DHCP does not function properly?
There are several reasons DHCP might not work properly. One of the most common mistakes is that you have not set the correct subnet mask or the IP address of the router correctly. You must use the subnet mask of the network you wish to join and not the network of your ISP. If you have two routers connected to the internet, the subnet mask on these routers must be the same. The DHCP servers must also be on the same network as your clients. This is to ensure that the
DHCP server is not running?
DHCP is a critical service for any network. It is responsible for assigning an IP address to devices, such as a computer or smartphone, that connects to your router. If your router does not have a DHCP service running, you will not be able to connect to the internet.
DHCP server not running Ubuntu?
If your Ubuntu machine is not running the DHCP server, that definitely implies that something is wrong with your DHCP server. Next, check if another machine in your network is running the DHCP service. If not, then this is the problem. There could be other reasons for this. If you are running Ubuntu on a virtual machine, check if the host machine is running the DHCP service. If it is, then check your virtual machine’s network settings.
DHCP server not working?
You will notice that your computer is not able to connect to the internet. You might have guessed it right! Your DHCP Server is not working. The DHCP Server is the device responsible for assigning an IP address to your computer. Once you have assigned an IP address to your computer, it will be able to access the internet. To resolve this issue, you need to restart the computer and check whether the problem is resolved. If the problem persists, you can reset the network settings by going to the Control Panel
DHCP not working on Ubuntu?
Most of the time, Ubuntu will automatically detect DHCP when you connect your new WiFi or Ethernet connection. If it doesn’t, you will need to enter your router’s settings to manually enable DHCP. To do so, open your network settings and click on the network icon. Then, click on the Edit button. Under the IPv4 Settings section, you will see a DHCP section. Set the Method to Obtain a New IPv4 Address to Obtain an IPv4 Address Automatically