Does EAP has DHCP server in it?

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Does EAP has DHCP server in it?
Does EAP has DHCP server in it?
2020-11-03 18:23:02 - last edited 2020-11-10 08:47:50
Model: EAP110-Outdoor  
Hardware Version:
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Does EAP has DHCP server in it? 

 

Can it assign IP address to its clients? 

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2020-11-04 14:44:25 - last edited 2020-11-10 08:47:50

All,

 

That is correct.  EAP's are just wireless access points.  Remember these are designed for business use.  Business have centralized DHCP and routing functions (devices/servers) which are separate from wireless connectivity (aka access points / AP's / WAP's / EAP's).

 

But you can certainly use them in a home, small, or large business.  You just need a separate device (like a router) that performs the NAT, Routing, and DHCP functions.

 

Most home "routers" are really 4 or 5 functionalities all in one:


1) DOCSIS Modem (for Cable)

2) Firewall / NAT

3) Router

4) DHCP

5) AP

6) Ethernet switch

7) MOCA bridge (for FIOS)

 

The TP-Link EAP products (EAP225/245/etc) only provide "AP" functionality.  TP-Link, and others, certainly sell a variety of business class hardware which perform many of these other functions with dedicted solutions (Gateway, Switch, Management appliance, etc.)

 

-Jonathan 

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Re:Does EAP has DHCP server in it?
2020-11-04 03:05:16

@PONMANI 

No, I looked at the manual which does not show any configuration option to enable an internal DHCP Server. So based on this, I believe this means the answer is No it does not support running one internally. It can only be a DHCP client to a separate server you provide.

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2020-11-04 06:52:58

@Will_M Thanks.. That clarifies.. 

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2020-11-04 14:44:25 - last edited 2020-11-10 08:47:50

All,

 

That is correct.  EAP's are just wireless access points.  Remember these are designed for business use.  Business have centralized DHCP and routing functions (devices/servers) which are separate from wireless connectivity (aka access points / AP's / WAP's / EAP's).

 

But you can certainly use them in a home, small, or large business.  You just need a separate device (like a router) that performs the NAT, Routing, and DHCP functions.

 

Most home "routers" are really 4 or 5 functionalities all in one:


1) DOCSIS Modem (for Cable)

2) Firewall / NAT

3) Router

4) DHCP

5) AP

6) Ethernet switch

7) MOCA bridge (for FIOS)

 

The TP-Link EAP products (EAP225/245/etc) only provide "AP" functionality.  TP-Link, and others, certainly sell a variety of business class hardware which perform many of these other functions with dedicted solutions (Gateway, Switch, Management appliance, etc.)

 

-Jonathan 

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