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3-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual

DHCP Configuration

This section is applicable if you are using your Windows NT host as a DHCP server, where

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This type of server is set up to

provide IP addresses for new devices as they log onto a network (hence the Dynamic part of

the name). As the operation of NPort Server Lite requires a fixed IP address, we strongly

recommend that you establish an IP reservation list in DHCP in order to maintain fixed IP

assignments based on the server’s MAC address. NPort Server Lite’s unique MAC address

can be found on the server’s back panel, or by using the LCD panel to access the server’s

memory. (See Appendix B for details.)

1. Access DHCP Manager from the Windows NT desktop by clicking on

Start à Programs à Administrative Tools à DHCP Manager.

2. The left side of the DHCP Manager window will show a list of DHCP hosts currently

hooked up to the network.

Note that before you can make changes to the host’s parameters, there must be a minus

sign (-) located to the left of the server name (Local Machine in the example shown

below.) If, as shown below, there is a plus sign (+) to the left of the server name, use

the left mouse button to click on the name until you see the minus sign appear.