DCHP failed. APIPA is being used problem in packet tracer

[duanee30]

Hello,

I'm working on a lab assignment in packet tracer and when go into any of my devices and switch from static to DHCP it shows a message stating "DHCP failed. APIPA is being used."

I have no idea what this means and I'm not getting any feedback from my instructor. I tried to attach a .pkt file for what I have but I'm not able to. If someone can help in anyway that would be great. If you need anything from me just let me know and I'll share it with you as soon as I can. Thank you.

[M02@rt37]

Hello @duanee30,

APIPA stands for Automatic Private IP Addressing, and it's a feature that allows a device to automatically assign itself an IP address when it's unable to obtain one from a DHCP server. When you see the message "DHCP failed. APIPA is being used," it means that the device was not able to acquire an IP address from the DHCP server and has resorted to using APIPA.

It's a pitty that you cannot share your PT project.

More elaborate your topology. DHCP on a server? Router? Is there any L3 equipement between PC and DHCP server/router ? 

Double-check the settings of your DHCP server to ensure that it's properly configured with a valid IP address pool and lease duration. Make sure the DHCP service is enabled.

[duanee30]

Sorry I haven't been able to respond for a couple of days because apparently the forum was in read only. I found out I can attach the pkt file as a zip file. I've attached it. 

[M02@rt37]

Hello @duanee30

On your 3560-24PS you miss the configuration of the TRUNK port, int gig0/1 in front of the router!

After that, PC/server should have IP with DHCP:

Also between these two 3560 Sw, review the TRUNK configuration on interfaces:

switchport encapsulation dot1q 

switchport mode trunck

no shut

N.B: note that on S2 3560 Sw, there is no vlan id configured.

[Martin L]

You must attach PT file as ZIP format;

Regards, ML
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[duanee30]

Sorry I haven't been able to reply for a couple of days because apparently the site was down. Thank you for letting me know about attaching a zip file. I've attached it.

[SolutionsStudio]

First, can you check if you can ping the DHCP server? Is it reachable?

Next step is to verify your DHCP server configuration, probably something is wrong in the configurations such as the IP pool.

also check if you have configured DHCP relay in the pathway to reach DHCP server if that is a requirement.

[SolutionsStudio]

https://youtu.be/4aeOXzIzQ70