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DHCP tab fields


Field Description
Enable
Enables or disables BootP/DHCP on the port. The default is disable.
MaxHop
Sets the maximum number of hops before a BootP/DHCP packet is discarded (1 to 16). The default is 4.
MinSec
The "secs" field in the BootP/DHCP packet header represents the elapsed time since the client first sent the message. If the "secs" field in the packet header is greater than this value, the switch relays or forwards the packet; otherwise, the packet is dropped. The default is 0 seconds.
Mode
Sets the interface to process only BootP, only DHCP, or both types of packets. The default is both.
AlwaysBroadcast
When enabled, the server reply is sent as a broadcast back to the end station. The default is disable.

  1. Click Enable to select the DHCP option.
  2. The default is disable.
  3. Enter the appropriate values.
  4. Click Apply.

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