Dynex DX-E401 User Manual

4-Port Cable/DSL RouterManualDX-E401DX-E401DX-E401DX-E401DX-E401Published March 2004

10To reset the system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps:Leave the device powered on, do not disconnect the powerPress the reset

11Getting Started (continued)Network SettingsTo use the DX-E401correctly, you have to properly configure the network settingsof your computers. The de

12After the connection is established, the logon screen will pop up. To log in as anadministrator, enter the username of “admin” and the password (the

13Using the Configuration Wizard (continued)Click on the drop down boxarrow and select the appropri-ate time zone for your location.Click Next.Please

14Using the Configuration Wizard (continued)There will be three options toselect from. Please select theappropriate option that is usedby your ISP.Dyn

15Using the Configuration Wizard (continued)Static IP AddressIf you selected Static IP Address, you will see the following page.Enter in the IP addres

16Using the Configuration Wizard (continued)Click Restart.At this point, the Setup Wizardhas completed. Click Restartto save the settings and rebootth

17Type admin in the UserName fieldLeave the Password blankClick OKWhenever you want to configure your network or theDX-E401, you can access the Config

18Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Home > WAN > Dynamic IP AddressHost NameThe Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.The

19Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Home > WAN > Static IP AddressStatic IP Address IP AddressSubnet MaskISPGateway AddressPrimaryDNS Addr

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20Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Home > WAN > PPPoEIP AddressThis option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IPAddress

21Home > WAN > Others > PPTPUsing the Configuration Menu (continued)PPTP PasswordEnter the PPTP password.PPTP AccountEnter the PPTP account n

22Home > WAN > Others > BigPond CableUser NameEnter in the username for the BigPond account.PasswordEnter the password for the BigPond accoun

23Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Home > LANLAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These arethe IP

24Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Home > DHCPDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DX-E401 has a built-in DHCPserver. The DHCP

25Advanced > Virtual ServerUsing the Configuration Menu (continued)The DX-E401can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing

26Advanced > Virtual Server continuedUsing the Configuration Menu (continued)Example #1:Protocol TypeThe protocol used for the virtual servicePubli

27 Example #2:If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enabl

28Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Advanced > ApplicationsSome applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, videoconf

29Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Advanced > Filters > IP FiltersFilters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers fr

3IntroductionThe Dynex DX-E401 is a 4-port Cable/DSL Router. The Dynex DX-E401 enablesusers to quickly and easily share a high speed Internet connecti

30Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Advanced > Filters > URL BlockingFiltersURL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing spec

31Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > MAC FiltersUse MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network)co

32Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > Domain BlockingFiltersDomain BlockingBlocked DomainsPermittedDomainsDomain Blocking is used t

33Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Advanced > FirewallFirewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing throu

34Advanced > DMZUsing the Configuration Menu (continued)If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DX-E

35Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools> AdminAt this page, the DX-E401 administrator can change the system password. There aretwo accounts

36Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > TimeTime ZoneSelect the Time Zone from the pull-down menu.DaylightSavingTo select Daylight Saving

37Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > SystemThe current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The savedfile

38Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > FirmwareYou can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want touse is

39Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > MiscPing TestRestartDeviceBlockWANPingDiscard Ping fromWAN side-The Ping Test is used tosend Ping

4Introduction (continued)Filter SchedulingThese filters can also be scheduled to be active on certain days orfor a duration of hours or minutes.Networ

40Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > Cable TestPortsLink StatusThe Ethernet port names associated to the physical ports.The current li

41Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Status > Device InfoThis page displays the current information for the DX-E401. It will display the LAN,

42The Cable/DSL Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on theRouter. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically clea

43Status > Log > Log SettingsEmail AddressEnter in the email address of the recipient who will receive theemail log.SMTP Server /IP AddressThe a

44Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Status > StatsThe screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of pack-ets t

45Using the Configuration MenuHelpThis screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tabin the Configuration menu.

46Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPIn this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, usingMicrosoft Windows XP.Not

47Please follow all the instructions in this window:Click NextIn the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computerc

48Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)Click NextEnter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the sameWor

49Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.When the changes are complete, click Next.Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard

5Technology IntroductionIntroduction (continued)Introduction to Broadband Router TechnologyA router is a device that forwards data packets from a sour

50In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create aNetwork Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk

51Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you completethe Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to

52Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete theNetwork Setup Wizard.The new settings will take effect when you restart

53Naming your ComputerTo name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP:Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)Right-cl

54Naming your ComputerIn this window, enter theComputer nameSelect Workgroup and enterthe name of the WorkgroupAll computers on your networkmust have

55Checking the IP Address in Windows XPThis window will appear.Click theSupport tabClick CloseAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Note:

56Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Double-click onNetworkConnectionsDouble-click onPropertiesRight-click on Local Area

57 Input your IP address andsubnet mask. (The IPAddresses on your networkmust be within the samerange. For example, if onecomputer has an IP Addressof

58Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSXGo to the Apple Menu and se-lect System PreferencescClick on NetworkSelect Built-in

59Networking BasicsSelecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSXGo to the Apple Menu and selectSystem PreferencesClick on NetworkSelect Built-in E

6Introduction (continued)Introduction to Local Area NetworkingLocal Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting severalcomputers together o

60Networking BasicsChecking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and2000Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Meand 98Go

61TroubleshootingThis Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DX-E401 Cable/DSL Router. We c

62Troubleshooting (continued)Choose the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Obtain an IP automatically.After clicking OK, windows might ask you to restart the PC.

63Troubleshooting (continued) IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT/XP)At the command prompt type IPCONFIG and press Enter. Your PC IP information willbe disp

64Troubleshooting (continued)Confirm Your PC’s IP ConfigurationNote: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addressesto t

65Troubleshooting (continued)Double-click onProperties.Right-click onLocal AreaConnections.Highlight InternetProtocol (TCP/IP).ClickProperties.

66Troubleshooting (continued)Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.Input your IP address and subnet

67IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast EthernetIEEE 802.3 Auto NegotiationTechnical SpecificationsL2TPStandardsVPN Pass Through/ Multi-SessionsDevice Managemen

68Physical DimensionsL = 5.51 inches (140mm)Technical Specifications (continued)W = 4.37 inches (111mm)H = 1.10inches (28mm)Power InputExternal Power

69You can find software updates and user documentation on the Dynex website.Dynex provides free technical support for customers within the United Sta

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70Warranty and Registration(USA only)Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Dynex provides this Limited warranty for its productonly to

71Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and softwareof Dynex’s products will not be applied to and does

72 (01/12/2004)Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Somestates do not allow exclusion or li

8Hardware DescriptionFront Panel:LAN Link/Act.Power indicator will light Green.WAN status indicator will light Green when there is goodphysical WAN co

9Hardware Description (continued)Rear Panel:Used to restore the DX-E401 back to factory defaultsettings.LAN port sockets (Cat-5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable).