Supported Platforms
dhcp-local-server
Syntax
Hierarchy Level
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0.
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 12.1 for EX Series switches.
Description
Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) local server options on the router or switch and enable the router or switch to function as an extended DHCP local server. The DHCP local server receives DHCP request and reply packets from DHCP clients and then responds with an IP address and other optional configuration information to the client.
The extended DHCP local server is incompatible with the DHCP server on J Series routers and so is not supported on J Series routers. Also, the DHCP local server and the DHCP/BOOTP relay server, which are configured under the [edit forwarding-options helpers] hierarchy level, cannot both be enabled on the router or switch at the same time. The extended DHCP local server is fully compatible with the extended DHCP relay feature.
The dhcpv6 stanza configures the router or switch to support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6). The DHCPv6 local server is fully compatible with the extended DHCP local server and the extended DHCP relay feature.
![]() | Note: When you configure the dhcp-local-server statement at the routing instance hierarchy level, you must use a routing instance type of virtual-router. |
The remaining statements are explained separately.
Required Privilege Level
system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.