DIR-842V2 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
Parameter Description
Hostname
The name of the device assigned to its IPv4 address in the local
subnet. For Wi-Fi clients, the device is not available by the domain
name, if multicasting is disabled in the additional settings of Wi-Fi.
Figure 99. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The Dynamic IP Addresses section.
Parameter Description
Dynamic IP Addresses
Mode of dynamic IP
address assignment
An operating mode of the router's DHCP server.
• Disable: The router's DHCP server is disabled, clients' IP
addresses are assigned manually.
• Server: The router assigns IP addresses to clients
automatically in accordance with the specified parameters.
When this value is selected, the Start IP, End IP, Lease
time fields and the DNS relay switch are displayed on the
tab. Also when this value is selected, the DHCP Options,
Static IP Addresses, and Hosts sections are displayed on
the tab.
• Relay: An external DHCP server is used to assign IP
addresses to clients. When this value is selected, the
External DHCP server IP, Option 82 Circuit ID
Option 82 Remote ID, and
fields are displayed on the tab. Available if the
Internet, Router, or WISP Repeater
in the Setup Wizard.