TP-Link TL-WA854RE manual Dhcp Settings

TL-WA854RE300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide

4.6DHCP

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP Server will automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the computers on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses.

There are two submenus under the DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-16):DHCP Settings and DHCP Client List. Clicking either of them will enable you to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

Figure 4-16 The DHCP menu

4.6.1 DHCP Settings

Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the Range Extender as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are connected to the system on the LAN. The DHCP Server can be configured on the page (shown as Figure 4-18),only when you’ve set the Network LAN type as Static IP in Figure 4-6.

Note:

The DHCP Settings function cannot be configured if you have chosen Smart IP (DHCP) in Network -> LAN, in which situation the device will help you configure the DHCP automatically as you need. The DHCP Settings page will appear as Figure 4-17.

Figure 4-17 DHCP Settings – Disabled

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