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...to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced... trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Revision 1.0 1.1 Manual Revisions 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 their...
...to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced... trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Revision 1.0 1.1 Manual Revisions 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 their...
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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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... Routing 53 Advanced Wireless Settings 54 RTS Threshold 54 DTIM Interval 54 WMM Function 54 Advanced Network Settings 55 UPnP 55 WAN Ping Block 55 WAN Port Speed 55 Multicast Streams 55 Guest Zone 56 Wake on LAN 58 Disk Management 59 User / Groups 60 Group... 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...
... Routing 53 Advanced Wireless Settings 54 RTS Threshold 54 DTIM Interval 54 WMM Function 54 Advanced Network Settings 55 UPnP 55 WAN Ping Block 55 WAN Port Speed 55 Multicast Streams 55 Guest Zone 56 Wake on LAN 58 Disk Management 59 User / Groups 60 Group... 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...
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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 Manual iv
... 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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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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... 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 higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. CD... 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 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
... 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 higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. CD... 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 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Create a secure wireless network to provide the best wireless performance. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N technology, this Xtreme N Storage Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to protect your ... Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual ...
...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Create a secure wireless network to provide the best wireless performance. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N technology, this Xtreme N Storage Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to protect your ... Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). In addition, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual ...
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...D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The DIR-685 is accessible to be scheduled to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - These filters can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless ...router to 300Mbps* wireless connection with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can pass through VPN sessions. Section 1 - The DIR-685 can connect with 802.11g Devices - Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-685 ...
...D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The DIR-685 is accessible to be scheduled to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - These filters can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless ...router to 300Mbps* wireless connection with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can pass through VPN sessions. Section 1 - The DIR-685 can connect with 802.11g Devices - Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-685 ...
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...eject the hard drive. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to share on your network, or connect 3G USB adapters. 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 ... USB port(s) to its original factory default settings. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to connect devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
...eject the hard drive. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to share on your network, or connect 3G USB adapters. 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 ... USB port(s) to its original factory default settings. Eject Button Press to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to connect devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
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Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to navigate through the options on the screen. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. Section 1 - WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Press the buttons (up, down, left, right, and center) to the power supply. 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. LCD Screen The LCD screen will blink during broadcast. Section 1 - WPS LED When enabling WPS, the light will display pictures as well as router statistics and features. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Press the buttons (up, down, left, right, and center) to the power supply. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Refer to page 8.
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Section 1 - Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting hard drive. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View HDD Bay Insert a 2.5" SATA hard drive.
Section 1 - Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting hard drive. 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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Center Button Use this button to return to open the selected menu. to the right. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual This button also acts as an DOWN button on some LCD menus. This button also acts as an UP button on some LCD... Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the previous LCD menu. Section 1 - Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some basic settings. 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.
Center Button Use this button to return to open the selected menu. to the right. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual This button also acts as an DOWN button on some LCD menus. This button also acts as an UP button on some LCD... Return Button/Up Button Use this button to the previous LCD menu. Section 1 - Left Button UHsDeDthBisaybutton to display router statistics and change some basic settings. 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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... the Wireless Radio status, Wireless Channel, SSID of the Host network, SSID of the Guest network, the enabled 802.11 modes, the Security mode enabled for the Host Zone, the Security mode enabled for the amount of time specified in the 2.5" Hard Drive bay including the amount of the Router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The router displays the...
... the Wireless Radio status, Wireless Channel, SSID of the Host network, SSID of the Guest network, the enabled 802.11 modes, the Security mode enabled for the Host Zone, the Security mode enabled for the amount of time specified in the 2.5" Hard Drive bay including the amount of the Router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual The router displays the...
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Use the FrameChannel window to obtain an activation code so 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 view photos that you 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 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 view photos that you to the Router. FrameChannel - D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 10 Section 1 - Product Overview Photos -
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... Blue Blinking Orange Solid Orange Hard drive is busy or the system is idle. See the table below for 5 seconds. Off No hard drive detected. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 Hard drive has been detected and is mounting the hard drive. The hard drive can be triggered. The LED will remain solid blue for... Solid Blue WPS has been triggered and is un-mounting the hard drive. WPS signal has been successfully established. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for Power, WPS, and Hard Drive Status. System is processing. Section 1 -
... Blue Blinking Orange Solid Orange Hard drive is busy or the system is idle. See the table below for 5 seconds. Off No hard drive detected. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 11 Hard drive has been detected and is mounting the hard drive. The hard drive can be triggered. The LED will remain solid blue for... Solid Blue WPS has been triggered and is un-mounting the hard drive. WPS signal has been successfully established. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for Power, WPS, and Hard Drive Status. System is processing. Section 1 -
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Do not place the router in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you disable or uninstall any ...PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. Placement of the router is connected to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Installation Installation This section will not work. In some cases,...
Do not place the router in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you disable or uninstall any ...PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. Placement of the router is connected to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Installation Installation This section will not work. In some cases,...
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..., press the eject button located on during installation. 2. The router can be hot. Pull the hard drive out. 13 The Detect Hard Drive Success message will appear. Press 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. Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Section 2 - Press ...
..., press the eject button located on during installation. 2. The router can be hot. Pull the hard drive out. 13 The Detect Hard Drive Success message will appear. Press 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. Insert your hard drive into the bay with the label facing towards the back of the router. 3. Section 2 - Press ...
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... access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to a minimum - Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 The key...
... access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to a minimum - Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 14 The key...
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...of the four LAN ports on your computer. 5. Shut down your router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Skip two pages to the Getting Started section to configure your computer. 3. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Turn on the router. Place the router in your modem. If there is no on/off on your computer... 2 - Plug the other end into the Internet port on your computer. 8. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to your modem) from your modem. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects ...
...of the four LAN ports on your computer. 5. Shut down your router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 15 Skip two pages to the Getting Started section to configure your computer. 3. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Turn on the router. Place the router in your modem. If there is no on/off on your computer... 2 - Plug the other end into the Internet port on your computer. 8. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to your modem) from your modem. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects ...
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... on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). (Please see the Networking Basics section for more information). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 To connect to Admin and leave the password box empty. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. Uncheck ... in which case you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to change your existing settings before...
... on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). (Please see the Networking Basics section for more information). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 16 To connect to Admin and leave the password box empty. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. Uncheck ... in which case you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to change your existing settings before...