The DHCP screen allows you to configure the settings for the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, you must configure all of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server, the Router. 

 
DHCP Server

     

Keep the default, Enable, to enable the Router' DHCP server option. If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disable.  
Starting IP Address    

Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Do not start with 192.168.1.1 (the IP address of the Router).  
Maximum Number of DHCP Users    

Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. The absolute maximum is 253--possible if 192.168.1.2 is your starting IP address.  
Client Lease Time

     

The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP address.  
Static DNS 1-3 

     

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to utilize another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will utilize these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.  
WINS

     

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server's IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.  
Currently Assigned

     

Click the DHCP Clients Table button to see a list of PCs assigned IP addresses by the Router. For each PC, the list shows the Client Hostname, IP Address, MAC Address, and the amount of DHCP client lease time left. Click the  Refresh button to display the most current information. Click the  Delete box next to any client whose IP address you wish to delete. Click the Close button to exit this screen.  

 

Check all the values and click Apply to save your settings. Click Cancel to cancel your unsaved changes.

 
