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Broadcast Address

Code

28

Length

Fixed, 4 octets.

Value

Typically, the limited broadcast IP address (255.255.255.255), but can be modified using legal values for broadcast addresses, as specified in section 3.2.1.3 of RFC 1122, Requirements for Internet HostsCommunication Layers.

Description

Specifies the broadcast address used on the client's subnet.

Structure

Code Length Broadcast Address
28 4 b1, b2, b3, b4

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