Adding DHCP Options

Use the following procedure to add DHCP options to the scope you created in the previous procedure.

1. On the DHCP window, right-click the Scope Options folder under the scope you created in the last procedure.

A drop-down menu displays.

2. In the left pane of the DHCP window, right click the DHCP Server name, then click Set Predefined Options....
3. Under Predefined Options and Values, click Add.
4. In the Option Type Name field, enter any appropriate name, for example, “Avaya IP Telephones.”
5. Change the Data Type to String.
6. In the Code field, enter 242, then click the OK button twice.

The Predefined Options and Values dialog box closes, leaving the DHCP dialog box enabled.

7. Expand the newly created scope to reveal its Scope Options.
8. Click Scope Options and select Action-->Configure Options from the menu.
9. In the General tab page, under the Available Options, check the Option 242 checkbox.
10. In the Data Entry box, enter the DHCP IP telephone option string as described in
    DHCP Generic Setup.

NOTE: You can enter the text string directly on the right side of the Data Entry box under the ASCII label.

11. From the list in Available Options, check option 003 Router.
12. Enter the gateway (router) IP Address from the IP address field of Table 3:  Required Network Information Before Installation - Per DHCP Server.
13. Click the Add button.
14. Click the OK button.