Switch Services 5-11

5.2.2 Viewing the Attributes of Existing Host Pools

Refer to the Host Pool tab within the DHCP Server screen to view how the host pools reserve IP addresses for specific MAC addresses. This information can be an asset in determining if a new pool needs to be created or an existing pool requires modification.

To view the attributes of existing host pools:

1.Select Services > DHCP Server from the main menu tree.

The DHCP Server screen displays with the Configuration tab displayed.

2.Select the Host Pool tab

3. Refer to the following information to assess whether the existing group of DHCP pools is sufficient:

Pool Name

Displays the name of the IP pool from which IP addresses can be issued to DHCP client

 

requests on the current interface. The pool is the range of IP addresses for which addresses

 

can be assigned.

IP Address

Displays the IP address for the client on this interface using the pool name listed.

Hardware Address

Displays the type of interface used to pass DHCP discover and request exchanges between

 

the switch DHCP server and DHCP Clients. The Hardware Address field also displays the

 

address of the DHCP client for whom the static IP is reserved.

Client Name

Displays the name of the client requesting DHCP Server support over this interface. This

 

name is ready only cannot be modified using the host pool edit option.

Client ID

Displays the client Identifier, based on this identifier static IP is assigned. Hardware address

 

and Client Identifier should not be configured on a same host pool.

4.Click the Edit button to modify the properties displayed on an existing DHCP pool. For more information, see Editing the Properties of an Existing DHCP Pool on page 5-5.

5.To delete an existing DHCP pool from the list of those available to the switch, highlight the pool from within the Network Pool field and click the Delete button.

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Motorola WS5100 Viewing the Attributes of Existing Host Pools, Can be assigned, Hardware Address, Client Name, Client ID