Maximum Message Size

Code

57

Length

Fixed, 2 octets.

Value

A 16-bit integer indicating the maximum size, in bytes/octets, for a DHCP message packet. The maximum legal value for this option type is 576 .

Description

Used by client to specify the maximum length for a DHCP message packet that it can accept. A client can include this option type in DHCPDiscover or DHCPRequest messages; however, it does not include this option type in DHCPDecline messages.

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