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Lion Server - NAT destroying DHCP

Hi,

I have recently purchased a USB Ethernet adapter so I can setup NAT on lion server that runs on a MacBook. I was shocked when it blew away my DHCP Config after I set up NAT, but I stuck with the scope it chose and added the correct DNS and gateway settings.


Whenever I start DHCP now, the logs tell me the Config cannot be found, and it blows away all of my modifications to DHCP. On top of that, it won't hand out any addresses.


Now it gets weird... If I stop DHCP, the system logs start telling me that "natpmpd" has started, and then it begins to hand out addresses. The problem with this is, I can't make any changes to the DHCP settings it uses, which means my clients are now getting the incorrect settings for the gateway and DNS...


Also, when I modify the Scope with DHCP stopped, the logs tell me it cant update the subnet because it was not found.


Has anyone seen this before?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Mar 29, 2012 3:22 AM

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Apr 4, 2012 10:50 AM in response to Miles Muri

Hi Miles


Thanks for that fix; DHCP is now working correctly with the Ranges I've set. However, it seems that the Server isn't passing Internet Traffic through my USB Ethernet Adapter. I've checked the Forwarder in DNS, which is correct. I tried to ping the Modem, and got no response.. However when I unplug the Built-in Ethernet cable, it works fine... Any ideas?

Lion Server - NAT destroying DHCP

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