Configuration as DHCP Client

The gateway has the possibility of obtaining its own IP address dynamically from a DHCP server at an Ethernet interface.

Go to the following menu to configure your Ethernet interface to DHCP client mode:

  1. Go to LAN -> IP Configuration -> Interfaces -> <en1-4> -> .

LAN -> IP Configuration -> Interfaces -><en1-4> ->

Relevant fields in the Interfaces menu

Field Meaning
Address mode Select DHCP to obtain an IP address as client via the interface.

Additional configuration parameters can be found under Advanced Settings.

Relevant fields in the menu Advanced Settings

Field Meaning
DHCP MAC Address If you expect an IP address from a certain DHCP server, you can enter its MAC address here.

Proceed as follows to configure the gateway as a DHCP client:

  1. Set Address Mode to DHCP .

  2. Confirm with OK.

Now you should receive all the important configuration parameters like IP address, gateway and DNS from your DHCP server.

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