Setting up the router | Dynex DX-E401 specification

12	Setting up the router

13If you selected Static IP Address, the Set Static IP Address screen opens.

14Type the IP address information provided to you by your ISP, including:

•WAN IP Address

•WAN Subnet Mask

•WAN Gateway Address

•Primary DNS Address

15Go to step 18.

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Dynex DX-E401 manual Setting up the router

Contents

DX-E401 Contents Introduction Important safety instructions Introduction to broadband router technology Features FirewallsLANs and WANs Broadband Modem and IP Sharing Allows you to assign user-specific access rights System requirements for configuration Product componentsEthernet-based cable or DSL modem Setting up the router Network settings To access the Web-based management utility 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 To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address Configuring a Dynamic IP AddressHost Name To configure a static IP address MAC AddressAddress unless required by your ISP Unless required by your ISP Configuring Pppoe 255.255.255.0Optional Address Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens To configure PPPoERe-enter the PPPoE password Service Name provided by your ISP optional To 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 LAN To configure your Dhcp server Configuring Your Dhcp ServerLocal domain name. Optional To configure a virtual server Configuring a Virtual ServerAdvanced Lease Time Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IP Be providing the virtual servicesProtocol used for the virtual service Access the virtual service Example #1 To configure special applications Configuring Special ApplicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure IP filters To configure URL blocking Configuring URL BlockingTo block a text string Click URL Blocking, then click Enabled To configure MAC filteringConfiguring MAC Filters Enter the following, as appropriate To configure domain blocking Configuring Domain BlockingName Filter name Dhcp Client Domains to which access is allowed Domains to which access is blockedTo configure Firewall Rules Configuring Firewall Rules Name Name of the firewall Action Range To configure the DMZ Configuring the DMZIP address of the computer to be in the DMZ To configure administrator settings Tools Port Port number used to access the router To configure the system timeConfiguring the System Time Remote Click 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 Time You can upgrade the firmware of the router Hard DriveClick Load to reload the file Upgrading the Firmware Firmware upgrade To configure miscellaneous settingsConfiguring Miscellaneous Settings Download the new firmware to your hard drive Click Reboot to restart the router Hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN pingPing Test To use the cable tester Status Link StatusMore Info Refresh To review device information To configure the log Configuring the LOGTo view the Log Viewing the LOG Address Email Address To view traffic statisticsViewing Traffic Statistics Reset To reset the system settings to factory defaultsHelp Click the Help tab. The Help screen opens Configuring your computers Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPTo 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 Click 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 OS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Confirm your computer’s IP configurationTo use Ipconfig Warranty Technical Support Legal notices Disclaimer Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning