Utilities .3
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
IP Config (Cont.)
Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item.
DHCP ServerDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol defined for dynamically assigning IP addresses to computers in a network. Enabling the DHCP server allows the Wireless Router to assign IP address to PC or NB that is set to obtain an IP address automatically. The ASUS Wireless Router supports up to 254 IP addresses for your local network.
Enable the DHCP Server? – This field allows you to enable or disable DHCP server in the Wireless Router. The default value is “Yes”
Domain Name - This field indicates the Domain Name to provide to clients that request IP Address from DHCP Server.
IP Pool Starting Address - This field specifies the first address in the pool to be assigned by the DHCP server in your local network.
IP Pool Ending Address - This field specifies the last address in the pool to be assigned by the DHCP server in your local network.
Lease Time - This field specifies the amount of connection time a network user be allowed with their current dynamic IP address.
DNS and WINS Server Setting
DNS Server 1/DNS Server 2 - This field indicates the IP address of DNS to provide to clients that request IP Address from DHCP Server. You can leave it blank, then the Wireless Router will process the DNS request.
WINS Server - The Windows Internet Naming Service manages interaction of each PC with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter IP Address of server here.
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