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... 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to...
... 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to...
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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 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...
... Service Pack 2 or Vista • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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...
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..., video, printers, and network storage throughout your client devices. The Xtreme N Storage Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of your home. Add an Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Create a secure wireless network to a cable or...
..., video, printers, and network storage throughout your client devices. The Xtreme N Storage Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of your home. Add an Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Create a secure wireless network to a cable or...
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... this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can be active on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - These filters can connect with existing 802.11g wireless adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Actual data...
... this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can be active on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - These filters can connect with existing 802.11g wireless adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Actual data...
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... the hard drive. 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 the cable or DSL modem. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original...
... the hard drive. 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 the cable or DSL modem. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original...
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LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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. Refer to the power supply. Section 1 - 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.
LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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. Refer to the power supply. Section 1 - 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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... AthTeALhCaDrdSdcrrieve.n to the left. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Center Button Use this button to return to open the selected menu. 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. Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some...
... AthTeALhCaDrdSdcrrieve.n to the left. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Center Button Use this button to return to open the selected menu. 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. Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some...
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D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Displays the MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, and the status of the Wireless Radio and the WPS PIN number. Hard Disk Status - The following screens can be viewed on the Router. Wireless Status - The Router Statistics screen displays the... (PBC). Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting the Status screen: General Router Info - Displays the Wireless Radio status, Wireless Channel, SSID of the Host network, SSID of the Guest network, the enabled 802.11 modes, the...
D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Displays the MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, and the status of the Wireless Radio and the WPS PIN number. Hard Disk Status - The following screens can be viewed on the Router. Wireless Status - The Router Statistics screen displays the... (PBC). Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting the Status screen: General Router Info - Displays the Wireless Radio status, Wireless Channel, SSID of the Host network, SSID of the Guest network, the enabled 802.11 modes, the...
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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 are stored on the internal hard drive or on a USB Storage device connected to obtain an activation code so that you can register the DIR-685 on the FrameChannel website and view the pictures associated with your FrameChannel account 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 are stored on the internal hard drive or on a USB Storage device connected to obtain an activation code so that you can register the DIR-685 on the FrameChannel website and view the pictures associated with your FrameChannel account on the LCD Screen.
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... Status. Hard drive has been detected and is powered on. System is mounting the hard drive. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for 5 seconds. Off WPS is ready to be removed safely. WPS signal has been successfully established. Blue Orange Blinking ...about the LEDs: LED INDICATOR Power WPS Hard Drive Status COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blue Off Solid Blue The device is processing. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 The hard drive can be triggered. Off No hard drive detected. Blue Blinking Blue Solid Blue WPS has been triggered and...
... Status. Hard drive has been detected and is powered on. System is mounting the hard drive. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for 5 seconds. Off WPS is ready to be removed safely. WPS signal has been successfully established. Blue Orange Blinking ...about the LEDs: LED INDICATOR Power WPS Hard Drive Status COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blue Off Solid Blue The device is processing. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 The hard drive can be triggered. Off No hard drive detected. Blue Blinking Blue Solid Blue WPS has been triggered and...
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..., cabinet, or in an attic or garage. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Placement of the router is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not be able to connect to the Internet.... • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the ...
..., cabinet, or in an attic or garage. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Placement of the router is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not be able to connect to the Internet.... • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the ...
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... button located on during installation. 2. Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Use caution when handling. 4. The router can be hot. 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...
... button located on during installation. 2. Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Use caution when handling. 4. The router can be hot. 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...
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.... If you access your wireless network. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so...
.... If you access your wireless network. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so...
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... is no on/off on the router. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on or plug in an open and central location. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to Cable/DSL...
... is no on/off on the router. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on or plug in an open and central location. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to Cable/DSL...
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...set to your network. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Click Save Settings to continue. 4. 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...Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Type in the future. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless...
...set to your network. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 Click Save Settings to continue. 4. 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...Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Type in the future. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless...