Dhcp - NETGEAR FUSE User Manual

DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) automatically assigns an IP address to each device on the
network and manages other network configuration information for devices connected to your network.
You do not need to manually configure the IP address on each device that's on your network.
The assigned IP addresses are not permanent (as opposed to when using static IP).
Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) use DHCP.
Normally, you should enable DHCP, in which case you must configure each device on the network with
one of the following:
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TCP/IP settings set to "Obtain an IP address automatically."
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TCP/IP bound to the Ethernet connection with DHCP.
If DHCP is disabled, you must configure each device on the network with:
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Fixed (permanent/static) IP address.
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DNS server addresses (provided by your Internet service provider).
Enable DHCP
1. In the Mobile Hotspot Manager, click Settings > Router > Basic.
2. Next to DHCP Server, select Enabled.
3. You can set the following DHCP settings:
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DHCP IP Range — This is the starting and ending address of the range of IP addresses
available for your device to dynamically (that is, not permanently) assign to computers
connected to it.
The start address must be 192.168.1.10 or above.
The ending address must be 192.168.1.50 or below.

DHCP Lease Time — This is the amount of time, in minutes, a computer can use its
assigned IP address before it is required to renew the lease. After this time is up, the
computer is automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
Enter a number between 2 and 10080.
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DNS Mode — This specifies how the DNS servers (that the DHCP clients are to
communicate with) are obtained.
4. Click Submit.
Mobile Hotspot Manager (Browser) Interface
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