DHCP
The DHCP section is where you configure the
Using the Configuration Interface
DHCP Settings
DHCP Server Enabled:
DHCP IP Address
Range:
DHCP Lease Time:
Once your
Note:The devices on your network must have TCP/IP bound to the Ethernet connection with the “DHCP” or “Obtain an IP address automatically” option enabled.
This option defines the range of addresses available for the Router to assign to your internal network. If you have any devices using static IP addresses, be sure the addresses do not fall within the range defined here. A Static IP address is one that is entered in manually on the device.
Example:
Your
The amount of time a computer may have an IP address before it is required to renew the lease. The lease functions just as a lease on an apartment would. The initial lease designates the amount of time before the lease expires. If the tenant wishes to retain the address when the lease expires then a new lease is established. If the lease expires and the address is no longer needed, then another tenant may use the address.
Basic > DHCP
Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients
In this section, you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses. The DHCP Client table displays the number of clients that are receiving an IP address from the router. The computer name, MAC address, and IP address assigned to each computer are displayed here as well.You can Revoke IP addresses in this section. The revoke option allows you to tale away a leased IP address from a client. This feature is useful for freeing up addresses when the client table is full or nearly full. Be sure to only revoke addresses from devices that are no longer needed on the network.
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