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IP Configuration Command Set
Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Matrix NSA Series Configuration Guide 12-127
12.2.9.14 option
Use this command to configure DHCP options. These configuration parameters and other control
information are carried in tagged data items that are stored in the options field of the DHCP message
to network hosts. For a current list of DHCP options, refer to RFC 2132.
option code [instance number] {ascii string | hex string | ip address}
Syntax Description
Command Syntax of the “no” Form
The “no” form of this command deletes one or all DHCP options:
no option code [instance number]
Command Type
Router command.
Command Mode
Any DHCP configuration mode.
Command Defaults
If instance is not specified, none (0) will be applied.
Examples
This example shows how to configure DHCP option 19, which specifies whether the client should
configure its IP layer for packet forwarding. In this case, IP forwarding is enabled with the 01 value:
code Specifies a DHCP option code as defined by RFC 2132.
instance number (Optional) Assigns an instance number to this option. Valid
values are 0 to 255.
ascii string | hex
string | ip address
Specifies a code parameter as defined by RFC 2132. An
ASCII character string containing a space must be enclosed
in quotations.
Matrix>Router1(config)#ip dhcp pool localpool
Matrix>Router1(config-dhcp-pool)#option 19 hex 01