Dynex DX-E401 manual Link Status, More Info, Refresh, Test

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40	Configuring the router

2Click the Tools tab, then the Cable Test button. The Fast Ethernet Cable Tester screen opens.

Field	Description

Ports	The Ethernet port names associated to the physical ports.

Link Status	The current link status of the Ethernet cable connected to the respective Ethernet
	port.

More Info	Click More Info for detailed information about the cable link status.

Refresh	Click Refresh to run the cable test. Allow the router a few seconds to complete
	the test.

Status

REVIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION

This page displays the current information for the router, including:

•LAN information

•WAN information

•MAC address information

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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 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 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 LANConfiguring Your Dhcp Server To configure 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 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 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 RangeConfiguring the DMZ To configure 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 driveHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Click Reboot to restart the routerPing 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 LOGTo view traffic statistics Address Email AddressViewing Traffic Statistics Reset To reset the system settings to factory defaultsHelp 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 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 TroubleshootingConfirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsTo use Ipconfig Warranty Technical SupportLegal notices DisclaimerFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning