# How to configure DHCP server in Fortigate Firewall | ManageEngine Endpoint Central

## Configuring DHCP in Fortigate Firewall

To configure the filename and next-server details for DHCP in Fortigate firewall for IPv4 BOOTP/PXE, follow the steps given below:

1. From your Fortigate firewall interface, navigate to **Interfaces**.
2. Open Command Line Interface (CLI) and enter the following command:
3. The **next-server IP** refers to the IP address of the computer where the central server or distribution server is installed.
4. ![Fortigate DHCP server configuration](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/images/fortigate-config-1.png)
5. The **filename** must be set as **EFI\\Boot\\bootx64.efi** for UEFI 64-bit machines or **boot\\pxeboot.n12** for legacy BIOS machines.
6. For example:  
   ![Fortigate DHCP PXE boot example](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/images/fortigate-config-2.png)

## Related Documents

- [How to configure DHCP server for PXE?](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/os-imaging-deployment/how-to-configure-dhcp-server.html)
- [What is PXE (Preboot Execution Environment)?](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/pxe-preboot-execution-environment.html)