Re: MX - BootP

ScottChester

Does the MX line respond to BootP requests? While we frequently think this is the same as DHCP, it is an earlier protocol. I believe DHCP still relies on bootp for some functions.

I ask because I came across some devices that while new seem to be stuck in the 80s and only support bootp. MX didn't respond to the request.

DarrenOC

Hi @ScottChester , have you enabled boot options in your DHCP scope? We have this enabled and working across a number of sites as per the below setup.

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ScottChester

I was wondering about turning that on, but do not have it enabled currently. I don't need to provide server or file name, but I can see if it makes a change just turning it on.

DarrenOC

Let us know how you get on @ScottChester

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
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I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.

ScottChester

I tried adding random info to the boot server and filename fields, but bootp still didn't seem to work. I also tried adding a DHCP server on MS with the extra fields and no change. It may just be the random 10 meg half duplex devices that don't really work right.

Inderdeep

I dont see any issue in my environment ...

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