How Do I Configure the Cable Modem Gateway?
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Setup Basic Settings – IP Management Page Description
The following table provides a description of the fields within the Basic Settings –
IP Management page.
Field Name
Description
Starting Local Address
The starting address used by the built-in DHCP
server to distribute Private LAN IP addresses. In
the example shown, addresses between 2 and 9
can be used for devices on your Private LAN that
require fixed IP addresses such as printer
servers, Web servers, and mail servers
Number of CPEs
Enter the maximum number of devices you are
allowed to connect to your Private LAN
Note:
The maximum number of devices is 245.
DHCP Client Lease Info
Displays the MAC address, IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Duration and Expiration date of all devices
issued an IP address by the built-in DHCP server.
This field also displays the current system time
and date
Function Keys
The following function keys appear on the Basic Settings – IP Management page.
Key Description
Apply
Saves the values you enter into the fields without
closing the screen
Force Available
Forces the release of an IP address for you to use
