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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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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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual
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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual
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... share your home. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). The Xtreme N Storage Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that you will vary. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances...
... share your home. Connect the Xtreme N Storage Router to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). The Xtreme N Storage Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that you will vary. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances...
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..., lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-685 is accessible to your company's server. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet...
..., lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-685 is accessible to your company's server. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet...
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... 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 the cable or DSL modem. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. You may also...
... 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 the cable or DSL modem. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. You may also...
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Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to page 8. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. Refer to the power supply. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. Section 1 -
Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to page 8. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. Refer to the power supply. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 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. WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. Section 1 -
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...Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the left. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual to open the selected menu. Right Button UHsDeDtBhiasybutton to scroll the mInesneurtitaem2.s5"oSn AthTeALhCaDrdSdcrrieve.n to display router statistics and change some basic settings. This button also acts ...as a slideshow onUstheethLeC.D Screen. Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to...
...Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the left. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual to open the selected menu. Right Button UHsDeDtBhiasybutton to scroll the mInesneurtitaem2.s5"oSn AthTeALhCaDrdSdcrrieve.n to display router statistics and change some basic settings. This button also acts ...as a slideshow onUstheethLeC.D Screen. Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to...
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...LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Displays information about the Hard Drive installed in the Setup > LCD Setup configuration screen. Router Statistics - The Router Statistics screen displays the send/receive rates of available space, the make and ... Disk Status - The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) screen allows you to add your router into an existing network via a PIN number, or allows you to add a new wireless device to select the desired option. Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting...
...LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Displays information about the Hard Drive installed in the Setup > LCD Setup configuration screen. Router Statistics - The Router Statistics screen displays the send/receive rates of available space, the make and ... Disk Status - The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) screen allows you to add your router into an existing network via a PIN number, or allows you to add a new wireless device to select the desired option. Product Overview The following screens can be viewed after selecting...
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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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Product Overview Photos -
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. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Product Overview Photos -
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...are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet and online ...8226; When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are online. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, ...router is connected to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the modem and make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you will not work. D-Link DIR-685...
...are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet and online ...8226; When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are online. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, ...router is connected to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the modem and make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you will not work. D-Link DIR-685...
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... Press the center button to continue. Once the unmount button is amber/orange, press the eject button located on during installation. 2. The router can be hot. Close the hard drive bay door. 5. The Detect Hard Drive Success message will appear. Installation Install/Remove Hard Drive To...drive may be powered on the opposite side. Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. 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 ...
... Press the center button to continue. Once the unmount button is amber/orange, press the eject button located on during installation. 2. The router can be hot. Close the hard drive bay door. 5. The Detect Hard Drive Success message will appear. Installation Install/Remove Hard Drive To...drive may be powered on the opposite side. Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. 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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... through drywall or open doorways. Make sure your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is not in your wireless network. Materials and objects such as possible. Be...
... through drywall or open doorways. Make sure your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is not in your wireless network. Materials and objects such as possible. Be...
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... power adapter. Shut down your computer and place it into the router. 2. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your computer. 8. Do not plug the power adapter into the Internet port on your router. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on or plug in...Turn on your modem. Plug the other end into one of the four LAN ports on your computer. 5. Turn on the router. 4. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer. 3. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the...
... power adapter. Shut down your computer and place it into the router. 2. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your computer. 8. Do not plug the power adapter into the Internet port on your router. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on or plug in...Turn on your modem. Plug the other end into one of the four LAN ports on your computer. 5. Turn on the router. 4. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer. 3. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the...
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...router in the Captcha phrase and click Log In to save your computer should be set the user name to continue. 4. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. When the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in Step 1. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-685.... Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your network. To connect to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before making any changes...
...router in the Captcha phrase and click Log In to save your computer should be set the user name to continue. 4. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. When the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in Step 1. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-685.... Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your network. To connect to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before making any changes...
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... computers. Installation 6. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your other three LAN ports to your wireless network. You may now use the other router. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 17 Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the...
... computers. Installation 6. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your other three LAN ports to your wireless network. You may now use the other router. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 17 Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the...
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Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar to guide you quickly through the installation process. Note: ... other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-685 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Begin Install. Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 18
Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar to guide you quickly through the installation process. Note: ... other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-685 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Begin Install. Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 18
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Section 3 - Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 19 Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to generate a ...In button to configure your password. Click the Regenerate button if you how to log into the router. 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 would like to the Troubleshooting section for ...
Section 3 - Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 19 Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to generate a ...In button to configure your password. Click the Regenerate button if you how to log into the router. 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 would like to the Troubleshooting section for ...
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Refer to the Manual Internet Configuration Setup section. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 20 If you want to enter your router. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Wizard and skip to the next page.
Refer to the Manual Internet Configuration Setup section. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 20 If you want to enter your router. Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Wizard and skip to the next page.
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... Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. If you may need to continue. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 22 The default host name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. The software is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone... Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you selected PPPoE or Russian PPPoE, enter your computer.
... Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. If you may need to continue. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 22 The default host name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. The software is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone... Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you selected PPPoE or Russian PPPoE, enter your computer.