When would you need this: When your ISP gives you dynamic IP address upon each connection or you need to configure the router to obtain its interface IP address automatically.
Special Requirements: None.
When would you need this: When your ISP gives you dynamic IP address upon each connection or you need to configure the router to obtain its interface IP address automatically.
Special Requirements: None.
When would you need this: When using the router as a DHCP server to provide IP addresses and related information to DHCP clients.
Specials Requirements: DHCP server software is supported for these series; 800, 1000, 1400, 1600, 1700 series (support for the Cisco 1700 series was added in Cisco IOS Release 12.0[2]T), 2500, 2600, 3600, 3800, MC3810, 4000, AS5100, AS5200, AS5300, 7000, 7100, 7200, MGX 8800 with an installed Route Processor Module, 12000, uBR900, uBR7200, Catalyst 5000 family switches with an installed Route Switch Module, Catalyst 6000 family switches with an installed MultiLayer Switch Feature Card, and Catalyst 8500.