DHCP Auto Configuration

The Auto Configuration/Image Update feature provides a convenient method to automatically configure switches in a network. This process enables the administrator to remotely ensure that the configuration of these devices in the network are up to date.

Procedure

Step 1

Click Administration > File Management > DHCP Auto Configuration.

Step 2

Configure the following:

Auto Configuration Via DHCP

Check to enable the auto configuration via DHCP. The Auto Configuration feature provides a convenient method to automatically configure switches in a network.

Step 3

Select the TFTP server settings.

Backup Server Definition

 Select from the following options:

  • By IP Address

  • By Name

IP Version

 Select from the following options:

  • IP Version 6

  • IP Version 4

Backup TFTP Server IP Address/Name

 Enter the name of the backup configuration file.

Backup Configuration File

Enter the name of the backup configuration file (0 - 160 characters used)

Last Auto Configuration TFTP Server IP Address

The address of the last auto configuration address is displayed.

Last Auto Configuration File Name

The name of the last auto configuration file is displayed.
Note

DHCP Auto Configuration / Image is operational only when the IP Address configuration is dynamic.

Step 4

Click Apply to save your settings.