Dhcp Snooping; 4-3.1 Configuration - Manufacture Technology GEFXL2-CSW28KX User Manual

4-3 DHCP Snooping

The section describes to configure the DHCP Snooping parameters of the switch. The DHCP
Snooping can prevent attackers from adding their own DHCP servers to the network.

4-3.1 Configuration

This section describes how to configure DHCP Snooping setting including：
Snooping Mode (Enabled and Disabled)
Port Mode Configuration (Trusted, Untrusted)
Web Interface
To configure a DHCP Snooping in the web interface:
1. Select "Enabled" in the Mode of
2. Select "Trusted" of the specific port in the Mode of Port Mode
Configuration.
3. Click Save.
Figure 4-3.1: The DHCP Snooping Configuration
Parameter description:
Snooping Mode :

Indicates the DHCP snooping mode operation. Possible modes are:
Enabled: Enable DHCP snooping mode operation. When DHCP snooping mode operation
is enabled, the DHCP request messages will be forwarded to trusted ports and only allow
reply packets from trusted ports.
Disabled: Disable DHCP snooping mode operation.
Port Mode :

Indicates the DHCP snooping port mode. Possible port modes are:
Trusted: Configures the port as trusted source of the DHCP messages.
Untrusted: Configures the port as untrusted source of the DHCP messages.
Buttons:

Save – Click to save changes.
DHCP Snooping
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Publication date: March, 2012
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