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 servers.
To activate or deactivate the DHCP client on the switch, perform the following procedure:
1.From the Main Menu, type B to select Basic Switch Configuration. The Basic Switch Configuration Menu is shown in Figure 4 on page 30.
2.From the Basic Switch Configuration Menu, type I to select System IP Configuration.
The System IP Configuration Menu is shown in Figure 5 on page 31.
3.Type D to select Enable/Disable DHCP Mode. The following prompt is displayed:
Enable or Disable DHCP mode (E/D)>
4.Type E to select Enable or D to select Disable.
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.
5.Type Q to select Quit to previous menu and save your changes.
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