Technical data
Configuring the DHCP Server
7.5 Using DHCP GUI to Configure DHCP
7.5.3.2 The Nodes Tab
A node is a workstation, computer, or other device on the network. Use the Nodes
tab to configure parameters to be passed to specific client nodes.
7.5.3.2.1 Configuring a node You need not change every value for the
parameters in the Nodes tab. A node group can be a member of an include
group although the settings for a node group override those from a subnet or
include group.
To configure a node group using the Nodes tab, use the following procedure. For
a description of the node parameters, see Section 7.5.3.4.
1. Click the Nodes tab.
2. Choose [New Record].
3. Enter the name of the node configuration in the Value field. This name is
a tag for internal use of the DHCP server only. For more information, see
Section 7.5.3.4.1.
4. Choose Member of Group (optional). Enter the name of the include group that
the node group is joining. The client that matches this entry will pull in the
parameters from the specified include group.
5. Set up key information:
a. Choose Hardware Address. Enter either the hardware address or the
client ID of the node.
If you are using the hardware address (MAC address) of the node, enter
it using the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx, for example, 00:08:C7:08:E3:63. The
hardware address is assigned during manufacturing, and usually appears
when you turn on or reboot your computer.
b. Choose Hardware Type. Enter the type of network the node is connected
to: Token Ring, Ether3, Pronet, ARCnet, or 0 (see Table 7–6).
6. Choose from the lists of DHCP parameters on the drop-down list.
Different lists of DHCP parameters are available on the drop-down list.
Choose either BASIC DHCP Parameters or DHCP Parameters.
7. As appropriate, enter information for Network, Lease, Time, BOOTP,
NetBIOS, X Window, TCP, IP, and Link parameters. For more information
about these parameters, refer to Section 7.5.3.4.
8. Choose Update from the File menu to update the server with the new
configuration.
The new configuration takes effect immediately.
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