Home Lab Part 4, DHCP Configuration on Cisco 2800 Router
In this video, I demonstrate how to configure *DHCP on a Cisco 2800 series router* as part of a **home lab for CCNA and CCNP practice**.
🔧 Lab Overview
Configure the *Cisco 2800 router as a DHCP server*
Create *DHCP excluded IP addresses*
Configure the router interface connected to the *Catalyst 3560G switch*
Connect **two client devices**:
One *Windows laptop*
One *Mac laptop*
Verify that both devices successfully receive IP addresses from DHCP
🧠 Skills Covered
Cisco IOS DHCP configuration
DHCP exclusion ranges
Interface configuration and activation
Client IP address verification
Real-world troubleshooting concepts
🎯 Who This Lab Is For
CCNA students
CCNP candidates
Networking students and beginners
IT professionals building hands-on lab experience
Anyone learning Cisco routing and switching
This lab simulates a *real-world enterprise scenario* and helps build confidence with **DHCP services, router-to-switch connectivity, and client validation**.
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