Dhcp Settings - TP-Link TL-MR3040 User Manual

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configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided
below.
Figure 6-18 The DHCP menu
6.7.1

DHCP Settings

Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the AP as a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are
connected to the system on the LAN. The DHCP Server can be configured on the page (shown
as Figure 6-19):
DHCP Server - Selecting the radio button before Disable/Enable will disable/enable the
DHCP server on your AP. The default setting is Disable. If you disable the Server, you must
have another DHCP server within your network or else you must manually configure the
computer.
Start IP Address - This field specifies the first address in the IP Address pool.
192.168.0.100 is the default start IP address.
End IP Address - This field specifies the last address in the IP Address pool.
192.168.0.199 is the default end IP address.
Address Lease Time - Enter the amount of time for the PC to connect to the AP with its
current assigned dynamic IP address. The time is measured in minutes. After the time is up,
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Figure 6-19 DHCP Settings
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