Dynex DX-E401 manual To use the cable tester

Configuring the router		39
Field	Description
UPNP	To use the universal plug and play feature, click Enabled.
Gaming Mode	Gaming mode allows a form of pass-through for certain Internet games. If you
	are using Xbox, Playstation2, or a computer, make sure you are using the latest
	firmware and that Gaming Mode is enabled. To utilize Gaming Mode, click
	Enabled. If you are not using a gaming application, we recommend that you
	disable Gaming Mode.
VPN Pass Through	The router supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through for both PPTP
	(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec (IP Security). Once VPN
	pass-through is enabled, there is no need to open up virtual services. Multiple
	VPN connections can be made through the router. This is useful when you have
	many VPN clients on the LAN network.
	PPTP—clickEnabled or Disabled
	IPSec—clickEnabled or Disabled
Dynamic DNS	The Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name
	linked to a changing IP address. This is a useful feature since many computers do
	not use a static IP address.

USING THE FAST ETHERNET CABLE TESTER

Cable Test is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Cable Test can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. The Cable Test feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing you to easily troubleshoot your own cable connections.

To use the cable tester:

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