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4.9.5 DHCP Server
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol enabling a
server to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a defined range of
numbers configured for a given network.
4.9.5.1 Status Settings
The Status Settings page allows you to configure the DHCP server mode (enabled or
disabled).
To access this page, click
Management > DHCP Server > Status Settings .
Figure 4.190 Management > DHCP Server > Status Settings
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
The ensuing table for Status Information settings are informational only: DHCP
Server Service.
4.9.5.2 Global Settings
The Global Settings page allows you to configure the global settings for the DHCP
function.
To access this page, click
Management > DHCP Server > Global Settings .
Figure 4.191 Management > DHCP Server > Global Settings
Item Description
DHCP Server Select Enable or Disable to designate the DHCP server function
type.
When a new DHCP server mode is selected, the switch requires a
system restart for the new mode to take effect.
Apply Click
Apply
to save the values and update the screen.
Restart Click Restart to have the switch perform a system restart function. In
the event that the IP settings are changed, the DHCP server must be
restarted for the IP settings to take effect.