Difference between revisions of "Turning off DHCP in your router"

Latest revision as of 00:55, 26 October 2017

NOTE: .

	WARNING
	Turning off the DHCP in your router is the last step you take after installing Amahi. It should ONLY be done if your HDA is FULLY WORKING, otherwise you may be locked out without Internet in your own network.

Generally this involves the following steps:

Refer to the Apple Airport Express guidance for a work around. This may work with other router brands.

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-==== Turning off the DHCP in your router is the last step you take after installing Amahi. ====
+<b>NOTE:</b>  .
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+heading	=WARNING|
+message = Turning off the DHCP in your router is the last step you take after installing Amahi. It should <b>ONLY</b> be done if your HDA is FULLY WORKING, otherwise you may be locked out without Internet in your own network.}}
-==== Generally this involves the following steps:====
+== Disable Router DHCP ==
-# login to your router's admin interface in a browser
+Generally this involves the following steps:
-# locate the DCHP Server setting
+# Login to your router's admin interface in a browser
-# uncheck the box to disable the DHCP server
+# Locate the DCHP Server settings
-# save or apply your settings
+# Uncheck the box to disable the DHCP server
-<br />
+# Save and/or apply your settings
-<br />
-==== Having trouble? Here are some links to vendor specific instructions to help you find the DHCP setting in your router. ====
+== Can't Disable Router DHCP ==
+Refer to the Apple [[Airport_express|Airport Express]] guidance for a work around.  This may work with other router brands.
+== Popular Router Websites ==
 * [http://www.123seminarsonly.com/Tips/003/How-to-turn-off-DHCP-on-the-Linksys-Wireless-G-WRT54G-router.html Linksys-WRTG54G]
 *[http://www.voipmechanic.com/turning-off-dhcp-wireless-netgear.htm Netgear]