Command Reference Guide DHCP Pool Command Set
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network <address> [<subnet mask> or <prefix length>]

Use the network command to specify the subnet number and mask for an AOS Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server address pool. Use the no form of this command to remove a
configured subnet.
Syntax Description
<ip address> Specifies the IP address (in dotted decimal notation) of the DHCP address pool.
<subnet mask> Optional. Specifies the network mask (subnet) for the address pool. If the subnet
mask is lef t un specified, the DHCP se rver uses the Class A, B, or C na tural ma sk.
<prefix length> Optional. Alternately, the prefix length may be used to specify the number of bits
that comprise the network address. The prefix length must be preceded by a
forward slash ( / ). For example, to specify an IP address with a subnet mask of
255.255.0.0, enter /16 after the address.
Default Values
By default, there are no configured DHCP address pools.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 2.1 Command was introduced.
Usage Examples
The following examples show two different ways to configure an address pool su bnet of 192.34.0.0 with a
16-bit subnet mask:
(config)#ip dhcp-server pool MyPool
(config-dhcp)#network 192.34.0.0 255.255.0.0
or
(config)#ip dhcp-server pool MyPool
(config-dhcp)#network 192.34.0.0 /16