Dhcp Server - Motorola Netopia Administrator's Handbook

DHCP Server

DHCP Server
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The Server configuration determines the functionality of your DHCP Settings. This functionality enables the Gate-
way to assign your LAN computer(s) a "private" IP address and other parameters that allow network communica-
tion. This feature simplifies network administration because the Gateway maintains a list of IP address
assignments. Additional computers can be added to your LAN without the hassle of configuring an IP address.
This is the default mode for your Gateway.
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Router IP Address: Specifies the IP address of the Gateway itself.
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Subnet Mask: Specifies the subnet for DHCP clients on the LAN side of the gateway. Defaults to the common
Class C subnet.
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DHCP Server Enable: Uncheck this setting if you already have a DHCP server on your LAN. This enables the
DHCP server in this Gateway.
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DHCP Start Address: Specifies the first address in the DHCP address range. You can reserve a sequence of
up to 253 IP addresses within a subnet, beginning with the specified address, for dynamic assignment.
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DHCP End Address: Specifies the last address in the DHCP address range.
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DHCP Lease: Specifies the default length for DHCP leases issued by the Gateway. Enter lease time in
dd:hh:mm:ss (days/hours/minutes/seconds) format.
, the DHCP Server Configuration page appears.
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