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Dynex DX-E401 manual Status, Configuring the router

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2Click the Tools tab, then the Cable Test button. The Fast Ethernet Cable Tester screen opens.

Field	Description

Ports	The Ethernet port names associated to the physical ports.

Link Status	The current link status of the Ethernet cable connected to the respective Ethernet
	port.

More Info	Click More Info for detailed information about the cable link status.

Refresh	Click Refresh to run the cable test. Allow the router a few seconds to complete
	the test.

Status

REVIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION

This page displays the current information for the router, including:

•LAN information

•WAN information

•MAC address information

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Dynex DX-E401 manual Status, Configuring the router

Contents

DX-E401 USER GUIDE GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR GUÍA DEL USUARIO4-Port Cable/DSL Router Product Name French Product Name SpanishContents IntroductionIntroduction Dynex 4-Port Cable/DSL RouterImportant safety instructions Important safety instructionsIntroduction to broadband router technology Warning - read this carefully before proceedingFeatures FeaturesFirewalls LANs and WANsFeatures System requirements for configuration indicatorsPower indicator WAN indicatorSetting up the router Network settingsSetting up the router connectorSetting up the router To access the Web-based management utilityWeb-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 routerPrimary DNS Address 15 Go to step WAN IP Address WAN Subnet Mask WAN Gateway AddressSetting up the router Configuring the router Configuring the routerConfiguring the router 2 Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensTo configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address CONFIGURING A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSTo configure a static IP address CONFIGURING A STATIC IP ADDRESSMAC Address address unless required by your ISPThe public IP address of the ISP to which you are connecting CONFIGURING PPPOE255.255.255.0 IP AddressTo configure PPPoE PasswordYour PPPoE password Re-enter the PPPoE passwordTo configure PPTP CONFIGURING PPTPStatic PPPoE The primary DNS IP address provided by our ISPYour PPTP password To configure BigPond Cable3 Click PPTP, then enter the following settings, as appropriate PPTP Password2 Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opens 3 Enter the following settings, as appropriateThe password for your BigPond account Login Server IP3 Click Enabled, then enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure your DHCP serverCONFIGURING YOUR DHCP SERVER DHCPTo configure a virtual server CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL SERVERAdvanced Lease TimeThe name referencing the virtual service be providing the virtual servicesThe protocol used for the virtual service access the virtual serviceExample #1 Name Web Server Private IP Protocol Type TCP Private Port Public PortSchedule always Click this iconTo configure special applications CONFIGURING SPECIAL APPLICATIONSTo run applications that require multiple connections Note - Only one computer can use each Special Application tunnelTo configure IP filters 3 Enter the following settings, as appropriateConfiguring the router 3 Click IP Filters, then click Enabled 4 Enter the following settings, as appropriateThe days and times when the IP filter will be enabled To configure URL blockingConfiguring the router To configure MAC filteringKeywords To configure domain blocking CONFIGURING DOMAIN BLOCKING4 Enter the following, as appropriate The filter nameDisabled-disables domain blocking Allow-allows access to all domains except Blocked DomainsDeny-denies users access to all domains except Permitted Domains The domains to which access is allowedAllow or Deny access to the selected range of IP addresses Configuring the routerEnabled-Enables the DMZ Disabled-Disables the DMZTo configure the DMZ CONFIGURING THE DMZTo configure administrator settings New PasswordThe new administrator password AdministratorThe port number used to access the router To configure the system timeCONFIGURING THE SYSTEM TIME 2 Click the Tools tab, then the Time button. The Time screen opensOR Click Restore to reset the router to factory settings To reload a system settings fileTo configure the system settings CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM SETTINGSYou can upgrade the firmware of the router To upgrade the firmwareDefault Settings Hard Drivefirmware upgrade To configure miscellaneous settingsCONFIGURING MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS download the new firmware to your hard driveClick Reboot to restart the router hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN pingPing Test Enter the IP address that you want to ping, then click Pingdisable Gaming Mode PPTP-click Enabled or DisabledIPSec-click Enabled or Disabled USING THE FAST ETHERNET CABLE TESTERStatus Configuring the routerTo review device information Configuring the routerTo view the Log To configure the logConfiguring the router To view traffic statistics 3 Click the Log Settings button. The Log settings screen opensConfiguring the router Help ResetConfiguring the router Configuring your computers Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPConfiguring your computers To use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPConfiguring your computers Name your computer screen opens Naming your computerConfiguring your computers Configuring your computers 5 Click OK to save your changes and exit Configuring your computers2 Click Status. The Wireless Network Connection x Status screen opens Checking your computer’s IP address3 Click the Support tab to view the IP address information 4 Click Close to exitTo assign a static IP address Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and WindowsConfiguring your computers 6 Click OK to save your changes and exit Configuring your computersSelecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP addressConfiguring your computers Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS 1 Go to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences2 Click Network, then click Built-in Ethernet in the Show list To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OS4 Click Apply Now to save your settings and exit Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OSTo select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Configuring your computersTroubleshooting Checking the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and WindowsTroubleshooting To check the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and WindowsSpecifications Confirm your computer’s IP configurationSpecifications To use IPCONFIGWarranty Technical SupportTech support for customers within the United States Dynex Technical support over the Telephone 800Disclaimer Legal noticesLegal notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help