Disable The Dhcp Client And Specify A Fixed Ip Address - NETGEAR WAC510 User Manual

Disable the DHCP Client and Specify a Fixed IP Address

By default, the DHCP client of the access point is enabled and the access point receives an IP address from
a DHCP server.
How your access point receives its IP address depends on whether it functions in AP mode (which is the
default system mode) or Router mode:
• If the access point functions in its default system mode (AP mode), it receives an IP address from a
DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network. If your network does not
include a DHCP server or you prefer to specify a fixed (static) IP address, disable the DHCP client of
the access point.
• If the access point functions in Router mode, it receives an IP address from your Internet modem.
Although it is highly unlikely that you must disable the DHCP client when the access point functions in
Router mode, you can do so and specify a fixed (static) IP address for the WAN interface.
To disable the DHCP client and specify a fixed IP address:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to
the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The default user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password
are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Take one of the following actions:
• If the access point functions in AP mode, select Management > Configuration > IP > LAN.
The page that displays let you specify the LAN settings, but the fields are masked because the
DHCP client is enabled.
• If the access point functions in Router mode, select Management > Configuration > IP > WAN.
The page that displays let you specify the WAN settings, but the fields are masked because the
DHCP client is enabled.
Note The WAN menu option is not available if the access point functions in AP mode.
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