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Chapter 3 Configure Switch Features
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Complete the fields and click Close.
Table 48 - Add/Edit DCHP Pool Definition Fields
Field Description
DHCP Pool Name The name of the DHCP IP address pool that is configured on the switch.
A DHCP IP address pool is a range (or pool) of available IP addresses that the switch can assign to connected devices.
DHCP Pool Network The subnetwork IP address of the DHCP IP address pool. The format is a 32-bit numeric address that is written as four numbers that
are separated by periods. Each number can be from 0…255. This field is required.
Subnet Mask The network address that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) of the DHCP IP address pool. Subnets segment the devices in a
network into smaller groups. The default is 255.255.255.0. This field is required.
Default Gateway The default gateway IP address for the DHCP client.
The format is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods (for example, 255.255.255.255). Each number
can be from 0… 255.
Domain Name The domain name for the DHCP client.
Starting IP Address The starting IP address that defines the range of addresses in the DHCP IP address pool. The format is a 32-bit numeric address that
is written as four numbers that are separated by periods. Each number can be from 0…255.
Be sure that none of the IP addresses that you assign are being used by another device in your network.
This field is required.
Ending IP Address The ending IP address that defines the range of addresses in the DHCP IP address pool. The format is a 32-bit numeric address that is
written as four numbers that are separated by periods. Each number can be from 0…255.
Make sure that none of the IP address you assign are being used by other devices in your network.
This field is required.
Use Preassigned Addresses Only If checked, IP addresses are assigned only when configured for specific ports on the DHCP Address Assignment or DLR DHCP views.
Enable DHCP Snooping for this Pool If checked, devices only receive address assignments from the connected switch.
Never Expires
or
Custom The duration of the lease for an IP address that is assigned to a DHCP client. Click one of the following:
• Never Expires
• Custom
If you click Custom, enter the duration of the lease in the numbers of days, hours, and minutes. This lease length is used for all
assignments.