If you want DHCP requests to transit a layer 3 device, no matter what it is called, DHCP or BOOTP relay will have to be enabled or a DHCP capable device will have to be on each network. A layer 3 device is used to create an internetwork or a network of networks. I am not sure these days how many if any devices have relaying on by default. I would expect that it has to be turned on in the layer 3 device.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Homer Parker Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 10:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [smartBridges] Hubs vs Switches On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:13:17 -0600 "Ken Chipps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Correct a layer 2 switch isolates each port in its own collision domain. > You need a layer 3 device to isolate a broadcast domain. Think of a > switch as a multiport bridge, which is what it is minus the marketing > term - switch. > But, if you were to do that, wouldn't that mess up DHCP if you didn't have a DHCP relay? --- Homer Parker LAN/WAN, Wireless Networking, PC Sales/Service Linux, OS/2 and Windows Support PC Services 785.483.7602 129 W 8th #101 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Russell, KS 67665 http://www.pcsrvc.com "So for the IT Manager Role, you want someone who's absolute crap, looks reasonable on paper, and won't cause too much trouble. ... Well I don't have any MCSEs on my books at the moment, but I could call around." -- Simon Travaglia The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
