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11 Networking Services - IP
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11.3.3 Dynamic IP Address Configuration: DHCP
Depending on the size and complexity of your network, a few
DHCP configurations can be envisaged:
(W)LAN
Type
DHCP
Mode
Argumentation
Simple No All few members of the small (W)LAN have staticIP
addresses, including the STWireless .
Medium
sized
Server For small home (W)LANs it might be worthwhile to
configure all of your (W)LAN devices as DHCP clients,
and the STWireless as the DHCP server.
In this configuration each time a computer starts, it
will obtain its IP configuration from the STWireless .
Advanced Client For advanced networks, the role of DHCP server
might be performed by an IP node other than the
STWireless on the local (W)LAN.
Typically such functions are attributed to home
gateways: computers having better networking
capabilities than the other PC(s) on the home (W)LAN.
All local PCs remain configured as DHCP clients,
including the STWireless .
For the STWireless , the DHCP server is by default enabled, i.e.
set for 'Auto DHCP' .
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The STWireless 'DHCP' Web Page
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Configuring the STWireless for (W)LANs without DHCP
Server
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Configuring the STWireless as DHCP Server
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Configuring the STWireless as DHCP Client
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Configuring the STWireless Auto DHCP
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DynamicIP Addressing.