a slideshow onUstheethLeC.D Screen. Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685...
.... Right Button UHsDeDtBhiasybutton to scroll the mInesneurtitaem2.s5"oSn AthTeALhCaDrdSdcrrieve.n to the left. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual to the right. Use the touch pad buttons to open the selected menu. ...router statistics and change some LCD menus. Slide Show Button / Down Button TShcirseebnutttoondiscpalnayRbaeelltupthrrneespBsieuctdtutorwenshesnavveidewoinngthpehinotteorsnaolnhathred LCD drive as an DOWN button on some basic settings. This button also acts as a slideshow onUstheethLeC.D Screen. Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685...
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... 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 the Wireless Radio status, Wireless Channel, SSID...Router Statistics - Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting the Status screen: General Router Info - The router displays the date and time when the device has been left idle for the Guest Zone, MAC Address of the Internet Connection. Wired Status - Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
... 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 the Wireless Radio status, Wireless Channel, SSID...Router Statistics - Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting the Status screen: General Router Info - The router displays the date and time when the device has been left idle for the Guest Zone, MAC Address of the Internet Connection. Wired Status - Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
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Product Overview Photos - Use the FrameChannel window to obtain an activation code so that you to the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - The Photos screen allows 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 view photos that are stored on the internal hard drive or on the LCD Screen.
Product Overview Photos - Use the FrameChannel window to obtain an activation code so that you to the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - The Photos screen allows 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 view photos that are stored on the internal hard drive or on the LCD Screen.
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... LEDs: LED INDICATOR Power WPS Hard Drive Status COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blue Off Solid Blue The device is idle. Off No hard drive detected. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 WPS signal has been successfully established. Blue Blinking Blue Solid Blue WPS has been triggered and is mounting the hard drive. Blue Orange Blinking...
... LEDs: LED INDICATOR Power WPS Hard Drive Status COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blue Off Solid Blue The device is idle. Off No hard drive detected. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 WPS signal has been successfully established. Blue Blinking Blue Solid Blue WPS has been triggered and is mounting the hard drive. Blue Orange Blinking...
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... your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to call your modem. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on your ISP to...your computer or you may need to the Internet port on . Installation Installation This section will not work. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you through the installation process. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12
... your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to call your modem. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on your ISP to...your computer or you may need to the Internet port on . Installation Installation This section will not work. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you through the installation process. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12
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...the center button to continue. 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. Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Open the hard drive bay. The router can be hot. The Detect Hard... drive bay door. 2. Pull the hard drive out. 13 Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Press the unmount button. 3. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. Once the unmount button is amber/orange, press the eject button...
...the center button to continue. 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. Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Open the hard drive bay. The router can be hot. The Detect Hard... drive bay door. 2. Pull the hard drive out. 13 Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Press the unmount button. 3. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. Once the unmount button is amber/orange, press the eject button...
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...location of walls and ceilings between network devices. Keep your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls, ceilings, or other network ... security systems), your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. 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 network. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from...
...location of walls and ceilings between network devices. Keep your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls, ceilings, or other network ... security systems), your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. 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 network. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from...
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...then unplug the modem's power adapter. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to an outlet or power strip. Shut down your computer. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your computer. 3. ...Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. ...
...then unplug the modem's power adapter. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to an outlet or power strip. Shut down your computer. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your computer. 3. ...Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. ...
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... ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your settings. Click Save Settings to use as in the future. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to... change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer. 2. Click Setup and then...
... ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your settings. Click Save Settings to use as in the future. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to... change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer. 2. Click Setup and then...