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Devices Not Receiving IP Addresses from DHCP in Packet Tracer Lab

Rany • 3 weeks ago • 39 views

Devices Not Receiving IP Addresses from DHCP in Packet Tracer Lab
I'm working on this basic network setup in Cisco Packet Tracer for my CCNA prep, and for some reason, my PCs and other endpoints aren't pulling IPs from the DHCP server on the router. I've double-checked the pool configs, VLANs, and interfaces, but everything looks good on paper. Pings fail across the board, and I'm stumped – is there a common oversight I'm missing here?
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Common headache with Packet Tracer DHCP setups! First off, ensure the router interface connected to the switch is configured as a subinterface if you're using VLANs (router-on-a-stick style). Also, verify your static routes – the next-hop IP might be off by a digit. For instance, if it's supposed to be 192.168.1.2, don't accidentally put 192.168.1.1. Reload the sim or reset the activity if needed. I fixed a similar issue by correcting the next-hop on my routes, and boom, IPs assigned perfectly.

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