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Chapter 5 – Configuration Using Web Management Software
DHCP Server > LAN Subnet Settings
DHCP Server
DHCP Server > LAN Subnet Settings
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that allows individual devices on an IP network to get their own network configuration information (IP address, subnet mask, broadcast address, etc.) from a DHCP server. The overall purpose of the DHCP is to make it easier to administer a large network.
DHCP Server on LAN
DHCP Server on LAN
The DHCP Server is enabled by default. If you would like to disable it, uncheck the DHCP Server on LAN checkbox. If you change the check mark, click the Save button to activate the change.
Add Range
From
To add a range of IP addresses, enter the beginning address of the range in this From field.
To
Enter the last IP address of the range in this To field.
Specify Lease Time
By default, infinite lease is assigned to the configured subnet. However, this is NOT mandatory and can be configured. If enabled by checking the box, the following lease time parameters can be configured:
Day, Hours, Mins
Default Gateway
Enter the RouteFinder’s IP Address. This address will have to be assigned to the DHCP Client.
Domain Name (optional)
Enter the Domain Name Server’s IP Address. This configured DNS IP address is passed on to the DHCP Client. This parameter is optional.
Click Add Range
Click the Add Range button when you have finished entering your parameters.
Delete
You can delete a range by selecting it and clicking Delete.
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