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in the DHCP server, so the Ethernet interface of the device needs to be configured into an
automatic mode.
To enable the DHCP service, find the navigation tree, select Services >> DHCP Service, then enter
“DHCP Service” page.
Table 3-3-1 Parameters of DHCP Service
Function description: If the host connected with router chooses to obtain IP address
automatically, then such service must be activated. Static designation of DHCH
allocation could help certain host to obtain specified IP address.
Enable DHCP service and dynamically allocate
IP address
Set starting IP address of dynamic allocation
Set ending IP address of dynamic allocation
Set lease of IP allocated dynamically
Static designation of DHCH allocation (at most 20 DHCPs designated statically can be
set)
Set a statically specified DHCP’s MAC address
(different from other MACs to avoid confliction)
Set a statically specified IP address
3.3.2 DNS
DNS (Domain Name System) is a DDB used in TCP/IP application programs, providing switch
between domain name and IP address. Through DNS, user could directly use some meaningful
domain name which could be memorized easily and DNS Server in network could resolve the
domain name into correct IP address. Manually set the DNS, use DNS via dialing if it is empty.
Generally, it needs to set only when static IP is used on the WAN port.
Click the “Service>>Domain Name Service” menu in the navigation tree to enter the “Domain
Name Service” interface.
Table 3-3-2 DNS Parameters