Technical information

Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch CudaView Administration Guide
Configuring DHCP Policies 451
Modifying a DHCP Policy
Modifying a default DHCP policy allows you to permit forwarding for up to
three DHCP servers. Modifying
does not allow you to define matching criteria
for the default policy.
To modify a DHCP policy, follow this procedure:
1. Click the DHCP Policy tab.
2. Click the Summary tab.
3. Select the row that includes the policy that you want to modify.
4. Click the Modify button. The Details window appears (Figure 16-6,
“DHCP Policy Details window”).
5. Modify the necessary parameters.
6. Click Apply.
Policy Action The action that you want the system to take upon finding a
matching DHCP request. You can configure the interface to
either permit the packet to be forwarded to up to three
DHCP servers or deny (drop) the packet without forwarding.
Mac Address Allows you to match on the source MAC address of the cable
modem. You can also set any or all octets of the MAC
address as a wild card.
Mac Mask Allows you to match on the source MAC mask of the cable
modem. You can also set any or all octets of the MAC mask
as a wild card.
Agent Option Determines whether the DHCP request is from a cable
modem or CPE device.
CM Mac
Address
Allows you to match on the cable modem MAC address
contained in the request.
Description Descriptive term to identify the DHCP policy.
Agent IfIndex Enables you to match on the specific interface on which the
DHCP offer was received.
Forward Internal Specifies whether the current cable interface forwards DHCP
requests internally (meaning, to a DHCP server on the local
Cuda 12000). Select this option to enable internal
forwarding; or, deselect to disable internal forwarding.
Parameter Description