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Networking Configuration Guide
Chapter 58
Configuring the BCM with a DHCP address
To configure the BCM with a DHCP address
1 Set up your DHCP server if it is not already configured on your network. If you are using a
BCM50a or BCM50e, consult the router documentation for information on configuring the
DHCP network.
2 On your DHCP server, set a reserved address for the BCM. This requires the BCM MAC
address, which you can find on the IP subsystem panel or on the stock tag for the box in which
the BCM ships. If you do not set a reserved IP address for the BCM, you must change Element
Manager clients every time the IP address is reset.
3 Connect the BCM to the network. By default, the BCM detects the presence of a DHCP server
and sets itself up as a client of this DHCP server.
If you plug in the BCM when the DHCP is not available, it will default to a static IP address.
You can recover by unplugging the BCM and reconnecting once the DHCP server is available.
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