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3-6 NPort Server Lite User’s Manual
DHCP Configuration
This section is applicable if you are using your Windows NT host as a DHCP server, where
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This type of server is set up to
provide IP addresses for new devices as they log onto a network (hence the Dynamic part of
the name). As the operation of NPort Server Lite requires a fixed IP address, we strongly
recommend that you establish an IP reservation list in DHCP in order to maintain fixed IP
assignments based on the server’s MAC address. NPort Server Lite’s unique MAC address
can be found on the server’s back panel, or by using the LCD panel to access the server’s
memory. (See Appendix B for details.)
1. Access DHCP Manager from the Windows NT desktop by clicking on
Start à Programs à Administrative Tools à DHCP Manager.
2. The left side of the DHCP Manager window will show a list of DHCP hosts currently
hooked up to the network.
Note that before you can make changes to the host’s parameters, there must be a minus
sign (-) located to the left of the server name (Local Machine in the example shown
below.) If, as shown below, there is a plus sign (+) to the left of the server name, use
the left mouse button to click on the name until you see the minus sign appear.