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D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 Reviews
Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft 2.0) More product details
$211.09
The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 offers fast wireless performance, built-in network... (cnet.com)
D-Link's DIR-685 Wi-Fi router generated a lot of buzz at CES this past January. And when we took... (maximumpc.com)
alaTest Review Summary for D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685
We have collected and analyzed 11 expert reviews and 10 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users rate it 73/100. The average review date is August 22, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 69305 reviews from other Firewalls & Broadband Routers. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685
The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 offers fast wireless performance, built-in network storage, photo frame, and a comprehensive set of networking features. Its Web interface is responsive and intuitive
The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a single-band router that's more expensive than most, if not all, true dual-band routers. Also, its front panel LCD/photo frame is too small, the network storage performance is slow, and it doesn't include ...
The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a very good single-band Wireless-N router; however, its extra features hardly justify the price.
You can then set up manual port forwarding--where you map information coming...
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D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N Storage Router
D-Link's DIR-685 Wi-Fi router generated a lot of buzz at CES this past January. And when we took a gander at its spec sheet, we thought it a contender for Best of the Best in the router category; something that would finally displace the Linksys ...
Next up, there's a 2.5-inch internal SATA hard drive bay, which can turn the router into a NAS box (complemented by a built-in FTP server and BitTorrent software). There are two USB ports featuring D-Link's SharePort technology, which allows you to ...
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D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router (DIR-685)
If you don't think routers can be sexy, take a look at the D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router (model DIR-685). Making a Wi-Fi router look like a digital photo frame is awesome. Add a hard drive to it to turn it into a NAS, that's brilliant. This is ...
Feature-rich color LCD screen doubles as digital photo frame. Fantastic streaming capabilities for online photos. Turns SATA drives into instant NAS
LCD and touch buttons don't always respond fast
Though pricey, the D-Link DIR-685 offers far more for consumers than most other Wi-Fi routers on the market in the form of unique multimedia extras.
At the back, a standard five port Gigabit Ethernet network switch (one port...
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User Reviews (10)
Nice Try!!!
My Smoothwall custom configured blows this thing out of the water. Cost me a total of $78 and probably sips less electricity.
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Does a lot and does it well!
Does a lot and does it well!
Setup went pretty smooth. No problems there. Works very well. My favorite feature is the ability to store files on it which then I can share with any computer at home. I had gotten into the horrible state of having multiple copies of photos and files...
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Manufacturer's Description
By combining the superior features of a wireless N router, a built-in Network Attached Storage (NAS), digital photo frame, and D-Link Green power saving features the DIR-685 creates the ultimate user experience while conserving energy. You can experience faster speed and longer range in your home or office network with the 802.11n 2.4GHz wireless technology. Featuring a built-in UPnP AV server, streaming network stored videos through a compatible media player onto your television has never...
