Dhcp Server Settings - D-Link DIR-685 Xtreme N User Manual

Secton  - Configuraton
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-685 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will
automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be
DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." When you turn your computers
on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-685. The DHCP Server will automatically
allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and
ending address of the IP address pool.
Enable DHCP
Check this box to enable the DHCP server on
Server:
your router. Uncheck to disable this function.
DHCP IP Address
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for
Range:
the DHCP server's IP assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP
addresses to your computers or devices, make
sure the IP addresses are outside of this range
or you may have an IP conflict.
DHCP Lease
The length of time for the IP address lease.
Time:
Enter the Lease Time in minutes.
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DHCP Server Settings