Dynex DX-E401 manual Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS

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Configuring your computers

3Click Manually on the Configure list, then enter the static IP address, the subnet mask, and the router IP address in the appropriate fields.

4Click Apply Now to save your settings and exit.

Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS X

To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS X:

1Go to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences.

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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 Product components System requirements for configurationEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Network settings Setting up the routerWeb-based management utility To access the 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 routerConfiguring a Dynamic IP Address To configure your router to obtain 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 LANConfiguring Your Dhcp Server To configure 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 Configuring Special Applications To configure special applicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections To configure IP filters Enter the following settings, as appropriateConfiguring URL Blocking To configure 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 ActionConfiguring the DMZ To configure 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 SettingsHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Click Reboot to restart the routerPing 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 LogTo view traffic statistics Address Email AddressViewing Traffic Statistics Click the Help tab. The Help screen opens ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults HelpUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computersTo 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 TroubleshootingConfirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsTo use Ipconfig Technical Support WarrantyDisclaimer Legal noticesFCC Warning Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement