RFC 7969 · INFORMATIONAL · 2016
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Customizing DHCP Configuration on the Basis of Network Topology
Overview
RFC 7969, “Customizing DHCP Configuration on the Basis of Network Topology”, is an Informational document published in October 2016 by T. Lemon, T. Mrugalski. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
DHCP servers have evolved over the years to provide significant functionality beyond that described in the DHCP base specifications. One aspect of this functionality is support for context-specific configuration information. This memo describes some such features and explains their operation.
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Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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