Dynex DX-E401 Advanced, Lease Time, To configure a virtual server, Configuring a Virtual Server

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22	Configuring the router

Field	Description

Ending IP Address	The ending IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment.

Lease Time	The length of time for the IP lease. The default setting is one hour.

Advanced

CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL SERVER

The router can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services with a public IP address can automatically be redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).

The router firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN so that all computers networked with the router are invisible to the outside world. If you want, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the router redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.

The router is also capable of port-redirection. Port-redirection takes incoming traffic to a particular port and redirects it to a different port on the server computer.

Each virtual service that is created are listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. Pre-defined virtual services are already in the table. You can use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.

To configure a virtual server:

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

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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 Product components System requirements for configurationEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Setting up the router Network settingsWeb-based management utility To access the Web-based management utilityStart UP and LOG 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 utilityConfiguring a Dynamic IP Address To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressHost Name 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 LANConfiguring Your Dhcp Server To configure your Dhcp serverLocal domain name. Optional 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 Configuring Special Applications To configure special applicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure IP filtersConfiguring URL Blocking To configure URL blockingTo block a text string 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 RangeConfiguring the DMZ To configure the DMZIP address of the computer to be in 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 driveHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Click Reboot to restart the routerPing Test 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 LOGTo view traffic statistics Address Email AddressViewing Traffic Statistics Help ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults 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 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 TroubleshootingConfirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsTo use Ipconfig Warranty Technical SupportLegal notices DisclaimerFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning