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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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DHCP Server
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses
to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address
every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device’s IP address can even change
while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. Dynamic
addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps track of IP addresses
rather than requires an administrator to manage the task. This means that a new computer can be
easily added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.
The system provides the DHCP server function. With the DHCP server function enabled, the
switch can be configured as a DHCP server.
System Configuration
»
DHCP Server
: This pull-down menu allows you to configure the switch to be the DHCP server
on your local network.
»
Low IP Address
: Type in an IP address as the beginning of a range of the dynamic IP address.
In Figure 40, for example, 192.168.10.100 is the relatively low IP address of the range.
»
High IP Address
: Type in an IP address as the beginning of a range of the dynamic IP address.
In Figure 40, for example, 192.168.10.200 is the relatively high IP address of the range.
»
Subnet Mask
: Type in the subnet mask of the IP configuration.
»
Gateway
: Type in the IP address of the gateway in your network.
»
DNS
: Type in the IP address of Domain Name Server in your network.
»
Lease Time (sec)
: The length of time the dynamic IP addresses assigned to clients.
»
Select
Apply
to have the configuration take effect.
Figure 40 – DHCP Server—System Configuration interface
Client Entries
