Page 2 - Introduction; Installation Guide; Contents
2 Introduction Dynex 4-Port Cable/DSL Router Introduction This router enables you to quickly and easily share a high-speed Internet connection. The router also incorporates many advanced features traditionally found in more expensive routers.After completing the steps outlined in the Installation Gu...
Page 3 - Important safety instructions; Warning; - read this carefully before proceeding.
Important safety instructions 3 Important safety instructions These precautions explain how to safely operate your new router, preventing injury to you or to others, or damage to the router. Warning - read this carefully before proceeding. • Do not open the router or attempt to disassemble or modify...
Page 4 - Firewalls; packet filtering; LANs and WANs; A Local Area Network; Features; IP
4 Features Firewalls A firewall is a device that is set up between your computer and the Internet which prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall software or a device built specifically to act as a firewall. In most circumstances, a firewall is...
Page 5 - VPN; —Easily applied content filtering based on MAC address, IP; Filter scheduling; —Filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a; DHCP; Allows you to assign user-specific access rights.
Features 5 E THERNET SWITCH Allows you to quickly and easily share an Internet connection with multiple computers and devices. VPN SUPPORTED Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP pass-through sessions, so multiple users behind the router can access corporate networks through various VPN cl...
Page 6 - DMZ; System requirements for configuration; with an installed Ethernet adapter; Product components; Component
6 Features DMZ HOST SUPPORTED Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when the Special Applications feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly. System requirements for configuration • Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem• Compute...
Page 7 - to accommodate straight-through or crossover cable.; Setting up the router; Network settings
Setting up the router 7 R EAR PANEL *All ports (both LAN and WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports auto-sense cable types to accommodate straight-through or crossover cable. Setting up the router Network settings To use the router, you must correctly configure the network settings of your computers. The def...
Page 8 - Web-based management utility; To access the Web-based management utility:; Location; Enter; After the connection is established, the logon screen opens.; admin; and leave the; OK; . The Web management
8 Setting up the router Since 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 between 2 and 254.) Each computer on your network must have a different IP address within that range. The default gateway must be 192.168.0.1 (the IP ...
Page 9 - Using the Setup Wizard; Home; Verify Password; Choose Time Zone; Next
Setting up the router 9 Using the Setup Wizard Follow the Wizard step-by-step to quickly configure the router. To use the Setup Wizard: 1 Start the Web-based management utility. (For more information, see Start up and Log in on page 8.) The Web Management Home screen opens. 2 Click Run Wizard . The ...
Page 10 - Static IP Address—; Select this option to manually input the IP address; Dynamic IP Address; Static IP Address; If you selected; PPP over Ethernet
10 Setting up the router see Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows 2000 on page 53. • Static IP Address— Select this option to manually input the IP address that your ISP assigns to you. For more information, see Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000 on page ...
Page 11 - Set Dynamic IP Address; Clone MAC Address; to copy the MAC address of
Setting up the router 11 10 If you selected Dynamic IP Address , the Set Dynamic IP Address screen opens. Note - This setup should be done on the computer that is registered with your ISP. 11 If your ISP requires you to enter a specific host name or specific MAC address, enter it here. Click Clone M...
Page 12 - Set Static IP Address
12 Setting up the router 13 If you selected Static IP Address , the Set Static IP Address screen opens. 14 Type the IP address information provided to you by your ISP, including:• WAN IP Address• WAN Subnet Mask• WAN Gateway Address• Primary DNS Address 15 Go to step 18.
Page 13 - Set PPPoE; Username; Setup Completed; Close; Configuring the router; To access the Web-based configuration utility:
Configuring the router 13 16 If you selected PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) , the Set PPPoE screen opens. Note - Make sure that you remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. 17 Type the Username and Password provided to you by your ISP, and type the Service Name if your ISP u...
Page 14 - sure to enter the new IP Address.; WAN; WAN Settings; Field
14 Configuring the router Note - if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the router, make sure to enter the new IP Address. 3 Type admin in the User Name field, and type your password in the Password field (default is blank, unless you have changed it), then click OK . The utility’s H...
Page 15 - To configure a static IP address:; MAC Address; to copy the MAC
Configuring the router 15 C ONFIGURING A STATIC IP ADDRESS Set a 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. Each IP address entered in the fields ...
Page 16 - Click the; PPP
16 Configuring the router 2 Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings screen opens. 3 Click Static IP Address , then enter the following settings, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING PPP O E Choose PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP provides you with a ...
Page 17 - Access the; Configuration; menu by following the instructions in To access; PPPoE
Configuring the router 17 Make sure that you remove existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. To configure PPPoE: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the Web-based configuration utility: on page 13. 2 Click the WAN button. The WAN Settings scr...
Page 18 - PPTP; , is a WAN connection type used in; IP Address
18 Configuring the router C ONFIGURING PPTP PPTP, or Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol , is a WAN connection type used in Europe. To configure PPTP: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the Web-based configuration utility: on page 13. 2 Click the WAN button. The...
Page 19 - Click; To configure BigPond Cable:
Configuring the router 19 3 Click PPTP , then enter the following settings, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING B IG P OND C ABLE Dynamic IP Address for BigPond is a WAN connection used in Australia. To configure BigPond Cable: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the ...
Page 20 - BigPond Cable; LAN; Local Area Network; To configure your LAN:; LAN; LAN Settings
20 Configuring the router 3 Click BigPond Cable , then enter the following settings, as appropriate: LAN C ONFIGURING YOUR LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network , and is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the router. The LAN IP address is private t...
Page 21 - Dynamic Host Control Protocol; Obtain; DHCP Server; Enabled; Local Domain Name
Configuring the router 21 DHCP C ONFIGURING YOUR DHCP SERVER DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol . The router has a built-in DHCP server which will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN. Set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to Obta...
Page 22 - Advanced; To configure a virtual server:; Ending IP Address
22 Configuring the router Advanced C ONFIGURING A VIRTUAL SERVER The router can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services with a public IP address can automatically be redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The router firewall feature ...
Page 23 - Virtual Server; Always
Configuring the router 23 2 Click the Advanced tab, then click Virtual Server . The Virtual Server screen opens. 3 Click Enabled , then enter the following settings, as appropriate: Field Description Name The name referencing the virtual service. Private IP The IP address of the server computer in t...
Page 24 - Click this icon
24 Configuring the router Example #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 it. Web (HTTP) server is on LAN (Local Area Network) computer 192.168.0.25. HTTP uses port 80, TCP. Name: Web Server Private IP: 192.168.0.25 Prot...
Page 25 - TCP; Only one computer can use each Special Application tunnel.; Special
Configuring the router 25 C ONFIGURING SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, and Internet telephony. These are applications that have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes...
Page 26 - Enter the following settings, as appropriate:; To configure IP filters:; Filters
26 Configuring the router 3 Enter the following settings, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING IP FILTERS Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet. The router can be set up to deny access to internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The router can also block users f...
Page 27 - URL
Configuring the router 27 3 Click IP Filters , then click Enabled . 4 Enter the following settings, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING URL BLOCKING URL blocking is used to deny LAN computers access to specific Web sites by the URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the ...
Page 28 - MAC
28 Configuring the router 3 Click URL Blocking , then click Enabled . 4 Enter the following, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING MAC FILTERS Use MAC filters to allow or deny LAN computers access to the network, based on their MAC addresses. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC addres...
Page 29 - To configure domain blocking:; Clone
Configuring the router 29 4 Enter the following, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING DOMAIN BLOCKING Domain blocking is used to allow or deny LAN computers access to specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow compute...
Page 30 - domain blocking; To configure Firewall Rules:
30 Configuring the router 3 Click domain blocking , then click one of the following: • Disabled —disables domain blocking • Allow —allows access to all domains except Blocked Domains • Deny —denies users access to all domains except Permitted Domains 4 Enter the following, as appropriate: C ONFIGURI...
Page 32 - Demilitarized Zone; To configure the DMZ:
32 Configuring the router C ONFIGURING THE DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications correctly from behind the router, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. Unrestricted access allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet (useful for gaming). Ent...
Page 33 - and; user; To configure administrator settings:; Tools; Administrator Settings
Configuring the router 33 Tools C ONFIGURING THE ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Use this page to change the system passwords. The two accounts that can access the router's Web management interface are admin and user . Admin has read/ write access, while user has read-only access. A user can only view the se...
Page 34 - To configure the system time:; Time
34 Configuring the router C ONFIGURING THE SYSTEM TIME The system time is the time used by the router 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 t...
Page 35 - • Click
Configuring the router 35 3 Enter the following, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS 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 router. To reload a system settings file: • Click...
Page 36 - System Settings
36 Configuring the router 2 Click the Tools tab, then the System button. The System Settings screen opens. 3 Enter the following, as appropriate: U PGRADING THE FIRMWARE You can upgrade the firmware of the router. To make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive: • Click Browse t...
Page 37 - Firmware Upgrade; To configure miscellaneous settings:; Browse
Configuring the router 37 2 Click the Tools tab, then the Firmware button. The Firmware Upgrade screen opens. 3 Enter the following, as appropriate: C ONFIGURING MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS To configure miscellaneous settings: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the...
Page 38 - Miscellaneous Settings; Ping
38 Configuring the router 2 Click the Tools tab, then the Misc. button. The Miscellaneous Settings screen opens. 3 Enter the following, as appropriate: Field Description Ping Test The ping test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP address that you want ...
Page 40 - Fast Ethernet Cable; Status; More Info
40 Configuring the router 2 Click the Tools tab, then the Cable Test button. The Fast Ethernet Cable Tester screen opens. Status R EVIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION This page displays the current information for the router, including: • LAN information• WAN information• MAC address information Field Descr...
Page 41 - Device Information
Configuring the router 41 To review device information: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the Web-based configuration utility: on page 13. 2 Click the Status tab, then the Device Info button. The Device Information screen opens.If your WAN connection is set u...
Page 42 - To configure the log:; View Log; Button
42 Configuring the router V IEWING THE LOG The router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. If the router is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Settings. To view the Log: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following the ...
Page 43 - Log Settings; Log settings; To view traffic statistics:
Configuring the router 43 3 Click the Log Settings button. The Log settings screen opens. V IEWING TRAFFIC STATISTICS The traffic statistics screen shows the number of packets that pass through the router on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the router is rebooted. To...
Page 44 - Traffic Statistics; Help; Help; Help; Reset; To reset the system settings to factory defaults:
44 Configuring the router 2 Click the Status tab, then the Stats button. The Traffic Statistics screen opens. Help U SING HELP This screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at any time, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu. To use help: 1 Access the Configuration menu by following th...
Page 45 - Configuring your computers; Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; From the Windows Desktop, click
Configuring your computers 45 Configuring your computers Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP This section shows you how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note - Please refer to Web sites such as www.homenethelp.com and www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for info...
Page 46 - If you have completed the steps outlined, click; Select; Give the computer a description and name screen
46 Configuring your computers 3 If you have completed the steps outlined, click Next to continue. The Select a connection method screen opens. 4 Select a connection method that best describes your situation, then click Next . The Give the computer a description and name screen opens.
Page 47 - Name your computer; Naming your computer
Configuring your computers 47 5 Enter a Computer Description and a Computer Name , then click Next . The Name your computer screen opens. 6 Enter a Workgroup name , then click Next . The Ready to apply network settings screen opens. 7 When you are ready to apply the network changes, click Next to co...
Page 48 - Properties; Computer Name
48 Configuring your computers 2 Click Properties , then click the Computer Name tab. The Computer Name dialog box opens.
Page 49 - Computer Description; Computer Name Changes; Workgroup; All computers in your local network must have the same workgroup
Configuring your computers 49 3 Enter a Computer Description (optional) if you want, then click Change to rename of your computer. The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. 4 Enter the name of your computer, then click Workgroup and enter the name of your workgroup. Note - All computers in your lo...
Page 50 - Checking your computer’s IP address; To check your computer’s IP address:; Wireless Network Connection x Status; Support
50 Configuring your computers Checking your computer’s IP address The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (for additional information, see Network Settings on page 7.) This section shows you how to check your computer’s IP address using Microsoft ...
Page 52 - Internet Protocol; to save your changes and exit.
52 Configuring your computers 3 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen opens. 4 Enter the static 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 ad...
Page 54 - Assigning a static IP address with Macintosh OS X
54 Configuring your computers 3 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen opens. 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server address automatically . 5 Click OK to save your changes and exit. Assigning a static I...
Page 55 - Manually; Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS X; To select a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS X:; Apple; System Preferences
Configuring your computers 55 3 Click Manually on the Configure list, then enter the static IP address, the subnet mask, and the router IP address in the appropriate fields. 4 Click Apply Now to save your settings and exit. Selecting a dynamic IP address with Macintosh OS X To select a dynamic IP ad...
Page 56 - Show; Command Prompt; Troubleshooting
56 Troubleshooting 2 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 address, subnet mask, and the router's IP address appear in a few seconds. Checking the wireless connection by pinging in Windows XP and Windows...
Page 57 - Confirm your computer’s IP configuration; XP; Start; IPCONFIG; Specifications; Standards
Specifications 57 Confirm your computer’s IP configuration U SING IPCONFIG ( FOR W INDOWS XP AND W INDOWS 2000) To use IPCONFIG: 1 From the Windows Desktop, click Start (in the lower left corner of your screen), click Run, then type cmd in the box. The Command Prompt screen opens. 2 Type IPCONFIG at...
Page 58 - Technical Support
58 Technical Support Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the Dynex Web site.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 t...
Page 59 - Legal notices; Disclaimer
Legal notices 59 Dynex’s option). This warranty is available only for the original purchaser of this product. Dynex will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in connection with the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow the ex...
Page 60 - which the receiver is connected.; FCC W
60 Legal notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential ins...
