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D-Link DIR-685 User Manual

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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

Package Contents

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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-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher

• Firefox 2.0 or higher

• Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)

• Flock 0.7.14 or higher

• Opera 6.0 or higher

Windows

®

Users:

Make sure you have the latest version of Java

installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the latest version.

CD Installation Wizard

Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows

®

XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista

• An installed Ethernet adapter

• CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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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). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and

network storage throughout your home. Connect the Xtreme N™ Storage Router to a cable or DSL modem and share your

high-speed Internet access with everyone on your network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine

that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.

Powered by Xtreme N™ technology, this high performance router provides superior coverage while reducing dead spots.

The Xtreme N™ Storage Router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand high performance networking.

The Xtreme N™ Storage Router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from

over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WEP standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best

possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this Xtreme N

™

Storage Router utilizes dual active

firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.

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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 gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router

gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds that are up to 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.

• Advanced Firewall Features

- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

•

Content Filtering

- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or

Domain Name.

•

Filter Scheduling

- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a

duration of hours or minutes.

•

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions

- The DIR-685 can pass through VPN sessions. It

supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-685

can securely access corporate networks.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-685 lets you

control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from

your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental

conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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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 MDI/MDIX WAN/Internet

port connects the Ethernet cable to

the cable or DSL modem.

Power Receptor

The supplied power adapter

connects to this socket.

USB Ports

Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless

settings using WCN. You may also use the USB port(s) to

connect devices such as printers, scanners, and USB external

drive/thumb drives to share on your network, or connect 3G

USB adapters.

Eject Button

Press to eject the hard drive.