Questions tagged [dhcp]
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; allows computers on the same network to automatically obtain unique IP addresses and other network configuration parameters.
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Network devices getting an IP address in the 169.254.x.x range?
I'm totally confused by what's happening to my wifi router, so seeking help here.
Configuration
I have a modem/wifi router (Netgear CG3000D—let's call it main) connected to cable and configured with ...
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Add a static IP alias to a DHCP interface on Windows 8 (and above)
I have a Windows 8 machine that has only a single Ethernet port. It needs to use DHCP and also needs a static IP. Each IP is in a different subnet, and each serves a different, incompatible purpose.
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Creating WiFi Access point on a single interface in Linux
I am trying to create a WiFi hotspot or an access point on my Linux laptop. I am using Opensuse Kde 12.3.
I found out a software called hostapd which lets you create hotspot but it requires two ...
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How to request a specific IP address from DHCP server?
How to request a specific IP address from DHCP server?
This question also touches the topic of DHCP address reservation in a router.
Background: My home routers DHCP table only allows to create an ...
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How can I stop Mac OS X overriding my hostname when I receive a DHCP request on Snow Leopard?
Whenever I go on a network where the DHCP server assigns hostnames then it overrides the settings I've set for my hostname on my Mac in the "Sharing" section of System Preferences.
How do I stop this ...
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Why is Windows' default IP address 169.xx.xx.xx?
My Windows system got an 169.xx.xx.xx IP address the other day, and I fixed the issue, but why did Microsoft chose this address as the default?
Why not 1.xx.xx.xx or 255.xx.xx.xx? Did one guy at ...
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Why do most routers not include local DNS?
I need to change my firewall/router, and I'd prefer something with built-in DNS to resolve queries on the local subnets. I've got a mixed Linux/Windows system, often with only one computer turned on, ...
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Wrong IP address from DHCP client on Ubuntu 18.04
I'm experiencing a weird issue where my Ubuntu 18.04 (server) box gets issued a wrong IP address during boot from the DHCP server. Running dhclient after boot on the interface results in the right IP ...
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Is there a way to disable the DHCP client in Raspbian Linux on a Rasperry Pi?
I have a Linux server (Rasperry Pi using Raspbian as OS) that should be using only static IP.
However I noticed that it also has got IP from DHCP server (The IP given out by DHCP is 192.168.111.2). ...
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Can I chain two routers together keeping DHCP on both?
I have read that I can connect a second router by turning off DHCP and NAT, but I want the second router to assign DNS (I'm using it as an access point for my kids, and will use OpenDNS family service ...
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What is the "Alternate Configuration" tab in TCP/IP settings
As I know there is two choice for configuring a computer IP address in the network. Assigning a Static IP or obtaining a dynamic IP from a DHCP server.
But what is the Alternate Configuration in ...
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What is the difference between ARP binding and DHCP address reservation?
In my TL-WR1043ND I have these functionalities and both of them pair an IP address to a MAC address. What is the difference?
I read that ARP is for security reasons, others say it is for Wake-on-LAN. ...
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How to force Windows 7 to ask for a "fresh" IP address from DHCP server?
I'm troubleshooting a certain issue with my DHCP configuration, and need my Windows machine to ask for a "fresh" IP address, so I can see which address DHCP server gives by default.
When I do ...
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Why is my subnet mask 255.255.255.255?
I have a modem which used for internet broadband and I got an IP address in the 'A' class 10.x.x.x and have netmask 255.255.255.255.
What does 255.255.255.255 mean exactly?
When I try to sniff with ...
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DHCP Reservation vs Static IP address
So after browsing some websites, some people are telling me that static IP address is the best. But others say the DHCP Reservation is just as good if not the same.
So what is better? Or are they ...
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