How to Configure a Router to Use DHCP
Many people don't want to deal with the hassle of assigning each PC on their network a static IP address. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP for short, eliminates the need to do this by allowing it to automatically configure IP settings. This manual will be using a Linksys WAP54G router as an example. Other routers will differ.
Steps
Connect to your router (by typing 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the URL bar) and log in. Check your user manual or documentation if you do not know the log-in credientials.
Make sure you are in the Setup -> Basic Setup category.
Scroll down until you see 'DHCP Server' - if it is disabled, select 'Enable'
If you want, you can change the number that the DHCP IP assigning starts. This is optional, and is totally dependant on personal preference.In this picture, the maximum number of DHCP clients is 3. You may need to increase this number according to how many people will need a dynamic IP address on your network. Once the max is reached, no one else can get an address until one expires!
Use the DNS servers provided to you by your ISP, or use the following DNS servers: 205.152.37.254, 205.152.132.235, 205.152.132.23; There are many DNS servers out there. It's best to use your ISP's if possible.
Scroll down and click 'Save Settings'
Open up the network configurations for the computers on your network (Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection or Wireless Connection) and select 'Obtain IP address automatically'
Tips
Refer to your product manual for instructions for your specific device. You should be able to follow this as a rough guide for most devices.
Warnings
Enabling DHCP on an unsecured wireless network is a big no-no. Doing so enables anyone to connect to it without any knowledge of networking and steal your bandwidth.
Make sure you have physical access to your network device in case you have to reset it back to factory defaults.
Things You'll Need
Router
Computer
Network Cable or Wireless LAN Card
Many people don't want to deal with the hassle of assigning each PC on their network a static IP address. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP for short, eliminates the need to do this by allowing it to automatically configure IP settings. This manual will be using a Linksys WAP54G router as an example. Other routers will differ.
Steps
Connect to your router (by typing 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the URL bar) and log in. Check your user manual or documentation if you do not know the log-in credientials.
Make sure you are in the Setup -> Basic Setup category.
Scroll down until you see 'DHCP Server' - if it is disabled, select 'Enable'
If you want, you can change the number that the DHCP IP assigning starts. This is optional, and is totally dependant on personal preference.In this picture, the maximum number of DHCP clients is 3. You may need to increase this number according to how many people will need a dynamic IP address on your network. Once the max is reached, no one else can get an address until one expires!
Use the DNS servers provided to you by your ISP, or use the following DNS servers: 205.152.37.254, 205.152.132.235, 205.152.132.23; There are many DNS servers out there. It's best to use your ISP's if possible.
Scroll down and click 'Save Settings'
Open up the network configurations for the computers on your network (Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection or Wireless Connection) and select 'Obtain IP address automatically'
Tips
Refer to your product manual for instructions for your specific device. You should be able to follow this as a rough guide for most devices.
Warnings
Enabling DHCP on an unsecured wireless network is a big no-no. Doing so enables anyone to connect to it without any knowledge of networking and steal your bandwidth.
Make sure you have physical access to your network device in case you have to reset it back to factory defaults.
Things You'll Need
Router
Computer
Network Cable or Wireless LAN Card
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