Network World

DHCP puzzle: Why does the pool of IP addresses freeze?

A dynamic host-configuration protocol issue leaves wireless users unable to connect, and with no permanent fix, the solution is an ongoing workaround. Dynamic host-configuration protocol (DHCP) has a ...
Ars Technica

IOS / C1921 DHCP thinks pool is empty when it isn't?

I have a 1921 that was previously doing DHCP relay (across an MPLS T1) to my corporate DHCP servers. I would rather have DHCP on the router itself so clients at least get an IP if the T1 is down, so I ...
Ars Technica

Pros and Cons of manual assigned and DHCP (static) assigned IP addresses?

- Different notebooks, iPads, and smartphones (connected via Wifi). So, should I manually assign IP addresses to some of the devices? And why? Or should I just let my router assign a static/reserved ...
Network World

DHCP defined and how it works

If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) didn’t exist, network administrators would have to manually parcel out IP addresses from the available pool, which ...