User's Manual

3534
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
3534
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
(4) IP Pool
The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the
computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If
you want to change this number, you can by entering a new starting
and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP
server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This means that
you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers. For
instance, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as
not to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP address must be
lower in number than the ending IP address.
(5) Lease Time
The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for
each computer. The default setting is forever, meaning that any time
a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP
address will not change for that particular computer. Setting lease
times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP
addresses after the specified period of time. This also means that a
particular computer’s IP address may change over time. If you have
set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or
client IP filters, these are dependent on the IP address. You will not
want these to change. We recommend for this reason that you leave
the lease time set to “Forever”.
(6) Local Domain Name
You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network.
There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific
advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you
want such as “MY NETWORK”. The default setting is “Belkin”.