ISC DHCPv4 Server does not start in Webmin: "check syslog for diagnostics" error?

Frank940ByFrank940

I have Webmin and BIND installed on my system and have successfully configured DNS management through Webmin. I have now installed the ISC DHCP Server as a module in Webmin, but when I try to start the DHCP server, I receive the following error message:

 markdown Code kopieren * Starting ISC DHCPv4 server dhcpd * check syslog for diagnostics. ...fail!

Nothing specific is logged in the syslog , and the file doesn't exist. I've tried restarting the server several times, but the error persists.

Some additional information about my surroundings:

  • Webmin and BIND both run on the same system.
  • I installed and configured the DHCP server using the Webmin module.
  • I have Docker installed and use it for other services, but the DHCP server is not running in a container.
  • Ports 67 and 68 are open.
  • The network configuration is working properly as other services are not having any problems.

Does anyone have experience with this issue? Is there a known conflict between Webmin, BIND, and the ISC DHCP server? How can I enable syslog information to diagnose the problem?

Thank you for any help!

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KarlRanseierIII
KarlRanseierIII
7 months ago

You can check the configuration file and the Leasefile in advance if there are any errors in it that will stop the DHCPd before the start of the log-in.

There are also other options for debugging that you could use accordingly.

 # dhcpd -t

For example, check the configuration, -T the LEasefile if I have it right in my head.

 # man dhcpd

is in doubt your friend.

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