How Do I Configure the Cable Modem Gateway?

Setup Basic Settings – IP Management Page Description

The following table provides a description of the fields within the Basic Settings – IP Management page.

Field Name

Description

Starting Local Address

The starting address used by the built-in DHCP

 

server to distribute Private LAN IP addresses. In

 

the example shown, addresses between 2 and 9

 

can be used for devices on your Private LAN that

 

require fixed IP addresses such as printer

 

servers, Web servers, and mail servers

Number of CPEs

Enter the maximum number of devices you are

 

allowed to connect to your Private LAN

 

Note: The maximum number of devices is 245.

DHCP Client Lease Info

Displays the MAC address, IP Address, Subnet

 

Mask, Duration and Expiration date of all devices

 

issued an IP address by the built-in DHCP server.

 

This field also displays the current system time

 

and date

Function Keys

The following function keys appear on the Basic Settings – IP Management page.

Key

Description

Apply

Saves the values you enter into the fields without

 

closing the screen

Force Available

Forces the release of an IP address for you to use

 

 

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Scientific Atlanta DPR300 Series manual Setup Basic Settings IP Management Page Description