Dhcp server, Figure 35: dhcp server – SMC Networks BARRICADE SMC7901WBRA2 B1 User Manual

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DHCP Settings

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The unit can support up to 253 local clients. Addresses are assigned to

clients from a common address pool configured on the unit. Configure an

address pool by specifying start and end IP addresses. Be sure not to

include the unit's IP address in the address pool range.

Figure 35: DHCP Server

The following items are displayed on this page:

DHCP Server — Enables the ADSL Router to act as a DHCP server.

LAN IP Address — Displays the LAN IP address for management of

the ADSL Router. (Default: 192.168.2.1.)

Subnet Mask — Displays the local subnet mask.

(Default: 255.255.255.0)

IP Pool Range — Configures the IP address pool for the DHCP server

and determines how many IP addresses can be assigned.

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Do not enter the ADSL Router’s LAN IP address as part of the IP Pool

range.

MAX Lease Time — Select a time limit for the use of an IP address

from the IP pool. When the time limit expires, the client has to request

a new IP address. The lease time is expressed in seconds.

(Default: 86400 seconds; Range: 60~86400 seconds; -1 indicates an

infinite lease time)

Domain Name — Specifies the unique name used to identify the ADSL

Router on the network.

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