If you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step

10	Setting up the router

see Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows 2000 on page 53.

•Static IP Address—Select this option to manually input the IP address that your ISP assigns to you. For more information, see Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000 on page 51.

•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)—(for example, DSL users) Select this option if your ISP requires the use of PPPoE to connect to their services. For more information, see Configuring PPPoE on page 16.

9If you selected Dynamic IP Address, go to Step 10. If you selected Static IP Address, go to Step 13.

If you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step 16.

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Contents

DX-E401 Contents Introduction Important safety instructions Introduction to broadband router technology LANs and WANs FeaturesFirewalls Broadband Modem and IP Sharing Allows you to assign user-specific access rights Product components System requirements for configurationEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Setting up the router Network settings Web-based management utility To access the Web-based management utilityStart UP and LOG Using the Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard If you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step Go to step Setting up the router Configuring the router To access the Web-based configuration utility Configuring a Dynamic IP Address To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressHost Name Address unless required by your ISP To configure a static IP addressMAC Address Unless required by your ISP Optional Configuring Pppoe255.255.255.0 Address Re-enter the PPPoE password Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensTo configure PPPoE Service Name provided by your ISP optional To configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable To configure your LAN Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensOr when the connection is dropped Configuring Your LAN Configuring Your Dhcp Server To configure your Dhcp serverLocal domain name. Optional Advanced To configure a virtual serverConfiguring a Virtual Server Lease Time Protocol used for the virtual service Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IPBe providing the virtual services Access the virtual service Example #1 Configuring Special Applications To configure special applicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure IP filters Configuring URL Blocking To configure URL blockingTo block a text string Configuring MAC Filters Click URL Blocking, then click EnabledTo configure MAC filtering Enter the following, as appropriate Name Filter name To configure domain blockingConfiguring Domain Blocking Dhcp Client To configure Firewall Rules Domains to which access is allowedDomains to which access is blocked Configuring Firewall Rules Name Name of the firewall Action Range Configuring the DMZ To configure the DMZIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ To configure administrator settings Tools Configuring the System Time Port Port number used to access the routerTo configure the system time Remote To configure the system settings Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo reload a system settings file Day, hour, minute, and second, then click Set Time Click Load to reload the file You can upgrade the firmware of the routerHard Drive Upgrading the Firmware Configuring Miscellaneous Settings Firmware upgradeTo configure 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 More Info StatusLink Status Refresh To review device information To view the Log To configure the logConfiguring the LOG Viewing the LOG To view traffic statistics Address Email AddressViewing Traffic Statistics Help ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults 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 Naming your computer To name your computer Configuring your computers Click OK to save your changes and exit Checking your computer’s IP address To check your computer’s IP address Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows To assign a static IP address Click 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 Windows Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OS Go to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitSelecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Confirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsTo use Ipconfig Warranty Technical Support Legal notices Disclaimer Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning