DHCP SERVER NETWORK SETUP

The DHCP Server IP addressing option allows you to configure SimpleShare as the DHCP server on the network. In this mode, computers and other network devices are automatically provided IP addresses and other network configuration information by SimpleShare. Configuring SimpleShare as the network DHCP server may make it necessary to set some network and DHCP parameters, manually.

Only choose the DHCP Server option if you are an experienced network administrator. Do not configure SimpleShare as a DHCP server if there is another DHCP server on the network.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a TCP/IP service protocol that offers dynamic leased configuration of host IP addresses and distributes other configuration parameters to eligible network clients. DHCP provides safe, reliable, and simple TCP/IP network configuration, prevents address conflicts, and helps conserve the use of client IP addresses on the network. DHCP uses a client/server model where the DHCP server maintains centralized management of IP addresses that are used on the network. DHCP-enabled clients can then request and obtain lease of an IP address from a DHCP server as part of their network boot process.

Unless specifically specified, SimpleShare Administrator sets the following default network parameter values:

Network Parameter

IP Address

LAN Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

LAN Default Gateway

0.0.0.0

LAN DHCP Starting IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.100

LAN DHCP Ending IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.150

LAN Lease Time

86400 seconds (24 hours)

NOTE: xxx.xxx.xxx specifies the network segment (subnet) on which SimpleShare server resides.

Managing SimpleShare

Network

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