# tell dhcp client to request specific IP

put the line:
```
send dhcp-requested-address ${ip:?};
```
in `/etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf`

note that this seems to cause a failure if the requested address is not available. For more information see here:
https://serverfault.com/questions/880900/can-i-request-a-specific-ip-address-via-dhcp-without-rejecting-an-offer-of-a-dif