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AT-S41 User’s Guide
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Activating DHCP
This application protocol was developed to simplify network
management. It is used to automatically assign IP configuration
information to the devices on your network, such as an IP address,
subnet mask, and, in some instances, a default gateway address.
The AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch supports this protocol and can
obtain its IP configuration information from a DHCP server on your
network. If you activate this feature, the switch will seek its IP address,
subnet mask, and default gateway from a DHCP server residing on your
network.
Most DHCP services allow you to specify whether the IP address
assignment from the server is to be static or dynamic. If you choose
static, the server will always assign the same IP address to the switch
when the switch is reset or powered on. If you choose dynamic, the
server will assign an unused IP address from its list of potential IP
addresses each time the switch is reset or powered on.
Note
The DHCP option is disabled by default on the switch.
To activate or deactivate the DHCP protocols on the switch, perform the
following procedure:
1. Click on the Basic Config menu tab and select IP Config from the sub-
menu.
2. The IP Configuration page is displayed, as shown in Figure 56 on page
157.
3. Select Enable from the DHCP pull-down menu. DHCP is disabled by
default on the switch.
4. Click the Apply button.
5. Reboot the switch using either the management software or by
powering ON the switch.