Lantech LES-2400-RPS, User Manual

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DHCP Server
DHCP is the abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol that is a protocol for
assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a
device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some
systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP
also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. Dynamic addressing simplifies
network administration because the software keeps track of IP addresses rather than
requires an administrator to manage the task. This means that a new computer can be
easily added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP
address.
The system provides the DHCP server function. With the DHCP server function
enabled, the switch system is able to be configured as a DHCP server.