To configure Pptp | Dynex DX-E401 specs

18	Configuring the router

Field	Description

IP Address	The static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. This option is only available for
	Static PPPoE.

Primary DNS Address	The primary DNS IP address provided by our ISP.

Secondary DNS	The static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. This option is only available for
Address	Static PPPoE.

MTU	Maximum Transmission Unit-1492 is the default setting. You may need to change
	the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP.

Auto-reconnect	If this is enabled, the router will automatically connect to your ISP after your
	system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped.

CONFIGURING PPTP

PPTP, or Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol, is a WAN connection type used in Europe.

To configure PPTP:

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

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

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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 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 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 To configure your Dhcp server Configuring 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 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 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 To configure the DMZ Configuring 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 Click Reboot to restart the router Hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN pingPing 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 Address Email Address To view traffic statisticsViewing Traffic Statistics Help ResetTo reset the system settings to factory defaults 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 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 Specifications Confirm your computer’s IP configurationTo use Ipconfig Warranty Technical Support Legal notices Disclaimer Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement FCC Warning

Dynex DX-E401 manual To configure Pptp

Models: DX-E401

Configuring the router

The primary DNS IP address provided by our ISP.

MTU

Auto-reconnect

To configure PPTP:

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