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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface 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 Revision Date Description December 5, 2008 DIR-685 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3G USB Adapter .......... 44 Russia PPTP (Dual Access) ......45 LCD Screen Options ..........19 Russia PPPoE (Dual Access) ...... 47 Router Statistics ............ 19 Wireless Setup ..........49 Status ..............20 General Router Info ......... 20 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Admin ............... 92 Routing ............68 Change Password ........92 Advanced Wireless .......... 69 Remote Management ........92 RTS Threshold ..........69 Time ..............93 DTIM Interval ..........69 Log Settings ............. 94 Email Settings ..........95 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista ..116 ® Using Windows XP ..........117 ® Configure WPA-PSK ........... 118 File Sharing .............. 120 Mapping a Drive ..........121 My Network Places ..........124 FrameChannel ............141 ® D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    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. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: CD Installation Wizard • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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 faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection).

  • Page 9: Features

    650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-685 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b/g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    The supplied power adapter The auto MDI/MDIX WAN/Internet Connect Ethernet devices such as connects to this socket. computers, switches, and hubs to port connects the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. the Gigabit ports. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Front View

    LCD Screens. proper connection to the power supply. LCD Screen WPS LED The LCD Screen displays If WPS is enabled, this pictures, as well as router LED will blink while the statistics and features. router is broadcasting. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Side View

    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. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Using The Lcd Screen

    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 Button Use this button to return to the previous LCD menu.
  • Page 14 - 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 the router via Push Button Configuration (PBC). Use the touch pad buttons to select the desired option. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 15 FrameChannel - Use the FrameChannel window 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. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Leds

    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 The device is powered off. Power...

  • Page 17: Installation

    WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer. Otherwise you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and is online, otherwise the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, first re-connect your computer to the modem and make sure you are online.

  • Page 18: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls and/or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 19: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    8. Verify that the Power LED and the LCD display on the router are lit. If the Power LED does not light up, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered, on and verify that the cables connected correctly. 9. Skip to page 18 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router 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: •...
  • Page 21 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 port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 22: Install/Remove A Hard Drive

    Section 2 - Installation Install/Remove a Hard Drive The DIR-685 includes the option to install a 2.5” SATA hard disk for network storage functions. Standard 2.5” hard drives of any capacity can be used with the DIR-685. To install a hard drive: Warning: The DIR-685 uses the ext3 file system.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    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 step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP.

  • Page 24: Lcd Screen Options

    The Router Statistics displays basic information about router performance. The send and receive rate of your wireless traffic. Wireless: The send and receive rate of your network (LAN) traffic. Network: The send and receive rate of your Internet (WAN) traffic. Internet: D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Status

    Section 7 - LCD Screen Options Status General Router Info The General Router Information screen displays basic information about the device. The model of the router (DIR-685). Model Name: The hardware revision of the router. Hardware Version: The current firmware version of the router.

  • Page 26: Internet Status

    The MAC address of the Internet port on the router. IP Address: The IP address of the router (Internet port). Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the router. Gateway: The gateway IP address of the router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wired Status

    The IP address of the router (LAN). Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the router. DHCP Status: Displays whether the router’s DHCP server is enabled or disabled. Cable Status Port Displays the connection status of each of the 4 LAN ports. 1/2/3/4: D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wireless Status

    Displays the encryption used on the host wireless network. Mode: Guest Zone Security Displays the encryption used on the guest wireless network. Mode: MAC Address: The wireless MAC address of the router. WPS PIN Number: The current WPS PIN number for the router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Hard Disk Status

    The total capacity of the hard drive. Used: The amount of space used on the hard drive. Available: The space available on the hard drive. Disk Health: The hard drive health status. Disk Temp: The temperature of the hard drive. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 30: 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 click Connect. Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Push Button: D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Router Settings

    To save your settings, press the up arrow. You will be prompted to select Yes or No. Press the left button to select Yes and press the center button. Clock Display Setting Select Yes if you want the clock displayed on the LCD screen when asleep. Select No to have the LCD screen off when asleep. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Lcd Luminance Settings

    Press the left arrow to make the LCD screen darker or press the right arrow to make it brighter. To save your settings, press the up arrow. You will be prompted to select Yes or No. Press the left button to select Yes and press the center button. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 33: 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. Press the left button to select Yes and press the center button. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Photos

    Select the folder or subfolder that you would like to display and press the center button. Thumbnails of the available images will appear. Select an image and press the center button. This will start the slideshow and display all images in the selected folder. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Configuration

    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 and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 36: 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 Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 23. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 37 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. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Note: Make sure to remove any PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP or Russia PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 39 Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router has finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    NAT on the router and turn it into an Access Point. Internet Use the My Internet Connection is drop-down Connection menu to select the mode that the router should Type: use to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Static Ip (Assigned By Isp)

    Secondary DNS Secondary DNS servers supplied by your ISP Address: (Internet Service Provider). MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Manual Internet Configuration

    Secondary DNS servers supplied by your ISP Secondary DNS (Internet Service Provider). Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Pppoe (Dsl)

    ISP. Click the Enter DNS Manually radio button to enter the DNS IP addresses manually. If choosing the manual option, enter the IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary DNS servers supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) in the DNS Addresses textbox. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Click the Manual radio button to specify that the Internet connection should be re-established manually, in the event of the router losing its Internet connection. Click the Connect-on demand radio button to specify that an Internet connection will only establish when a user or application tries to access the Internet. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Pptp

    Enter the IP address or DNS Name of the PPTP Server provided by your ISP. PPTP Account: Enter your PPTP username. PPTP Password: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the PPTP Confirm Password box. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Click the Manual radio button to specify that the Internet connection should be re-established manually, in the event of the router losing its Internet connection. Click the Connect-on demand radio button to specify that an Internet connection will only establish when a user or application tries to access the Internet. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 47: L2Tp

    Enter the L2TP Server IP address or name provided by your ISP (optional). L2TP Account: Enter your L2TP username. L2TP Password: Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the L2TP Confirm Password box. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Click the Manual radio button to specify that the Internet connection should be re-established manually, in the event of the router losing its Internet connection. Click the Connect-on demand radio button to specify that an Internet connection will only establish when a user or application tries to access the Internet. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 49: 3G Usb Adapter

    Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Time: select the Always-on radio button in the Reconnect Mode section. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Russia Pptp (Dual Access)

    Enter the IP address or DNS Name of the PPTP Server provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP username. PPTP Account: Enter your PPTP password and then retype PPTP Password: the password in the PPTP Confirm Password box. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Click the Manual radio button to specify that the Internet connection should be re-established manually, in the event of the router losing its Internet connection. Click the Connect-on demand radio button to specify that the Internet connection re-connect when a user or application tries to establish an Internet connection. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Russia Pppoe (Dual Access)

    ISP. Click the Enter DNS Manually radio button to enter the DNS IP addresses manually. If choosing the manual option, enter the IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary DNS servers supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) in the DNS Addresses textbox. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Click the Manual radio button to specify that the Internet connection should be re-established manually, in the event of the router losing its Internet connection. Click the Connect-on demand radio button to specify that the Internet connection re-connect when a user or application tries to establish an Internet connection. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Wireless Setup

    Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 96. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Manual Wireless Connection Setup

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings. Wireless Network Use this section to configure the Wireless Settings: Network Settings. Wireless Use the drop-down to enable Wireless Security Security Mode: on the DIR-685. The DIR-685 supports the following security methods: • • WPA/WPA2 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Click the Add Wireless Device with WPS Device with button if you want to add a wireless device using WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup. See the Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard section (page 98), for instructions on how to use WPS. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Wireless Network Settings

    802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 802.11 Mixed(b/g) - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11 Mixed(b/g/n) - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Tick this checkbox if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-685. If the checkbox Wireless: is ticked, the SSID of the DIR-685 will not be seen by site survey utilities, so wireless clients will have to know the SSID of the DIR-685 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 59: Network Setup

    Server Settings. DHCP Client List: This section shows a list of devices that currently have a DHCP lease issued from the router. DHCP Reservation: Use this section to create and edit the DHCP Reservations of the router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Router Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain Name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Untick the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If ticked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-685 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...

  • Page 62: Dhcp Reservation

    DHCP IP Address Range. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the computer or device. Save Settings: Click Save Settings to save your entry. You must click Save Settings at the bottom of the window to activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Lcd Screen

    Tick this checkbox to enable the screen saver. Setting: You can set the timeout in minutes. Display Setting: Tick this checkbox to turn off the LCD screen on the router when idle after the entered time. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Port Forwarding

    Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding 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).
  • Page 65 The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Application Rules

    UDP. Then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-685 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 67: Qos Engine

    ISP. Downlink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the Internet to your router. This is determined by your ISP. Lag Eliminated: Tick this box to automatically set the priority for your applications. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Network Filter

    Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Website Filter

    Click the New Schedule button to list the Schedules that have been defined in the Tools > Schedules window (see page 88 for instructions on how to create a New Schedule). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Firewall Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-685 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.

  • Page 71: Spi / Dmz Host

    If this computer obtains its IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Firewall Rules

    Use the drop-down menu to determine when the Schedule: Firewall should run. Click the New Schedule button to list the Schedules that have been defined in the Tools > Schedules window (see page 88 for instructions on how to create a New Schedule). D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Routing

    Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Subnet Mask: Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the numbers must match your destination IP address. Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Advanced Wireless

    CTS (Clear To Send), before the actual data can be sent. Setting the CTS Mode to Auto indicates that the router will decide whether or not the CTS mechanism should be used or not, depending on the current environment and data length. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Advanced Network

    WAN Ping: Unticking the box will not allow the DIR-685 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Tick the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 76: Guest Zone

    Guest Zone in the DHCP IP Address Range fields. Type the last IP octet of the first host in the range in the textbox on the left and the last IP octet of the last host in the range in the textbox on the right. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 77 Specify the length of time (in minutes) for the IP address lease in the DHCP Lease Time field. DHCP Client List for Displays the Host Name, IP Address and the time the DHCP lease will expire for all the DHCP clients in the Guest Guest Zone: Zone. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Wake On Lan

    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, Interface: Use the drop-down menu to specify the destination interface of the Magic Packet. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Disk Management

    Warning: When formatting your hard drive, all data will be lost. Hard Drive Tick the box to turn off the hard drive after it Setting: has been idle for the amount of time (minutes) specified in the Timeout field. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 80: User / Groups

    User / Groups The DIR-685 supports up to 64 unique users. The users can be added to a group, or individually. The users and groups are created to allow access to specific folders on the DIR-685, via FTP or your local network.

  • Page 81: Group List

    Group List 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:...

  • Page 82: Storage Access

    Choose Open Mode to grant all users Storage Access unrestricted access to the hard drive or Mode: volume connected to the DIR-685. Choose Security Mode to reveal more parameters that allow you to configure the access rights for the connected hard drives.
  • Page 83 DIR-685 you may try to improve performance by setting Oplocks to No (off). Map Archive: When enabled, the file attribute ”Archive” will be set for files stored on the DIR-685. Certain backup software set this attribute for files that are being stored as backups.

  • Page 84: Network Access Lists

    Network Access Lists 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.

  • Page 85: Editing Existing Network Access Lists

    Editing Existing Network Access Lists Carry out the following steps to edit a Network Access List: In the Network Access Lists section, click the Notepad icon next to the Network Access List you want to edit. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Section 3 - Configuration Modify the required settings in the Network Access Settings section. Save Settings button Click the when you have changed the required settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Deleting A Network Access List

    In the Network Access Lists section, click the Trash Can icon next to the network access list you want to delete. The following dialog box appears. Click the OK button to delete the Network Access List. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Ftp Server

    The FTP server can be configured to allow user access to specific directories, and will allow up to 10 users to access the DIR-685 at a time. For improved security, the DIR-685 supports use of an FTPS client, such as SSL/TLS, to encrypt both the password and the data.

  • Page 89: Ftp Server Settings

    Read Only or R/W: Read/Write. Enable FTP: Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the DIR-685 FTP server. Mode: Click a radio button to specify which traffic sides will have access to the device’s hard drives via FTP. The available options are: LAN, Internet/WAN, or LAN + Internet/WAN.

  • Page 90: Ftp Access List

    FTP Access List 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.

  • Page 91: Editing An Ftp Access List

    Editing an FTP Access List Carry out the following steps to edit a FTP Access List: In the FTP Access Lists section, click the Notepad icon next to the FTP Access List you want to edit. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Section 3 - Configuration In the FTP Server Settings section, modify the required settings. Click the Save Settings button when you have changed the required settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Deleting An Ftp Access List

    Carry out the following steps to delete a Network Access List: In the FTP Access List section, click the Trash Can icon next to the FTP Access List you want to delete. following dialog appears. Click the OK button to delete the FTP Access List. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Upnp Av Server

    UPnP AV Server The DIR-685 features a UPnP AV Server. This server provides the ability to stream photos, music and videos to UPnP AV compatible network media players. If the server is enabled, the DIR-685 will be automatically detected by UPnP AV compatible media players on your local network.

  • Page 95: Itunes Server

    Server 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 automatically detected by the iTunes program and the music and videos contained in the specified directory will be available to stream over the network.

  • Page 96: Bt Download Manager

    Section 3 - Configuration BT Download Manager The DIR-685 features a built-in BitTorrent Manager that allows you to download and upload torrent files. Enable BT: Tick the checkbox to enable the DIR-685 BitTorrent Manager. Share Path: Specifies the folder that will be used for Downloading and Uploading Torrents.

  • Page 97: Admin

    Leave this field blank if you want to allow remote access from any computer on the Internet. Port: The port number used to access the DIR-685 from the Internet. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-685 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Time

    To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and Saving: an end date for daylight saving time. Click this button to synchronize the DIR-685’s Sync. your computer’s time clock with the time set on your computer.

  • Page 99: 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: Click the Save button to save the log results to your hard drive. Log Types: Select the type of information displayed in the router log. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Email Settings

    Enter the password associated with the account used to authenticate with the SMTP Server. Re-type the password associated with the account in the Verify Password field. Send Mail Now: Click this button to send a test e-mail from the DIR-685 to the e-mail address specified in the To Email Address field. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 101: System

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you would to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Click to reboot the router. Reboot: D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 103: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username: Enter the Username of your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. DDNS Account Click this button to test the Dynamic DNS Testing: settings. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 104: System Check

    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. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Schedules

    Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click List: the Notepad icon to make changes or click the Trashcan icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Device Info

    Section 3 - Configuration Device Info 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 button will be displayed.

  • Page 107: Log

    Save to save the log file to your local hard drive. You may also choose the type of events to include in the log. The options include: • System Activity • Debug Information • Attacks • Dropped Packets • Notice D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Statistics

    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.

  • Page 109: Internet Session

    NAPT Sessions that are running. This table displays a detailed list of all the NAPT NAPT Active Sessions that are running, and the IP address Sessions: of the LAN-side PC the session is being run from. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays their respective connection times and MAC addresses. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Support

    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

    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) •...

  • Page 113: 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 start the Wizard. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 114 Next to complete the Wireless Setup Wizard 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. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 115: 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 PIN and click Connect. Push Button: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 116: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 (Psk)

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 (Eap)

    Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. You can configure the DIR-685 to use the 802.1x protocol by enabling the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Carry out the following steps to configure EAP on the DIR-685: 1.

  • Page 118: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 120 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 passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Connect Using Wcn 2.0 In Windows Vista

    PIN by clicking the Generate New PIN button. Click the Reset PIN to Default button to reset the PIN to default settings. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Using Windows ® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 124 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 125: File Sharing

    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 implement a port forwarding rule, that would normally be required when connecting to a NAS device over a WAN connection.

  • Page 126: Mapping A Drive

    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.
  • Page 127 Section 6 - File Sharing The Browse For Folder window appears. • Browse to the Shared Folder on the DIR-685 OK button. • Click the The following window appears to indicate that the drive is being mapped on the PC.
  • Page 128 Section 6 - File Sharing Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Double-click on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 129: My Network Places

    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. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 130 Section 6 - File Sharing The My Network Places window appears. Click the Add a network place icon on the left-hand side of the window. The Add Network Place Wizard opens. Click the Next button to start the Wizard. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 131 Section 6 - File Sharing Double-click the Choose another network location folder. Click the Browse button to browse to the FTP folder on the DIR-685. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 132 Section 6 - File Sharing In the Browse for Folder window, expand Microsoft Windows Network > Workgroup > DIR-685 and click on the folder you will use for FTP file transfers. Click OK to set the folder. Click the Next button to proceed to the next window.
  • Page 133 Place Wizard has completed. Tick the Open this network place when I click Finish checkbox if you want to view the FTP directory on the DIR-685. Click the Finish button to finish setting up the FTP directory. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 134 Section 6 - File Sharing The FTP directory on the DIR-685 will now appear as a network place in My Network Places. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 135: Framechannel

    The following pages outline the steps needed to create and activate your FrameChannel account. Until you register with FrameChannel, your DIR- 685 will display an activation message like the one below when you access FrameChannel from the LCD Main Menu. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 136 5. Enter your account information. Read the Terms of Service and click on the checkbox to confirm. Note: You may wish to write down all of your account information for future reference. 6. Click Save & Continue to proceed. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 137 Section 7 - LCD Screen Options 7. Enter the remaining information for your account and click Save & Continue to proceed. 8. You may invite your friends to join or click I’m done! to begin your FrameChannel experience. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 138 Refresh Channel. Note: The Reset Channel button of the FrameChannel menu will clear all of your FrameChannel information from the router. After resetting the channel information, a new activation code will be displayed. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    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. If you ®...
  • Page 140 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 141 • Windows ® ® press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 142 If the LCD touchpad panel ever becomes unresponsive, or if the router itself is malfunctioning, you may need to reset the device. The DIR-685 can be reset by unplugging the power adapter from the wall for a few seconds. Plug it back in and wait a few moments for the router to restart.

  • Page 143: 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, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 144: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 145: Glossary

    Cable Modem - A device that works over coaxial line (TV), providing high bandwidth transfer rate, to access the Internet. Cardbus Network Adapter - A device that connects a laptop to the network. * The DIR-685 supports 2.4GHz only D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 146 PCI Network Adapter - A device that connects a desktop to the network. Router - A device that connects LANs, WANs, and the Internet. SSID (Service Set Identifier) - A network name that identifies the wireless network. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 147 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A stronger and more secured encryption than WEP to prevent intruders from trying to connect to wireless networks. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A type of LAN that uses high-frequency radio waves to communicate with devices rather than wires. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...

  • Page 148: Technical Specifications

    • 36Mbps • 24Mbps Hard Drive Support • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 2.5” SATA • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Operating Temperature • 0° ~ 30° C (32° ~ 86° F) D-Link DIR-685 User Manual...
  • Page 149 No hard drive is included with this device. Current 2.5” SATA hard drives support up to 500GB. Capacity may increase pending future technology. This device may not work with older generation SATA drives. For a list of SATA drives that have been tested to work with this device, visit your D-Link support web site.

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