Not really changed. When i said "set to 255.255.255.255" i didn't mean broadcast that mask, I meant like in ipconfig /all example:

code:
Ethernet adapter El90x1:
 
        Description . . . . . . . . : 3Com 3C90x Ethernet Adapter
        DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . : 0.0.0.0
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . : 0.0.0.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . :
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255
Q. How does one dynamically get the DHCP server back in business.