Red Lion IndustrialPr 6000 Router - Manual (Page 90)

Software User Guide 90
Services Tab
Recommended Setting: An address valid for the subnet for which the interface is configured, beyond that chosen for the
starting value of the range. Care should be used to ensure that there is no conflict with any pre‐existing devices on that sub‐
net which may have been already configured to use statically assigned IP addresses.
Show DHCP Leases: Click on the Show DHCP button to display the current DHCP leases logged on to the unit.
Distribute DHCP Leases Based on MAC Address:
• Click on the Add button to assign an IP Address to a device based on a MAC address, so that device obtains the
same IP each time it requests a new IP from the DHCP server. The following window will appear:
Enter Client MAC Address (Required): This is the field where you enter the Client’s computer or device MAC (Media
Access Control) address.
The MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a net‐
work adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is
usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC
address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable hardware identifier for the network.
When entering the MAC address information, type the 12‐digit MAC address in the following format: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
including the colons.
Enter Client IP Address (Required): Enter the IP address for which you wish to assign to a client’s computer or device
MAC address.
An address valid for the subnet for which the interface is configured. Care should be used to ensure that there is no
conflict with any pre‐existing devices on that subnet which may have been already configured to sue statically
assigned IP addresses.
This address should have been provided by your Network Administrator.
• Click on the Finish button. You will return to the DHCP Server Settings dialog window and the entered data will be
visible on the table at the bottom of the window.