When client sends a DHCPDISCOVER message, how is the message sent?
- It is broadcast on the local network.
- It is sent as a unicast directly to the DHCP server.
- It is multicast to multiple DHCP servers if they are available.
- It is sent to closest router directly.
Explanation: DHCPDISCOVER messages are sent as broadcasts. This is because a hosts that need IP addresses have no way of knowing what the IP address of the DHCP server is initially.
Exam with this question: 10.1.4 Check Your Understanding - DHCP
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