IP Configuration Command Set
Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
12.2.9.16 host
Use this command to specify an IP address and network mask for manual DHCP binding.
host address [mask | prefix-length]
Syntax Description
address
mask |
prefix-length
Command Syntax of the "no" Form
The "no" form of this command removes the client IP address:
no host
Command Type
Router command.
Command Mode
DHCP Pool Configuration mode: Matrix>Router1(config-dhcp-pool)#
Command Defaults
If not specified, DHCP server will examine its defined IP address pools for a mask
or prefix-length. If no mask is found in the IP address pool database, the Class A,
B, or C natural mask will be used.
Example
This example shows how to set 15.12.1.99 255.255.248.0 as the IP address and subnet mask of a
client in the "localpool" address pool:
Matrix>Router1(config)#ip dhcp pool localpool
Matrix>Router1(config-dhcp-pool)#hardware-address 0001.f401.2710
Matrix>Router1(config-dhcp-host)#host 15.12.1.99 255.255.248.0
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Specifies the IP address of the DHCP client.
(Optional) Specifies a network mask or prefix for the IP
address.