beautypg.com

Dhcp server, Viewing general dhcp information – Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) User Manual

Page 864

background image

852

Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide

53-1003099-01

15

The Link Layer Discovery Protocol screen displays the following:

DHCP Server

Controller Statistics

Controllers and service platforms contain an internal Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
server. DHCP can provide IP addresses automatically. DHCP is a protocol that includes
mechanisms for IP address allocation and delivery of host-specific configuration parameters (IP
address, network mask gateway etc.) from a DHCP server to a host.

To review DHCP server statistics, refer to the following:

Viewing General DHCP Information

Viewing DHCP Binding Information

Viewing DHCP Server Networks Information

Viewing General DHCP Information

DHCP Server

To view General DHCP status and binding information:

1. Select the Statistics menu from the Web UI.

2. Select a Wireless Controller from the left navigation pane.

3. Expand the DHCP Server menu from the left-hand side of the UI.

4. Select General.

Capabilities

Displays the Access Point capabilities code as either Router, Trans Bridge, Source Route Bridge, Switch,
Host, IGMP or Repeater.

Device ID

Displays the configured device ID or name for each device in the table.

Enabled Capabilities

Displays which LLDP capabilities are currently utilized by the listed device.

Local Port

Displays the physical local port name for each LLDP capable device.

Platform

Displays the model number of the LLDP capable device.

Port ID

Displays the identifier for the local port.

TTL

Displays the time to live (TTL) for each LLDP connection.

Clear Neighbors

Click Clear Neighbors to remove all known LLDP neighbors from the table.

Refresh

Select the Refresh button to update the screen’s statistics counters to their latest values.