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Glossary Term DHCP Relay

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What is DHCP Relay?

DHCP Relay is a networking mechanism that forwards Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) messages between clients and servers across different network segments to enable IP address assignment and configuration.

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Understanding DHCP Relay

DHCP Relay is a networking mechanism that enables the forwarding of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) messages between different network segments. It allows DHCP requests from clients in one subnet to reach a DHCP server located in another subnet, ensuring that clients receive IP addresses and other network configuration information even when the DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the client.

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