Dynex DX-WGRTR Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Product features

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Security Sync LED

Lights to indicate that WPS has been activated.

Blinking Green—The router is searching for a WPS client to connect with.

Solid Green—The secure connection has been established with the client.

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Wireless network LED

Off—The wireless network is off

Solid Green—The wireless network is ready

Blinking Green—Network activity

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Internet LED

This unique LED shows you when the router is connected to the Internet. When the

light is OFF, the router is not connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking,

the router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid green, the

router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes”

feature, this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your router's

connection.

Off—Router is not connected to the Internet

Blinking Green—Router is attempting to connect to the Internet

Solid Green—Router is connected to the Internet

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Modem status LED

This LED lights green to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the

router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the

router and the modem.

Off—No WAN link

Solid Green—Good WAN link

Blinking Green—WAN activity

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Wired computer

status LEDs

These LEDs are labeled 1-4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the

router. When a computer is properly connected to one of the wired computer ports

on the rear of the router, the LED will light. green means a 10Base-T device is

connected, orange means a 100Base-T device is connected. When information is

being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.

Off—The wireless network is off

Solid Green—A 10base-T device is connected

Solid Orange—A 100base-T device is connected

Blinking—Port activity

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Component

Description

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Product features

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Back panel

#

Component

Description

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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 the router.

2

Power jack

The 5 V DC power supply plugs into this jack.

3

Modem port - Green

This port is for connection to your cable or DSL modem. Use the cable that was

provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port. Use of a cable other

than the cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly.

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Reset button

The

Reset

button is used in rare cases when the router may function improperly.

Resetting the router restores the router's normal operation while maintaining the

programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the

Reset button. Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your

custom password.

Resetting the router

—Push and release the

Reset

button. The lights on the

router will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the

Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the reset is complete.

Restoring the Factory Defaults—Press and hold the

Reset

button for at least 10

seconds, then release it. The lights on the router will momentarily flash. The Power/

Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again,

the restore is complete.

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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. If your modem has only a USB

port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases,

purchase a modem that has an RJ-45 Ethernet port on it.

Important

: Always install your router first! if you are installing numerous network devices

for the first time, it is important that your router is connected and running before

attempting to install other network components such as notebook cards and desktop

cards.

Setup assistant

Dynex has provided our Setup Assistant software to make installing your router a simple and

easy task. You can use it to get your router up and running in minutes. The Setup Assistant

requires that your Windows 2000 or XP computer be connected directly to your cable or DSL

modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation. If it

is not, you must use the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Guide to configure

your router. Additionally, if you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000 or

XP, you must set up the router using the “Alternate Setup Method” section of this User Guide.

Hardware connections

To connect the hardware:

1

Unplug your modem's power cord. Put the router next to the modem and raise the

router's antenna.

2

Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer. Unplug that

cable from your modem, and plug it into any blue port on the back of the router.

3

Find your new networking cable (included in the box with your router) and connect it

to the green port on the back of the router. Connect the other end to your modem, in

the port that is now free.

4

Plug in your modem's power cord. Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up. Plug the

router's power supply into the black port on the back of the router. Plug the other end

into the wall outlet.

5

Wait 20 seconds for the router to start up. Look at the display on the front of the router

and make sure the

Modem

and one of the

Wired Computers

icons are lit up in

green. If they are not, recheck your connections.

Running the Setup Assistant software

To run the Setup Assistant software:

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.

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Setting up your wireless router

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3

Insert the Installation CD into your computer. The Setup Assistant will automatically

appear on your computer's screen within 15 seconds. Double-click the Setup Assistant

to run it, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Important

: Run the Setup Assistant from the computer that is directly connected to the

router.

Note

: For Windows users: If the Setup Assistant does not start up automatically, select your

CD/DVD drive from

My Computer

and double-click the file named

Setup Assistant

to

start the Setup Assistant.

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When the Confirmation screen opens, verify that you have completed all QIG steps by

checking the box to the right of the arrow, then click

The Setup Assistant will indicate each time a step in the setup has been completed.

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Setting up your wireless router

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). This is the name of

your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network

adapters will connect.

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You can either accept the default name or change it to something unique. If you

change it, write down the name for future reference. Click

Internet Account Info

screen opens.

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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 the router and

restarting it. Wait for the on-screen instructions.

Note

: Do not disconnect any cable or power off the router while the router is rebooting. Doing

so will render your router inoperable.

After configuring the router, the Setup Assistant checks your connection to the

Internet.

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