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3.5.2 DHCP Setting
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns IP address to each computer on
your network. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that your router be set up as a DHCP
server. Figure 3-26 shows the DHCP Setting screen. Simply fill out the values of each entry and click the "Apply"
button. DHCP Setting:
Do you want to enable DHCP Server on this router?
Click the "Enable" option to enable the DHCP server. Note that you can't have two DHCP servers on the
network at the same time. Set the router's DHCP option to "Disable" if you already have one DHCP server on
your network.
Number of DHCP Users
Enter the maximum number of PC that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to, with the
absolute maximum being 253.
Starting IP Address
Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP address.
Figure 3-26 DHCP Setting Menu Screen
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