diff --git a/src/test/setup/cord-test.py b/src/test/setup/cord-test.py
index 18eeb71..81854d4 100755
--- a/src/test/setup/cord-test.py
+++ b/src/test/setup/cord-test.py
@@ -240,6 +240,7 @@
         self.switch_started = True
 
     def setup_dhcpd(self,  manifest, boot_delay = 5):
+        return False
         if not self.olt or not manifest.start_switch:
             return False
         if self.service_running("/usr/sbin/dhcpd"):