The DHCP IP Address Range form is used to program the range of DHCP addresses available for assignment.
Use this form when performing the following tasks:
Parameter |
Description |
Default Value |
Name |
Enter a text string to identify the DHCP address (optional). |
Blank |
Subnet |
System-generated, protected field. Indicates the subnet. |
|
IP Range Start |
Mandatory. Enter an IP Address format string. Note: cannot be modified after it's created. |
0.0.0.0 |
IP Range End |
Mandatory. Enter an IP Address format string. Note: cannot be modified after it's created. |
0.0.0.0 |
Protocol |
Select "None", "BOOTP", "DHCP", or "BootP or DHCP" from the drop-down menu. BootP or DHCP is the default. |
BootP or DHCP |
Client's Class ID Must Match Name |
Optional. Check the box to enforce a match between user's name and DHCP class ID. |
False |
Lease Time |
Used in combination with Lease Unit field. Enter a quantity to define the number of time periods. Select a time period from the list. We recommend a value of at least 2 weeks. |
1 |
Lease Unit |
Weeks |