Motorola Netopia 3397GP - Manual (Page 64)

Administrator’s Handbook
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DHCP Server
When you click DHCP Server , the DHCP Server Configuration page appears.
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The Ser ver configuration determines the functionality of your DHCP Settings. This functionality enables
the Gateway to assign your LAN computer(s) a “private” IP address and other parameters that allow
network communication. 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.
◆ 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.
◆ DHCP End Address: Specifies the last address in the DHCP address range.
◆ 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.
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DHCP Server Enable: Uncheck this setting if you already have a DHCP server on your LAN. This
enables the DHCP ser ver in this Gateway.
◆ Additional IP Subnets: When you click the Additional IP Subnets button, the IP Subnets screen
appears.
One subnet is preconfigured by default.