Dhcp Server Configuration; Bridge; Router - Microhard Systems Nano IP Series Operating Manual

6.0 Configuration

6.1.4.3 DHCP Server Configuration

There is a difference in how the DHCP Server operates based on whether the Nano IP Series
unit (Master) is configured to function as a bridge or a router.

6.1.4.3.1 Bridge

The Nano IP Series Master may be configured to provide dynamic host control protocol (DHCP)
service to all attached (either wired or wireless-connected) devices.
Configuration field descriptions are discussed in the following section.

6.1.4.3.2 Router

An Nano IP Series Master may be configured to provide dynamic host control protocol (DHCP)
service for an entire LAN (or section thereof). Recall that the LAN consists of wirelessly con-
nected Nano IP Series units and those IP addressable devices which are connected to them. If
this feature is to be utilized, it would be enabled on the Master Nano IP Series unit, noting that
such a DHCP Server service must not be enabled on any other IP Series units or devices which
reside on the same network segment.
With this service enabled on the Master, it can assign IP addresses (as well as subnet mask and
gateway) to the LAN radios and IP devices attached to them provided they are set for DHCP as
opposed to static.
The DHCP Server may also be used to manage up to five MAC address bindings. MAC address
binding is employed when certain devices are to be assigned specific IP addresses (effectively
issuing them a ‗static' IP address). Such devices are identified by their unique MAC address: the
DHCP Server ensures that a specified IP address is assigned to a specific MAC address (hence,
device - either an Nano IP Series or other IP-based device attached to the LAN).
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