[geeks] DHCP silliness

[James Sharp]

>
> > What happens if I try to have 2 DHCP servers on the same network segment?
>
> I've done it before, by accident. (Both Airport and Xrouter had DHCP
> turned on).  I didn't see any problems, as they both had ranges that
> differed. I believe (if memory serves) that whoever responded first won.

Yup.  First one to respond gets it.

Nothing like being at the end of a bridged DSL circuit and having someone
else's DHCP server answer faster than yours. Makes for confused Jameses.