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Introduction 57
Considerations When Choosing Whether to Enable DHCP
Considerations When Choosing Whether to
Enable DHCP
DHCP is enabled by default. It relies on a DHCP server known to the KVM/
net. Because a DHCP server may assign a different IP address every time the
KVM/net reboots, when DHCP is enabled, a user needs to take an additional
step to find out the dynamically assigned IP address before being able to bring
up the Web Manager. Following are three ways to find out the dynamically
assigned IP address:
• Make an inquiry to the DHCP server on the network where the KVM/net
resides, using the MAC address (a 12-digit hexadecimal number, which is
on a label at the bottom of the KVM/net).
• Connect to the KVM/net remotely using telnet or ssh.
• Connect directly to the KVM/net to find out the DHCP address using the
ifconfig command.