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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.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
