Operation Manual

TL-R4199G SMB Broadband Router User Guide
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To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as
"Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. This function will take effect until the router reboots.
4.4.2 DHCP Clients List
Choose menu “DHCP→DHCP Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients
attached to the router in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-16). Click the Refr
esh button to
update the information.
Figure 4-16
¾ Client Name - This field displays the name of the DHCP client
¾ MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the DHCP client
¾ Assigned IP - This field displays the IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP
client.
¾ Lease Time - This field displays the time of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is up,
DHCP client will request to renew the lease automatically.
4.4.3 Address Reservation
Choose menu “DHCP→Address Reservation”, you can view and add reserved addresses for
clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 4-17).
If you
specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP
address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be
assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.
Figure 4-17
¾ MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC for which you want to
reserve IP address.