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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Contents Dynex 4-Port Cable/DSL Router This product can be set up using any current web browser, such as Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape Navigator 6.2.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS: • DX-E401 4-port cable/DSL router • CD (containing manual and warranty) • Ethernet straight-through cable • 5V 2A DC power adapter (Note - Using a power supply with a different 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.
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).
Connecting additional computers to the router Connecting additional computers to the 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: • Power LED—a steady light indicates a good connection to the power supply. • WAN LED—a steady light indicates a connection on the WAN port. The LED blinks during data activity.
Using the Setup Wizard 5 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. Note - This setup should be done on the computer that is registered on the ISP’s network.
Using the Setup Wizard 2 Type admin for the username, leave the password field blank, then click OK. The Home screen opens. 3 Click Run Wizard, then click Next. The Setup Wizard opens. 4 Click Next. The Set Password screen opens. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to set a new password, then click Next. The Choose Time Zone screen opens.
Using the Setup Wizard 7 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. 7 Select your type of Internet connection from the list, then click Next.
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. 10 If you selected Static IP Address, the Set Static IP Address screen opens.
Using the Setup Wizard 9 11 Enter the IP address information provided to you by your ISP. Complete all the required fields, then click Next. Go to step 14. 12 If you selected PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), the Set PPPoE screen opens. Remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. 13 Type the user name and password provided to you by your ISP, then click Next. 14 Click Restart, then click Close. You will be returned to the Home tab.
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. Configuring your network adapter To connect to the network, make sure that the network adapter in your computer is configured properly.
Appendix 3 Click Properties, then click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4 Click Properties, select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK. 5 Restart your computer.
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 Built-in Ethernet in the Show list, then select Using DHCP in the Configure list.
Warranty The IP address information, the subnet mask, the router’s IP address, and the Ethernet adapter address appears. 3 Click 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.
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.
