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Ubuntu / Debian Linux: Setup An ISC DHCP Server For Your Network

by nixCraft on November 28, 2012 · 8 comments· LAST UPDATED December 10, 2012

in Debian / Ubuntu, Networking, Ubuntu Linux

How do I setup a DHCP server for my local area network (LAN) using Debian Linux 6 or Ubuntu Linux server running on my IBM hardware?

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows clients such as desktop, laptop, and mobile devices to request and obtain an IP address and many other parameters from a server.

Tutorial details
Difficulty	Intermediate (rss)
Root privileges	Yes
Requirements	Debian 6 or Ubuntu ISC Dhcpd
Estimated completion time	N/A

ISC's DHCP server software

ISC's DHCP software is the most widely used open source DHCP implementation on the Internet. The same software can be used for LAN too. It is a carrier and enterprise grade solution to your host configuration needs.

Installing the DHCP server

Type the following apt-get command as root user to install the DHCP server:
# apt-get install isc-dhcp-server