D-Link DWC-1000 User Manual28Section 3 - Basic ConfigurationStep #1: Enable DHCP Server (Optional)By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is disabled on the wireless controller. If you are notconfiguring your access points with static IP addresses, set up a DHCP server, or DHCP server relay on the network.If desired, perform the following procedure to configure your wireless controller to act as a DHCP server.1. Click Network > LAN > LAN Settings. The LAN Settings page will appear.Field DescriptionDefault Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN.Domain Name Enter the domain name.Lease Time Enter the lease time of the assigned IP addresses.Configure DNS/WINS Turn this on to enter the IP address of the DNS or WINS server.Primary DNSServerIf configured Domain Name System (DNS) servers are available on the LAN, enter the IP address ofthe primary DNS server.Secondary DNSServerIf configured domain name system (DNS) servers are available on the LAN, enter the IP address ofthe secondary DNS server.WINS Server If Windows Internet Name Service (DNS) servers are available on the LAN, enter the IP address ofthe WINS server.2. Under IP Address Setup, change the IP Address and Subnet Mask to values used within your network.Record the settings; you will refer to them later in this procedure.3. Click Save.4. Wait for 60 seconds, and then relaunch your web browser.5. In the web browser’s address field, enter the new IP address you recorded in step 2.6. Click Network > LAN > LAN Settings.7. In the LAN Settings page, change DHCP Mode to DHCP Server. This will bring up several new fieldsbelow the DHCP Mode.8. Complete the fields given below and click Save.
