Managing The Dhcp Server; Dhcp Server Global Configuration - Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch ES-24-250W Administration Manual

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Managing the DHCP Server

DHCP is generally used between clients (e.g., hosts) and servers (e.g., routers) for the purpose of
assigning IP addresses, gateways, and other networking definitions such as DNS, NTP, and/or SIP
parameters. The DHCP Server folder contains links to UI pages that define and display DHCP parameters
and data.

DHCP Server Global Configuration

Use the DHCP Server Global Configuration page to configure DHCP global parameters.
To display the page, click System > Advanced Configuration > DHCP Server > Global in the navigation menu.
Field
Admin Mode
Conflict Logging Mode
Bootp Automatic Mode
Ping Packet Count
Use the buttons to perform the following tasks:
• If you change any settings on this page, click Submit to apply the changes.
• To reset the fields to their original values, click Cancel.
• Click Refresh to refresh the data on the screen with the present state of the data in the switch.
To retain the changes across the switch's next power cycle, click System > Configuration Storage > Save.
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DHCP Server Global Configuration
DHCP Server Global Configuration Fields
Description
Used to Enable or Disable the DHCP server administrative mode. When enabled, the device can be
configured to automatically allocate TCP/IP configurations for clients.
Used to Enable or Disable the logging mode for IP address conflicts. When enabled, the system stores
information IP address conflicts that are detected by the DHCP server.
Used to Enable or Disable the BOOTP automatic mode. When enabled, the DHCP server supports the
allocation of automatic addresses for BOOTP clients. When disabled the DHCP server supports only
static addresses for BOOTP clients.
The number of packets the server sends to a pool address to check for duplication as part of a ping
operation. If the server receives a response to the ping, the address is considered to be in conflict and
is removed from the pool.
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