Apple 034-2351_Cvr manual Before You Set Up DHCP Service

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DHCP Service

DHCP Service

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service lets you administer and distribute IP addresses to client computers from your server. When you configure the DHCP server, you assign a block of IP addresses that can be made available to clients. Each time a client computer configured to use DHCP starts up, it looks for a DHCP server on your network. If a DHCP server is found, the client computer then requests an IP address. The DHCP server checks for an available IP address and sends it to the client computer along with a “lease period” (the length of time the client computer can use the address) and configuration information.

You can use the DHCP module in Server Admin to:

Configure and administer DHCP service.

Create and administer subnets.

Configure DNS, LDAP, and WINS options for client computers.

View DHCP address leases.

If your organization has more clients than IP addresses, you’ll benefit from using DHCP service. IP addresses are assigned on an as-needed basis, and when they’re not needed, they’re available for use by other clients. You can use a combination of static and dynamic IP addresses for your network if you need to. Read the next section for more information about static and dynamic allocation of IP addresses.

Organizations may benefit from the features of DHCP service, such as the ability to set Domain Name System (DNS) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) options for client computers without additional client configuration.

Before You Set Up DHCP Service

Before you set up DHCP service, read this section for information about creating subnets, assigning static and dynamic IP addresses, locating your server on the network, and avoiding reserved IP addresses.

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Apple 034-2351_Cvr manual Before You Set Up DHCP Service