Dhcp - D-Link DSL-504 User Manual

DSL-504 ADSL Router User's Guide

DHCP

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows the Router to
dynamically assign IP addresses to network devices. Dynamic IP assignment
eliminates the need for the network administrator to maintain and monitor IP
address assignments and simplifies IP use because IP address are automatically
and dynamically assigned when a computer is powered-on.
Important Note: If you use DHCP to set your local IP addresses, the software IP settings of all
stations on the network will need to be manually configured to 0.0.0.0., or, as in the case of Windows
95 users, the "Obtain an IP address automatically" option under TCP/IP will have to be selected.
Start IP Address
This is the base (starting) address for the IP pool of unassigned IP addresses.
End IP Address
This is the last address of the contiguous IP address range to be used by the
Router for DHCP function.
Netmask
This mask informs the client how the destination IP address is to be divided into
network, subnet, and host parts.
Default Gateway
This specifies the Gateway IP Address that will be assigned to and used by the
DHCP clients.
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DHCP Configuration Window