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6.2.2 Why use DHCP?

DHCP allows you to manage and distribute IP addresses throughout your
network from SL6000/SL6300. Without DHCP, you would have to configure
each computer separately with IP address and related information. DHCP is
commonly used with large networks and those that are frequently expanded or
otherwise updated.

6.2.3 Configuring DHCP Server

Note: By default, SL6000/SL6300 is configured as a DHCP server on
the LAN side, with a predefined IP address pool of 192.168.1.10
through 192.168.1.108 (subnet mask 255.255.255.0). To change this
range of addresses, follow the procedures described in this section.

First, you must configure your PCs to accept DHCP information assigned by a
DHCP server:

1. Log into Configuration Manager as adminis-

trator, click the LAN menu, and then click the
DHCP submenu.

The DHCP Configuration page displays as shown in Figure 6.2:

Figure 6.2 DHCP Configuration Page

This manual is related to the following products:

SL6300