# How to configure Infoblox DHCP server for PXE?

To configure Infoblox DHCP server for IPv4 BOOTP/PXE, follow the steps given below:

1. To configure your NIOS appliance for Network level/DHCP range level/Fixed address level/Reservation, go to **Data Management** tab → **DHCP** tab → **Networks** tab → **Networks** → select the network checkbox and then click the edit icon.

2. In the **DHCP Properties** editor, select the **BOOT/PXE** tab and complete the following:

   1. **PXE Lease Time:**  
      Enter the lease time for the preboot execution environment for hosts to boot remotely from a server.

   2. Complete the following in the **BOOTP Settings** section:

      - **Boot File:**  
        Enter the value as **boot\\pxeboot.n12** to boot machines via legacy BIOS.  
        To boot the machines via UEFI mode:
        - For 64-bit computers, enter **EFI\\Boot\\bootx64.efi**
        - For 32-bit computers, enter **EFI\\Boot\\bootia32.efi**

      - **Next Server:**  
        Enter the IP address of the machine where Endpoint Central server is installed.  
        For *remote office*, specify the IP address of the machine where the distribution server of the remote office is installed.

      - **Boot Server:**  
        Enter the IP address of the machine where Endpoint Central server is installed.  
        For *remote office*, specify the IP address of the machine where the distribution server of the remote office is installed.

   3. Save the configuration and click **Restart** if it appears at the top of the screen.

## 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)