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IP address on Remotes in the network, but it still requires thoughtful
planning of the IP address range. One drawback to network-wide auto-
matic IP address assignments is that SNMP services may become inac-
cessible as they are dependent on fixed IP addresses.
The network can be comprised of radios with the DHCP-provided IP
address enabled or with DHCP services disabled. In this way, you can
accommodate locations for which a fixed IP address if desired.
Figure 2-22. DHCP Server Configuration Menu
NOTE: There should be only one DHCP server active in a network
(MDS
iNET 900 or other DHCP server). If more than one
DHCP server exists, network devices may randomly get their
IP address from different servers every time they request one.
NOTE: Combining DHCP and RADIUS device authentication may
result in a non-working radio module if the DHCP server is
located at a remote radio. The DHCP server should be placed
at the AP location, if possible.
•
Server Status
—Enable/Disable responding to DHCP requests to
assign an IP address. [
Disabled/Enabled; Disabled
]
•
DHCP Netmask
—IP netmask to be assigned along with the IP
address in response to a DHCP request. [
0.0.0.0
]
•
Starting Address
—Lowest IP address of the range of addresses to
be provided by this device. [
0.0.0.0
]
•
Ending Address
—Highest IP address in the range of addresses to
be provided by this device. A maximum of 256 addresses is
allowed in this range. [
0.0.0.0
]
•
DNS Address
—Domain Name Server address to be provided by
this service.