HP MSR SERIES User Manual

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Configuring DHCP
Introduction to DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a framework to assign configuration
information to network devices.
DHCP uses the client/server model. Figure 210 sho
ws a typical DHCP application.
Figure 210 A typical DHCP application
A DHCP client can obtain an IP address and other configuration parameters from a DHCP server on
another subnet through a DHCP relay agent, as shown in Figure 211.
Figure 211 A typical DHC
P relay agent application
For more information about DHCP, see Layer 3—IP Services Configuration Guide in HP MSR Router
Series Configuration Guides (V5).

HP MSR SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	MSR SERIES
Category	Network Router
Language	English