Dynex DX-E401 manual Naming your computer, To name your computer

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Configuring your computers

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5Enter a Computer Description and a Computer Name, then click Next. The

Name your computer screen opens.

6Enter a Workgroup name, then click Next. The Ready to apply network settings screen opens.

7When you are ready to apply the network changes, click Next to continue, then wait while the Wizard configures your computer.

8On the next screen, click the option that applies to your situation, then follow the on-screen prompts.

9When the Network Setup Wizard is done, click Finish to complete the process. You will be prompted to restart your computer.

10For the new settings to take effect, click Yes to restart your computer.

Naming your computer

This section describes how to name your computer using Microsoft Windows XP.

To name your computer:

1From the Windows Desktop, click Start, then right-click My Computer.

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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 Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem System requirements for configurationProduct components Network settings Setting up the routerStart UP and LOG To access the Web-based management utilityWeb-based management utility 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 routerHost Name To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressConfiguring a Dynamic IP Address 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 LANLocal domain name. Optional To configure your Dhcp serverConfiguring Your Dhcp Server 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 run applications that require multiple connections To configure special applicationsConfiguring Special Applications To configure IP filters Enter the following settings, as appropriateTo block a text string To configure URL blockingConfiguring URL Blocking 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 ActionIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ To configure the DMZConfiguring 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 SettingsPing Test Click Reboot to restart the routerHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping 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 LogViewing Traffic Statistics Address Email AddressTo view traffic statistics Click the Help tab. The Help screen opens ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults HelpTo use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computersUsing 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 TroubleshootingTo use Ipconfig SpecificationsConfirm your computer’s IP configuration Technical Support WarrantyDisclaimer Legal noticesFCC Warning Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement