DHCP Server Disabled, Enabled (Default). The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a framework for passing configuration information.
E.g.: Assigns IP address to Hosts (i.e. PC/RTU) on a TCP/IP network.
Pool of addresses allocated for DHCP purpose. If a unit is configured as a DHCP Server, this field represents the start IP address pool managed by the DHCP Server. Normally, Viper automatically calculates the Lease Start Address (equal to Ethernet IP Address plus one).
Maximum number of DHCP client(s) a unit can serve.
The period over which the IP Address allocated to a DHCP client is referred to as a "lease". Lease Duration is the amount entered in minutes.
The Gateway text box displays the IP address of the gateway assigned by the DHCP server. In router mode, the default (preset) gateway is the IP address of the unit itself. In bridge mode, the default (preset) gateway is 0.0.0.0. To override the default setting, enter a valid IP address in the text field.