DHCP servers play a crucial role in assigning IP addresses in a network. Professional monitoring and management tools can effectively ensure network security and stability.
Monitoring the 【DHCP Server】 aims to ensure the correct number of authorized DHCP servers and prevent unauthorized DHCP setups,
enhancing DHCP management to avoid IP conflicts caused by unauthorized DHCP setups, which can lead to network connectivity issues.


Establishment and Detection of Authorized DHCP Servers
➢ Authorized List Management: Allows administrators to define a list of authorized DHCP servers, treating any server not on the list as unauthorized.
➢ IP Conflict Prevention: Effectively prevents IP conflict crises by detecting and managing authorized DHCP servers.
➢ IP Allocation Monitoring: Collects and analyzes the IP address information assigned by DHCP servers.

Monitoring System Specifications for DHCP Servers
➢ Detection Purpose: Identify various communication protocols circulating within the network, especially those unauthorized DHCP servers that may consume resources or cause significant impact.
➢ Monitoring Target: All unauthorized DHCP devices except for authorized DHCP servers, including:
➥ Unauthorized DHCP server checks.
➥ DHCP server overflow IP checks.
➥ IP conflict crisis checks.
➢ Alarm Conditions: Identification of unauthorized IP and MAC addresses.
➢ Real-time Information: Normal operation and alarm publication status.
➢ Information Collection: Detailed recording of each alarm's publication and cancellation time.
➢ Emergency Handling: Immediate notification and execution of predefined emergency plans upon detecting abnormalities.
➢ Alarm Thresholds: Specific alarm thresholds defined according to application needs.


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