D-Link DSL-2750B Manual - Page 30
IP Address Distribution (DHCP), Provide DNS Server - static ip
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IP Address Distribution (DHCP) DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The Gateway has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers /devices on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the Gateway. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer/device. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool (refer to the next page). DNS Server: Select DHCP Server from the drop-down menu (default setting) if you want the Gateway to automatically assign your wired and wireless clients their network settings automatically. If you disable this function, you will have to statically assign the IP/network settings on your clients. Start IP Address: Enter the starting IP address of the DHCP range. End IP Address: Enter the end IP address of the DHCP range. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of your local network. WINS Server: Enter the IP address of your WINS server (if one). Lease Time in Minutes: Enter the DHCP lease time (in minutes). Provide Host Name if If the DHCP client does not have a host name, the Gateway will automatically assign one. Not Specified by Client: Provide DNS Server to Check this box if you want the Gateway to assign your clients the IP address(es) of the ISPs Clients: DNS servers. DSL-2750B User Guide 30