Using the Dhcp Server Feature | Motorola SBG6580 instruction

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Using the DHCP Server Feature

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns IP address to computers within a set range. Use the feature if you wish to manually configure the IP address assignment range for your network.

Activate the DHCP Server

1.Select DHCP from the Basic menu.

2.Select Yes to activate the DHCP Server.

3.Enter a number for the Starting Local Address field.

4.Enter the number of CPE’s.

5.Click Apply.

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Motorola SURFboard Safety and Regulatory Information Table of Contents Software License Warranty Information Read This Before You Begin Safety and Regulatory Information FCC Statements Industry Canada IC Statement Restrictions on the Use of Wireless Devices Contact Information Box System Requirements Front Panel Product Overview Rear Panel About Wi-Fi Protected Security Feature WPS Connecting the SBG6580 Installing the Modem Wall Mounting the Modem Installing the Modem Wall Mounting Template Restoring the Default Username and Password Connecting to the Internet Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP Testing Your Internet ConnectionConfiguring TCP/IP for Windows Vista Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel Renewing the IP Address in Windows XP, Vista, or Configuring TCP/IP for Windows Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup CopyPerforming a System Status Check Activate the Dhcp Server Using the Dhcp Server Feature Click Wireless Click Primary Network Create a Primary Wireless NetworkSelect an Automatic Security Configuration option Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type Click Wireless Click Guest Network Enable the Guest Network Create a Guest Wireless Network Create a Wi-Fi Network Using the WPS Feature Click WirelessSelect Restore Wireless Defaults and Apply Create Policies to Block or Allow Content Enable Parental ControlsCheck the Enable Parental Control box Click Parental Control Click User Setup Create an Override PasswordAdd Users to the Parental Controls Create a Time of Day Policy ToD Filter Troubleshooting Icon Status IF, During Startup IF, During Normal Operation Front Panel Icons and Error Conditions Product Specifications Product Specifications Network Software License You mayYou may not Government Restricted Rights Warranty Information Software License & Warranty Motorola, Inc Tournament Drive Horsham, PA 19044 U.S.A