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Configuring System Information
EdgeSwitch
™
Administration Guide
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Managing the DHCP Server
DHCP is generally used between clients (e.g., hosts) and servers (e.g., routers) for the purpose of
assigning IP addresses, gateways, and other networking definitions such as DNS, NTP, and/or SIP
parameters. The DHCP Server folder contains links to UI pages that define and display DHCP parameters
and data.
DHCP Server Global Configuration
Use the DHCP Server Global Configuration page to configure DHCP global parameters.
To display the page, click System > Advanced Configuration > DHCP Server > Global in the navigation menu.
DHCP Server Global Configuration
DHCP Server Global Configuration Fields
Field
Description
Admin Mode
Used to
Enable
or
Disable
the DHCP server administrative mode. When enabled, the device can be
configured to automatically allocate TCP/IP configurations for clients.
Conflict Logging Mode
Used to
Enable
or
Disable
the logging mode for IP address conflicts. When enabled, the system stores
information IP address conflicts that are detected by the DHCP server.
Bootp Automatic Mode
Used to
Enable
or
Disable
the BOOTP automatic mode. When enabled, the DHCP server supports the
allocation of automatic addresses for BOOTP clients. When disabled the DHCP server supports only
static addresses for BOOTP clients.
Ping Packet Count
The number of packets the server sends to a pool address to check for duplication as part of a ping
operation. If the server receives a response to the ping, the address is considered to be in conflict and
is removed from the pool.
Use the buttons to perform the following tasks:
• If you change any settings on this page, click
Submit
to apply the changes.
• To reset the fields to their original values, click
Cancel
.
• Click
Refresh
to refresh the data on the screen with the present state of the data in the switch.
To retain the changes across the switch’s next power cycle, click
System
>
Configuration Storage
>
Save
.