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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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3. DHCP Server

The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by

assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically.

The default setting is “On”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if

necessary; however, in order to do so you must manually set a static IP

address for each computer on your network. To turn off the DHCP server,

select “Off” and click “Apply Changes”.

4. IP Pool

The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the

computers on your network. The default is 2–100 (99 computers). If you

want to change this number, you can do so by entering a new starting

and ending IP address and clicking on “Apply Changes”. The DHCP

server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically. This means that

you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers. For

example, starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not

to exceed the 100-client limit. The starting IP address must be lower in

number than the ending IP address.

5. Lease Time

The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each

computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”.

The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is

assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not

change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter

intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the

specified period of time. This also means that a particular computer’s

IP address may change over time. If you have set any of the other

advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters, these

are dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the

IP address to change.

6. Local Domain Name

The default setting is “Belkin”. You can set a local domain name (network

name) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless

you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network

anything you want such as “MY NETWORK”.

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