Network Configuration Worksheets
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8000-A2-GB21-30April 1998
TASK 7: Define DHCP Relay Features to Enable Dynamic IP Address
Configuration
NOTE:
Perform this task only if you are planning to have IP addresses assigned to
the end-user systems dynamically by a DHCP server. If you are assigning
addresses statically, make sure you have completed the worksheets for
Task 3: Create a Default or Source Route
.
On the Domain Names screen, assign a domain name to each service domain IP
address.
On the DHCP Relay 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, or 13-16 screen, configure the DHCP relay
agent to:
H Insert IP addresses that were assigned via DHCP
H Determine whether or not an authentication must be performed prior to
passing the DHCP request
H Determine whether or not you want to create filters automatically
H Select default domains
Access the . . .
By . . .
The IP Network screen
Make sure that the Next Hop Address used
in relaying DHCP requests is configured as
an
e1a
address on the IP Network screen.
Configuration
→
Interfaces
→
IP Network
(A-C-B) from the Hotwire – DSL Menu.
To determine which DHCP Relay Server
screen to use, access the Domain Names
screen.
From that screen, search for the NSP
domain name you want to configure for
dynamic IP addressing. For example, if the
domain name is number 4 on the list, then
you will need to go to the Servers 1-4 screen
to configure that NSP domain name.
Enter the NSP Domain Name that you want
to associate with the gateway address, and
press Return.
Press Ctrl-z and confirm the save.
Select
Configuration
→
DHCP
Relay
→
Domain Names
(A-G-A)
Select DHCP Relay (Servers 1-4,
Servers 5-8, Servers 9-12, or Servers 13-16)
screen
NOTE: The DHCP Relay Servers 1-4 screen
is used for configuring the first four NSP
domain names. The DHCP Relay Servers
5-8 screen is used for configuring the next
four NSP domain names, etc.
Selecting
Configuration
→
DHCP
Relay
→
Servers 1-4 , Servers 5-8,
Servers 9-12, or Servers 13-16
from the
Hotwire – DSL menu.
