On 26/05/06, Fabian Arrotin <fabian.arrotin at arrfab.net> wrote: > Are these two machines connected to the same network switch ? i have > dhcp problems in my kickstart too but it depends on which network switch > the machine is connected ... i've asked the network admin guy to have a > look at the port configuration (using cisco switches) because if i use > another switch (or connect the same machine on a simple 3com hub linked > behind a cisco one) the kickstart is ok ... > I suppose it's the same problem ... > FYI i have this problem with a IBM x306m with broadcom nic inside ... In your instance you might want to request your network guys configure your ports or the whole switch (bar any ports involved in a spanning tree) in Portfast mode. http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=kickstart+portfast&meta= Will.