DHCP Services
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol services and IP address management
DHCP Services
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services manage automatic IP address assignment and network configuration for all devices connecting to Pimeleon's network segments. The DHCP infrastructure provides comprehensive network service discovery enabling zero-configuration client setup.
In This Section
Server Configuration
Complete guide to ISC DHCP server setup, configuration, and operation. Covers dual-network operation across wired and wireless segments, dynamic DNS integration with BIND9, service discovery announcement, and client routing configuration for seamless inter-network communication.
Service Capabilities
- Dual-Network Management: Independent configuration for wired LAN (192.168.76.0/24) and wireless network (192.168.77.0/24)
- Dynamic DNS Integration: Automatic hostname registration in DNS zones with forward and reverse lookup support
- Service Discovery: Announcing DNS servers, NTP services, NetBIOS services, and gateways to clients
- Static Reservations: Fixed IP assignments for critical infrastructure devices
- Cross-Network Routing: Automatic route distribution enabling client communication across network boundaries
- Lease Management: Configurable lease times from 30 minutes to 7 days accommodating various device types
Configuration Highlights
- Efficient DHCP Pool: 308 total dynamic addresses across both networks supporting 100-130 concurrent devices
- Automatic DNS Updates: DHCP server updates BIND9 DNS zones automatically when leases change
- Network Service Announcement: Clients configured with local NTP servers, NetBIOS services, and DNS resolvers automatically
- Conflict Detection: Prevents duplicate hostname assignments and invalid configurations
Related Services
- Core Network Services - Foundation services overview
- DNS Architecture - Hostname resolution coordination