Dynex DX-WGRTR Manually configuring network settings, Enable, Disable, Properties, UPnP Enabling, Apply Changes, Apply Changes, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Setting up your wireless router 43

router, basically “telling” the router which way it needs the firewall configured. The router ships with the UPnP feature disabled. If you are using any applications that are UPnP-compliant, and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Select Enable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page, then click Apply Changes to save the change.

Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update

This innovation provides the router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available. When you log into the router's Web-Based Advanced User Interface, the router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can choose to download the new version or ignore it. The router ships with this feature enabled. If you want to disable it, select Disable, then click Apply Changes.

Manually configuring network settings

In order for your computer to properly communicate with your router, you will need to change your PC's TCP/IP settings to DHCP.

To manually configure network adapters in Windows 2000, NT, XP, or Vista:

1 Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2Double-click the Network and dial-up connections icon (Windows 2000) or the Network icon (Windows XP or Vista).

3Right-click the Local Area Connection associated with your network adapter, then select Properties from the list.

4Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The following screen opens.