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Manual-ESML8P-PC2_Series-Rev1211
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IPv6
The IPv6 tab mainly features two fields displaying the Ethernet switch’s Global Unicast
Address and Link-Local Address.
Global Unicast Address: A display-only field. When this Ethernet switch is connected to a
network segment where one or more routers connected, the Ethernet switch will be assigned
an address known as Global Unicast Address by the router(s). Being assigned the Global
Unicast Address, the Ethernet switch can then have access to different network segments.
Link-Local Address: A display-only field. Link-Local Address is for use during auto-
configuration and when no any router presents. Being assigned the Link-Local Address, the
Ethernet switch can have access to all hosts on the same local segment to where it belongs.
IP configuration—IPv6
5.2.4 DHCP Server
DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses
to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address
every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even
change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP
addresses. Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps
track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means
that a new computer can be easily added to a network without the hassle of manually
assigning it a unique IP address.
The system provides the DHCP server function. With the DHCP server function enabled, the
switch system is able to be configured as a DHCP server.
System Configuration
• DHCP Server: This pull-down menu allows you to configure the switch to be the DHCP
server on your local network.
• Low IP Address: Type in an IP address as the beginning of a range of the dynamic IP
address. As the figure shown overleaf, for example, 192.168.16.100 is the relatively low
IP address of the range.