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RFC 4039: Rapid Commit Option for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 4 (DHCPv4)

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This document defines a new Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 4 (DHCPv4) option, modeled on the DHCPv6 Rapid Commit option, for obtaining IP address and configuration information using a 2-message exchange rather than the usual 4-message exchange, expediting client configuration. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4039
Published
March 2005
Authors
S. Park; P. Kim; B. Volz
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
10
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