D-Link Router DIR-685 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................\
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Manual Revisions  ..................................................... i
Trademarks  .............................................................. i
Product Overview  ........................................................ 1
Package Contents  ................................................... 1
System Requirements...

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Manual Wireless Connection Setup  ................. 50
Wi-Fi Protected Setup  ..................................51
Wireless Network Settings  ........................... 52
Network Setup  ................................................. 54
Router Settings  ............................................ 55
DHCP Server Settings  ................................. 56
DHCP Reservation  ....................................... 57
LCD Screen...

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System  ............................................................. 96
Firmware  .......................................................... 97
Dynamic DNS  .................................................. 98
System Check  .................................................. 99
Schedules  ...................................................... 100
Device Info  ..................................................... 101
Log...

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Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one inclu\
ded with the DIR-685 will cause damage and void the warranty.
D-Link DIR-685 
Xtreme N
™ 
Storage Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROMStand
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...

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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...

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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 65\
0% faster than 802.11g.
•  Compatible...

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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...