Dynex DX-E401 manual Configuring the router, To access the Web-based configuration utility

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Configuring the router

16If you selected PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), the Set PPPoE screen opens.

Note - Make sure that you remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers.

17Type the Username and Password provided to you by your ISP, and type the Service Name if your ISP uses a service name for the PPPoE connection.

18Click Next. The Setup Completed screen opens.

19Click Restart. The router saves the changes and reboots.

20Click Close. The router setup is now complete, and you should be able to access the Internet.

Configuring the router

Whenever you want to reconfigure your network or the router, you can access the Web-based configuration utility by opening your Web browser and typing in the IP Address of the router. The default IP Address is: 192.168.0.1 (also see Start-up and Log in on page 8).

To access the Web-based configuration utility:

1Open your Web browser.

2Type in the IP Address of the router (http://192.168.0.1).

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Contents DX-E401 Introduction ContentsIntroduction to broadband router technology Important safety instructionsFirewalls FeaturesLANs and WANs Broadband Modem and IP SharingAllows you to assign user-specific access rights Product components System requirements for configurationEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Network settings Setting up the routerWeb-based management utility To access the Web-based management utilityStart UP and LOG To use the Setup Wizard Using the Setup WizardIf you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step Go to step Setting up the router To access the Web-based configuration utility Configuring the routerConfiguring a Dynamic IP Address To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressHost Name MAC Address To configure a static IP addressAddress unless required by your ISP Unless required by your ISP255.255.255.0 Configuring PppoeOptional AddressTo configure PPPoE Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensRe-enter the PPPoE password Service Name provided by your ISP optionalTo configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable Or when the connection is dropped Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensTo configure your LAN Configuring Your LANConfiguring Your Dhcp Server To configure your Dhcp serverLocal domain name. Optional Configuring a Virtual Server To configure a virtual serverAdvanced Lease TimeBe providing the virtual services Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IPProtocol used for the virtual service Access the virtual serviceExample #1 Configuring Special Applications To configure special applicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections To configure IP filters Enter the following settings, as appropriateConfiguring URL Blocking To configure URL blockingTo block a text string To configure MAC filtering Click URL Blocking, then click EnabledConfiguring MAC Filters Enter the following, as appropriateConfiguring Domain Blocking To configure domain blockingName Filter name Dhcp ClientDomains to which access is blocked Domains to which access is allowedTo configure Firewall Rules Configuring Firewall RulesRange Name Name of the firewall ActionConfiguring the DMZ To configure the DMZIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ Tools To configure administrator settingsTo configure the system time Port Port number used to access the routerConfiguring the System Time RemoteTo reload a system settings file Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo configure the system settings Day, hour, minute, and second, then click Set TimeHard Drive You can upgrade the firmware of the routerClick Load to reload the file Upgrading the FirmwareTo configure miscellaneous settings Firmware upgradeConfiguring Miscellaneous Settings Download the new firmware to your hard driveHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Click Reboot to restart the routerPing Test To use the cable tester Link Status StatusMore Info RefreshTo review device information Configuring the LOG To configure the logTo view the Log Viewing the LOGTo view traffic statistics Address Email AddressViewing Traffic Statistics To reset the system settings to factory defaults ResetHelp Click the Help tab. The Help screen opensUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computersTo use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computers To name your computer Naming your computerConfiguring your computers Click OK to save your changes and exit To check your computer’s IP address Checking your computer’s IP addressTo assign a static IP address Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and WindowsClick OK to save your changes and exit Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP addressTo assign a static IP address with Macintosh OS Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OSSelecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitGo to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OSTroubleshooting TroubleshootingConfirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsTo use Ipconfig Technical Support WarrantyDisclaimer Legal noticesFCC Warning Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement