Dynex DX-E401 instruction

4-Port Cable/DSL Router

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DX-E401

USER GUIDE • GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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Dynex DX-E401 manual

Contents

DX-E401 Introduction Contents Introduction to broadband router technology Important safety instructions Firewalls FeaturesLANs and WANs Broadband Modem and IP Sharing Allows you to assign user-specific access rights Product components System requirements for configurationEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Network settings Setting up the router Web-based management utility To access the Web-based management utilityStart UP and LOG To use the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard If you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step Go to step Setting up the router To access the Web-based configuration utility Configuring the router Configuring a Dynamic IP Address To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressHost Name MAC Address To configure a static IP addressAddress unless required by your ISP Unless required by your ISP 255.255.255.0 Configuring PppoeOptional Address To configure PPPoE Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensRe-enter the PPPoE password Service Name provided by your ISP optional To configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable Or when the connection is dropped Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensTo configure your LAN Configuring Your LAN Configuring Your Dhcp Server To configure your Dhcp serverLocal domain name. Optional Configuring a Virtual Server To configure a virtual serverAdvanced Lease Time Be providing the virtual services Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IPProtocol used for the virtual service Access the virtual service Example #1 Configuring Special Applications To configure special applicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections To configure IP filters Enter the following settings, as appropriate Configuring URL Blocking To configure URL blockingTo block a text string To configure MAC filtering Click URL Blocking, then click EnabledConfiguring MAC Filters Enter the following, as appropriate Configuring Domain Blocking To configure domain blockingName Filter name Dhcp Client Domains to which access is blocked Domains to which access is allowedTo configure Firewall Rules Configuring Firewall Rules Range Name Name of the firewall Action Configuring the DMZ To configure the DMZIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ Tools To configure administrator settings To configure the system time Port Port number used to access the routerConfiguring the System Time Remote To reload a system settings file Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo configure the system settings Day, hour, minute, and second, then click Set Time Hard Drive You can upgrade the firmware of the routerClick Load to reload the file Upgrading the Firmware To configure miscellaneous settings Firmware upgradeConfiguring Miscellaneous Settings Download the new firmware to your hard drive Hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Click Reboot to restart the routerPing Test To use the cable tester Link Status StatusMore Info Refresh To review device information Configuring the LOG To configure the logTo view the Log Viewing the LOG To view traffic statistics Address Email AddressViewing Traffic Statistics To reset the system settings to factory defaults ResetHelp Click the Help tab. The Help screen opens Using 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 computer Configuring your computers Click OK to save your changes and exit To check your computer’s IP address Checking your computer’s IP address To assign a static IP address Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows Click 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 address To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OS Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitGo to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Confirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsTo use Ipconfig Technical Support Warranty Disclaimer Legal notices FCC Warning Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement