Does EAP has DHCP server in it?
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Does EAP has DHCP server in it?
Can it assign IP address to its clients?
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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.)
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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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@Will_M Thanks.. That clarifies..
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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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