Re: Understanding DHCP server client conversation


"XeDigital" <weamfox@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thankx John,

I understand all what you said
But why the DHCP server (BROADCAST) the DHCPOFFER and the DHCPACK???
why not the DHCP server just sends its offer to the client that is
requesting the service according to its MAC address????




What transmission protocol would you suggest that it use?

John R


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