HP hn200w - Manual (Page 63)

DHCP
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DHCP
A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns IP
addresses to each computer on a network. Unless you already have a DHCP server
on your network, it is highly recommended that your Gateway be set up as a DHCP
server.
Select the DHCP tab of the Expert Interface to view the DHCP screen.
❑ DHCP Server: Select Enable to enable the Gateway’s DHCP server option. If
you already have a DHCP server on your network, select Disable. If you
disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address that is in your local
subnet.
❑ Starting IP Address: Enter an initial IP address (or accept the default) for the
DHCP server when issuing IP addresses. Since the default IP address for your
DHCP Screen