Rockwell Automation 1783-EMS08T Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual - Manual (Page 30)

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Chapter 2 Network Services Setup
DHCP The 1783-EMS switch can function as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) or BOOTP server.
Dynamic IP Address Assignment by IP Address Pool
The 1783-EMS switch has the ability to assign IP addresses to 32 nodes. Use
these steps to configure DHCP settings.
1. Establish a connection with the 1783-EMS switch.
2. From the navigation pane, expand the Network Services Setup folder and
select DHCP Configuration.
3. From the DHCP Server pull-down menu, choose On—Assigned from
Pool.
This setting enables DHCP server functionality. By default, this setting is
off.
IMPORTANT Do not confuse this with the BOOTP/DHCP client, which lets the 1783-EMS
switch receive an address from a DHCP/BOOTP server.
IMPORTANT Keep this feature shut off if this device is on a larger IT-controlled network.
Company networks typically have DHCP servers in place to service the
computers on the network with IP addresses. This device can conflict with
the existing DHCP servers on the network and prevent them from assigning
addresses.