Topic: DHCP seems to not be working

[Dr_pepper_X]

Here is a short jist of my problem.  I accidently unplugged the network cable to my server while moving somethings.  When I plugged back in the cable to the server my knee hit the power button and shut off the server.  I re-powered back on the server and then watched all the services start and everything appeared to come up.  But since then my other networked computers are unable to get an Ip address and can not talk on the network.  I have checked the am and made sure that dhcp was enabled, I also DLed the blade for the 5.1.2 and rebooted several times and the service said it has started but I am still unable to get IP addresses.  Any suggestions???  Is there a way to run a scandisk type utility to check and make sure nothing has become corrupt?  

Thanks,

Dr_pepper_x

[Dr_pepper_X]

PLEASE REPLY TO THE OTHER ONE I FORGOT TO PUT EMAIL REPLYS ON

[Michael Smith]

Rerun the admin setup & see if the NIC is detected ... might've gotten jarred loose from the PCI slot or failed entirely.

[Dr_pepper_X]

I did re run the admin setup and everything seemed to be detected any other suggestions?

[Michael Smith]

You might try releasing & renewing the IP addresses on the clients .... also look at the DHCP logs (you can do that from the e-smith-manager) ... recheck your physical connections to server & hub/switch ... go to www.freesco.org, create a freesco boot floppy & drop a freesco box into the network for temporary DHCP test ... try assigning static IPs & e-smith as gateway to test Internet access ... if all else fails drop another NIC into the e-smith box.

Whew, that's all I can think of for now.