ZyXEL Communications MAX-206M1R User Manual

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Chapter 6 The LAN Configuration Screens
User’s Guide
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Subnet Masks
Subnet masks determine the maximum number of possible hosts on a network. 
You can also use subnet masks to divide one network into multiple sub-networks.
DNS
DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding 
IP address and vice versa. The DNS server is extremely important because 
without it, you must know the IP address of a networking device before you can 
access it.
DHCP
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server can assign your WiMAX 
Modem an IP address, subnet mask, DNS and other routing information when it’s 
turned on.
6.2  DHCP Setup
Click ADVANCED > LAN Configuration > DHCP Setup to enable, disable, and 
configure the DHCP server in the WiMAX Modem.
Figure 19   ADVANCED > LAN Configuration > DHCP Setup