1.2.1.5 DHCP Server Module (V2)

The DHCP Server module is used to assign IP addresses to DHCP clients from the configured IP address database. When the server receives a request from a client, the DHCP server determines the network to which the DHCP client is connected, and then allocates an IP address that is appropriate for the client, and sends configuration information appropriate for that client. DHCP servers typically grant IP addresses to clients only for a limited interval. DHCP clients are responsible for renewing their IP address before that interval has expired, and must stop using the address once the interval has expired, if they have not been able to renew it.

The DHCP server module implements the 'RFC 2131 - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol' standard.

It assigns an IP address to a requesting DHCP client.

The server address range is defined when the module is configured.

Some of the known issues and implementation limitations:

• There is no support for multiple sub-net pools.
• Operation for clients using relay agents may be impacted.The server will assign a lease in the server network, not in the relay agent 'down link' network.