Who is DHCP server for my Router's WAN port connected to Cable modem?. there is WAN port on Router, which is connected to Cable modem, which is DHCP client, how the IP address assgins, who will assign IP address. Also Router had 4-port switch, dows Router is DHCP server for all switch ports?. Does router mainitans any database?. How Router know which PC the response forward?. Where can I get some info on this?. thanks,.
Who is DHCP server for my Router's WAN port connected to Cable modem?
Apr 09, 2005
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When you mentioned cable modem, are you referring to the cable modem for your ISP? If that is the case, your ISP would be your DHP server, and they would assign one address to the router.
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