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Chapter 5: Advanced Setup Options 27
Changing Your LAN Settings
When would I need to change my LAN
settings?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that
enables your modem to manage the assignment of IP addresses to
computers and devices on your Ethernet (LAN) network on the
X5. Enabling DHCP on your modem allows it to assign temporary
IP addresses to your computers whenever they connect to your
network. You can control the amount of time that elapses before a
new address is issued or renewed. You can extend the range of IP
addresses that are assigned to your network devices should you add
new devices to your network. You can also change the default
LAN IP address for your modem.
The following table shows you the values to enter. After you enter
the values, click Save/Reboot.
Setting Description
IP Address The LAN IP address of your modem.
This is the IP Address at which PCs and
other devices in your network will
contact your modem.*
Subnet Mask The modem's subnet mask address.
Enable/Disable
DHCP Server
By default DHCP Server is enabled; this
allows the X5 to assign IP addresses to
the devices connected to your X5. If
you wish to use static IP addresses on
your network disable the DHCP server.
When DHCP Server is enabled you will
need to enter the Start IP Address, End
IP address, Subnet Mask, and Lease
Time for your network.
Start IP Address The first IP address of a range that you
specify using the Start and End IP