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LAN Settings Figure 21 LAN Settings Screen
LAN Configuration
This section of the screen displays a suggested LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Router. It also allows you to change the IP address and subnet mask.
DHCP Server Parameters
The Router contains a Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP) server that can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your network. To set up the DHCP Server, do the following:
1Activate the DHCP Server by clicking the On radio button.
2Specify an IP Pool range in the IP Pool Start Address and IP Pool End Address text boxes. The largest available continuous IP pool will be automatically entered. If this is not appropriate, make the required changes.
3Specify the DHCP Lease time by selecting the required value from the Lease Time drop down list. The lease time is the length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer.
4If required, enter a Local Domain Name.
5If you use 3Com NBX telephones, enter the IP address of the NBX call processor at 3Com NBX Call Processor.
6Click Next to display the Configuration Summary screen.
