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DHCP Server on different subnet

Henry Fernandez 1 Reputation point
2020-07-27T14:18:25.467+00:00

DHCP Server on different subnet than scope that it is servicing. DHCP Server is on 10.16.80.100 and client scope is 10.0.0._. DHCP clients not getting ip addresses. IP Address are 169.x.x.x. Static ip's for clients can be assigned in the 10.16.80.x range and we can see the network and have Internet access.

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Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
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  1. Sunny Qi 11,051 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2020-07-28T04:24:17.527+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for posting here.

    According to your description, my understanding is that your DHCP server and the client are not in the same subnet and now you need the client to obtain the IP address from DHCP server. If I misunderstood anything, please feel free to let me know.

    Since DHCP server and client are not in same subnet, the relay agent is required to allow client to obtain IP address from DHCP server. A relay agent is a small program that relays DHCP/BOOTP messages between clients and servers on different subnets. DHCP/BOOTP relay agents are part of the DHCP and BOOTP standards and function according to the Request for Comments (RFCs), standard documents that describe protocol design and related behavior.

    Please refer to the following articles regarding of how to configure DHCP Relay Agent on Windows server.
    Configure global DHCP Relay Agent properties
    https://www.itechguides.com/dhcp-relay-agent-configuration-in-windows-server-2016/
    Please Note: Since the websites are not hosted by Microsoft, the links may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

    For more information about relay agent, please kindly refer to the following links:
    Understanding relay agents
    Relay agent configurations

    Hope my answer will help you. Thanks!
    --please don't forget to Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--

    Best Regards,
    Sunny

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