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Multiple DHCP helper-address

mike.wilkerson
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Here's my scenario. I have 2 Netware5 DHCP servers on 2 separate networks with the same scope setup on both servers. I have 2 ip helper-addresses on the client/workstation interface. Which DHCP server will the client's request for an address be answered from? It seems to always come from the helper-address listed first on the interface. Is this the case? Does anyone have any documentation regarding this setup.

Thanks in advance !!

Mike

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sfeldmann
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It is my understanding that the Cisco router will forward the request to both helper addresses. It is then a race condition as to who responds first if they are configured as independent servers.

this is correct with my understanding dhcp also , the first one that answers

gets to assign the addresses .

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