How to Configure Router as DHCP Server | Cisco Packet Tracer (CCNA)

In this video, you’ll learn how to configure a Cisco router as a DHCP server in Packet Tracer step-by-step. This lab is perfect for CCNA beginners who want to understand automatic IP address assignment in a real networking scenario. 🔧 What you’ll learn in this lab: ✔ How DHCP works in a LAN ✔ Router interface IP vs Default Gateway (very important concept!) ✔ How to create DHCP pools on a Cisco router ✔ DHCP excluded addresses explained ✔ How PCs automatically receive IP, Gateway, and DNS ✔ Verification using show ip dhcp pool and show ip dhcp binding 📡 Lab Topology Used: 1 Cisco Router 1 Switch 4 PCs Network: 192.168.10.0 /24 Gateway: 192.168.10.1 🧠 Commands Covered: ip dhcp pool ip dhcp excluded-address show ip dhcp binding show ip dhcp pool show ip interface brief Why watch this video? Many students get confused about why the router interface IP and default gateway are the same. This video clears that concept in a simple and practical way, making it easier for CCNA exams and real networks. 👍 If this video helps you, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with your CCNA friends. 💬 Comment “DHCP” if you want the full configuration commands PDF.