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To create a pool of IP addresses, and define their lease durations:
Click IP Configuration > IPv4 Management and Interfaces > DHCP Server >
Network Pools to display the Network Pools page.
The previously-defined network pools are displayed.
Click Add to define a new network pool. Note that you either enter the Subnet IP
Address and the Mask, or enter the Mask, the Address Pool Start and Address
Pool End.
Enter the fields:
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Pool Name—Enter the pool name.
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Subnet IP Address—Enter the subnet in which the network pool resides.
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Mask—Enter one of following:
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Network Mask—Check and enter the pool's network mask.
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Prefix Length—Check and enter the number of bits that comprise the
address prefix.
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Address Pool Start—Enter the first IP address in the range of the network
pool.
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Address Pool End—Enter the last IP address in the range of the network
pool.
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Lease Duration—Enter the amount of time a DHCP client can use an IP
address from this pool. You can configure a lease duration of up to 49,710
days or an infinite duration.
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Infinite—The duration of the lease is unlimited.
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Days—The duration of the lease in number of days. The range is 0 to
49710 days.
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Hours—The number of hours in the lease. A days value must be supplied
before an hours value can be added.
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Minutes—The number of minutes in the lease. A days value and an hours
value must be added before a minutes value can be added.
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Default Router IP Address (Option 3)— Enter the default router for the DHCP
client.
Cisco 500 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide
IP Configuration
DHCP Server