Siemens SX541 WLAN dsl User Manual

Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl / englisch / A31008-M1025-L101-1-7619        / configure_router.fm / 21.07.2005

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Configuring the DHCP server
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl has a 

 for which the factory setting is active. 

As a result, the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Gigaset SX541 
WLAN dsl. 

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To activate the DHCP server, select On.

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If the DHCP server is active, you can define a Lease time. The 

 determines 

the period for which the PCs keep the IP address assigned to them without changing 
them.

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Define the range of IP addresses that the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl should use to 
automatically assign IP addresses to PCs. Define the First issued IP address and the 
Last issued IP address. 

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You can define the name of a domain (Windows workgroup) in the Domain name 
field.

Even if you have activated the DHCP server, you can still assign individual PCs a static IP 
address (for example if you are setting up these PCs for NAT functions).

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Enter the MAC address and the name of the PC in the Device name field.

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Enter the IP address you wish to assign to the PC in the field below.

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Click the Add button to add the entry to the list.

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Click the Delete button to delete the entry from the list.

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Apply the settings by clicking OK.

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If the DHCP server for the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is activated, you can configure 
the network setting on the PC so that the Obtain an IP address automatically 
option is set. To find out how to do this, please read Section "Configuring the Local 
Network" on page 21.

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If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the 
PCs using the network settings.

Please remember:
If you select the Never expires option, the IP addresses are never changed. You 
should select this option if you want to make NAT or firewall settings using the IP 
addresses of the PCs; otherwise you have to assign these PCs static IP addresses.