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PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual July 2021
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If the IP Mode is set to “Dynamic” on a system with no active DHCP server, the switch will auto-generate IP settings in
accordance with zeroconf standards, in the IP range of 169.254.x.x/16. This range may not be suitable for connection to
entertainment systems
VLAN CONFIG/STATUS: DHCP SERVER
VIA switches can automatically assign IP addresses to connected devices, using a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) server.
IMPORTANT
: Only one DHCP server may be active on any given VLAN at one time. Running multiple DHCP servers will
cause network reliability problems.
The DHCP-hosting VIA switch must first be set to a static IP address on the desired VLAN, prior to enabling the DHCP
server. The DHCP server should be enabled prior to setting other connected devices to a “ Dynamic IP ” mode or being
connected to the network VLAN.
In some cases, it may be necessary to reboot connected devices to ensure the DHCP server correctly recognizes them and
assigns appropriate network settings.
DHCP Server
Pool Start: X.X.X.X
Pool End: X.X.X.X
Server Config: Valid
Enable Server and Exit
Exit
Menu Item Description
Disabled
DHCP Service is turned off. Use this setting for all static (manually-set) IP systems, and for
all switches other than the VLAN’s designated DHCP server host.
To enable DHCP , click the knob in and set up the DHCP Pool Start and End, as below.
Enabled
Enables DHCP server. Requires setting valid DHCP Pool Start and End values and selecting
the
Enable Server and Exit menu item.
Pool Start : Set the first available IP address. Turn the knob to set each octet, and click the
knob to confirm and move to the next octet.
Pool End : Set the last available IP address. Turn the knob to set each octet, and click the
knob to confirm and move to the next octet.
The DHCP pool is partially predefined based on the IP address and subnet mask of the host
switch, as the host must have proper communication with the requesting device.
Invalid
pool ranges are not accepted .