Applicable Environment
A DHCP client can communicate with a DHCP server on another network segment by using the
AR150/200 functioning as a DHCP relay agent to obtain an IP address and other configurations
from the global address pool of the DHCP server. In this manner, DHCP clients on multiple
network segments can share one DHCP server. This reduces costs and facilitates centralized
management.
shows the application scenario of a DHCP relay agent.
Figure 6-4
Application scenario of a DHCP relay agent
DHCP Client
DHCP Relay
Internet
DHCP Server
NOTE
AR150/200WAN-side Ethernet interfaces do not support DHCP relay.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring a DHCP relay agent, complete the following tasks:
l
Configuring a DHCP server
l
Configuring a route destined to the DHCP server on the AR150/200
Data Preparation
To configure a DHCP relay agent, you need the following data.
No.
Data
1
Name of a DHCP server group
2
IP address of a DHCP server in the DHCP server group
3
Number and IP address of the interface on which the DHCP relay function is enabled
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