Dynex DX-E401 manual To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address, Host Name

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14	Configuring the router

Note - if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the router, make sure to enter the new IP Address.

3Type admin in the User Name field, and type your password in the Password field (default is blank, unless you have changed it), then click OK. The utility’s Home screen opens.

WAN

CONFIGURING A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS

A dynamic IP address obtains IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Use this if your ISP does not give you IP address numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services.

To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address:

1Access the Web-based configuration utility by following the instructions in To access the Web-based configuration utility: on page 13.

2Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens.

3Click Dynamic IP Address, then enter the following settings, as appropriate:

Field	Description

Host Name	The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host
	name is the device name of the router and may be changed.

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Contents DX-E401 Contents IntroductionImportant safety instructions Introduction to broadband router technologyLANs and WANs FeaturesFirewalls Broadband Modem and IP SharingAllows you to assign user-specific access rights Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem System requirements for configurationProduct components Setting up the router Network settingsStart UP and LOG To access the Web-based management utilityWeb-based management utility Using the Setup Wizard To use the Setup WizardIf you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step Go to step Setting up the router Configuring the router To access the Web-based configuration utilityHost Name To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressConfiguring a Dynamic IP Address Address unless required by your ISP To configure a static IP addressMAC Address Unless required by your ISPOptional Configuring Pppoe255.255.255.0 AddressRe-enter the PPPoE password Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensTo configure PPPoE Service Name provided by your ISP optionalTo configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable To configure your LAN Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensOr when the connection is dropped Configuring Your LANLocal domain name. Optional To configure your Dhcp serverConfiguring Your Dhcp Server Advanced To configure a virtual serverConfiguring a Virtual Server Lease TimeProtocol used for the virtual service Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IPBe providing the virtual services Access the virtual serviceExample #1 To run applications that require multiple connections To configure special applicationsConfiguring Special Applications Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure IP filtersTo block a text string To configure URL blockingConfiguring URL Blocking Configuring MAC Filters Click URL Blocking, then click EnabledTo configure MAC filtering Enter the following, as appropriateName Filter name To configure domain blockingConfiguring Domain Blocking Dhcp ClientTo configure Firewall Rules Domains to which access is allowedDomains to which access is blocked Configuring Firewall RulesName Name of the firewall Action RangeIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ To configure the DMZConfiguring the DMZ To configure administrator settings ToolsConfiguring the System Time Port Port number used to access the routerTo configure the system time RemoteTo configure the system settings Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo reload a system settings file Day, hour, minute, and second, then click Set TimeClick Load to reload the file You can upgrade the firmware of the routerHard Drive Upgrading the FirmwareConfiguring Miscellaneous Settings Firmware upgradeTo configure miscellaneous settings Download the new firmware to your hard drivePing Test Click Reboot to restart the routerHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping To use the cable tester More Info StatusLink Status RefreshTo review device information To view the Log To configure the logConfiguring the LOG Viewing the LOGViewing Traffic Statistics Address Email AddressTo view traffic statistics Help ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults Click the Help tab. The Help screen opensTo use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computersUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computers Naming your computer To name your computerConfiguring your computers Click OK to save your changes and exit Checking your computer’s IP address To check your computer’s IP addressAssigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows To assign a static IP addressClick OK to save your changes and exit To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP address Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or WindowsAssigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OSGo to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitSelecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OSTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTo use Ipconfig SpecificationsConfirm your computer’s IP configuration Warranty Technical SupportLegal notices DisclaimerFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning