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The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP
addresses to each computer on the network automatically. The default setting is
“On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary, however, in order to do
so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network.
To turn off the DHCP server, select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.
4. IP Pool
The IP Pool is the range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the
computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If you want to
change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP
address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP server can assign 100 IP
addresses automatically. This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool
larger than 100 computers. For example, starting at 50 means you have to end at
150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP address
must be lower in number than the ending IP address.
5. Lease Time
Lease time is the length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for
each computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”.
The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is assigned an
IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not change for that particular
computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals, such as one day or one hour,
frees IP addresses after the specified period of time. This also means that a
particular computer’s IP address may change over time. If you have set any of
the other advanced features of the Router, such as DMZ or client IP filters, these
are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP
address to change.
6. Local Domain Name
The default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name (network name)
for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless you have a
specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you want
such as “MY NETWORK”.
DHCP Client List
You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to
your network. You are able to view the IP address
(1)
of the computer, the host
name
(2)
(if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address
(3)
of
the computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC). Pressing the “Refresh”
(4)
button
will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated.
Internet WAN
The “Internet WAN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your
Internet Service Provider. The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any
ADSL Service Provider’s system provided you have correctly configured the
Router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type. Your connection settings are
provided to you by your ISP. To configure the Router with the settings that your
