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TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide
4.6DHCP
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP Server will automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the computers on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses.
There are two submenus under the DHCP menu (shown as Figure
Figure 4-16 The DHCP menu
4.6.1 DHCP Settings
Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the Range Extender as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are connected to the system on the LAN. The DHCP Server can be configured on the page (shown as Figure
Note:
The DHCP Settings function cannot be configured if you have chosen Smart IP (DHCP) in Network
Figure 4-17 DHCP Settings – Disabled
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