Network Management; Dhcp (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server - Panasonic Hybrid IP-PBX Manual

1.2 Network Management

1.2 Network Management
1.2.1

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server

For IP-PTs to communicate over a network, an IP address must be assigned to each IP-PT to identify its
locations on the network. While these addresses can be assigned manually at each IP-PT, it is also possible
to use a DHCP server.
A DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to IP-PTs when they are connected to the network. An
IP-PT then use the received IP addresses to register to the IP-EXT16 card.
Using a DHCP server allows you to centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses.
When an IP-PT is connected
to the network
1 Request IP addresses
2 Assign IP addresses
DHCP Server
to an IP-PT
IP Address: 192.168.0.101
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
Notes
• The Hybrid IP-PBX is not able to act as a DHCP server. To use the DHCP client function of IP-PTs,
a separate DHCP server is required on the network, as shown above.
• The IP address for the IP-EXT16 card cannot be assigned automatically using a DHCP server. This
IP address must be assigned manually by using KX-TDA Maintenance Console (PC programming
software of the Hybrid IP-PBX). For details, refer to "4.1 Programming the IP-EXT16 Card".
• An IP-PT cannot request IP addresses from a DHCP server on another LAN (connected through
IP network). An IP-PT can only receive IP addresses from a DHCP server on its own LAN.
Therefore, when IP-PTs are located on several LANs, a DHCP server is required on each LAN. If
a DHCP server is not present on the LAN, IP addresses for IP-PTs on that LAN must be assigned
manually.
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When the IP-PT is registered
to the IP-EXT16 card
Request registration using
3
the received IP addresses
4 Establish connection
IP-PT
IP-EXT16 Card