2.“DHCP:offer(192.168.0.1)”.
The DHCP server sent OFFER packet to acknowledge the previous DISCOVER packet. If the router did not receive OFFER packet, it usually means that there is something wrong with the WAN connection. For example:
1.The connection between the router and DSL/Cable modem is not cor- rect. Action: check the LINK status both on modem and the router.
2.The configured Host Name is not correct (for @Home). Action: double check the Host Name configuration.
3.Some ISPs register the router’s MAC address (for example, Me- diaOne). Only registered MAC addresses are allowed to access the Internet. Action: click “Copy MAC” button to copy the registered MAC address (older firmware reads “Clone MAC”).
4.The firmware version is too old. Action: make sure your firmware is R1.90h or later.
5.The DHCP server was shut down. Action: try again later.
6.The WAN port of the router is damaged.
3.“DHCP:request(192.168.0.100)”.
The router sent a REQUEST packet to request an IP address 192.168.0.100 from the DHCP server.
4.“DHCP:ack(DOL=1800,T1=900,T2=1200)”.
The router received an ACK packet to indicate the server has assigned an IP address to the router. The lease time is 1800 seconds, and T1 and T2 time for DHCP protocol are 900 and 1200 seconds respectively.
5.“DHCP:nak”.
The router received a NAK packet to indicate the server failed to allocate the requested IP address.
6.“DHCP:renew”.
The router sent a renew request to the DHCP server to extend the lease time of IP address.
7.“DHCP:release”.
The router sent a release request to the DHCP server to release the requested IP address.
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