How to configure a DHCP server

Overview

The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configurations to devices within a network. It can also be configured to provide PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) boot details, allowing client devices to locate and boot from a deployment server. This document explains how to configure PXE boot options on a DHCP server.

Steps to Configure a DHCP Server

1. Enter the DHCP server login details and click Troubleshoot.

2. Once the available scopes are fetched, double-click on the scope in which the PXE boot options need to be configured.

3. When the Boot Configuration tab opens, update the PXE server IP and select the required boot configurations based on the device firmware type:
   • Legacy BIOS:boot\pxeboot.n12
   • UEFI 64-bit:EFI\Boot\bootx64.efi
   • UEFI 32-bit:EFI\Boot\bootia32.efi
   • Multi Boot: Check all the boxes. After selecting the required options, click Update.

4. The updated scope options will be visible under the corresponding scopes.

5. Use the Update option at the rightmost end to modify or change the configured settings as needed.