System Administration Guide, Volume 3

How to Disable the DHCP Service (Command Line)

  1. As root, start dhcpconfig by typing the following command:


    # /usr/sbin/dhcpconfig
    
  2. Select Unconfigure DHCP or Relay Service by typing 3.

  3. Type Y at the following prompt to disable DHCP:


    Unconfigure will stop the DHCP service and remove /etc/default/dhcp.
    Are you SURE you want to disable the DHCP service? ([Y]/N): Y