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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 222 shows a typical DHCP application.
Figure 222 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 223 .
Figure 223 A typical DHCP relay agent application
For more information about DHCP, see Layer 3—IP Services Configuration Guide in H3C MSR Series
Routers Configuration Guide (V5).