Notice DYNEX DX-E402

« uter provides you with a dedicated solution for small office/home office (SOHO) networks. With your network all connected, your local network can share files, printers, and Internet access for multiple computers through one ISP account. your router has an easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with your router, this guide will make configuring your router easy. Before installing your router, look through this guide to get to know all of your router's functions. •Built-in firewall, supporting IP address filtering, domain name filtering, and MAC address filtering•Supports connecting to and disconnecting from the Internet at a specified time•Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish restricted, time-based access for children or staff•Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, and SNTP •Supports UPnP, dynamic DNS, static routing, and VPN pass-through•Supports traffic statistics•Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD filtering •Ignores ping packets from WAN or LAN ports•Supports firmware upgrades•Supports remote and Web managementIntroduction3 Front Panel The front panel of your router consists of several LED indicators, which are designed to indicate active connections. Rear Panel #IndicatorDescription 1PowerLED On - Power is on LED Off - Power is off 2SystemLED On - your router is initializing LED Off - your router has an error LED Blinking - your router is working correctly 3Link/ActLED On - there is a device linked to the corresponding port LED Off - there is no device linked to the corresponding port LED Blinking - Data is being sent or received on the corresponding port #FunctionDescription 1AC power jackPlug the AC connector from the AC power adapter into this jack. Caution: Use only the AC power adapter supplied with your router, or damage may result. 132 14324Setting up and using your router Setting up and using your router System requirements •Broadband Internet access service (DSL/cable/Ethernet)•A cable or DSL modem that has an RJ-45 connector (not necessary if you connect your router to Ethernet)•Each computer on your LAN needs a working Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors •TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each computer•A Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later. Installation requirements •Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent•There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of your router •Place in a well ventilated position, especially if it is in a closet•Operating temperature: 32° F~104° F (0° C~40° C )•Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing Default settings The default IP address of your router is 192.168.1.1, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. You can see these values from the LAN and you can change them as needed (examples in this guide use the default values). Connecting your router Before you install your router, you should be able to successfully connect your computer to the Internet through your broadband service. If there is any problem, contact your ISP for help. After you have successfully connected to the Internet, install your router according to the following steps. You will first connect your hardware and then you will configure your router using the Quick Setup wizard. You can configure and manage your router w... »