Software Guide

Advanced Configuration
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Figure 5-110 DHCP Server (Routing Mode)
Given below is the table which explains DHCP Server parameters and the method to configure the configurable parameter(s):
Parameter Description
DHCP Server Status By default, DHCP Server is disabled on a device. To enable DHCP Server, select Enable.
A DHCP Server can be enabled only when the following two conditions are satisfied:
1. Before enabling, atleast one interface should be enabled on which the DHCP Server
has to run.
2. The DHCP pool table should have atleast one pool configured for that interface.
Max Lease Time Specifies the maximum lease time for which the DHCP client can use the IP address
provided by the DHCP Server. The value ranges from 3600 - 172800 seconds.
DHCP Interface Table
Interface Type Specifies the interface for which the DHCP Server functionality shall be configured.
That is Bridge or Ethernet/Wireless in case of Routing mode.
Net Mask Specifies the subnet mask to be sent to the DHCP client along with the assigned IP
address. The netmask configured here should be greater than or equal to the netmask
configured on the interface.
Default Gateway Specifies the default gateway to be sent to the DHCP client along with the assigned IP
Address. Default Gateway is a node that serves as an accessing point to another network.
Primary DNS Specifies the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address to be sent to the DHCP client.
Secondary DNS Specifies the secondary DNS IP address to be sent to the DHCP client.