[NTLUG:Discuss] DHCP

[Johnny Cybermyth]

Thanks for the link.  I'd never read any of the spec, only dealt with 
various implementations.

Burton Strauss wrote:
> It should not be a problem as according to best practices per the RFC the
> assigned address should be tested a couple of times to prevent conflict. 
> 
> But it's certainly not a good idea.  A badly implemented DHCP server could
> choose not to perform the tests - SHOULD in RFC parlance isn't required.
> 
> http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2131.html