Configuring Dhcp Client; Dhcp Client Applications - Avaya G450 Manual

Configuring DHCP client

The Avaya G450 Media Gateway can be configured to function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) client.
DHCP client enables the G450 to receive an IP address from a DHCP server, according to the
DHCP client-server protocol. The DHCP server grants the G450 DHCP client an IP address for
a fixed amount of time, called the lease. After the lease expires, the G450 DHCP client is
required to stop using the IP address. The G450 DHCP client periodically sends requests to the
server to renew or extend the lease.
In addition to receiving an IP address, a G450 DHCP client can optionally request to receive a
domain name, a list of default routers, and a list of available DNS servers.
Note:
The Avaya G450 Media Gateway can function as both a DHCP server and a
Note:
DHCP client simultaneously. That is, you can connect a cable modem for an
Internet connection to the WAN Fast Ethernet in order to use the G450 as a
DHCP client. At the same time, you can activate the DHCP server on the G450
for use by clients, such as, IP phones and PCs connected to the LAN ports. The
DHCP server on the G450 does not serve Internet devices connected over the
WAN Fast Ethernet ports.
For information on configuring the G450 as a DHCP server, see
DHCP server

DHCP client applications

The typical application of DHCP client in the G450 involves requesting and receiving an IP
address from the service provider's DHCP server, to enable a broadband Internet connection
via cable modem.
on page 470.
Configuring DHCP client
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