Displaying dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) transaction states using a DHCP relay agent
US9621413B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods can operate to improve the identification and diagnoses of DHCP client IP address assignment failures. The DHCP protocol can require a plurality of DHCP messages to be exchanged by DHCP server, relay agent and clients. Failure of DHCP message delivery can result in a DHCP client not obtaining an IP address. DHCP information can be displayed and captured in the DHCP relay agent that can assist in the identification and diagnosing of DHCP client IP address assignment failures.
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