Software Guide

Advanced Configuration
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After configuring the required parameters, click OK and then COMMIT.
5.11.3 DHCP Relay (Routing Mode only)
The DHCP relay agent relays DHCP messages between the DHCP Clients and the configured DHCP Servers on different IP
networks. You can configure a maximum of five DHCP Servers. There must be at least one DHCP Server configured in order to
relay DHCP request.
: DHCP Relay Agent is configurable only in Routing mode. It cannot be enabled when NAT or DHCP Server is enabled.
To view and configure DHCP Relay Server parameters, navigate to ADVANCED CONFIGURATION > DHCP > DHCP Relay >
Relay Server. The DHCP Relay screen appears:
Figure 5-111 DHCP Relay
By default, DHCP Relay is disabled on the device. To enable it, atleast one DHCP Server IP address should be configured.
To add a DHCP Server to the Relay Server Table, click Add in the DHCP Relay screen. The DHCP Relay Server Add Row
screen appears:
Default Lease Time DHCP Server uses this option to specify the lease time it is willing to offer to the DHCP
client over that interface. Once the lease time expires, the DHCP Server allocates a new IP
address to the device. The Default Lease Time should be less than or equal to the
configured Max Lease Time.
Comment Specifies a note for the device administrator.
Entry Status Used to Enable or Disable the DHCP Server functionality over the interface.
Parameter Description