Global

This dialog allows you to switch the DHCP server of the device on and off globally and for each port.

Parameter

Meaning

Value range

Default setting

DHCP server mode

Switching the DHCP server on and off globally on the device.

On, Off

Off

Tab. “DHCP-Server Mode” frame in the Advanced:DHCP Server:Global dialog


Parameter

Meaning

Value range

Default setting

IP Probe

Activates/deactivates the probing for unique IP addresses.

When allocating a new address, servers verify that the offered network address is unique in the network. For example, the server probes the offered address with an ICMP Echo Request.

On, Off

On

Tab. “Configuration” frame in the Advanced:DHCP Server:Global dialog


Parameter

Meaning

Value range

Default setting

Port

Module and port numbers to which this entry applies.

-

-

DHCP Server active

Switch the DHCP server on and off at this port.

To activate the DHCP server at a port, also switch the DHCP server mode on globally.

On, Off

On

Tab. Table in the Advanced:DHCP Server:Global dialog


Buttons

Button

Meaning

“Set”

Transfers the changes to the volatile memory (RAM) of the device. To permanently save the changes, open the Basic Settings:Load/Save dialog, select the location to save the configuration, and click “Save”.

“Reload”

Updates the fields with the values that are saved in the volatile memory (RAM) of the device.

“Help”

Opens the online help.

Tab. Buttons