Dhcp; Chapter 38 Dhcp; Dhcp Overview; Dhcp Modes - ZyXEL Communications GS3700 Series User Manual
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This chapter shows you how to configure the DHCP feature.
38.1 DHCP Overview
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual computers
to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the Switch as a DHCP
server or a DHCP relay agent. When configured as a server, the Switch provides the TCP/IP
configuration for the clients. If you configure the Switch as a relay agent, then the Switch forwards
DHCP requests to DHCP server on your network. If you don't configure the Switch as a DHCP server
or relay agent then you must have a DHCP server in the broadcast domain of the client computers
or else the client computers must be configured manually.
38.1.1 DHCP Modes
The Switch can be configured as a DHCP server or DHCP relay agent.
• If you configure the Switch as a DHCP server, it will maintain the pool of IP addresses along with
subnet masks, DNS server and default gateway information and distribute them to your LAN
computers.
• If there is already a DHCP server on your network, then you can configure the Switch as a DHCP
relay agent. When the Switch receives a request from a computer on your network, it contacts
the DHCP server for the necessary IP information, and then relays the assigned information back
to the computer.
38.1.2 DHCP Configuration Options
The DHCP configuration on the Switch is divided into Global and VLAN screens. The screen you
should use for configuration depends on the DHCP services you want to offer the DHCP clients on
your network. Choose the configuration screen based on the following criteria:
• Global - The Switch forwards all DHCP requests to the same DHCP server.
• VLAN - The Switch is configured on a VLAN by VLAN basis. The Switch can be configured as a
DHCP server for one VLAN and at the same time the Switch can be configured to relay DHCP
requests for clients in another VLAN.
38.2 DHCP Configuration
Click IP Application > DHCP in the navigation panel to display the screen as shown. Click the link
next to DHCPv4 to open screens where you can enable and configure DHCPv4 server/relay settings
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