RFC 4030 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2005

The Authentication Suboption for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Relay Agent Option

Overview

RFC 4030, “The Authentication Suboption for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Relay Agent Option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2005 by M. Stapp, T. Lemon. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay Agent Information Option (RFC 3046) conveys information between a DHCP Relay Agent and a DHCP server. This specification defines an authentication suboption for that option, containing a keyed hash in its payload. The suboption supports data integrity and replay protection for relayed DHCP messages. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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