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Configuring the router

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To review device information:

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

2Click the Status tab, then the Device Info button. The Device Information screen opens.

If your WAN connection is set up for a dynamic IP address, a Release button and a Renew button are available. Click Release to disconnect from your ISP and click Renew to reconnect to your ISP.

If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button are available. Click Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and click Connect to reestablish the PPPoE connection.

Field	Description

Firmware Version	The firmware version installed in the router.

LAN	IP Address: LAN/private IP address of the router
	Subnet Mask: LAN/private subnet mask of the DX-401

WAN	IP Address: WAN/public IP address
	Subnet Mask: WAN/public subnet mask
	Gateway: WAN/public gateway IP address
	Domain Name Server: WAN/public DNS IP address
	WAN Status: WAN connection status

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Contents

DX-E401 Introduction Contents Introduction to broadband router technology Important safety instructions Firewalls FeaturesLANs and WANs Broadband Modem and IP Sharing Allows you to assign user-specific access rights Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem System requirements for configurationProduct components Network settings Setting up the router Start UP and LOG To access the Web-based management utilityWeb-based management utility To use the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard If you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to Step Go to step Setting up the router To access the Web-based configuration utility Configuring the router Host Name To configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP addressConfiguring a Dynamic IP Address MAC Address To configure a static IP addressAddress unless required by your ISP Unless required by your ISP 255.255.255.0 Configuring PppoeOptional Address To configure PPPoE Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opensRe-enter the PPPoE password Service Name provided by your ISP optional To configure Pptp To configure BigPond Cable Or when the connection is dropped Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensTo configure your LAN Configuring Your LAN Local domain name. Optional To configure your Dhcp serverConfiguring Your Dhcp Server Configuring a Virtual Server To configure a virtual serverAdvanced Lease Time Be providing the virtual services Name Name referencing the virtual service Private IPProtocol used for the virtual service Access the virtual service Example #1 To run applications that require multiple connections To configure special applicationsConfiguring Special Applications To configure IP filters Enter the following settings, as appropriate To block a text string To configure URL blockingConfiguring URL Blocking To configure MAC filtering Click URL Blocking, then click EnabledConfiguring MAC Filters Enter the following, as appropriate Configuring Domain Blocking To configure domain blockingName Filter name Dhcp Client Domains to which access is blocked Domains to which access is allowedTo configure Firewall Rules Configuring Firewall Rules Range Name Name of the firewall Action IP address of the computer to be in the DMZ To configure the DMZConfiguring the DMZ Tools To configure administrator settings To configure the system time Port Port number used to access the routerConfiguring the System Time Remote To reload a system settings file Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo configure the system settings Day, hour, minute, and second, then click Set Time Hard Drive You can upgrade the firmware of the routerClick Load to reload the file Upgrading the Firmware To configure miscellaneous settings Firmware upgradeConfiguring Miscellaneous Settings Download the new firmware to your hard drive Ping Test Click Reboot to restart the routerHackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping To use the cable tester Link Status StatusMore Info Refresh To review device information Configuring the LOG To configure the logTo view the Log Viewing the LOG Viewing Traffic Statistics Address Email AddressTo view traffic statistics To reset the system settings to factory defaults ResetHelp Click the Help tab. The Help screen opens To use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computersUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computers To name your computer Naming your computer Configuring your computers Click OK to save your changes and exit To check your computer’s IP address Checking your computer’s IP address To assign a static IP address Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows Click OK to save your changes and exit Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP address To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OS Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitGo to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To use Ipconfig SpecificationsConfirm your computer’s IP configuration Technical Support Warranty Disclaimer Legal notices FCC Warning Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement