
Configuring Using the GUI
Nokia IP71 User Guide
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DHCP Server
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides configuration
parameters to Internet hosts. DHCP allows hosts on a TCP/IP network to
request and be assigned IP addresses, and also to check for information about
the network. In the IP71, DHCP Server is enabled by default.
The DHCP server in the IP71 searches for another DHCP server on the
network. If another DHCP server exists, the DHCP server in the IP71 disables
itself.
To access the DHCP Server, click Advanced.
Using DHCP eliminates configuring the settings on each computer manually.
DHCP server supports the following mechanisms for IP address allocation:
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DHCP assigns an IP address, dynamically defined in the range table, to a
host for a limited period of time (on lease).
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The network administrator can reserve an IP address for a host. The
DHCP server is used to convey the assigned address to the host.
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If the DHCP server detects another DHCP server on the LAN, it disables
itself to avoid conflict.
In the IP71, the DHCP server is enabled only on the LAN interface. The
HTTP GUI of IP71 allows you to configure the DHCP server quickly.
When a DHCP server assigns an IP Address to the host computer, it also gives
the following additional information:
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IP Address of Gateway
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Net Mask of the Gateway
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Domain name for the requesting computer
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IP Addresses of DNS Servers
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IP Addresses of WINS
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Lease Expiration
Summary of Contents for IP71
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