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c7000 DHCP functionality questions
How many reserved IPs can be created? Do port forwarding entries have to be reserved IPs? That is, do I have to make an IP reservation before forwarding a port access to that IP? If not, does the I...
g_fs wrote:How many reserved IPs can be created? Possible 254
Do port forwarding entries have to be reserved IPs? That is, do I have to make an IP reservation before forwarding a port access to that IP? Its always best to reserve an IP address so the IP doesn't change.
If not, does the IP have to be within the DHCP range? E.g., if the DHCP range is x.x.x.50 to x.x.x.100 with mask of 255.255.255.0, can I forward to x.x.x.150, which is still within the same subnet? I believe it can.
Can I reserve an IP which is outside the DHCP range, but still within the subnet? E.g., same DHCP range as above, and reserving say, x.x.x.200 to assign to a particular MAC. You can only set IP address reservations with in the IP address pool range. Anything outside the pool range is meant for static IP addressed devcies that are set ON devices. Not set on the router.
I ask because I have been taking advantage of Window Server DHCP, which has support for many things which apparently many routers do not. I have given up on using more than an 8 bit mask, but need other capabilities So looking for a router which has reasonable support.
Home class gateway routers are limited in most operations, unlike MS Server, and there designed and meant for simple house holds and average users. Most users just want good internet service and wifi connections. If you want more features and support like you see in Windwos Server, then you'll need to use MS server for find a router that has more features like it. Routers with DD-WRT/OpenWRT loaded may also have more features as well.