3 - Software
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
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ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" User’s Manual
DHCP server
The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" is set up to be a DHCP
server by default. This enables it to support up to 254 IP
addresses on the WLAN. The IP address for a wireless client can be designated
by the network administrator or can be assigned by the ASUS Wireless "WL-
HDD" automatically. The following options are available on this page:
Enable the DHCP Server Automatically
Select Yes to enable the DHCP server and No to disable it automatically.
Domain Name
Type a domain name that will be used by the DHCP clients.
IP Pool Starting Address
Type the IP address of the first device in the group of DHCP clients. Make
sure that it is on the same subnet mask as the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".
IP Pool Ending Address
Type the IP address of the last device in the group of DHCP clients. Make
sure that it is on the same subnet mask as the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".
Lease Time
Type in the period of time over which a DHCP client can lease an IP address.