Configure Dhcp - Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 Series User Manual

the end of the lease period, the DHCP client will transmit a request to the server to extend the lease, at
which time the server will extend the lease period of the IP address assigned to the client. If the lease
period expires without the server receiving a request from the client to extend the lease, the server
will assume that the client's connection no longer exists, and the server will release the IP address
assigned to the client and return the address back to the pool of available addresses.
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Infinite Time:
Leaves the lease time open-ended, preventing the server from releasing the IP address.

Configure DHCP

The DHCP operating mode defaults to Enable, and the system auto-generates the current IP address
range, IP netmask, and default router. If you are using a static IP address, you may need to disable DHCP
and enter different addresses in the text boxes. Contact your ISP or network administrator for additional
information.
1. Select the DHCP operating mode.
If you select Disable, skip to step 3.
2. Enter the range of IP addresses (Start IP
Range and End IP Range) and the
corresponding subnet mask (IP Netmask)
to be managed by the DHCP server. (You
may need to contact your ISP for this
information.)
3. To use your SpeedStream router as the
default router, select Self. (This is the
most common choice.)
- or-
Enter the IP address of the default router.
(You may need to contact your ISP or
network administrator for this information.)
4. To use the DNS server provided by your ISP, select Use WAN. (This is the most common choice.)
- or -
To specify a WAN-side DNS server to be used by the LAN, enter the DNS IP Address.
5. Enter the domain name. This information may be provided by your ISP.
6. Enter the lease time, in minutes, to specify the amount of time that a DHCP lease should be provided
the host (requires that you specify a DNS IP address).
- or –
Select Infinite time to hold the lease until you go back in and change these settings.
7. To apply the data you entered, click Save Settings.
A confirmation window displays.
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