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Contents Dynex DX-NRUTER Wireless N Router Contents Introduction ......................................................................................2 Product features................................................................................3 Setting up your wireless router..........................................................8 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................55 Legal notices .......................................................
Product features 3 • Widespread industry acceptance–Choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products. • N wireless technology–Your router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N wireless complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless networking systems. Product features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers.
Product features Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)—Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup. Setup Assistant—The Setup assistant takes the guesswork out of setting up your router.
Product features Setup Assistant software system requirements • A computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista or running Mac OS X v10.x • Minimum 1 GHz processor and 128 MB RAM • Internet browser Components Your router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of your router for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of your router to provide you with information about network activity and status.
# Product features Component Description 3 Power/ready LED When you apply power to your router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while your router boots up. During this time, the Power/Ready LED blinks. When your router has completely booted up, the Power/Ready LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating your router is ready for use. Off—Router is off Blinking Green—Router is booting up Solid Green—Router is ready 4 Security Sync LED Lights to indicate that WPS has been activated.
Product features Back panel # Component Description 1 Wired computer ports - Blue Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These ports are RJ-45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking ports for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The ports are labeled 1 through 4. These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of your router. 2 Modem port - Green This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem.
Setting up your wireless router Setting up your wireless router Modem requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ-45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ-45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ-45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure.
Setting up your wireless router 9 Running the Setup Assistant To run the Setup Assistant: 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time. 2 Turn off any firewall or Internet-connection-sharing software on your computer. 3 Insert the included CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically appear on your computer's screen within 15 seconds. Click GO to run the Setup Assistant, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting up your wireless router Setup Assistant will indicate each time a step in the setup has been completed. When it is time to name your network, the Setup Assistant will open the Naming your network screen. The default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network that your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect to. 5 You can either accept the default name or change it to something unique.
Setting up your wireless router 11 6 If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration above. Select your country or ISP from the lists. The Setup Assistant will now configure your router by sending data to your router and restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions. Caution: Do not disconnect any cable or power off your router while your router is rebooting. Doing so will render your router inoperable.
Setting up your wireless router This completes your router installation. You will see the Congratulations screen when your router can connect to the Internet. You can begin surfing by opening your browser and going to any Web site. 7 You can use the Setup Assistant to set up your other wired and wireless computers to connect to the Internet by clicking Next. If you decide to add computers to your router later, select Exit the Assistant, then click Next.
Setting up your wireless router 13 To use the optional assistance to connect to other computers: 1 This optional step will help you to connect additional wired and wireless computers to your network. Follow the on-screen instructions. At this point, your router is set up and working properly. It is now time to connect your other computers. Connecting computers wirelessly Computers with wireless network adapters can use this network. If you still need to install those adapters, do this now.
Setting up your wireless router Wireless security setup Make sure that your complete the basic setup of your router before setting up security. Make sure that all of your computers (wired and wireless) can successfully connect to the Internet through your router. To set up security: 1 On a computer that has a wired (cable) connection to your router, open a Web browser. In the address field, type 192.168.2.1 (or the IP address you customized), then click Enter.
Setting up your wireless router 15 3 You will be asked to pick a security type. We recommend WPA2-PSK as the security mode and then WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK as the Authentication, as it is the most secure and easiest to use. Once you have made your choice, click Apply Changes. 4 In the Pre-shared key field, type a security key that is easy for you to remember. Using some punctuation will increase your network's security (for example, “My favorite team is the Tigers!”). Click Apply Changes.
Setting up your wireless router 6 If you do not want to update your computer's wireless adapter to work with WPA/WPA2, return to Step 4 and choose WEP. Alternative setup method The Web-Based Advanced User Interface is a Web-based tool that you can use to set up your router if you do not want to use the Setup Assistant. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of your router.
Setting up your wireless router 17 7 Make sure that your modem is connected to your router by checking the lights on the front of your router. The green light labeled Modem should be on if your modem is connected correctly to your router. If it is not, recheck your connections. 8 Make sure that your computer is connected properly to your router by checking the lights labeled 1-4. The light that corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer should be on if your computer is connected properly.
Setting up your wireless router Quick-Navigation links—You can go directly to any of your router’s UI pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab's function. Home button—The Home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home page.
Setting up your wireless router 19 Configure your router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The Internet/WAN tab is where you will set up your router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured your router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP.
Setting up your wireless router Change WAN MAC Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer's MAC address through this link. Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection type to static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address.
Setting up your wireless router 21 Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn't require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. Your connection type is PPPoE if: • Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to connect to the Internet.
Setting up your wireless router Setting custom Domain Name Server (DNS) settings A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like “www.dynex.com” into IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into your router. The Automatic from ISP box should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address.
Setting up your wireless router 23 To clone your MAC Address: 1 Make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before your router was installed. Click 2 Click Clone, then click Apply Changes. Your MAC address is now cloned to your router. To enter a specific MAC Address: • Type a MAC address in the spaces provided, then click Apply Changes to save the changes. Your router’s WAN MAC address is changed to the MAC address you specified.
Setting up your wireless router Changing LAN settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of your router can be viewed and changed here. IP Address–The IP address is the internal IP address of your router. The default IP address is 192.168.2.1. To access the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type the new IP address and click Apply Changes.
Setting up your wireless router 25 Lease Time–The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to Forever. The default setting is Forever, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time.
Setting up your wireless router Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In Australia, the United Kingdom, and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside. The channel can be changed, if needed.
Setting up your wireless router 27 Using the bandwidth switch This switch let you set your router's wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available: 20MHz only Setting your router to this mode allows only 20 MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices' bandwidth by half. Reducing bandwidth to 20 MHz-only operation might solve some wireless problems.
Setting up your wireless router Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS uses WPA2 for encryption. It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. You can use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or Personal Identification Number (PIN) method to let a device access your wireless network. PBC—Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your router for three seconds.
Setting up your wireless router 29 WPA2 Requirements IMPORTANT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that support WPA2. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a couple security patches are available, for free download, from Microsoft®. These patches work only with the Windows XP operating system. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
Setting up your wireless router 6 Click Apply Changes to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings depending on the type of access you want them to have. Important: Make sure that your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to your router. Setting WPA Security Note: To use WPA security, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA.
Setting up your wireless router 31 Setting WEP encryption Note to Mac users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. To set WEP encryption: 1 From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select 128-bit WEP or 64-bit WEP from the.
Setting up your wireless router Using the Access Point mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Your router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, your router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.
Setting up your wireless router 33 Setting MAC Address Control The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that lets you specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access.
Setting up your wireless router Configuring the firewall Your router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including: • IP Spoofing • Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD) • Denial of Service (DoS) • IP with zero length • Smurf Attack • TCP Null Scan • SYN flood • UDP flooding • Tear Drop Attack • ICMP defect • RIP defect • Fragment flooding The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks.
Setting up your wireless router 35 Configuring Internal Forwarding settings The Virtual Servers function lets you route external (Internet) calls for services such as a Web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your router to your internal network. Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be seen.
Setting up your wireless router Setting Client IP filters Your router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, e-mail, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. To restrict Internet access to a single computer: 1 Open the Firewall > Client IP filters page, then enter the IP address of the computer you want to restrict access to in the IP fields.
Setting up your wireless router 37 To set up a DMZ for a computer: • Enter the last digits of the computer’s IP address in the IP field, click Enable, then click Apply Changes for the change to take effect. Using Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service lets you alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name in any of the many domains DynDNS.org offers, allowing your network computers to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. DynDNS.
Setting up your wireless router WAN ping blocking Computer hackers use what is known as pinging to find potential victims on the Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. Your router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens the level of security of your router.
Setting up your wireless router 39 Restarting your router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot your router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting your router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. To restart your router to restore normal operation: 1 Under the Utilities heading on the left menu, click Restart Router. The Restart Router page opens. 2 Click the Restart Router button. The following message appears. 3 Click OK. The following message appears.
Setting up your wireless router Restoring factory default settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in your router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. To restore factory default settings: 1 Under the Utilities heading on the left menu, click Restore Defaults. The following warning will appear. 2 Click OK. The following message appears. 3 Click OK.
Setting up your wireless router 41 4 Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config.” Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location and name of the file, click Save. 5 When the save is complete, you will see the following window. 6 Click Close. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a previous configuration This option will let you restore a previously saved configuration.
Setting up your wireless router 4 Click OK. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, your router’s configuration will be restored. The router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type your router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. Updating the firmware From time to time, Dynex may release new versions of your router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist.
Setting up your wireless router 43 To update your router’s firmware: 1 On the Firmware Update page, click Browse. A window will open that lets you select the location of the firmware update file. 2 Browse to the firmware file you downloaded, then select the file by double-clicking the file name. 3 The Update Firmware box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click Update. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. 4 Click OK.
Setting up your wireless router 5 Click OK. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, your router’s firmware update will be complete. Your router’s home page should appear automatically. If not, type your router’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. The firmware update is complete.
Setting up your wireless router 45 Enabling remote management Before you enable this advanced feature of your router, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Remote management allows you to make changes to your router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet. There are two methods of remotely managing your router. The first is to allow access to your router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting Any IP address can remotely manage the Router.
Setting up your wireless router UPnP-compliant, and want to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature. Select Enable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page, then click Apply Changes to save the change. Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides your router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available.
Setting up your wireless router 47 4 In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The following screen opens. 5 If Use the following IP address (2) is selected, your router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information down in the table below. You will need to enter this information into your router.
Setting up your wireless router Windows 98 To manually configure network adapters in Windows 98SE: 1 Right-click My Network Neighborhood, then select Properties from the list. 2 Click TCP/IP, then settings for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window.
Setting up your wireless router 49 3 If Specify an IP address is selected, your router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write down the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into your router. • Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab (3). • Click the Gateway tab (2). Write the gateway address down in the table. • Click the DNS Configuration tab (1). Write the DNS address(es) in the table.
Setting up your wireless router 3 Next to Configure (2), if Manually is selected, your router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into your router. 4 If not already set, at Configure, select Using DHCP Server. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from your router. 5 Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window appears. 6 Click Save. 7 Restart the computer.
Setting up your wireless router 51 Mac OS X Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your router after your router has been set up to connect to the Internet. To manually configure network adapters in Mac OS X: 1 Click the System Preferences icon. 2 Select Network (1) from the System Preferences menu. 3 Select Built-in Ethernet (2) next to Show in the Network menu.
Setting up your wireless router 4 Select the TCP/IP tab (3). Next to Configure (4), you should see Manually or Using DHCP. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make sure that Connect using PPPoE is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password. 5 If Manually is selected, your router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below.
Setting up your wireless router 53 To change settings in Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher: 1 Start your Web browser. Open the Tools menu, then click Internet Options. The Internet Options page opens. 2 Click the Connections tab. 3 Select Never dial a connection. If you cannot make a selection, go to the next step.
Setting up your wireless router 4 Click LAN Settings. The LAN Settings page opens. 5 Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: Automatically detect settings, Use automatic configurational script, Use a proxy server. Click OK to close the page, then click OK again in the Internet Options page to exit. To change settings in Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or higher: 1 Start Netscape, then open the Edit menu and click Preferences. The Preferences page opens.
Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting Placement of your router for optimal performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your router and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you.
Troubleshooting 3. Cordless phone placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from your router and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4 GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
Troubleshooting 57 If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, review the items above to be sure you have addressed these issues. Problem: Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start. Solution: If the CD does not start the Setup Assistant automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
Troubleshooting Problem: The Setup Assistant cannot connect my router to the Internet. Solution: If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect your router to the Internet, check the following items: To solve the problem: 1 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant. 2 If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some user names require that the ISP’s domain be at the end of the name. For example: myname@myisp.
Troubleshooting 59 Problem: The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my Web browser doesn’t work. I am unable to connect to the Internet. The router’s modem led is on and the internet LED is blinking. Solution: If you cannot connect to the Internet, the modem LED is on, and the internet LED is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP’s connection.
Troubleshooting Problem: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. Solution: If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, do the following. To solve the problem: 1 Look at the lights on your router. They should be as follows: • The “router” LED should be on. • The “modem” light should be on, and not blinking. • The “internet” LED should be on, and not blinking. • The “Wireless” light should be on, and not blinking.
Troubleshooting 61 2 Using a computer that is connected to your router through a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), make sure that Broadcast SSID is enabled. This setting is found on your router’s wireless Channel and SSID configuration page. If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software, please contact Dynex Technical Support. Problem: My wireless network performance is inconsistent. Data transfer is sometimes slow. Signal strength is poor.
Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on your router. To solve the problem: 1 Log into your router. 2 Open your Web browser and type the IP address of your router. (Your router’s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your router by clicking the Login button in the top, right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you never set a password, leave the password field blank, then click Submit.
Troubleshooting 63 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Dynex client card (wireless network card or adapter). Solution: The client card must use the same key as your router. For instance, if your router uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC, then the client card must be set to the exact same key. To solve the problem: 1 Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network Utility screen.
Troubleshooting Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on my router for a home network. To solve the problem: 1 Select WPA-PSK (no server) from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 2 For Encryption Technique, select TKIP or AES. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3 Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces.
Troubleshooting 65 Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security and I am NOT using a Dynex client card for a home network. Solution: If you are NOT using a Dynex wireless N USB or wireless N notebook network card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download: Download the patch from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for “Windows XP WPA.
Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54 Mbps. 802.11a also supports up to 54 Mbps, but in the 5 GHz frequency. 802.11n draft specification can connect at up to 300 Mbps.
Legal notices 67 Legal notices FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity with Fcc Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility We, the Dynex Corporation, of 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A., declare under our sole responsibility that the product, DX-WGRTR, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Legal notices this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Legal notices 69 One-Year Limited Warranty Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DX-NRUTER (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Dynex brand Products and packaged with this warranty statement.
Legal notices This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Dynex to service the Product • Products sold as is or with all faults • Consumables, such as fuses or batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
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