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218 | DHCP Configuration Dell Networking W-Series Instant 6.4.3.1-4.2.0.0 | User Guide
You can configure distributed DHCP scopes such as Distributed, L2 or Distributed,L3 by using the Instant UI or
CLI.
In the Instant UI
To configure distributed DHCP scopes such as Distributed,L2 or Distributed,L3:
1. Click More > DHCP Server. The DHCP Server window is displayed.
2. To configure a distributed DHCP mode, click New under Distributed DHCP Scopes. The New DHCP
Scope window is displayed. The following figure shows the contents of the New DHCP Scope window.
Figure 50 New DHCP Scope: Distributed DHCP Mode
3. Based on the type of distributed DHCP scope, configure the following parameters:
Name Description
Name
Enter a name for the DHCP scope.
Type
Select any of the following options:
l Distributed, L2 On selecting Distributed, L2, the Virtual Controller acts as
the DHCP Server but the default gateway is in the data center. Traffic is bridged
into VPN tunnel.
l Distributed, L3 On selecting Distributed, L3, the Virtual Controller acts as
both DHCP Server and default gateway. Traffic is routed into the VPN tunnel.
VLAN
Specify a VLANID. To use this subnet, ensure that the VLANID specified here is
assigned to an SSID profile. For more information on SSID profile configuration, see
Configuring VLAN Settings for a WLAN SSID Profile on page 102 and Configuring
VLAN for a Wired Profile on page 120
Netmask
If Distributed, L2 is selected for type of DHCP scope, specify the subnet mask. The
subnet mask and the network determine the size of subnet.
Table 41: Distributed DHCP Mode Configuration Parameters