The dhcp configuration – Symbol Technologies WS 2000 User Manual

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Step 2: Configure Subnets

3. Set

the

Network Mask

for the IP address. A network mask uses a series of four

numbers that are expressed in dot notation, similar to an IP number. For example,
255.255.255.0 is a network mask.

Select a port or WLAN from the Interfaces drop-down menu to associate it with the
subnet. Six LAN ports are available on the switch. Assign from one to six ports to a
subnet. Two subnets cannot use the same port. However, multiple ports can be assigned
to one subnet.

Three WLANs are available. WLAN assignments are logical designations. Associate
from zero to three WLANs with a subnet. Two subnets cannot use the same WLAN.
However, multiple WLANs can be associated with one subnet. If two or three WLANs
are associated with one subnet, each port dedicated to that subnet can use any of the
associated WLANs.

4. Click on the Add button to add it to the Interfaces list.

Note that wireless devices cannot access the switch unless a WLAN is
configured and associated with a subnet. (This process is described in
Configuring the Wireless LAN.)

The DHCP Configuration

DHCP is a protocol that includes mechanisms for IP address allocation and delivery of host-
specific configuration parameters from a DHCP server to a host. Some of these parameters
are IP address, network mask, and gateway. The switch includes internal DHCP server and
client features, and the subnet’s interface can use either capability.

1. Click the appropriate radio button to select one DHCP setting for the subnet’s

interfaces:

• Select This interface does not use DHCP to disable DHCP on this subnet and

specify IP addresses manually.

• Select This interface is a DHCP Client

if this subnet obtains IP parameters

from a DHCP server outside the switch.

• Select This interface is a DHCP Server to enable the switch’s DHCP server

features.

2. If

This interface is a DHCP Server is the selected option, fill in the Address

Assignment Range fields. These fields allow the administrator to assign a range of
IP addresses to devices as they connect.

3. Set

the

Advanced Settings, if necessary.

4. Click

the

Apply button to save all changes.

WS 2000 Wireless Switch: 1.0 Date of last Revision: March 2004