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Dynex DX-E401 - EN Broadband Router User Manual

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Published March 2004

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  • Page 1 DX-E401 DX-E401 DX-E401 DX-E401 DX-E401 4-Port Cable/DSL Router Manual Published March 2004...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction....................3 Package Contents ................7 Hardware Description ................8 Reset ....................10 Getting Started ..................10 Configuring the DX-E401 ..............11 Using the Configuration Wizard ............12 Using the Configuration Menu..............17 Networking Basics ................46 Troubleshooting ...................61 Technical Specifications ..............67 Contacting Technical Support ..............69 Warranty and Registration ..............70...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The DX-E401 is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into an existing network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Dynex DX-E401 to a high speed Internet connection and 4 Ethernet PC connections.

  • Page 4: Network Address Translation

    Introduction (continued) Filter Scheduling These filters can also be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. Network Address Translation NAT allows you to share a single IP Address and protects you from outside intruders gaining access to your private network.

  • Page 5: Technology Introduction

    Introduction (continued) Technology Introduction Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers forward data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN. The information that makes up the Internet gets moved around using routers.
  • Page 6 Introduction (continued) Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wide Area Network (WAN).

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: Dynex DX-E401 4-Port Cable/DSL Router 5V/2.0A DC Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide Manual on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DX-E401 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Front Panel: Power LAN Link/Act. Power WAN status indicator will light Green when there is good physical WAN connection. Power indicator will light Green. Link status indicators light Green. The LED flickers when LAN Link/Act. the corresponding port is sending or receiving data.
  • Page 9 Hardware Description (continued) Rear Panel: LAN Ports WAN Port Power Reset Reset Used to restore the DX-E401 back to factory default settings. LAN Ports LAN port sockets (Cat-5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable). The LED 1-4* glows steadily when a port is connected to a hub, switch or network-adapter-equipped computer in your local area network (LAN.) WAN*...

  • Page 10: Reset

    Reset To reset the system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps: Leave the device powered on, do not disconnect the power Press the reset button and hold (use a paper-clip) Keep the button pressed about 10 seconds Release the button The DX-E401 will then automatically reboot itself.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Dx-E401

    Getting Started (continued) Network Settings To use the DX-E401correctly, you have to properly configure the network settings of your computers. The default IP address of the DX-E401 is 192.168.0.1, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These addresses can be changed as needed, but the default values are used in this manual.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Wizard

    Configuring the DX-E401 (continued) After the connection is established, the logon screen will pop up. To log in as an administrator, enter the username of “admin” and the password (there is no default password, leave it blank). Click the OK button. If the password is correct, the web-management interface will appear.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Wizard (continued) Click on the drop down box arrow and select the appropri- ate time zone for your location. Click Next. Please wait a moment as the DX-E401 auto detects your WAN. If the DX-E401 does not detect your WAN, the follow- ing WAN selection screen will appear.
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Wizard (continued) There will be three options to select from. Please select the appropriate option that is used by your ISP. Dynamic IP Address: (ex: Cable users) Select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP. Please see Dynamic IP Address section.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Wizard (continued) Static IP Address If you selected Static IP Address, you will see the following page. Enter in the IP address infor- mation provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, WAN Gateway, and Pri- mary DNS.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Wizard (continued) At this point, the Setup Wizard has completed. Click Restart to save the settings and reboot the DX-E401. Click Restart. The DX-E401 will save the changes and reboot. Click Close to close out the Setup Wizard screen. Click Close.

  • Page 17: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DX-E401, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DX-E401. The DX-E401 default IP Address is shown at right: http://192.168.0.1 Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of...
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information IP Address automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Static IP Address Static IP Address Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your com- puters. Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Others > PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe. My IP Address Enter the IP Address. My Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask. Server IP Address Enter the Server IP Address.
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Others > BigPond Cable Dynamic IP Address for BigPond is a WAN connection used in Australia. User Name Enter in the username for the BigPond account. Enter the password for the BigPond account. Password (Optional) enter the Login Server name if required.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DX-E401. These settings may be referred to as Private settings.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > DHCP DI-754 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DX-E401 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DX-E401can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DX-E401 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DX-E401 are invisible to the outside world.
  • Page 26 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued Virtual Server Select Enabled or Disabled Name Enter the name referencing the virtual service Private IP The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will be providing the virtual services. Protocol Type The protocol used for the virtual service Private Port...
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this icon to delete the virtual service Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such.
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DX-E401. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DX-E401 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses.
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display.
  • Page 31 (continued) Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all other sites.
  • Page 33 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DX-E401. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DX-E401. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules.
  • Page 34 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DX- E401, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet.
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DX-E401 administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the Cable/DSL Router’s Web-Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Time The system time is the time used by the DX-E401 for scheduling services. You can manually set the time or connect to a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. If an NTP server is set, you will only need to set the time zone. If you manually set the time, you may also set Daylight Saving dates and the system time will automatically adjust on those dates.
  • Page 37 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Cable/DSL Router. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
  • Page 38 Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the Dynex website for firmware updates at http://www.dynexproducts.com. You can download firmware up- grades to your hard drive from the Dynex website.
  • Page 39 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Misc Ping Test The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Ad- dress that you wish to Ping, and click Ping Restart Click Reboot to restart the Device...
  • Page 40 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cable Test Cable Test is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), Cable Test can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and imped- ance mismatch.
  • Page 41 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the DX-E401. It will display the LAN, WAN and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
  • Page 42 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log The Cable/DSL Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings. View Log First Page - The first page of the log Last Page - The last page of the log...
  • Page 43 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log > Log Settings Not only does the Cable/DSL Router display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. The logs can be sent via email to an email account.
  • Page 44 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of pack- ets that pass through the DX-E401 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. This will update the page.
  • Page 45 Using the Configuration Menu Help This screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.

  • Page 46: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, Me or 98.
  • Page 47 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 48 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 49 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 50 Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 51 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
  • Page 52 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 53 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.

  • Page 54: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:...
  • Page 55 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 56 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties...
  • Page 57 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP...
  • Page 58 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Con- figure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the ap- propriate fields...
  • Page 59 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few...
  • Page 60 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DX-E401 Cable/DSL Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having prob- lems.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (continued) Choose the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Obtain an IP automatically. Click OK. After clicking OK, windows might ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes. Confirm Your PC’s IP Configuration There are two tools which are great for finding out a computer’s IP configuration: MAC address and default gateway.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting (continued) IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT/XP) At the command prompt type IPCONFIG and press Enter. Your PC IP information will be displayed as shown below.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    Troubleshooting (continued) Confirm Your PC’s IP Configuration Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting (continued) Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting (continued) Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3 Auto Negotiation VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers Media Access Control CMSA/CA with ACK LEDs...
  • Page 68 Technical Specifications (continued) Physical Dimensions L = 5.51 inches (140mm) W = 4.37 inches (111mm) H = 1.10inches (28mm) Power Input External Power Supply DC 5V, 2.0A Weight 10.8 oz. (0.3kg) Warranty 1 Year...

  • Page 69: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the Dynex website. Dynex provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact Dynex technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 70: Warranty And Registration

    Dynex’s sole discretion. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. Dynex may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that Dynex reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 71 Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of Dynex’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which Dynex, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is”...
  • Page 72 Dynex, as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2004by Dynex.

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