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📖 What is DHCP Relay Agent?

A router or host that listens for client DHCP broadcast messages and forwards them as unicast messages to a remote DHCP server.

🥋 Sensei Says:

"In Cisco IOS, a DHCP Relay Agent is configured on the router interface facing the client using the 'ip helper-address <server-IP>' command. It is essential when the DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the clients."

📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)

🔑 What are the Key Concepts of DHCP Relay Agent?

▸ DORA Process
▸ DHCP Scopes
▸ Lease Timers

🎯 How does DHCP Relay Agent appear on the 200-301 Exam?

Identifying why a client is not getting an IP

Configuring ip helper-address

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does DHCP do?

Automatically assigns IP addresses.

What is DORA?

Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge.

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