Dynex DX-E401 manual To use the cable tester

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Configuring the router		39

Field	Description

UPNP	To use the universal plug and play feature, click Enabled.

Gaming Mode	Gaming mode allows a form of pass-through for certain Internet games. If you
	are using Xbox, Playstation2, or a computer, make sure you are using the latest
	firmware and that Gaming Mode is enabled. To utilize Gaming Mode, click
	Enabled. If you are not using a gaming application, we recommend that you
	disable Gaming Mode.

VPN Pass Through	The router supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through for both PPTP
	(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec (IP Security). Once VPN
	pass-through is enabled, there is no need to open up virtual services. Multiple
	VPN connections can be made through the router. This is useful when you have
	many VPN clients on the LAN network.
	PPTP—clickEnabled or Disabled
	IPSec—clickEnabled or Disabled

Dynamic DNS	The Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name
	linked to a changing IP address. This is a useful feature since many computers do
	not use a static IP address.

USING THE FAST ETHERNET CABLE TESTER

Cable Test is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Cable Test can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. The Cable Test feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing you to easily troubleshoot your own cable connections.

To use the cable tester:

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 Introduction ContentsIntroduction to broadband router technology Important safety instructionsBroadband Modem and IP Sharing FeaturesFirewalls LANs and WANsAllows you to assign user-specific access rights System requirements for configuration Product componentsEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Network settings Setting up the routerTo access the Web-based management utility 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 routerTo configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address Configuring a Dynamic IP AddressHost Name Unless required by your ISP To configure a static IP addressMAC Address Address unless required by your ISPAddress Configuring Pppoe255.255.255.0 OptionalService Name provided by your ISP optional Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensTo configure PPPoE Re-enter the PPPoE passwordTo configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable Configuring Your LAN Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensOr when the connection is dropped To configure your LANTo configure your Dhcp server Configuring Your Dhcp ServerLocal domain name. Optional Lease Time To configure a virtual serverConfiguring a Virtual Server AdvancedAccess the virtual service Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IPBe providing the virtual services Protocol used for the virtual serviceExample #1 To configure special applications Configuring Special ApplicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections To configure IP filters Enter the following settings, as appropriateTo configure URL blocking Configuring URL BlockingTo block a text string Enter the following, as appropriate Click URL Blocking, then click EnabledTo configure MAC filtering Configuring MAC FiltersDhcp Client To configure domain blockingConfiguring Domain Blocking Name Filter nameConfiguring Firewall Rules Domains to which access is allowedDomains to which access is blocked To configure Firewall RulesRange Name Name of the firewall ActionTo configure the DMZ Configuring the DMZIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ Tools To configure administrator settingsRemote Port Port number used to access the routerTo configure the system time Configuring the System TimeDay, hour, minute, and second, then click Set Time Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo reload a system settings file To configure the system settingsUpgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the routerHard Drive Click Load to reload the fileDownload the new firmware to your hard drive Firmware upgradeTo configure miscellaneous settings Configuring Miscellaneous SettingsClick Reboot to restart the router Hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN pingPing Test To use the cable tester Refresh StatusLink Status More InfoTo review device information Viewing the LOG To configure the logConfiguring the LOG To view the LogAddress Email Address To view traffic statisticsViewing Traffic Statistics Click the Help tab. The Help screen opens ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults HelpConfiguring your computers Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPTo 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 OSTo select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitSelecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Go to the Apple menu, then click System PreferencesTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSpecifications Confirm your computer’s IP configurationTo use Ipconfig Technical Support WarrantyDisclaimer Legal noticesFCC Warning Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement