The D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N Storage Router is a stylish and very feature rich way to upgrade to draft-n WiFi. Its internal antennas and 3.2 inch LCD display make it hard to recognize as a router. The DIR-685 has an immense amount of features. It measures 4.4 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches and has 4 Gigabit ethernet ports, 1 WAN port for connecting to your modem, and 2 USB ports for connecting external hard drives or printers. The wireless specifications on the DIR-685 are as follows, WIFI b/g/n and support for WEP/WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and a NAT firewall. Inside the DIR-685 there is a 2.5 inch hard drive bay which lets you use the DIR-685 as a NAS(Network Attached Storage) by inserting any SATA HDD up to 1TB. IF you decide to add an HDD the DIR-685 also has a simple file sharing system which supports UPnP and iTunes media streaming to computers or other compatible devices. The built-in Bittorent manager lets you download files directly to the HDD without having to have your computer on, unfortunately, there is no way to queue downloads. Another way you can use the DIR-685 is a a digital photo frame. The 3.2 inch LCD display allows you to display pictures from the HDD or an online photo sharing site. You can also view weather reports for your zip code and RSS feeds. It also shows you Facebook and Twitter updates but there is no way to respond to them. This makes the DIR-685 like a toned down version of a web browser. Since the DIR-685 is a wireless router the display can be used to monitor usage and the speed it is transmitting at. The D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N Storage Router is an amazing router with tons of features. Its perfect for any home or small business. The DIR-685 could be used to stream media, download files, play games, or just as a simple home network. The fact that it can be used as NAS (Network Attached Storage) is great. The cost is a bit high at $299 but with all of the features you'll get I'd say it's definitely worth it.
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