The document covers the concepts of BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), detailing their packet formats and operational procedures. It includes figures illustrating the packet structures and transitions associated with both protocols. The content is aimed at providing a technical overview of how BOOTP and DHCP facilitate network configuration and address assignment.

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Chapter 17
BOOTP
and
DHCP

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
• BOOTP
• DHCP

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BOOTP
17.1
17.1

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Figure 17-1
BOOTP packet format

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Figure 17-2
Option format

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Figure 17-3
BOOTP operation

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DHCP
18.1
18.1

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Figure 17-4
DHCP packet

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Figure 17-5
DHCP transition diagram

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Figure 17-6: Part I
Exchanging messages

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Figure 17-6: Part II
Exchanging messages