Operation Manual – DHCP
H3C S3610&S5510 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 2 DHCP Server Configuration
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Chapter 2 DHCP Server Configuration
When configuring the DHCP server, go to these sections for information you are
interested in:
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DHCP Server Configuration Task List
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Enabling the DHCP Server on an Interface
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Configuring an Address Pool for the DHCP Server
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Configuring the DHCP Server Security Functions
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Configuring the Handling Mode for Option 82
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Displaying and Maintaining the DHCP Server
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DHCP Server Configuration Examples
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Troubleshooting DHCP Server Configuration
Note:
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The DHCP server configuration is supported only on VLAN interfaces and loopback
interfaces. The secondary IP address pool configuration is not supported on
loopback interfaces.
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DHCP Snooping must be disabled on the DHCP server.
2.1 Introduction to DHCP Server
2.1.1 Application Environment
The DHCP server is well suited to the network where:
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It is hard to implement manual configuration and centralized management.
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The hosts are more than the assignable IP addresses and it is impossible to
assign a fixed IP address to each host. For example, an ISP limits the number of
hosts to access the Internet at a time, so lots of hosts need to acquire IP
addresses dynamically.
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A few hosts need fixed IP addresses.