Configuring DHCP Global Settings

A DHCP profile can be used simultaneously by multiple segments and gateways in the network.
To configure Profile-based DHCP Global settings follow these steps:
  1. In the controller virtual platform web interface go to Services > DHCP & NAT > DHCP Profiles (DP).
  2. Click Create. The Create DHCP Profile page is displayed.
  3. Configure the following:
    • Profile Name: Type a name for the DHCP profile. AP supports 32 bytes.
    • Description: Type a description of the settings.
    • Domain Name: Type the domain name.
    • Primary DNS Server: Type the primary domain name server address.
    • Secondary DNS Server: Type the secondary domain name server address.
    • Lease Time: Type the duration in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. Range: 1 through 86400 seconds.
    • DHCP Option43 Space: Click Create. The Create DHCP Option43 Space is displayed. Configure the following:
      • Space Name: Type a name for Option43 space.
      • Description: Type a description for Option43 space.
      • Under Option43 Sub Option, click Create and configure the following:
        • Sub Option Name: Type a sub option name.
        • Type: Select the required option from the drop-down.
        • Code: Enter a code. Range: 1 through 254.
        • Click OK. You have created Option43 Sub Option.
      • Click OK. You have created Option43 Space.
    • Hosts: Click Create. The Create Host Configuration form is displayed. Configure the following:
      • General Options

        • Host: Type a name for the host settings that you want to create.

        • Description: Type a description for the host settings that you want to create.

      • Policy Options

        • MAC Address: Type the MAC address of the DHCP host.

      • Assigning Options

        • Broadcast Address: Type the broadcast IP address.

        • Fixed Address: Type the fixed IP address of the host.

        • Gateway: Type the gateway IP address.

        • DNS Server: Type the IP address of the DNS server.

        • Domain Name: Type the domain name.

        • Host Name: Type the host name.

        • Lease Time: Type the duration in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. Range: 1 through 86400 seconds.

      • Click OK. You have created DHCP Host configuration.
  4. Click OK.
    You have created DHCP Profile settings.
Parent topic: Creating Profile-based DHCP