Thursday, July 2, 2009

How to Configure a Router to Use DHCP

Steps to configure router to use DHCP:

1. Connect to your router (by typing 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the URL bar) and log in. Check your user manual or documentation if you do not know the log-in credentials.

2. Make sure you are in the Setup -> Basic Setup category.

3. Scroll down until you see 'DHCP Server' - if it is disabled, select 'Enable'

4. If you want, you can change the number that the DHCP IP assigning starts. This is optional, and is totally dependant on personal preference.In this picture, the maximum number of DHCP clients is 3. You may need to increase this number according to how many people will need a dynamic IP address on your network. Once the max is reached, no one else can get an address until one expires!

5. Use the DNS servers provided to you by your ISP, or use the following DNS servers: 205.152.37.254, 205.152.132.235, 205.152.132.23; There are many DNS servers out there. It's best to use your ISP's if possible.

6. Scroll down and click 'Save Settings'.

7. Open up the network configurations for the computers on your network (Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection or Wireless Connection) and select 'Obtain IP address automatically'

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Source: wikihow