Installing and Configuring DHCPv6 2

Overview

DHCPv6 2.001 Components

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DHCPv6 2.001 Components

Table 1-2 describes the components of the DHCPv6 2.001 framework.

Table 1-2 DHCPv6 2.001 Components

Component Description

DHCP client The host that needs to be conﬁgured.

DHCP server The server that caters to the DHCP

client’s conﬁguration requirements.

DHCP relay or agent The host that facilitates initial

communication between the DHCP

server and the client when they are on

different links.