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Figure 5. Assigning Network Parameters using DHCP

Dell Networking OS Behavior: DHCP is implemented in Dell Networking OS based on RFC 2131 and

3046.

Debugging DHCP Client Operation

To enable debug messages for DHCP client operation, enter the following debug commands:

• Enable the display of log messages for all DHCP packets sent and received on DHCP client interfaces.

EXEC Privilege

[no] debug ip dhcp client packets [interface type slot/port]

• Enable the display of log messages for the following events on DHCP client interfaces: IP address

acquisition, IP address release, Renewal of IP address and lease time, and Release of an IP address.

EXEC Privilege

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)