Configuration Guide Vol. 3


5.1.2 Check details when DHCP/BOOTP packet is received

The following table describes the items that are checked when the DHCP or BOOTP relay agent receives DHCP or BOOTP packets.

Table 5-2 Check details when DHCP/BOOTP packet is received

DHCP/BOOTP packet

header field

Check item

Handling if a packet fails the check

From client to

server

From server to

client

BOOTP REQUEST HOPS

The number of hops must be smaller than the value specified in the configuration.

Discarded

Not discarded

Relay agent address

The address must be the address of the Switch being used.

Discarded

Discarded

TTL in the IP header

1 or more

Discarded

Discarded

Source address in the IP header

The network number must be a value other than 0.

Not discarded

Discarded