Set up PBX as a DHCP Server
Yeastar P-Series PBX System provides a built-in DHCP server. When there is no DHCP server in the local network, you can set up the PBX as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses, gateway, DNS and other network parameters to devices in the same local network .
Prerequisites
Make sure there is only one DHCP server running in the local network.
Procedure
- Log in to PBX web portal, go to DHCP Server tab. , click
- Turn on the DHCP Server on the top.
- Complete the following network configurations.
- Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway for the DHCP server.
- Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask used to subdivide your IP address.
- Preferred DNS Server: Specify a DNS server for the DHCP server.
- Alternative DNS Server: Optional. Specify a secondary DNS server for the DHCP server.
- DHCP Address Range: Specify the IP address range that will be allocated to DHCP clients.
- NTP Server: Enter the IP address of an NTP server.Tip: The default value is the IP address of the PBX, which can synchronize the network time of the client devices with the PBX.
- Click Save.
The Status field displays Running, indicating the DHCP server is running.
Result
The PBX can now be used as a DHCP server and assign IP addresses, gateway, and other network configurations to the devices located in the local network.