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4.8 DHCP

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP Server will automatically assign

dynamic IP addresses to the computers on the network. This protocol simplifies network management

and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually

assign new IP addresses.

There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 4-26): DHCP Settings, DHCP

Clients List and Address Reservation. Clicking any of them will enable you to configure the

corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

Figure 4-26 The DHCP menu

4.8.1 DHCP Settings

Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the AP as a DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are

connected to the system on the LAN as shown in Figure 4-27.

Figure 4-27 DHCP Settings

 DHCP Server - Selecting the radio button before Disable/Enable will disable/enable the DHCP

server on your AP. The default setting is Disable. If you disable the DHCP Server, you must have

another DHCP server within your network (such as your router) or else you must manually

configure each computer’s IP address.

 Start IP Address - This field specifies the first address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.40.100 is

the default start IP address.

192.168.40.100

192.168.40.199