Dell S4820T, Configuration Manual

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The following table lists common DHCP options.
Option Number and Description
Subnet Mask Option 1
Specifies the client’s subnet mask.
Router Option 3
Specifies the router IP addresses that may serve as the client’s default gateway.
Domain Name
Server Option 6
Specifies the domain name servers (DNSs) that are available to the client.
Domain Name Option 15
Specifies the domain name that clients should use when resolving hostnames via
DNS.
IP Address Lease
Time Option 51
Specifies the amount of time that the client is allowed to use an assigned IP
address.
DHCP Message
Type Option 53
• 1: DHCPDISCOVER
• 2: DHCPOFFER
• 3: DHCPREQUEST
• 4: DHCPDECLINE
• 5: DHCPACK
• 6: DHCPNACK
• 7: DHCPRELEASE
• 8: DHCPINFORM
Parameter Request
List Option 55
Clients use this option to tell the server which parameters it requires. It is a series of
octets where each octet is DHCP option code.
Renewal Time Option 58
Specifies the amount of time after the IP address is granted that the client attempts
to renew its lease with the
original server.
Rebinding Time Option 59
Specifies the amount of time after the IP address is granted that the client attempts
to renew its lease with
any server, if the original server does not respond.
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