How to Enable DHCP With an Actiontec GT701-WG Modem

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, is server/client protocol providing you with an automatic IP host with an IP address, default gateway and subnet mask. DHCP allows hosts to acquire configuration information, such as TCP/IP information via DHCP server. A DHCP Server holds information regarding available IPs and other configuration information, which is defined by a DHCP administrator. The DHCP Server responds to a DHCP client requesting this information. Actiontec is a leading provider of fiber, DSL and VDSL modems and routers. You can enable and configure the DHCP Server feature with your Actiontec GT701.

Instructions

1. Launch your Internet browser, type "http://192.168.0.1" in the address bar and press "Enter."

2. Click "Setup/Configuration" from the main menu.

3. Click "Advanced Setup" on the left side.

4. Click "Begin Advanced Setup" to access the configuration screen.

5. Click "DHCP Server" on the left side and click "Next."

6. Enter your domain name and host name in the Broadband Connection via DHCP section and click "Next."

7. Click "On" when the DHCP Server window appears on the screen. Click "Next."

8. Enter the IP addresses, subnet masks and DNS Servers for the DHCP Server and then click "Next" to enable DHCP with an Actiontec GT701-WG modem. Actiontec recommends that you keep the factory settings when you enable DHCP. The beginning IP address is 192.168.0.2 and the ending IP address is 192.168.0.254. If you do not know the DNS Server you have, contact your ISP for this information.

References

• Actiontec: GT701 User Manual
• Microsoft: What is DHCP?