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Dynex DX-E401 manual Ping Test, Click Reboot to restart the router, Configuring the router, Field

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2Click the Tools tab, then the Misc. button. The Miscellaneous Settings screen opens.

	3 Enter the following, as appropriate:

Field		Description

Ping Test		The ping test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet.
		Enter the IP address that you want to ping, then click Ping.

Restart Device		Click Reboot to restart the router.

Block WAN Ping		If you choose to block WAN ping, the WAN IP address of the router will not
		respond to pings. Blocking the ping can provide some extra security from
		hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping.

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Contents

4-Port Cable/DSL Router DX-E401USER GUIDE GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR GUÍA DEL USUARIO Product Name French Product Name SpanishIntroduction ContentsIntroduction Dynex 4-Port Cable/DSL RouterIntroduction to broadband router technology Important safety instructionsImportant safety instructions Warning - read this carefully before proceedingFirewalls FeaturesFeatures LANs and WANsFeatures Power indicator System requirements for configurationindicators WAN indicatorSetting up the router Setting up the routerNetwork settings connectorWeb-based management utility Setting up the routerTo access the Web-based management utility For example, typeUsing the Setup Wizard Setting up the routerIf you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step Setting up the router12 Go to step Setting up the routerSetting up the router WAN IP Address WAN Subnet Mask WAN Gateway AddressPrimary DNS Address 15 Go to step Configuring the router Configuring the routerTo configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address Configuring the router2 Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens CONFIGURING A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSMAC Address To configure a static IP addressCONFIGURING A STATIC IP ADDRESS address unless required by your ISP255.255.255.0 The public IP address of the ISP to which you are connectingCONFIGURING PPPOE IP AddressYour PPPoE password To configure PPPoEPassword Re-enter the PPPoE passwordStatic PPPoE To configure PPTPCONFIGURING PPTP The primary DNS IP address provided by our ISP3 Click PPTP, then enter the following settings, as appropriate Your PPTP passwordTo configure BigPond Cable PPTP PasswordThe password for your BigPond account 2 Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opens3 Enter the following settings, as appropriate Login Server IPCONFIGURING YOUR DHCP SERVER 3 Click Enabled, then enter the following settings, as appropriateTo configure your DHCP server DHCPAdvanced To configure a virtual serverCONFIGURING A VIRTUAL SERVER Lease TimeThe protocol used for the virtual service The name referencing the virtual servicebe providing the virtual services access the virtual serviceSchedule always Example #1Name Web Server Private IP Protocol Type TCP Private Port Public Port Click this iconTo run applications that require multiple connections To configure special applicationsCONFIGURING SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Note - Only one computer can use each Special Application tunnelConfiguring the router 3 Enter the following settings, as appropriateTo configure IP filters The days and times when the IP filter will be enabled 3 Click IP Filters, then click Enabled4 Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure URL blockingKeywords To configure MAC filteringConfiguring the router 4 Enter the following, as appropriate To configure domain blockingCONFIGURING DOMAIN BLOCKING The filter nameDeny-denies users access to all domains except Permitted Domains Disabled-disables domain blockingAllow-allows access to all domains except Blocked Domains The domains to which access is allowedAllow or Deny access to the selected range of IP addresses Configuring the routerTo configure the DMZ Enabled-Enables the DMZDisabled-Disables the DMZ CONFIGURING THE DMZThe new administrator password To configure administrator settingsNew Password AdministratorCONFIGURING THE SYSTEM TIME The port number used to access the routerTo configure the system time 2 Click the Tools tab, then the Time button. The Time screen opensTo configure the system settings OR Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo reload a system settings file CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM SETTINGSDefault Settings You can upgrade the firmware of the routerTo upgrade the firmware Hard DriveCONFIGURING MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS firmware upgradeTo configure miscellaneous settings download the new firmware to your hard drivePing Test Click Reboot to restart the routerhackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Enter the IP address that you want to ping, then click PingIPSec-click Enabled or Disabled disable Gaming ModePPTP-click Enabled or Disabled USING THE FAST ETHERNET CABLE TESTERStatus Configuring the routerTo review device information Configuring the routerConfiguring the router To configure the logTo view the Log Configuring the router 3 Click the Log Settings button. The Log settings screen opensTo view traffic statistics Configuring the router ResetHelp Configuring your computers Configuring your computersUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP To use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPConfiguring your computers Configuring your computers Naming your computerName your computer screen opens Configuring your computers 5 Click OK to save your changes and exit Configuring your computers3 Click the Support tab to view the IP address information 2 Click Status. The Wireless Network Connection x Status screen opensChecking your computer’s IP address 4 Click Close to exitConfiguring your computers Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and WindowsTo assign a static IP address 6 Click OK to save your changes and exit Configuring your computersConfiguring your computers To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP addressSelecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows 2 Click Network, then click Built-in Ethernet in the Show list Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS1 Go to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OSTo select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS 4 Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitSelecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Configuring your computersTroubleshooting TroubleshootingChecking the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and Windows To check the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and WindowsSpecifications SpecificationsConfirm your computer’s IP configuration To use IPCONFIGTech support for customers within the United States WarrantyTechnical Support Dynex Technical support over the Telephone 800Legal notices Legal noticesDisclaimer Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help

Ping Test

Enter the IP address that you want to ping, then click Ping.

Click Reboot to restart the router.

hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping.