How do I configure a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) reservation using the web interface on my managed switch?

The following example shows how to create a DHCP server with an IP address pool that is makes fixed IP to MAC address assignments.

Select System > Services > DHCP Server > DHCP Server Configuration.

A screen similar to the following displays.
For Admin Mode, select the Enable radio button.
Click Apply to enable the DHCP service.
Select System > Services > DHCP Server > DHCP Pool Configuration.

A screen similar to the following displays.
Under DHCP Pool Configuration, enter the following information:
- In the Pool Name list, select Create.
- In the Pool Name field, enter pool_manual.
- In the Type of Binding list, select Manual.
- In the Client Name field, enter dhcpclient.
- In the Hardware Address field, enter 00:01:02:03:04:05.
- In the Hardware Type list, select ethernet.
- In the Client ID field, enter 01: followed by the Hardware Address.
  For example, if the Hardware Address is 00:01:02:03:04:05, then the Client ID is 01:00:01:02:03:04:05
- In the Host Number field, enter 192.168.200.1.
- In the Network Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0.
  As an alternate, you can enter 24 in the Network Prefix Length field.
- In the Days field, enter 1.
Click Add.

The pool_manual name is now added to the Pool Name drop-down list.

For more information, see the following support articles:

This article applies to the following managed switches and their respective firmware:

Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 21934