EnGenius Technologies 1.2 user manual LAN Settings Dhcp Server

LAN Settings – DHCP Server

￿Click on the LAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP server/client. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN). In most situations, the router provides DHCP services, and you can leave this option disabled. However, if for any reason the router does not provide DHCP services, enable this option. The device’s DHCP Server will then manage the IP addresses and other network configuration information for wireless clients associated with the AP. The computers (and other devices) connected to your LAN also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to DHCP or Obtain an IP address automatically.

￿IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device.

￿Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address.

￿Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway.

￿DHCP: Select Server from the drop-down list. This device will act as a DHCP server and assign IP address to it clients.

￿DHCP Client Range: You may limit the number of IP addresses that are distributed on the network. Specify a starting and ending range that is part of the same subnet.

￿Domain Name: Specify a domain name for this device/network.

￿802.1d: You may enable this option if you would like to use the spanning tree feature for bridging. (optional)

￿Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different MAC address on this device. (optional)

￿Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.

￿Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again. The computers (and other devices) connected to your LAN also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to DHCP or Obtain an IP address automatically.

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