DHCP server tasks at a glance

To configure the DHCP server, perform the following tasks:

1. (Optional.) Creating a DHCP user class

2. Configuring an address pool on the DHCP server

3. (Optional.) Modifying the address pool selection method on the DHCP server

   • Applying an address pool to an interface

   • Configuring a DHCP policy for dynamic assignment

4. Enabling DHCP

5. Enabling the DHCP server on an interface

6. (Optional.) Configuring advanced DHCP features

   • Configuring IP address conflict detection

   • Enabling handling of Option 82

   • Configuring the DHCP server security features

   • Configuring DHCP server compatibility

   • Setting the DSCP value for DHCP packets sent by the DHCP server

   • Configuring DHCP binding auto backup

   • Enabling client offline detection on the DHCP server

7. (Optional.) Configuring SNMP notification and logging

   • Configuring address pool usage alarming

   • Enabling DHCP logging on the DHCP server