2 why use a dhcp, 3 configuring a dhcp server – Asus SL1200 User Manual

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Chapter 5 - Configuring LAN Settings

ASUS SL1200

5.2.2 Why use a DHCP?

DHCP allows you to manage and distribute IP addresses throughout your

network from the router. Without DHCP, you would have to configure

each computer separately with IP address and related information. DHCP

is commonly used with large networks and those that are frequently

expanded or otherwise updated.

5.2.3 Configuring a DHCP Server

By default, the router is configured as a DHCP server

on the LAN side, with a predefined IP address pool from

192.168.1.10 to 192.168.1.42 (subnet mask 255.255.255.0).

To change this range of addresses, follow the procedures

described in this section.

To configure a DHCP server

You must first configure your PCs to accept DHCP informa-

tion assigned by a DHCP server.

1. Log into Configuration Manager as administrator. Click

LAN -> DHCP.

The DHCP Configuration page displays as shown in Figure 5.2.

Figure 5.2. DHCP Configuration Page

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