SpeedStream Router User Guide
the end of the lease period, the DHCP client will transmit a request to the server to extend the lease, at which time the server will extend the lease period of the IP address assigned to the client. If the lease period expires without the server receiving a request from the client to extend the lease, the server will assume that the client's connection no longer exists, and the server will release the IP address assigned to the client and return the address back to the pool of available addresses.
•Infinite Time:
Leaves the lease time
Configure DHCP
The DHCP operating mode defaults to Enable, and the system
1.Select the DHCP operating mode. If you select Disable, skip to step 3.
2.Enter the range of IP addresses (Start IP Range and End IP Range) and the corresponding subnet mask (IP Netmask) to be managed by the DHCP server. (You may need to contact your ISP for this information.)
3.To use your SpeedStream router as the default router, select Self. (This is the most common choice.)
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Enter the IP address of the default router. (You may need to contact your ISP or network administrator for this information.)
4.To use the DNS server provided by your ISP, select Use WAN. (This is the most common choice.) - or -
To specify a
5.Enter the domain name. This information may be provided by your ISP.
6.Enter the lease time, in minutes, to specify the amount of time that a DHCP lease should be provided the host (requires that you specify a DNS IP address).
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Select Infinite time to hold the lease until you go back in and change these settings.
7.To apply the data you entered, click Save Settings. A confirmation window displays.
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