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DSL-2540U
ADSL/Ethernet Router with Built-in Switch
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
In the
DHCP server
section, you can configure the built-in DHCP sever of the router.
Parameter
Description
Mode
An operating mode of the router's DHCP server.
Enable
: the router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in
accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is
selected, the
Start IP
,
End IP
, and the
Lease time
fields are
displayed on the page.
Disable
: the router's DHCP server is disabled, clients' IP addresses
are assigned manually.
Relay
: an external DHCP server is used to assign IP addresses to
clients. When this value is selected, the
External DHCP server IP
field is displayed on the page.
Start IP
The start IP address of the address pool used by the DHCP server to
distribute IP addresses to clients.
End IP
The end IP address of the address pool used by the DHCP server to
distribute IP addresses to clients.
Lease time
The lifetime of IP addresses leased by the DHCP server. At the end
of this period the leased IP address is revoked and can be distributed
to another device, unless the previous device has confirmed the need
to keep the address.
External DHCP server IP
The IP address of the external DHCP server which assigns IP
addresses to the router's clients.
When all needed settings are configured, click the
Save
button.
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