We were happy with the DIR-685's wireless performance but disappointed with network storage performance. The router's wireless performance was among the fastest single-band Wireless-N routers we've reviewed.

Fast wireless performance; Built-in network storage; Photo frame; A comprehensive set of networking features; Its web interface is responsive and intuitive

Single-band router that's more expensive than most; if not all; true dual-band routers; Front panel LCD/photo frame is too small; Network storage performance is slow; Doesn't include a hard drive

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.

Fast wireless performance; Built-in network storage; Photo frame; A comprehensive set of networking features; Its web interface is responsive and intuitive

Single-band router that's more expensive than most; if not all; true dual-band routers; Front panel LCD/photo frame is too small; Network storage performance is slow; Doesn't include a hard drive

The D-Link DIR 685 Router is a high-end feature-rich router. It has a smooth finish and a 3.2-inch LCD screen, making it one of the better looking routers in the market. The D-Link DIR 685 comes with two USB ports for external storage devices and it also has a slot to attach a 2.5-inch SATA hard...

First announced at CES 2009, D-Link's Xtreme N Storage "all-in-one" Router DIR-685 is the first wireless router that can also work as a network storage device and as a digital photo frame. However, we wish it were a $150 cheaper standalone router, as its $300 asking price is too high.

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 a hard drive

After 6-7 months it began rebooting itself several times a day. At inconvenient times of course. It has the latest firmware and I never used a hard drive in it. I tried the tip in the knowledge base about turning off upnp but it didn't help.

All the features; Works great when it stays on

Sending it in for warranty leaves you without a unit; Going to see if they'll ship a refurbished one but not holding my breath

It's not uncommon to find networking manufacturers adding unique features to their products in an effort to stand out from the crowd. The Linksys by Cisco WRT160NL , Belkin's N+ as well as D-Link's DIR-825 all include USB ports to convert an attached USB drive to networked storage.

Gigabit WAN and LAN w/ jumbo frame support; Wire-speed Gigabit routing; Wireless Guest zone; NAS performs better and has more features than other router NASes

Fan screams like a banshee; Screen too small; FrameChannel won't work behind another router; Membrane switch failed on review sample

Featuring a 3.2-inch LCD monitor that can display images, SharePort technology for printer sharing and an FTP server for remote access, the DIR-685 802.11n Wi-Fi router also employs D-Link Green technology.

Review Ah, convergence, that buzzword of the 1990s – so often promising a lot, but delivering little. Evidently, D-Link is toying with the convergence concept with the neatly packaged Xtreme N DIR-685.