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Dynex DX-E401 manual Configuring your computers, Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

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Configuring your computers

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

This section shows you how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.

Note - Please refer to Web sites such as www.homenethelp.com and www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 or ME.

To use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP:

1From the Windows Desktop, click Start, Control Panel, then Network Connections. The Windows Network Setup Wizard opens.

2Click Set up a home or small office network, then click Next. The Before you begin screen opens.

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Dynex DX-E401 manual Configuring your computers, Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

Contents

USER GUIDE GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR GUÍA DEL USUARIO DX-E4014-Port Cable/DSL Router Product Name French Product Name SpanishIntroduction ContentsIntroduction 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 indicators System requirements for configurationPower indicator WAN indicatorNetwork settings Setting up the routerSetting up the router connectorTo access the Web-based management utility Setting up the routerWeb-based management utility For example, typeSetting up the router Using the Setup WizardSetting up the router If you selected PPP over Ethernet, go to StepSetting up the router 12 Go to stepWAN IP Address WAN Subnet Mask WAN Gateway Address Primary DNS Address 15 Go to stepSetting up the router Configuring the router Configuring the router2 Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens Configuring the routerTo configure your router to obtain a dynamic IP address CONFIGURING A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSCONFIGURING A STATIC IP ADDRESS To configure a static IP addressMAC Address address unless required by your ISPCONFIGURING PPPOE The public IP address of the ISP to which you are connecting255.255.255.0 IP AddressPassword To configure PPPoEYour PPPoE password Re-enter the PPPoE passwordCONFIGURING PPTP To configure PPTPStatic PPPoE The primary DNS IP address provided by our ISPTo configure BigPond Cable Your PPTP password3 Click PPTP, then enter the following settings, as appropriate PPTP Password3 Enter the following settings, as appropriate 2 Click the LAN button. The LAN Settings screen opensThe password for your BigPond account Login Server IPTo configure your DHCP server 3 Click Enabled, then enter the following settings, as appropriateCONFIGURING YOUR DHCP SERVER DHCPCONFIGURING A VIRTUAL SERVER To configure a virtual serverAdvanced Lease Timebe providing the virtual services The name referencing the virtual serviceThe protocol used for the virtual service access the virtual serviceName Web Server Private IP Protocol Type TCP Private Port Public Port Example #1Schedule always Click this iconCONFIGURING SPECIAL APPLICATIONS To configure special applicationsTo run applications that require multiple connections Note - Only one computer can use each Special Application tunnel3 Enter the following settings, as appropriate To configure IP filtersConfiguring the router 4 Enter the following settings, as appropriate 3 Click IP Filters, then click EnabledThe days and times when the IP filter will be enabled To configure URL blockingTo configure MAC filtering Configuring the routerKeywords CONFIGURING DOMAIN BLOCKING To configure domain blocking4 Enter the following, as appropriate The filter nameAllow-allows access to all domains except Blocked Domains Disabled-disables domain blockingDeny-denies users access to all domains except Permitted Domains The domains to which access is allowedConfiguring the router Allow or Deny access to the selected range of IP addressesDisabled-Disables the DMZ Enabled-Enables the DMZTo configure the DMZ CONFIGURING THE DMZNew Password To configure administrator settingsThe new administrator password AdministratorTo configure the system time The port number used to access the routerCONFIGURING THE SYSTEM TIME 2 Click the Tools tab, then the Time button. The Time screen opensTo reload a system settings file OR Click Restore to reset the router to factory settingsTo configure the system settings CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM SETTINGSTo upgrade the firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the routerDefault Settings Hard DriveTo configure miscellaneous settings firmware upgradeCONFIGURING MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS download the new firmware to your hard drivehackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping Click Reboot to restart the routerPing Test Enter the IP address that you want to ping, then click PingPPTP-click Enabled or Disabled disable Gaming ModeIPSec-click Enabled or Disabled USING THE FAST ETHERNET CABLE TESTERConfiguring the router StatusConfiguring the router To review device informationTo configure the log To view the LogConfiguring the router 3 Click the Log Settings button. The Log settings screen opens To view traffic statisticsConfiguring the router Reset HelpConfiguring the router Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Configuring your computersConfiguring your computers To use the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPConfiguring your computers Naming your computer Name your computer screen opensConfiguring your computers Configuring your computers Configuring your computers 5 Click OK to save your changes and exitChecking your computer’s IP address 2 Click Status. The Wireless Network Connection x Status screen opens3 Click the Support tab to view the IP address information 4 Click Close to exitAssigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows To assign a static IP addressConfiguring your computers Configuring your computers 6 Click OK to save your changes and exitTo configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP address Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or WindowsConfiguring your computers 1 Go to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS2 Click Network, then click Built-in Ethernet in the Show list To assign a static IP address with Macintosh OSSelecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS 4 Click Apply Now to save your settings and exitTo select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS Configuring your computersChecking the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and Windows TroubleshootingTroubleshooting To check the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and WindowsConfirm your computer’s IP configuration SpecificationsSpecifications To use IPCONFIGTechnical Support WarrantyTech support for customers within the United States Dynex Technical support over the Telephone 800Legal notices DisclaimerLegal notices Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help