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

Code

Length

Type

53

1

1–8