Cisco DHCP Base License
The Cisco DHCP Base License provides essential network services for managing up to 1000 IP addresses, ensuring reliable connectivity for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core DHCP functionality.
- Capacity: Enables management of up to 1000 IP addresses.
- Functionality: Unlocks critical IP address assignment and management features.
- Value: Ensures network stability and compliance for essential IP services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DHCP Base License is a subscription entitlement for essential network services, specifically designed to manage and distribute up to 1000 IP addresses within your network infrastructure. It unlocks the core capabilities required for reliable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol operations, ensuring devices can automatically obtain necessary network configuration information.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to maintain a stable and functional network. It integrates with Cisco networking platforms to provide a foundational service for device connectivity, supporting daily operations and user access to critical business applications.
- Core DHCP Services: Provides the fundamental functionality for automatic IP address assignment.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports the management of up to 1000 IP leases, suitable for growing businesses.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates.
- Network Stability: Contributes to a reliable network environment by preventing IP conflicts.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain network configuration standards and operational integrity.
This Cisco DHCP Base License is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing dependable IP address management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Automated IP Address Assignment
Enable teams to automatically assign IP addresses and network configuration parameters to devices joining the network. Streamline the onboarding of new workstations, printers, and other network-attached equipment.
wired networks, wireless networks, device management, network infrastructure, IP address management
Maintain Network Stability and Prevent Conflicts
Streamline network operations by preventing duplicate IP address assignments, which can cause connectivity issues and application disruptions. Automate the lease and renewal process to ensure consistent network access for all users.
business operations, network uptime, IT administration, device connectivity, operational efficiency
Support Network Growth and Device Onboarding
Support business growth by providing the capacity to manage up to 1000 IP leases, accommodating new devices and users as the organization expands. Simplify the process of adding new hardware to the network without manual IP configuration.
organizational scaling, IT resource management, network expansion, device deployment, business continuity
Key Features
DHCP Server Functionality
Automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server information to network clients, simplifying network administration.
IP Address Pool Management
Manages a pool of up to 1000 IP addresses, ensuring efficient allocation and preventing conflicts.
Subscription Licensing
Provides ongoing access to software features and updates through a flexible billing model.
Cisco Platform Integration
Works with compatible Cisco networking hardware and software for a unified network management experience.
Basic Network Configuration
Ensures devices receive the essential network settings required to communicate on the network and access resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network services to manage transactions and sensitive data, making robust IP address management critical for operational continuity and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on constant network availability for patient care systems and data access, necessitating stable IP assignment to ensure medical devices and workstations are always connected.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a large number of connected devices and machinery that require consistent IP configuration for operational control and data collection, making automated DHCP essential.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage a high volume of diverse devices for students and staff, requiring efficient IP address allocation to support a dynamic and connected learning environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DHCP Base License?
A DHCP Base License is a software entitlement that enables the core functionality of a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server. It allows for the automatic assignment of IP addresses and network configuration parameters to devices on a network.
How many IP addresses can this license manage?
This specific license, the Cisco PNR 11.X DHCP BASE, is designed to manage up to 1000 IP leases.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software features and support over a defined term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.