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 |