D-Link DI-713P - Manual (Page 31)

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DHCP
Most networks under the TCP/IP environment include settings for a
Host IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS configurations. Configuring
each computer on the network to use the correct settings can be rather
cumbersome. Fortunately, a DHCP Server provides a rather simple
approach to handling all of these settings without the headache of
configuring each computer. In effect, the DHCP server can provide all of
the required information automatically each time a client computer on your
network boots up. The DHCP Server screen enables you to configure these
settings.
You can change whether the DHCP Server is running by choosing
Disable or Enable. If you choose Disable, each computer on your network
will need to be configured separately in order for them to access the
Internet. If Enable is chosen, each computer must be configured to receive
an IP Address automatically. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for
instructions on how to configure a computer to obtain an IP address
automatically.