DHCP Message Type

Code

53

Length

Fixed, 1 octet.

Value

Predefined, accepted values for this option type are:

• 1 = DHCP Discover message (DHCPDiscover).
• 2 = DHCP Offer message (DHCPOffer).
• 3 = DHCP Request message (DHCPRequest).
• 4 = DHCP Decline message (DHCPDecline).
• 5 = DHCP Acknowledgment message (DHCPAck).
• 6 = DHCP Negative Acknowledgment message (DHCPNak).
• 7 = DHCP Release message (DHCPRelease).
• 8 = DHCP Informational message (DHCPInform).

Description

This option is required for use in all DHCP messages to convey the type of message being sent.

Structure

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