D-Link DIR-685: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The D-Link DIR-685 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the gemini/generic target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rt2800pci driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the D-Link DIR-685, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Cortina Systems CS3516
CPU 1 core @ 300 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Ralink RT2880F (mini-PCI)
WLAN driver rt2800pci
OpenWrt target gemini / generic
Package architecture arm_fa526
Current release 25.12.5
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.0A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 52 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the DIR-685

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the DIR-685

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

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