Assign an IP address using DHCP

You can assign an IP address using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is an Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use IP. You can use DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses and deliver IP stack configuration parameters.

All products that have a cellular (WAN) interface ship with static IP address for the Ethernet port of 192.168.1.1 and DHCP server enabled by default. All products that only have an Ethernet or Wi-Fi (LAN) interface ship with DHCP client enabled by default.

The following procedure assumes that you configured the Digi device as a DHCP client. The Digi devices discussed in this document are configured as a DHCP client by default.

To configure an IP address using DHCP:

1. Verify the Digi device is not powered on.
2. If desired, set up a permanent entry for the Digi device on a DHCP server. While this is not necessary to obtain an IP address via DHCP, setting up a permanent entry saves the IP address after the device is rebooted.
3. Connect the Digi device to the network and power it on. DHCP assigns the IP address configured in step 2 automatically.