[j-nsp] "forwarding-options helpers bootp" vs. "forwarding-options dhcp-relay"?

sthaug at nethelp.no sthaug at nethelp.no
Tue Jun 26 16:50:13 EDT 2012


> I would avoid DHCP relay like plaque, unless you absolutely positively need
> it. It is implemented in very silly way, if it is configured all DHCP, even
> transit, is punted in every interface.

Yep, this is a horrible misfeature IMHO.

> Unfortunately some features require it, like unnumbered subinterfaces etc.

Another point in disfavor of DHCP relay is that Juniper wants you to
pay a subscriber license to use it.

Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sthaug at nethelp.no


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