Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

DHCP server

The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" is set up to be a DHCP server by default. This enables it to support up to 254 IP

addresses on the WLAN. The IP address for a wireless client can be designated by the network administrator or can be assigned by the ASUS Wireless "WL- HDD" automatically. The following options are available on this page:

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Enable the DHCP Server Automatically

Select Yes to enable the DHCP server and No to disable it automatically.

Domain Name

Type a domain name that will be used by the DHCP clients.

IP Pool Starting Address

Type the IP address of the first device in the group of DHCP clients. Make sure that it is on the same subnet mask as the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".

IP Pool Ending Address

Type the IP address of the last device in the group of DHCP clients. Make sure that it is on the same subnet mask as the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".

Lease Time

Type in the period of time over which a DHCP client can lease an IP address.

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