Chapter 15: Basic Switch Parameters
Enabling and Disabling the DHCP Client
This procedure explains how to activate and deactivate the DHCP client on the switch. When the client is activated, the switch obtains its IP configuration, such as its IP address and subnet mask, from a DHCP server on your network. Before performing the procedure, note the following:
An IP address and subnet mask are not required for normal network operations of the switch. Values for these parameters are only required if you want to remotely manage the device with a web browser.
A gateway address is only required if you want to remotely manage the device from a remote management station that is separated from the switch by a router.
The DHCP client is disabled by default on the switch.
The DHCP client does not support BOOTP.
The initial assignment of the IP address must be made through a local management session using the menus interface.
To activate or deactivate the DHCP client on the switch, perform the following procedure:
1.From the Basic Config menu, select IP Config.
The IP Configuration page is shown in Figure 44 on page 164.
2.For the DHCP Mode, select Enable or Disable.
3.Click Apply.
If you enable the client, it immediately begins to send queries to the DHCP server. It continues to send queries until it receives a response.
Note
Enabling DHCP ends your management session. To resume managing the device, enter the IP address assigned to the switch by the DHCP server in the web browser’s URL field.
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