Dynex DX-E401 - EN Broadband Router Installation Guide

USER GUIDE • GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO4-Port Cable/DSL Router Product Name [French]Product Name [Spanish]DX-E401

10Setting up the routersee Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows 2000 on page 53. •Static IP Address—Select this option to manually

Setting up the router1110 If you selected Dynamic IP Address, the Set Dynamic IP Address screen opens.Note - This setup should be done on the computer

12Setting up the router13 If you selected Static IP Address, the Set Static IP Address screen opens.14 Type the IP address information provided to you

Configuring the router1316 If you selected PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), the Set PPPoE screen opens.Note - Make sure that you remove any existing PPPoE c

14Configuring the routerNote - if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the router, make sure to enter the new IP Address.3 Typ e admin

Configuring the router15CONFIGURING A STATIC IP ADDRESSSet a static IP address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need

16Configuring the router2 Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens.3 Click Static IP Address, then enter the following settings, as appropr

Configuring the router17Make sure that you remove existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers.To configure PPPoE:1 Access the Configura

18Configuring the routerCONFIGURING PPTPPPTP, or Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol, is a WAN connection type used in Europe.To configure PPTP:1 Access

Configuring the router193 Click PPTP, then enter the following settings, as appropriate:CONFIGURING BIGPOND CABLEDynamic IP Address for BigPond is a W

2IntroductionDynex 4-Port Cable/DSL RouterIntroductionThis router enables you to quickly and easily share a high-speed Internet connection. The router

20Configuring the router3 Click BigPond Cable, then enter the following settings, as appropriate:LANCONFIGURING YOUR LANLAN is short for Local Area Ne

Configuring the router21DHCPCONFIGURING YOUR DHCP SERVERDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The router has a built-in DHCP server which wil

22Configuring the routerAdvancedCONFIGURING A VIRTUAL SERVERThe router can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP

Configuring the router232 Click the Advanced tab, then click Virtual Server. The Virtual Server screen opens.3 Click Enabled, then enter the following

24Configuring the routerExample #1:If you have a Web server that you wanted Internet users to be able to access at all times, you would need to enable

Configuring the router25CONFIGURING SPECIAL APPLICATIONSSome applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, a

26Configuring the router3 Enter the following settings, as appropriate:CONFIGURING IP FILTERSFilters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from acce

Configuring the router273 Click IP Filters, then click Enabled.4 Enter the following settings, as appropriate:CONFIGURING URL BLOCKINGURL blocking is

28Configuring the router3 Click URL Blocking, then click Enabled.4 Enter the following, as appropriate:CONFIGURING MAC FILTERSUse MAC filters to allow

Configuring the router294 Enter the following, as appropriate:CONFIGURING DOMAIN BLOCKINGDomain blocking is used to allow or deny LAN computers access

Important safety instructions3Important safety instructionsThese precautions explain how to safely operate your new router, preventing injury to you o

30Configuring the router3 Click domain blocking, then click one of the following:•Disabled—disables domain blocking•Allow—allows access to all domains

Configuring the router312 Click the Advanced tab, then the Firewall button. The Firewall Rules screen opens.3 Click Firewall Rules, then click one of

32Configuring the routerCONFIGURING THE DMZIf you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications correctly from behind the router, then you ca

Configuring the router33ToolsCONFIGURING THE ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGSUse this page to change the system passwords. The two accounts that can access the

34Configuring the routerCONFIGURING THE SYSTEM TIMEThe system time is the time used by the router for scheduling services. You can manually set the ti

Configuring the router353 Enter the following, as appropriate:CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM SETTINGSThe current system settings can be saved as a file onto t

36Configuring the router2 Click the Tools tab, then the System button. The System Settings screen opens.3 Enter the following, as appropriate:UPGRADIN

Configuring the router372 Click the Tools tab, then the Firmware button. The Firmware Upgrade screen opens.3 Enter the following, as appropriate:CONFI

38Configuring the router2 Click the Tools tab, then the Misc. button. The Miscellaneous Settings screen opens.3 Enter the following, as appropriate:Fi

Configuring the router39USING THE FAST ETHERNET CABLE TESTERCable Test is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet por

4FeaturesFirewalls A firewall is a device that is set up between your computer and the Internet which prevents unauthorized access to or from your net

40Configuring the router2 Click the Tools tab, then the Cable Test button. The Fast Ethernet Cable Tester screen opens.StatusREVIEWING DEVICE INFORMAT

Configuring the router41To review device information:1 Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the Web-based configur

42Configuring the routerVIEWING THE LOGThe router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. If the router is rebooted, the

Configuring the router433 Click the Log Settings button. The Log settings screen opens.VIEWING TRAFFIC STATISTICSThe traffic statistics screen shows t

44Configuring the router2 Click the Status tab, then the Stats button. The Traffic Statistics screen opens.HelpUSING HELPThis screen displays the comp

Configuring your computers45Configuring your computersUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPThis section shows you how to establish a network at

46Configuring your computers3 If you have completed the steps outlined, click Next to continue. The Select a connection method screen opens.4 Select a

Configuring your computers475 Enter a Computer Description and a Computer Name, then click Next. The Name your computer screen opens.6 Enter a Workgro

48Configuring your computers2 Click Properties, then click the Computer Name tab. The Computer Name dialog box opens.

Configuring your computers493 Enter a Computer Description (optional) if you want, then click Change to rename of your computer. The Computer Name Cha

Features5ETHERNET SWITCHAllows you to quickly and easily share an Internet connection with multiple computers and devices.VPN SUPPORTEDSupports multip

50Configuring your computersChecking your computer’s IP addressThe wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address

Configuring your computers51Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000 Residential gateways and broadband routers automatically assi

52Configuring your computers3 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen opens.4 Enter

Configuring your computers53Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows 2000Residential gateways and broadband routers automatically assig

54Configuring your computers3 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen opens.4 Click

Configuring your computers553 Click Manually on the Configure list, then enter the static IP address, the subnet mask, and the router IP address in th

56Troubleshooting2 Click Network, then click Built-in Ethernet in the Show list.3 Click Using DHCP on the Configure list, then click Apply Now. The IP

Specifications57Confirm your computer’s IP configurationUSING IPCONFIG (FOR WINDOWS XP AND WINDOWS 2000)To use IPCONFIG:1 From the Windows Desktop, cl

58Technical SupportTechnical SupportYou can find software updates and user documentation on the Dynex Web site.Dynex provides free technical support f

Legal notices59Dynex’s option). This warranty is available only for the original purchaser of this product. Dynex will not be responsible for any inci

6FeaturesDMZ HOST SUPPORTEDAllows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when the Special Applications featur

60Legal noticesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B devic

Setting up the router7REAR PANEL*All ports (both LAN and WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports auto-sense cable types to accommodate straight-through or cross

8Setting up the routerSince the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.0.X (where “X” is a number be

Setting up the router9Using the Setup WizardFollow the Wizard step-by-step to quickly configure the router.To use the Setup Wizard:1 Start the Web-bas