Command Reference Guide Ethernet Interface Configuration Command Set61200990L1-35E Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN 549ip dhcp releaseUse the ip dhcp release command to transmit a message to the DHCP server requesting termination of theIP address lease on that interface.Syntax DescriptionNo subcommands.Default ValuesNo defaults necessary for this command.Applicable PlatformsThis command applies to the NetVanta 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900 Series units.Command HistoryRelease 2.1 Command was introduced.Functional NotesDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows interfaces to acquire a dynamically-assigned IPaddress from a configured DHCP server on the network. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) requirethe use of DHCP when connecting to their services. Using DHCP reduces the number of dedicated IPaddresses the ISP must obtain.Usage ExamplesThe following example releases the IP address assigned (by DHCP) on the Ethernet interface (eth 0/1):(config)#int eth 0/1(config-eth 0/1)#ip dhcp releaseIf you are currently connected to the unit using a Telnet session through the Ethernetinterface, using the ip dhcp release command will terminate your Telnet session and renderyour Telnet capability inoperable until a new IP address is assigned by the DHCP server.
