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If the “bootp” or “dhcp” option is saved to the startup-config file
(step 6), then the switch will start broadcasting service requests as
soon as it is powered on.
To automatically configure the switch by communicating with
BOOTP or DHCP address allocation servers on the network,
complete the following steps:
1. From the Global Configuration mode prompt, type “interface
vlan 1” to access the interface-configuration mode. Press
<Enter>.
2. At the interface-configuration mode prompt, use one of the
following commands:
To obtain IP settings via DHCP, type “ip address dhcp” and
press <Enter>.
To obtain IP settings via BOOTP, type “ip address bootp”
and press <Enter>.
3. Type “end” to return to the Privileged Exec mode. Press
<Enter>.
4. Type “ip dhcp restart” to begin broadcasting service requests.
Press <Enter>.
5. Wait a few minutes, and then check the IP configuration
settings by typing the “show ip interface” command. Press
<Enter>.