Dhcp - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual

DHCP

From the DHCP screen, shown in Figure 6-25, you can configure the Router as
a DHCP Server.
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns
IP addresses to each computer on your network. Unless you already have one,
you should set up the Router as a DHCP server.
DHCP Server Check the Enable option to enable the Router's DHCP server
option. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, set the Router's
DHCP option to Disable.
Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with
when issuing IP addresses. Do not use 192.168.1.1 as the Router's starting IP
address.
Number of DHCP users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want
the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to, with the absolute maximum being
253.
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Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network
user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP
address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be "leased" this
dynamic IP address.
DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain
or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you
with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to utilize another, enter
that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server
IP Addresses here. The Router will utilize these for quicker access to function-
ing DNS servers.
WINS Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's inter-
action with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server's IP
Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.
DHCP Client Table Click on the Client Table button to show the current
DHCP Client information. (This information is stored in temporary memory,
so the list of clients could disappear.)
When finished, click the Apply button and then the Continue button.
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