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Chapter 4 Using Network Connections
5. If Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the WINS
server address in the “WINS Server” text boxes.
6. Enter the amount of time a network device will be allowed to connect to
the Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address in the “Lease Time
in Minutes” text box. Just before the time is up, the device’s user will need to
make a request to extend the lease or get a new IP address.
7. Click in the “Provide Host Name If Not Specified by Client” check box to
have the Router automatically assign network devices with a host name, in
case a host name is not provided by the user.
DHCP Relay Select this option to have the Router function as a DHCP relay, and
enter the IP address in the screen that appears.
IP Address Distribution According to DHCP Option 60
DHCP Option 60 is used to preset a general name for a product or product fam-
ily, as well as set a specific IP range and priority level. In this way, one device and
its traffic can be given higher priority over another device.
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Note: To use this feature, the device must output a vendor class
ID for option 60 to assign it traffic prirority.
To add a new product or product family, click New IP Range. This generates the
“DHCP Server Pool Settings” screen. Enter the vendor class identifier (provided by
the manufacturer of the product), IP range, and priority level in the appropriate
text boxes.