Do MAC ID pass through dhcp relay? Even if its connected on the WAN from the internet?
So if the DHCP Server is on the WAN of the router and connected to a DHCP server on the internet is it passed?
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Strictly speaking, yes. The client hardware address is a data field that will be in both the DHCPDISCOVER message (which won't leave the LAN) and the DHCPREQUEST message, which will be relayed by the relay agent.
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Just curious about dhcp relay passed through the internet. – soniccool Dec 03 '14 at 18:27
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So the DHCP Server will see the MAC ID of the computer on the other end if dhcp relay is enabled on the router yes? Even if its through the internet? and not LOcal? – soniccool Dec 03 '14 at 18:27
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3YES. As I said, it's in the DHCPREQUEST payload. – mfinni Dec 03 '14 at 18:50