Cisco 1900 and DHCP 1

[talcs]

We have a 1900 switch with various Windows clients connected to it. Unfortunately, some of those are 95 and 98. All 2k/XP clients can receive an IP address from the DHCP server, but 95/98 cannot. Is this a known problem and can it be overcome by upgrading the firmware to enterprise? Switch is acting as a hub on 1 LAN - unconfigured. Any help appreciated.

thanks

 

[IPKONFIG]

Turn on portfast and it should fix your problem

 

[linztish]

Have group of users without access to local NT-based DHCP server. Cos of our configuration, can't user IP helper address over VPN. Looking to set up their local routers (Cisco 1600/1751 and 2621) as DHCP servers. Is this possible, is it IOS specific & anyone know some syntax to point me in the right direction?.

Much appreciated for any help,
Linztish

 

[IPKONFIG]

You can use your routers as DHCP servers. It is IOS specific, like everything Cisco has. Here is a sample:
ip dhcp pool VLAN-2
network A.B.C.D (Network) 255.255.255.0 (Mask)
dns-server A.B.C.D (dns server ip address)
domain-name xyz.com(your domain)
default-router A.B.C.D(gateway for PC's)

 

[linztish]

Wish my network was as quick as your response!!! Thanks - I'll try it now. Linztish

 

[talcs]

Still waiting for a rollover cable. Will do this ASAP. Thanks for the help

 

[talcs]

Checked all ports and they are all enabled. The clients can manually accept an Ip address thru ipconfig /renew, but not on restart. I have also been told that after hours when there is not much activity on the switch, this does in fact work.