DHCP, a powerful protocol, plays a key role in simplifying network management and enhancing efficiency by ensuring that all devices can seamlessly connect to the network without the risk of any IP address conflicts.
Let us now understand how to enable, disable, or configure the DHCP and help troubleshoot the connectivity issues.
The clear-cut instructions provided here will help you to do the same, so let’s get started!
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Specifying DHCP Server Settings
The DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server, is enabled by default, and the router acts as a DHCP server, dynamically assigning TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool.
You can change the settings of the DHCP server and reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices if needed.
Now here are the steps to configure the DHCP:
- Visit this link, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
- Go to Advanced, then select Network, then DHCP Server.
- To specify the IP address that the router assigns, check the Enable checkbox next to the DHCP server.
- Next, type the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.
- If the ISP provides, enter other details. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router.
- Once done, click on SAVE.
- To reserve an IP address for a specified client device
- Click on Add in the Address Reservation option.
- Click on View Connected Devices.
- Next, select the device you want to reserve an IP for.
- The MAC address should be automatically filled in. You can also enter it manually.
- Enter the IP Address to reserve for the client device.
- Once done, click on SAVE for the changes to take place.
Closure
Enabling DHCP isn’t only about toggling a setting but about building a smarter, secure, and efficient network that will open doors to optimize and tailor your digital landscape.