I'd also like to see this time out configurable.  I've had 2 XP machines
drop out too because they couldn't pick up a new IP.  Renewing it every 5
minutes seems silly.  That causes extra network traffic that really isn't
necessary.

Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Greenway" <m0n0wall at wenck dot com dot au>
To: <m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 5:56 PM
Subject: RE: [m0n0wall] DHCP Server - Expiry ?


> These were Linux (mandrake) machines that were having the drop outs.
> I've actually made them static and we've not had a drop out since.
>
> But yeh from the ipconfig on an XP box, it appears to be 10 minutes.
>
> Anyway, I can increase this ?
>
> Cheers
>
> Phil
>
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: Christiaens Joachim [mailto:jchristi at oce dot be]
>  > Sent: Wednesday, 12 November 2003 7:56 PM
>  > To: 'Phil Greenway '
>  > Cc: 'm0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch'
>  > Subject: RE: [m0n0wall] DHCP Server - Expiry ?
>  >
>  >  You can check that on the clients (in windows 2000/XP: ipconfig /all)
>  >
>  > Joachim
>  >
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: Phil Greenway
>  > To: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
>  > Sent: 11/11/03 4:15
>  > Subject: [m0n0wall] DHCP Server - Expiry ?
>  >
>  > Hi,
>  >
>  > Can you please advise how long it takes for the DHCP server's IP
>  > addresses it gives out to expire ?
>  >
>  > I'd just like to increase it, we're have a few dropouts here.
>  >
>  > Regards,
>  >
>  > Phil Greenway
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>  > To unsubscribe, e-mail: m0n0wall dash unsubscribe at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
>  > For additional commands, e-mail: m0n0wall dash help at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
>  >
>  >
>  > -----------------------------------------------
>  > MISSION STATEMENT
>  > -----------------------------------------------
>  > Oce enables its customers to manage their documents efficiently and
>  > effectively by offering innovative print and document management
>  > products and services for professional environments.
>  >
>  > -----------------------------------------------
>  > DISCLAIMER
>  > -----------------------------------------------
>  > This e-mail message and any attachment are intended for the sole use
>  > of the
>  > recipient(s) named above and may contain information which is
>  > confidential and/or protected by intellectual property rights.
>  > Any use of the information contained herein (including, but not
>  > limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or
>  > distribution in any form) by other persons than the designated
>  > recipient(s) is prohibited.
>  >
>  > If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender
>  > either by telephone (0032-2-729.48.11) or by e-mail and delete the
>  > material from any computer.
>  > Oce-Belgium/Oce-Interservices is nor responsible for the correct and
>  > complete transfer of the contents of the sent e-mail, neither for the
>  > receipt on due time.  This e-mail message does not bring about a
>  > contractual obligation for Oce-Belgium/Oce-Interservices.
>  >
>  > Thank you for your cooperation.
>  >
>  > For further information about Oce-Belgium/Oce-Interservices please see
>  > our website at www.oce.be
>  >
>  > -----------------------------------------------
>  >
>  >
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> To unsubscribe, e-mail: m0n0wall dash unsubscribe at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
> For additional commands, e-mail: m0n0wall dash help at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
>


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.537 / Virus Database: 332 - Release Date: 11/6/2003