What is the role of DHCP Relay Agent in a network and how does it work with DHCP servers in different subnets?

[ProfRon]

So, picture this. You got a bunch of computers scattered across different parts of your network. They need IP addresses to chat with each other. But your DHCP server chills in one spot. What if those computers are in another zone?

That's where the DHCP relay agent steps in. I set one up on a router once. It sniffs out those desperate broadcast calls from devices yelling for an address. Instead of letting the yell echo uselessly, it grabs the message and shoots it straight to the server.

You see, broadcasts don't travel far. They bounce around like pinballs in their own subnet. The relay agent turns that into a targeted ping. It wraps up the request with extra info, like where it came from.

The server gets it. It ponders and picks an IP. Then sends back the goodies. The relay catches that too. It flips it into a broadcast again for the right device.

I love how it keeps things tidy. No need for a server in every corner. Your network stays lean. Devices get what they need without drama.

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