Configuring Dhcp Relay - AudioCodes MP-20 Series User Manual

16.1.2 Configuring DHCP Relay

The device can act as a DHCP relay if you want to dynamically assign IP addresses from a
DHCP server other than the device's DHCP server.
Note: When implementing DHCP relay, you must configure the WAN of the device to
operate in routing mode.
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To configure a device as a DHCP relay:
1. On the 'IP Address Distribution' screen, click the Edit
entry that you want to edit; the DHCP Server settings for this device are displayed.
2. From the 'IP Address Distribution' drop-down list, select the 'DHCP Relay' option; the
'DHCP Settings' screen appears.
3. Click the New
4. In the 'IP Address' field, enter the IP address of the DHCP server.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
6. Click OK once more in the 'DHCP Settings' screen.
7. Change the device's WAN to operate in routing mode:
a. On the menu bar, click the Network Connections menu; the 'Network
Connections' screen appears.
b. Click the Edit
Ethernet Properties' screen appears.
c. Click the Routing tab.
d. From the 'Routing Mode' drop-down list, select 'Route'.
e. Click OK to save the settings.
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Figure 16-3: DHCP Settings
icon; the 'DHCP Relay Server Address' screen appears.
Figure 16-4: DHCP Relay Server Address Screen
icon corresponding to the WAN Ethernet connection; the 'WAN
MP-20x Multimedia Home Gateway
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icon corresponding to the
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