Network > DHCP Server

The SonicWall security appliance includes a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to distribute IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway addresses, and DNS server addresses to your network clients. The Network > DHCP Server page includes settings for configuring the SonicWall security appliance’s DHCP server.

You can use the SonicWall security appliance’s DHCP server or use existing DHCP servers on your network. If your network uses its own DHCP servers, make sure the Enable DHCP Server check box is unchecked.

The number of address ranges and IP addresses the SonicWall DHCP server can assign depends on the model, operating system, and licenses of the SonicWall security appliance. The table below shows maximum allowed DHCP leases for SonicWall security appliances.

 

Maximum DHCP Leases Allowed per Platform

Platform

Maximum DHCP Leases

NSA 3500, NSA 4500

1,024 leases

NSA 5000, E5500, E6500, E7500

4,096 leases

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