You can configure and manage DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 pools for a switch.

1. On the navigation bar, select Wired > Switches > Switch List.
   The Switches page is displayed.
2. Click the name of the switch.
   The switch details page is displayed, defaulting to the Overview tab.
3. Select the DHCP tab.
   The IPv4 and IPv6 sub-tabs are displayed.
4. Select the IPv4 sub-tab and complete the following steps to configure a DHCPv4 pool:
   1. (Optional) Toggle the DHCP Service state switch on.
      Note: If the switch is configured as a DHCP client, a message is displayed indicating that the DHCP server cannot be enabled until a static IP address is configured on the switch.
   2. Click Add Pool.
      The Add DHCP Pool sidebar is displayed.
   3. Enter the Pool Name.
   4. Enter the Subnet Address.
   5. Enter the Subnet Mask.
   6. (Optional) Enter the start and end values for the Excluded Range.
   7. Enter the Lease Time.
      • Enter the number of Days.
      • Enter the number of Hours.
      • Enter the number of Minutes.
   8. (Optional) Enter the Default Router IP.
   9. (Optional) Click Add Option.
      The Add DHCP Option dialog box is displayed.

      • Select a predefined DHCP Option or enter a custom DHCP option code from 1 through 254.
      • Select a Value Format. The following formats are available:
        • ASCII: Uses a plain text character string.
        • HEX: Uses hexadecimal byte values.
        • IP: Uses IPv4 or IPv6 address format.
        • Integer: Uses a whole numeric value.
        • Boolean: Uses a True (1) or False (0) value.
      • Enter the Option Value.
      • Click OK.
   10. (Optional) Repeat Steps b through i to add additional DHCP options.
   11. Click Save.
       The DHCP pool is added and displayed in the Pools table.
   12. (Optional) Select the Leases sub-tab to view DHCP lease information.
       The Leases table displays the following information:

       • Client ID: Displays the client identifier.
       • Client IP: Displays the IP address assigned to the client.
       • Lease Expiration: Displays the lease expiration date and time.
       • Lease Type: Displays the lease type.
5. Select the IPv6 sub-tab and complete the following steps to configure a DHCPv6 pool:
   1. Toggle the IPv6 DHCP Service state switch on.
      Note: If the switch is currently acting as a DHCP client, a message is displayed stating that the DHCP server cannot be enabled until a static IP address is configured on the switch.
   2. Click Add DHCPv6 Pool.
      The Add DHCPv6 Pool sidebar is displayed.
   3. Enter the Pool Name.
   4. Click Add Subnet.
      The Add Subnet sidebar is displayed.
   5. Enter the IPv6 Subnet.
   6. Select one of the following Range options and configure the range values: Start - End and Prefix.
   7. (Optional) Enter the Valid Lifetime (Sec).
   8. (Optional) Enter the Preferred Lifetime (Sec).
   9. (Optional) Enter the Domain Name.
   10. (Optional) Enter the Bootfile URL.
   11. (Optional) Enter the DNS Server.
   12. (Optional) Enter the Controller Address.
   13. Click Add.
   14. (Optional) Select the Leases sub-tab to view DHCP lease information.
       The Leases table displays the following information:

       • Client IP: Displays the IPv6 address assigned to the client.
       • Expires At: Displays the lease expiration date and time.
       • Preferred Lifetime (Sec): Displays the preferred lifetime, in seconds.
       • Valid Lifetime (Sec): Displays the valid lifetime, in seconds.
       • Binding State: Displays the current DHCPv6 binding state.