PLANET ISW-1022MPT - Manual (Page 53)

User’s Manual of ISW-1022M Series and ISW-1033MT
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DNS1:
Assign the primary DNS IP address.
DNS2: Assign the secondary DNS IP address.
5.4.3 DHCP Server
DHCP is the abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol that is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP
addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it
connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also
supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the
software keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means that a new
computer can be added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.
The system provides the DHCP server function. Having enabled the DHCP server function, the switch system will be
configured as a DHCP server.
5.4.3.1 System configuration
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server gives out IP addresses when a device is booting up and request
an IP to logged on to the network. It must be set as a DHCP client to obtain the IP address automatically.
Figure 5-5 DHCP Server Configuration interface
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
DHCP Server:
Enable or Disable the DHCP Server function. Enable—the switch will be the
DHCP server on your local network.