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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-685 => Topic started by: gaterouter on November 14, 2010, 06:36:57 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a fix coming in to fix the loud fan noise?
TIA
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D-Link used a very very small fan within the router, to make it actually extract air the fan runs at high RPM. Don't think they would fixed this unless your router is overheating, the fan turns on depending on the internal components reach a certain temperature such as the CPU, or accessing HDD.
Though they could have a better range such as 50% - 100% fan power, to make it subtle. Is you fan on all the time?
It's normal for the fan to go on if you accessing the internal HDD, idling it's quiet.
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Thanks for the reply.
The fan doesn't make noise all the time but while accessing the drive. It seems that it's programmed anyway to spin full speed even just accessing the drive to be safe to avoid damage due to possible overheat. I would expect it would only spin up full speed when there is temperature goes up above a defined threshold. The Hitachi drive doesn't seem producing enough heat to worry about.
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This is a BIG BIG BIG problem. I had to take out the HDD. So now it is just a router with big problems. Spedd drops and so on, the list is long. Never more a D-Link.
DGL-4300 was a great one put thoughbut only 80 so it isnt an alternativ but it still better than this s***. D-Link should fix this one for there reprosation, I am going to complaine whereever I can about this router
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So did you do any trouble shooting to figure out if it was a problem with the router?
What steps did you take?
What is your set up like?
How are you connecting?
You try your HW out at a friends house to see if problems track?
Have you talked to someone at Dlink?
I recommend asking for help and troubleshooting before labeling or complaining to much. There are alot of steps to try to figure out what could be the real problem.
Most issues seen are end user mis-configurations.
Help us help you man. Were here to help and get you on track if we can.
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the loud fan is indeed a big problem in this router. All you can do is place a SSD drive, but they are expensive!
I've already send d-link and email arwhith the question whether the short term and firmware upgrade is expected ... so far no answer back.
D-Link router has on the market and thousands of people now and half brackish d-link router stand and pulls his shoulders and doing anything with deep shame ...! >:( >:( >:(
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Has anyone made contact with DLink about the FAN and if any of these routers could be sent in to replace the fan? I presume it's a small type of fan. Looking at this unit, seems that for $300, I hope Dlink would step up. Anyone emailed the moderators here? How old are these units?
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i bought an ssd and that solved my problem, but is true, d-link should give a solution to this...
years now waiting for a fw update...
incredible...
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Has anyone made contact with DLink about the FAN and if any of these routers could be sent in to replace the fan? I presume it's a small type of fan. Looking at this unit, seems that for $300, I hope Dlink would step up. Anyone emailed the moderators here? How old are these units?
The moderators here respons on nothing >:( also emails to d-link are no respons or anwser back...to grazy for words realy >:(
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Is your unit in or out of warranty? If out of warranty, does Dlink offer any out of warranty options?
Some OEMs do offer repairs for a fee. Sometimes it worth it.
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Is your unit in or out of warranty? If out of warranty, does Dlink offer any out of warranty options?
Some OEMs do offer repairs for a fee. Sometimes it worth it.
The unit is in waranty bud d-link is than only replacing the router en than i have still the same isseu :(
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If it's in Warranty have them RMA it.
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You need to take advantage of the warranty if it's still active man. Need to talk to someone at DLink and get the unit back to them. Put in a note of the issues and state them clearly so they understand what is wrong with the unit.
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This is an issue. D-link support on this is pretty much useless. Although there is an option to get another unit if your router is within warranty, I don't think that would help.
This router has some "Green" features to save power. There could be 2 problems which would contribute to this issue. 1. Firmware is buggy in support of the "Green" features. 2. The thermal design of the router is bad.
The firmware fix and addition of another fan ( maybe on the left top ) may fix the problem I think.
If this issue is fixed, more people probably would buy this router.
It's been almost a year and no firmware is released after 2.00NA ( May'10 ). Don't know if there is new firmware or h/w version coming up.
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I would still RMA it. The more units that get returned, the more likely they will see that there is a issue and maybe do something about it.
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Hi guys. I had no idea dlink has a forum.. heh :)
I've installed a hitachi 250GB (5400RPM) drive in the router, and I agree with you all, the noise is ridiculous...
I was considering cutting out the back and remove the tiny fan and then use a lowRPM 80mm fan instead. It would void my warranty, but I thought it would be worth it. But before I did it such a silly thing, I connected an Antec 80mm case fan that was wasting space on my desk to a 5V power adaptor. I then placed it at an angle behind the router, blowing onto the HDD-bay and back of the router... I haven't heard the fan spin up even once since then, no warranty void necessary. ;D
(I guess you'd want to keep the drive bay open for a drive generating more heat.)
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Nice work around man. ;) ;D Thanks for sharing.
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The work around is good to know. As long as the noise of the 80mm fan is low, it's cool.
Like I said before, this router thermal design is messed up. It would be great if D-link add another fan on the top left. That probably would meet the cooling requirement needed for the heat generated by the drive.
I don't know if it's technically feasible to add another fan as it depends on the electronics inside it. But then there is always a way for a new h/w version which D-link is known releasing time to time. Not sure how popular and business D-link is getting from this router sell, but new h/w version release will depend on it.
This issue hits a lot because you pay that hefty amount to buy it and then have to deal with it without absolutely no viable technical solution from D-link so far. It's over 2 years since this router was released, I bet many might have complained about this issue to them but yeah who cares? yeah.. >:(
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I agree, this unit should had better cooling out of the gate for the cost. I would definitely use any warranty time left with DLink on these units. After that, I would make your own modifications for cooling.
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D-link I have discussed the problem with the loud fan in the dir-685. D-Link has no intention to alleviate the problem. I was even told I only had to turn back and fan ... f*** up! This is Euro 219 and router and what you get in return is pure junk and rubbish.
I am going to court because I'm sure that right and will say that this amount something more may be expected.
To be continued >:(
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1200 clics on this topic, and still not one answer from d-link... >:(
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This forum is pretty much user to user.
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This forum is pretty much user to user.
i agree with you...
again, to solve this there are several solutions...
a) if you donīt want to modify anything on the case just buy a ssd, the cheapest you can find...
b) if you are a hobbyst (and your router is over the warranty period) you could cut a hole in the back of the case and add a fan conected to the electronic of the router...
c) if you have a friend who knows about electronic you can do everything...
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It is the user that normally sorts out the problems on the devices not the manufacture. M
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(http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/cooxphd2fbo4qlc87fap.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
here you have cooling fans for hdīs...
10 euro...
cut off a openning in the case and install this, it will work of sure...
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Okay, I received the replacement through RMA. The issue still exists, no surprise though. The noise started as soon as I started using the internal drive. The temperature shown was 48C/118F at the time.
Currently it has 1.01NA firmware. Checking the new version gave firmware with file name
"dir685_v2.00NA_B01_RBa3ah.bin" dated 2010-9-14
Is this the same as 2.00NA available on the D-link website?
Does anyone know the specs of the internal fan?
Thanks
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i have called d-link and rma this crappy router. I know that i get back en new one with the same problemens, bud d-link has no other solution than rma it..and rma it...and again rma it... >:(
come on d-link... do something about this crappy fan en firmware >:(
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Is there anyone using Hitachi drives with Model number starting HTE i.e. Enhanced-availability (EA) model in this router?
If yes, did you observe the noisy fan issue as well?
Thanks
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I tried a western digital scorpio 320 gb. The noise is indeed ridiculous. It doesnt happen only when the drive is being accessed. It also happens if the room temperature goes above 71F. I am comfortable all the way up to 73F in my room and I dont like the idea of having the AC on just so my router "feels" comfortable and doesnt overheat. The only thing I could do is take the hard drive out for now until /I find some setup to keep it cool. I tried using a laptop cooler base I had that is usb powered and powered off the router which worked up to 73F. Before the fan would go on and off even at temperatures of 68F in the room. It has a crappy fan and I doubt that any firmware would fix this.
The SSD someone mentioned might be helpful since the have lowere temperatures, but im ot sure shelling out another 90 bucks is the solution. It also sucks because if I use the hard drive as usb that would help with the heating, it is not accessible through nas unless i use shareport which basically makes it useless for the xbox etc...