Dynex DX-E401 manual To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address, Host Name

14 Configuring the router

Note - if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the router, make sure to enter the new IP Address.

3Type admin in the User Name field, and type your password in the Password field (default is blank, unless you have changed it), then click OK. The utility’s Home screen opens.

WAN

CONFIGURING A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS

A dynamic IP address obtains IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Use this if your ISP does not give you IP address numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services.

To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address:

1Access the Web-based configuration utility by following the instructions in To access the Web-based configuration utility: on page 13.

2Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens.

3Click Dynamic IP Address, then enter the following settings, as appropriate:

Field	Description
Host Name	The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host
	name is the device name of the router and may be changed.