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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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... 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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... and stay connected to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual In addition, this router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that delivers real world performance of your network from the Internet. The Xtreme N Storage Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that keeps digital...
... and stay connected to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual In addition, this router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that delivers real world performance of your network from the Internet. The Xtreme N Storage Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that keeps digital...
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... behind the DIR-685 can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. The DIR-685 is accessible to 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g wireless adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-685 provides up to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
... behind the DIR-685 can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. The DIR-685 is accessible to 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g wireless adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-685 provides up to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
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... the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Section 1 - You may also use the USB port(s) to share on your network, or connect 3G USB adapters. Eject Button Press to its original factory default settings. 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to ...
... the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Section 1 - You may also use the USB port(s) to share on your network, or connect 3G USB adapters. Eject Button Press to its original factory default settings. 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to ...
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Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to navigate through the options on the screen. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Press the buttons (up, down, left, right, and center) to the power supply. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Refer to page 8.
Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to navigate through the options on the screen. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Press the buttons (up, down, left, right, and center) to the power supply. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Refer to page 8.
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... open the selected menu. Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to the previous LCD menu. ...router statistics and change some LCD menus. Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to the left. Slide Show Button / Down Button TShcirseebnutttoondiscpalnayRbaeelltupthrrneespBsieuctdtutorwenshesnavveidewoinngthpehinotteorsnaolnhathred LCD drive as indicated below: Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the right. to scroll the mInesneurtiteam2s.5o"nStAhTeALhCaDrdSdcrreiveen. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685...
... open the selected menu. Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to the previous LCD menu. ...router statistics and change some LCD menus. Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to the left. Slide Show Button / Down Button TShcirseebnutttoondiscpalnayRbaeelltupthrrneespBsieuctdtutorwenshesnavveidewoinngthpehinotteorsnaolnhathred LCD drive as indicated below: Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the right. to scroll the mInesneurtiteam2s.5o"nStAhTeALhCaDrdSdcrreiveen. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685...
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...Internet Connection. Wired Status - Displays information about the Hard Drive installed in the Setup > LCD Setup configuration screen. Router Statistics - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Displays the MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, and the status of available space, the make and ... connection on the LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date - Section 1 - The Router Statistics screen displays the send/receive rates of the Wireless Radio and the WPS PIN number. Hard Disk Status - The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) screen...
...Internet Connection. Wired Status - Displays information about the Hard Drive installed in the Setup > LCD Setup configuration screen. Router Statistics - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Displays the MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, and the status of available space, the make and ... connection on the LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date - Section 1 - The Router Statistics screen displays the send/receive rates of the Wireless Radio and the WPS PIN number. Hard Disk Status - The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) screen...
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Use the FrameChannel window to obtain an activation code so that you to view photos that are stored on the internal hard drive or on the LCD Screen. 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 the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Product Overview Photos -
Use the FrameChannel window to obtain an activation code so that you to view photos that are stored on the internal hard drive or on the LCD Screen. 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 the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Product Overview Photos -
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... to the Internet. • When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the modem and make sure the computer you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not...
... to the Internet. • When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the modem and make sure the computer you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not...
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...3. Once the unmount button is amber/orange, press the eject button located on during installation. 2. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. 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. ...Press the center button to continue. The router can be hot. Pull the hard drive out. 13 Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Installation Install/Remove Hard...
...3. Once the unmount button is amber/orange, press the eject button located on during installation. 2. Push hard drive firmly in the bay. 4. 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. ...Press the center button to continue. The router can be hot. Pull the hard drive out. 13 Caution: Hard drive may be powered on the opposite side. Installation Install/Remove Hard...
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...solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as possible. Position devices so that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception...wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Try to a minimum - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless...
...solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as possible. Position devices so that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception...wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Try to a minimum - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless...
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...) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on or plug in an open and central location. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Turn on the router. 4. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your router. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Place the router in your computer. 5. Shut down your computer. 8. Section 2 - Turn on your modem.
...) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on or plug in an open and central location. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Turn on the router. 4. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your router. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Place the router in your computer. 5. Shut down your computer. 8. Section 2 - Turn on your modem.
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... you will not have to do anything to your computers to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. In most cases, your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to change your computer should be set the user name... in the Captcha phrase and click Log In to Admin and leave the password box empty. Make sure your settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your network. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. When the login window appears, ...
... you will not have to do anything to your computers to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. In most cases, your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to change your computer should be set the user name... in the Captcha phrase and click Log In to Admin and leave the password box empty. Make sure your settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Click on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your network. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. When the login window appears, ...
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.... Installation 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. To configure your other router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 17 Section 2 - You may now use the other Ethernet... devices and computers. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your wireless network, open a web browser and ...
.... Installation 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. To configure your other router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 17 Section 2 - You may now use the other Ethernet... devices and computers. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your wireless network, open a web browser and ...
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Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. The steps and ... of your computer, go to those found in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Begin Install. Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-685 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 18
Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. The steps and ... of your computer, go to those found in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Begin Install. Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-685 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 18
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D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 19 Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-... your password. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Type the characters that appear in the picture at the bottom of the... router (192.168.0.1). Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to log into the router. Click the Regenerate button if you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error,...
D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 19 Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-... your password. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Type the characters that appear in the picture at the bottom of the... router (192.168.0.1). Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to log into the router. Click the Regenerate button if you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error,...
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...in to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. If the computer is turned off, the link light may block access to a website on the device. When entering the IP address of the DIR-685. We recommend the following examples.) 1. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate...; Make sure you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for solid link lights on the Internet or have an updated Java-enabled web browser. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 120
...in to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. If the computer is turned off, the link light may block access to a website on the device. When entering the IP address of the DIR-685. We recommend the following examples.) 1. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate...; Make sure you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for solid link lights on the Internet or have an updated Java-enabled web browser. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 120
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...Access the web management. What can I do if I forgot my password? To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 121 Section 7 - Unfortunately this process will go through its reboot process. Troubleshooting... • Configure your D-Link router in the address bar. The default IP address is checked. When ...
...Access the web management. What can I do if I forgot my password? To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 121 Section 7 - Unfortunately this process will go through its reboot process. Troubleshooting... • Configure your D-Link router in the address bar. The default IP address is checked. When ...