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Dynex DX-E401 - EN Broadband Router Installation Manual

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4-Port Cable/DSL Router
Product Name [French]
Product Name [Spanish]
DX-E401
INSTALL ATION GU IDE
G U I DE DE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • G U Í A DEL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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Summary of Contents for Dynex DX-E401 - EN Broadband Router

  • Page 1 4-Port Cable/DSL Router Product Name [French] Product Name [Spanish] DX-E401 INSTALL ATION GU IDE G U I DE DE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • G U Í A DEL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using a power supply with a different Note - voltage rating will damage and void the warranty of this product.) If any of the above items are missing, please contact Dynex at (800) 305-2204. Contents Installation locations..................2 Connecting the router to your network ............3 Connecting additional computers to the router ..........4...
  • Page 3: Connecting The Router To Your Network

    Connecting the router to your network Connecting the router to your network If you purchased this router to share your high-speed Internet connection with other computers, you must have either an Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem with an established Internet account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To connect the router to your network: 1 Turn off your cable or DSL modem (some devices may not have a power switch and will require you to unplug the power adapter).
  • Page 4: Connecting Additional Computers To The Router

    Connecting additional computers to the router Connecting additional computers to router Using additional Ethernet (CAT-5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equipped computers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back of the router. The front of your router should indicate the following: •...
  • Page 5: Using The Setup Wizard

    Using the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard 8 We recommend configuring the router with the same computer that is connected to your modem. The router acts as a DHCP server and will assign all the necessary IP address information on your network. See the Appendix at the end of this Quick Installation Guide or the User Guide on the CD-ROM for setting each network adapter to automatically obtain an IP address.
  • Page 6 Using the Setup Wizard 2 Type for the username, leave the password field blank, then click admin . The Home screen opens. 3 Click , then click . The Setup Wizard opens. Run Wizard Next 4 Click . The Set Password screen opens. Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to set a new password, then click .
  • Page 7 Using the Setup Wizard 6 Select your time zone from the list, then click Next The Setup Wizard tries to auto-detect your Internet connection type. If you have a Dynamic or PPPoE connection, you will be brought to the corresponding page. If the wizard is unable to detect your Internet connection type, the Select Internet Connection Type screen opens.
  • Page 8 Using the Setup Wizard 8 If you selected Dynamic IP Address, the Set Dynamic IP Address screen opens. 9 Click the Clone MAC Address button to automatically copy the MAC address of the network adapter in your computer, or manually type in the MAC address, then click Next to continue, then go to step 14.
  • Page 9 Using the Setup Wizard 11 Enter the IP address information provided to you by your ISP. Complete all the required fields, then click . Go to step 14. Next 12 If you selected PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), the Set PPPoE screen opens.
  • Page 10: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Testing your Internet connection To test your Internet connection: • Relaunch your Web browser, then link to your favorite Web site to test your Internet connection. For additional settings or information, refer to the Advanced, Tools, or Status tabs on the web management interface, or to the User Guide located on the CD.
  • Page 11 Appendix 3 Click , then click Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 4 Click , select , then click Properties Obtain an IP address automatically 5 Restart your computer.
  • Page 12 Appendix To configure your network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically in Apple Macintosh OS X: 1 Go to the Apple menu, then click System Preferences 2 Click in the list, then select in the Built-in Ethernet Show Using DHCP list.
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Apply Now Warranty Dynex warrants that for 1 year from date of purchase as stated on your receipt, it will replace this product if found to be defective in materials or workmanship. If defective, return the item to the store where it was purchased before the...
  • Page 14: Technical Support

    Technical support Technical support Dynex provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. Dynex Support via telephone: Call Toll Free (800) 305-2204 Dynex Support via Internet: Visit www.dynexproducts.com...