Setting the DHCP Server

DHCP assigns an IP address to each host on a TCP/IP network.

Note

To print via a network, this machine must have an IP address. For details on how to assign a static IP address, refer to the manual of your DHCP server.

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The following procedure is explained using Windows Server 2008 R2 as an example. The steps and menus may vary depending on your operation system.

  1. Click [Start], and then select [Administrative Tools] > [Server Manager].

    If [DHCP] is already displayed in [Administrative Tools], proceed to step 8.

  2. Select [Add Roles] from [Roles Summary].

  3. Click [Next] in [Add Roles Wizard].

  4. Select the [DHCP Server] check box, and then click [Next].

  5. Set the settings by following the on-screen instructions, if necessary.

  6. Check the setting on the [Confirm Installation Selection] screen, and then click [Install].

  7. When the installation is complete, click [Close].

  8. Click [Start], and then select [Administrative Tools] > [DHCP] to start the [DHCP] wizard.

  9. Select a server to use from the DHCP list.

  10. Select [New Scope] from the [Action] menu.

  11. Set the settings by following the on-screen instructions in [New Scope Wizard] if necessary.

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    • Be sure to set the default gateway.

    • Select [Yes, I want to activate the scope now] on the [Active Scope] screen.

  12. Click [Finish].

  13. Select the new scope from the DHCP list, and then select [Reservations].

  14. Select [New Reservation] from the [Action] menu.

  15. Set the settings.

  16. Click [Add].

  17. Click [Close].

  18. Select [Exit] from the [File] menu.