Windows 2000 and 2003 BOOTP services

Issue:
Tech note on BOOTP support with Windows 2000 server and Windows Server 2003 DHCP service.

Solution:

The DHCP service included with Windows 2000 server and Windows Server 2003 include support for BOOTP. A scope can be configured to allocate address' to either DHCP clients, BOOTP clients, or both.

Unlike other implementations of BOOTP, a reservation (BOOTPTAB file entry) is not required. The DHCP service will allocate an IP address in the same manner as a DHCP client.

The 833 access servers have BOOTP enabled by default. A BOOTP allocated address will over-ride any configured IP address. This option can be disabled in the IP configuration.

The Jetstream 6000 always transmits a BOOTP request at bootup. This option cannot be disabled. The BOOTP offered address will over-ride any configured IP address.

The Iolan+ server will transmit a BOOTP request only if there is no configured IP address.

The Ioprint+ has DHCP/BOOTP enabled by default. This option can be disabled in the TCP/IP configuration.

Note: if you want to allocate the same address to a client then create a reservation in the scope.


Article ID:
452
Published:
12/17/2003 8:15:54 AM
Last Modified:
8/5/2005 8:20:59 AM
Issue Type:
FAQ