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Networks That Use Dynamic Addressing
A dynamic address is a temporary IP address assigned to a network computer
that must be renewed periodically. Most networks that support dynamic
addressing employ a protocol called Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP).
When you turn on a computer configured to use dynamic addressing, it
requests an address assignment from the network’s DHCP server. In response,
the server assigns the computer an available IP address for a specified period
of time.
The computer uses the assigned IP address for a day, a month, or even longer
depending on the length of the lease. Prior to the expiration date, the client
will attempt to renew its lease to provide uninterrupted connectivity.
In the event that the client loses its lease, it simply requests another address
assignment, at which time the client should receive either the same address or
a new address from the DHCP server.
If you have a DHCP server already on your network, then no additional
configuration is necessary since a cordless computer should automatically
receive an address assignment from the network’s DHCP server.
To find out what address has been assigned to a particular Symphony-HRF or
Symphony adapter in a Windows 95/98/ME computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select the Run option under the Start Menu.
2.
Type WINIPCFG in the field labeled Open. This will launch the
Windows IP Configuration tool.
In the example below, the computer failed to receive an dynamic address and
has auto-assigned itself an IP address in the 169.254.0.0 network.
