Dhcp Server - Linksys EtherFast BEFW11P1 User Manual

DHCP Server

You can access this screen at any time by clicking the DHCP button.
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP
Address to the DHCP Clients that it serves, when the client device boots. The
DHCP Server also provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client.
Operation
The DHCP Server function is enabled by default. Select Disable DHCP Server
to disable this function.
You will want to disable the DHCP Server when your Network is already using
another DHCP Server. You can only use one DHCP Server.
IP Address Range
This range represents the range of IP addresses available in the DHCP pool that
can be assigned to the PCs on your Network.
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Allocated
This field will show the IP Addresses presently allocated to the other clients on
your Network.
When you are ready to save any changes you have made, click the Save but-
ton. To undo any changes, click the Cancel button.
If you have any questions about anything on this screen, click the Help button
to bring up the Help window for this screen.
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