Dhcp (Dhcp Settings) - Cradlepoint MBR1200 Product Manual

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4.3 DHCP (DHCP Settings)

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you
configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other
devices on your local area network (LAN).
Use the DHCP sub-menu to configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses
to the computers and other devices on the local area network.
DHCP Server Settings
4.3.1
Enable DHCP Server. (Default: Enabled). Once your MBR1200 router is properly
configured and this option is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses
and other network configuration information for computers and other devices connected
to your Local Area Network. There is no need for you to do this yourself.
The computers (and other devices) connected to your LAN also need to have their
TCP/IP configuration set to "DHCP" or "Obtain an IP address automatically".
When you set Enable DHCP Server, the following options are displayed.
DHCP IP Address Range. (Default: 192.168.0.100-192.168.0.199). This option defines
the range of addresses available for the MBR1200 to assign to an internal network. If
there are any devices using static IP addresses, you must be sure the addresses do not
fall within the range defined here. A Static IP address is one that is entered in manually
on the device.
Example: The MBR1200 uses an IP address of 192.168.0.1. A computer designated as
a Web server has a static IP address of 192.168.0.3. Another computer is designated as
an FTP server with a static IP address of 192.168.0.4. The starting IP address for the
DHCP server needs to be 192.168.0.5 or above.
DHCP Lease Time. (Default: 1440 minutes [24 hours]). The amount of time a computer
may have an IP address before it is required to renew the lease. The initial lease
designates the amount of time before the lease expires. If the lease expires and the
address is no longer needed, then another tenant may use the address. Units are in
minutes, however a value of zero (0) means the lease never expires.
Always Broadcast. If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP
addresses from the router‟s DHCP server, this option can remain disabled. However, if
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