DHCP Server

DHCP Server

The DHCP menu allows you to configure the SimpleWAN LAN-side (Local Area Network) options. Here you will find the following settings:

This section will display your current DHCP range available for assignment, as well as the LAN IP address of the SimpleWAN device. This example shows the LAN IP as 192.168.1.1 (Default).   See  Interfaces  to  Modify the router’s LAN IP address as well as the Subnet Mask.

By selecting the Edit icon, you will be provided additional options such as:

  • Turning on/off DHCP
  • MAC (Media Access Control) Filtering
  • Adjust the DHCP Range
  • Adjust the Default Lease Time
  • Adjust the Maximum Lease Time



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