Page 2 - notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.; Manual Revisions; trademarks of their respective companies.; Preface
i D-Link DIR-685 User Manual D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered tradem...
Page 3 - Configuration; Web-based Configuration Utility; Table of Contents
ii D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Table of Contents Preface........................................................................... i Manual Revisions ..................................................... iTrademarks .............................................................. i Product Overview .....
Page 5 - Using Windows Vista; File Sharing
iv D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Table of Contents System ............................................................. 96Firmware .......................................................... 97Dynamic DNS .................................................. 98System Check ....................................
Page 6 - Product Overview; Package Contents
1 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview 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. D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N ™ Storage Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Pac...
Page 7 - System Requirements
2 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows ® , Macintosh, or Linux-ba...
Page 8 - Introduction
3 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Thank you for purchasing the D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N ™ Storage Router. The DIR-685 is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers a high speed performance that is up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also fas...
Page 9 - Features; management features including:; Content Filtering; - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or; Filter Scheduling; - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a; Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions; can securely access corporate networks.
4 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-685 provides up to a 300Mbps* wireless connection to other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online g...
Page 10 - Hardware Overview; Connections
5 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs to the Gigabit ports. WAN Port The auto...
Page 11 - Front View
6 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Touch Pad Use the Touch Pad to navigate through the options on the LCD Screen. See the “Using the LCD Screen” section (page 8) for instructions on how to use the Touch Pad to navigate through the different LCD Scr...
Page 12 - Side View
7 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View HDD Bay Accepts a 2.5” SATA hard drive. Unmount Button Press the Unmount button before ejecting an installed hard drive.
Page 13 - Using the LCD Screen
8 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Using the LCD Screen The DIR-685 features an LCD Screen that can be used to display router statistics and change some basic settings. Use the touch pad buttons to control the LCD Screen as indicated below: Return Button/Up B...
Page 14 - specified in the
9 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview The following screens can be viewed on the LCD Screen using the Touch Pad buttons: Time / Date y - The router displays the date and time when the device has been left idle for the amount of time specified in the Setup > LCD Setup configura...
Page 15 - Photos; Storage device connected to the Router.; FrameChannel
10 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Photos y - The Photos screen allows you to view photos that are stored on the internal hard drive or on a USB Storage device connected to the Router. FrameChannel y - Use the FrameChannel window to obtain an activation code so that you can r...
Page 16 - LEDs; See the table below for detailed information about the LEDs:
11 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs The DIR-685 has LEDs for Power, WPS, and Hard Drive Status. See the table below for detailed information about the LEDs: LED INDICATOR COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Power Blue Off The device is powered off. Solid Blue The d...
Page 17 - Before You Begin; Installation; router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic or garage.
12 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Before You Begin Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic or garage. • Please configure the ...
Page 18 - Wireless Installation Considerations; range is to follow these basic guidelines:
13 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DIR-685 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location...
Page 19 - WAN port on the router.
14 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is ...
Page 20 - • Disable UPnP; Networking; Connect to Another Router
15 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP ™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP addres...
Page 21 - Configuration and
16 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the WAN/Internet po...
Page 22 - To install a hard drive:; To remove a hard drive:; Install/Remove a Hard Drive; drives of any capacity can be used with the DIR-685.
17 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation To install a hard drive: Warning: The DIR-685 uses the ext3 file system. If the inserted hard drive uses any file system other than ext3, such as FAT or NTFS the drive will be reformatted. All pre-exisiting data will be erased in this process. I...
Page 23 - Getting Started; guide you quickly through the installation process.; Quick Router Setup Wizard CD; in Windows; Start; represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press enter.; Install Router
18 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-685 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The st...
Page 24 - LCD Screen Options
19 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options The send and receive rate of your wireless traffic. The send and receive rate of your network (LAN) traffic. The send and receive rate of your Internet (WAN) traffic. Wireless: Network: Internet: Router Statistics LCD Screen Options The Ro...
Page 25 - Status; General Router Info
20 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options The model of the router (DIR-685). The hardware revision of the router. The current firmware version of the router. Displays how long the router has been on. Displays if there is a new firmware available for upgrading the router. Model Nam...
Page 30 - WPS
25 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options The Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ screen offers two options for setting up Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): WPS PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must enter the wireless client’s eight digit PIN and then clic...
Page 31 - Router Settings; LCD Saving Settings; Clock Display Setting
26 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options Router Settings LCD Saving Settings The Adjust Display Sleep Time screen will appear. Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the amount of inactive time before the LCD display goes to sleep. To save your settings, press the up arro...
Page 32 - LCD Luminance Settings
27 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options LCD Luminance Settings The LCD Luminance Settings screen will allow you to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Press the left arrow to make the LCD screen darker or press the right arrow to make it brighter. To save your settings, pre...
Page 33 - Hard Disk Saving Settings
28 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options Hard Disk Saving Settings The Hard Disk Saving Settings screen will allow you to set the duration of inactivity before the hard drive goes to sleep. To save your settings, press the up arrow. You will be prompted to select Yes or No . Pres...
Page 35 - To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser; Admin; at the bottom of the window into the field above; Log In button to log
30 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer a...
Page 36 - You may click; Internet Connection Setup Wizard; to quickly configure your router. Refer to the next page for more; Manual Internet Connection Setup; and
31 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard You may click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. Refer to the next page for more information. If you would like to configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual...
Page 37 - Click; Create a new password and then click; Next; Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click; Next; Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click; Next
32 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue.
Page 39 - If you selected; Static; , enter your network settings supplied by your Internet
34 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP , enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static , enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the...
Page 41 - Manual Internet Configuration
36 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. The default MAC Address is set to the WAN/Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It ...
Page 45 - PPTP
40 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Internet Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: IP Add...
Page 49 - G USB Adapter; will provide you with a username and password.
44 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use the drop-down menu to select the country you are connecting to the Internet from. Use the drop-down menu to select the mobile phone company that is providing your 3G connection. Enter the User Name you will use to connect to the 3G service....
Page 54 - Wireless Setup; If you want to configure the wireless settings on your; Wireless Connection; and refer to page 96.; and refer to the next page.
49 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 96. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wire...
Page 55 - Manual Wireless Connection Setup
50 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration (Also called WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) This section is used to enable and configure the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings. Use this section to configure the Wireless Network Settings. Use the drop-down to enable Wireless Security on the DIR-685. T...
Page 57 - Wireless Network Settings
52 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Tick this checkbox to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, untick the box to disable all the wireless functions. Type a name to identify your Wireless Network, This name will become the Service Set Identifier (SSID)...
Page 59 - Network Setup
54 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Network Setup Use this section to configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Local Domain Name of the Router. DNS Relay can also b...
Page 61 - DHCP Server Settings; ending address of the IP address range.
56 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Tick this checkbox to enable the DHCP server on your router. Untick to disable this function. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your compute...
Page 62 - DHCP Reservation; Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
57 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the DH...
Page 63 - LCD Screen
58 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LCD Screen Tick this checkbox to enable the screen saver. You can set the timeout in minutes. Tick this checkbox to turn off the LCD screen on the router when idle after the entered time. Screen Saver Setting: Display Setting: This section allo...
Page 64 - service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.; Port Forwarding
59 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The DIR-685 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DIR-685 firewall feature filter...
Page 66 - Application Rules; you want to use and enable it.
61 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To enable an Application Rule, tick the checkbox next to the corresponding rule. Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined application from the drop-down menu and click << . This is the port used to trigger the application. ...
Page 67 - QoS Engine
62 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. The speed at which data can be transferred from the Internet to your router. This is determined by your ISP. Tick this box to aut...
Page 68 - Network Filter; clients that are currently connected to the router.
63 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Filter Use the drop-down menu to select one of the following rules: Turn MAC Filtering OFF • Turn MAC Filtering ON and allow computers • listed to access the network Turn MAC Filtering ON and deny computers • listed to access the networ...
Page 69 - Website Filter; the network. To use this feature select to; Allow; Deny; , enter the domain or website and click
64 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Website Filter Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network. To use this feature select to Allow or Deny , enter the domain or website and click Save Settings...
Page 70 - Firewall Settings
65 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Tick the checkbox to enable SPI. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to t...
Page 72 - Firewall Rules
67 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To enable a Firewall Rule, tick the checkbox next to the corresponding rule. Enter a name for the Firewall Rule. Use the drop-down menu to select the source interface for the Firewall Rule. Use these fields to specify the range of IP Addresses ...
Page 73 - Routing
68 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To enable a new route, tick the checkbox next to the corresponding route. Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Enter th...
Page 74 - Advanced Wireless
69 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If i...
Page 75 - Advanced Network
70 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ ) feature, tick the Enable UPnP box. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Unticking the box will not allow the DIR-685 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping...
Page 76 - Guest Zone; These zones will be separate from your main wireless network.
71 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone Tick this checkbox to enable the Guest Zone feature. Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different from your main wireless network. Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. Type ...
Page 78 - Wake on LAN
73 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wake on LAN Tick the checkbox to enable the Wake on LAN feature. Type a port number to specify the UDP port that the Magic Packet will use when trying to turn on or wake up a computer on your network, Use the drop-down menu to specify the desti...
Page 79 - Disk Management
74 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disk Management This window displays the hard drive information such as size, available space, used space, and format. Click the Format Hard Drive button to format the hard drive. Warning: When formatting your hard drive, all data will be lost....
Page 81 - Group List
76 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use the Group List section to view all the Groups setup on the DIR-685. The Group List section also allows you to delete groups that have been setup on the DIR-685. Carry out the following steps to delete an existing group: Group List Users / G...
Page 82 - the default rules must be deleted.
77 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Storage Access The Storage Access settings allow you to assign users and groups to specific folders or volumes. By default, all volumes are open to anyone on the local network with read/write access. Before specific user or group rules can be c...
Page 84 - Network Access Lists
79 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use the Network Access List section to view all the Network Access Lists that have been setup on the DIR-685. The Network Access List section also allows you to modify or delete Network Access Lists that have been setup on the DIR-685. Network ...
Page 85 - Carry out the following steps to edit a Network Access List:; Editing Existing Network Access Lists
80 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Carry out the following steps to edit a Network Access List: Editing Existing Network Access Lists Storage Access In the Network Access Lists section, 1. click the Notepad icon next to the Network Access List you want to edit.
Page 87 - Carry out the following steps to delete a Network Access List:; Deleting a Network Access List
82 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Carry out the following steps to delete a Network Access List: Deleting a Network Access List Users / Groups In the Network Access Lists section, click 1. the Trash Can icon next to the network access list you want to delete. The following dial...
Page 89 - FTP Server Settings
84 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration FTP Server Settings FTP Server Category: User / Group: Folder: Permission: Enable FTP: Determines whether the access rule will apply to a group or individual user. Select the group or user the FTP server rule will apply to. Browse to and select...
Page 90 - FTP Access List
85 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use the FTP Access List section to view all the FTP Access Lists that have been setup on the DIR-685. The FTP Access List section also allows you to modify or delete FTP Access Lists that have been setup on the DIR-685. FTP Access List FTP Serv...
Page 91 - Carry out the following steps to edit a FTP Access List:
86 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Carry out the following steps to edit a FTP Access List: Editing an FTP Access List FTP Server In the FTP Access Lists section, 1. click the Notepad icon next to the FTP Access List you want to edit.
Page 93 - Deleting an FTP Access List
88 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Carry out the following steps to delete a Network Access List: Deleting an FTP Access List FTP Server In the FTP Access List section, click the 1. Trash Can icon next to the FTP Access List you want to delete. The following dialog box 2. appear...
Page 94 - UPnP AV Server; AV compatible media players on your local network.
89 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration UPnP AV Server UPnP AV Server: Folder: Select Enable or Disable to turn the DIR-685 UPnP AV server on or off. The DIR-685 features a UPnP AV Server. This server provides the ability to stream photos, music and videos to UPnP AV compatible netwo...
Page 95 - iTunes Server
90 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration iTunes Server iTunes Server: Folder: Auto Refresh: The DIR-685 features an iTunes Server. This server provides the ability to share music and videos to computers on the local network running iTunes. If the server is enabled, the DIR-685 will be...
Page 96 - BT Download Manager
91 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration BT Download Manager Enable BT: Share Path: The DIR-685 features a built-in BitTorrent Manager that allows you to download and upload torrent files. Tick the checkbox to enable the DIR-685 BitTorrent Manager. Specifies the folder that will be us...
Page 98 - Time; be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed.
93 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. Click this button to synchronize the DIR-685’s clock with t...
Page 99 - Log Settings; to a SysLog server on your network.
94 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Save Log File: Log Types: Click the Save button to save the log results to your ...
Page 100 - Email Settings
95 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings The E-mail feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your e-mail address. Enable Email Notification: From Email Address: To Email Address: Email Subject: SMTP Ser...
Page 101 - System
96 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the set...
Page 102 - the computer. Click on; Browse; site for firmware updates at
97 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click on Check Now to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to comp...
Page 103 - Dynamic DNS
98 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Tick the checkbox to enable DDNS. Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service...
Page 104 - System Check
99 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Displays the connection status of the Ethernet cables connected to your router. The Ping Test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to ping, and click Ping. The results of your...
Page 105 - Schedules
100 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days. You may also choose All Week to include every day. Tick All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. Click Save to save your schedule. You must click Save S...
Page 106 - Device Info
101 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This page displays current status information for the DIR-685. The LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information will be displayed on this page. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew b...
Page 107 - Log; that is running a Syslog utility.
102 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log First Page: Last Page: Previous: Next: Clear: Link To Log Settings: Click this button to view the first page of the log. Click this button to view the last page of the log. Click this button to view the previous page of the log. Click this...
Page 108 - Statistics; Clicking the; Refresh; button will refresh the Traffic Statistics.; button will reset all the Traffic Statistics.
103 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-685‘s WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Clicking the Refres...
Page 109 - Internet Session; are running and what type of Internet sessions are running.
104 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Session The Internet Session page displays full details on the NAPT and NAPT Active sessions through your router. NAPT stands for Network Access Port Translation. NAPT can be used by the router to identify how many Internet sessions a...
Page 110 - connection times and MAC addresses.
105 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays their respective connection times and MAC addresses. Wireless
Page 111 - Support
106 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support Use the DIR-685 Support page to view support topics on the different features of the device. To view a particular topic, click the hyperlink of the feature you want to view the support information for.
Page 112 - Wireless Security; DIR-685 offers the following types of security:
107 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-685 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (...
Page 113 - Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
108 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard . The following window appears, summarizing the steps of the Wireless Setup Wizard. Click the Next button to star...
Page 114 - Type a Wireless Security Key in the
109 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security The summary window will display your settings. If you chose the Automatic option, write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually , the following screen will appear. Ty...
Page 115 - From the; Add Wireless Device with the WPS Wizard; Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this; Push Button: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button); method to add a wireless client. Click
110 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security From the Setup > Wireless Setup screen, click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button. Add Wireless Device with the WPS Wizard PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit...
Page 116 - Save Settings
111 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (PSK) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encrypt...
Page 117 - Save Settings to save your settings.
112 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (EAP) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encrypt...
Page 118 - Connect to a Wireless Network; Connect to a
113 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista ® Windows Vista ® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with co...
Page 119 - Configure Wireless Security; Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to; Open the Windows Vista; Connect to a network
114 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or...
Page 120 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
115 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphra...
Page 121 - Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista; to configure the router or third party software.
116 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 4 - Security Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista ® The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista ® . The following instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using Windows Vista ® to configure the router or thi...
Page 122 - Using Windows; View Available
117 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another compan...
Page 123 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to; Open the Windows; View Available
118 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being us...
Page 124 - Wireless Network Connection; box will appear. Enter the
119 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK setti...
Page 125 - Storage>Storage Access window (see the
120 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 6 - File Sharing File Sharing The DIR-685 differs from most routers as it combines the functions of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and a router. Combining the NAS and router functions simplifies network configuration by eliminating the need to implemen...
Page 126 - Mapping a Drive; Carry out the following to setup map a drive to the DIR-685:
121 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 6 - File Sharing Mapping a Drive Carry out the following to setup map a drive to the DIR-685: Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select the Map Network Drive option. The Map Network Drive window appears. Choose an available drive letter from t...
Page 129 - My Network Places
124 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 6 - File Sharing My Network Places Carry out the following to browse to the DIR-685’s FTP directory using My Network Places: Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
Page 135 - service that allows you to add, create, and manage channels with
130 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options FrameChannel ® FrameChannel ( http://dlinkrouter.framechannel.com ), is a free online service that allows you to add, create, and manage channels with personalized content. FrameChannel also allows you to set up your router’s LCD to incor...
Page 136 - Get Started Now; Service and click on the checkbox to confirm.
131 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options 1. Make sure that your router and PC are connected to the Internet. 2. Open a web browser on your PC and connect to the website: http://dlinkrouter.framechannel.com 3. Click Get Started Now . 4. Enter the Activation Code displayed on your...
Page 137 - You may invite your friends to join or click
132 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options 8. You may invite your friends to join or click I’m done! to begin your FrameChannel experience. 7. Enter the remaining information for your account and click Save & Continue to proceed.
Page 138 - display on your frame.; Refresh Channel; Reset Channel
133 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 7 - LCD Screen Options 9. Once your account is active, you can use the FrameChannel website to select the channels that you would like to display on your frame. To immediately view changes to your channel, open FrameChannel from the router’s LCD menu, and use t...
Page 139 - Troubleshooting; utility built into a ROM chip in the router itself.
134 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 8 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-685. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP....
Page 140 - • Configure your Internet settings:; LAN Settings; • Go to the; What can I do if I forgot my password?
135 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 8 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel . Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and se...
Page 141 - • Click on
136 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 8 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mail when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest...
Page 142 - To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:; to enter the web configuration; Setup; and then click; in and wait a few moments for the router to restart.
137 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Section 8 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say tha...
Page 143 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address; cmd; Start Search; ipconfig; Enter; on your router. Some firewall software programs
138 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, p...
Page 144 - Statically Assign an IP address; Network and Sharing Center > Manage
139 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows Vista ® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Inte...
Page 145 - Access Point; are considered broadband connection.; Cable Modem; - A device that connects a laptop to the network.; Glossary
140 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Appendix C - Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless LAN specification standard that operates on the 5GHz frequency band.* 802.11b - An IEEE wireless LAN specification standard that operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band and is interoperable with 802.11b standard devices. 8...
Page 146 - Ethernet; - A device that connects a desktop to the network.; Router; - A network name that identifies the wireless network.
141 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Appendix C - Glossary DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A service that maps Internet domain name to a dynamic IP address as it changes. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that dynamically assigns IP address to devices on the network. DSL (Digital...
Page 147 - to connect to wireless networks.
142 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Appendix C - Glossary USB (Universal Serial Bus) - A standard interface commonly used to connect peripheral devices to computers. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - Provides secured remote access to a network via the Internet by sending data in tunnels. WAN (Wide Area Net...
Page 148 - Technical Specifications
143 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual Appendix D - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • SATA • USB 2.0 Wireless Signal Rates 1 IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 (HT20/40) • 144.4Mbps (300) • 130...