Dynex DX-E401 You can upgrade the firmware of the router, Hard Drive, Upgrading the Firmware

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2Click the Tools tab, then the System button. The System Settings screen opens.

3Enter the following, as appropriate:

Field	Description

Save Settings to Local	Click Save to save a system settings file to your local hard drive.
Hard Drive

Load Settings from	Click Browse to find the system settings file saved to your local hard drive, then
Local Hard Drive	click Load to reload the file.

Restore to Factory	Click Restore to restore the factory default system settings to your router.
Default Settings

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

You can upgrade the firmware of the router.

To make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive:

•Click Browse to browse your local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Check the Dynex Web site for current firmware upgrades to download at www.dynexproducts.com.

To upgrade the firmware:

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 technologyFeatures FirewallsLANs and WANs Broadband Modem and IP SharingAllows you to assign user-specific access rights System requirements for configuration Product componentsEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Setting up the router Network settingsTo access the Web-based management utility 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 utilityTo configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address Configuring a Dynamic IP AddressHost Name To configure a static IP address MAC AddressAddress unless required by your ISP Unless required by your ISPConfiguring Pppoe 255.255.255.0Optional AddressClick the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens To configure PPPoERe-enter the PPPoE password Service Name provided by your ISP optionalTo configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opens Or when the connection is droppedTo configure your LAN Configuring Your LANTo configure your Dhcp server Configuring Your Dhcp ServerLocal domain name. Optional To configure a virtual server Configuring a Virtual ServerAdvanced Lease TimeName Name referencing the virtual service Private IP Be providing the virtual servicesProtocol used for the virtual service Access the virtual serviceExample #1 To configure special applications Configuring Special ApplicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure IP filtersTo configure URL blocking Configuring URL BlockingTo block a text string Click URL Blocking, then click Enabled To configure MAC filteringConfiguring MAC Filters Enter the following, as appropriateTo configure domain blocking Configuring Domain BlockingName Filter name Dhcp ClientDomains to which access is allowed Domains to which access is blockedTo configure Firewall Rules Configuring Firewall RulesName Name of the firewall Action RangeTo configure the DMZ Configuring the DMZIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ To configure administrator settings ToolsPort Port number used to access the router To configure the system timeConfiguring the System Time RemoteClick Restore to reset the router to factory settings To reload a system settings fileTo configure the system settings Day, hour, minute, and second, then click Set TimeYou can upgrade the firmware of the router Hard DriveClick Load to reload the file Upgrading the FirmwareFirmware upgrade To configure miscellaneous settingsConfiguring Miscellaneous Settings Download the new firmware to your hard driveClick Reboot to restart the router Hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN pingPing Test To use the cable tester Status Link StatusMore Info RefreshTo review device information To configure the log Configuring the LOGTo view the Log Viewing the LOGAddress Email Address To view traffic statisticsViewing Traffic Statistics Reset To reset the system settings to factory defaultsHelp Click the Help tab. The Help screen opensConfiguring your computers Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPTo 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 OSClick Apply Now to save your settings and exit Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OSGo to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OSTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSpecifications Confirm your computer’s IP configurationTo use Ipconfig Warranty Technical SupportLegal notices DisclaimerFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning