Configuring the DHCP relay

This recipe describes how to configure pfSense to relay DHCP requests between broadcast domains. Specifying a DHCP relay is an alternative to configuring the DHCP service on pfSense itself.

Getting ready

DHCP Relay can only be enabled if the DHCP server is disabled on all interfaces. If necessary, first disable the DHCP service on all interfaces as follows:

  1. Browse to the Services | DHCP Server| Interface tab (for example, LAN).
  2. Uncheck Enable DHCP Server on LAN Interface.
  3. Save the changes.
  4. Apply changes, if necessary.
    Getting ready

How to do it...

  1. Browse to Services | DHCP Relay.
  2. Check Enable DHCP Relay on Interface.
  3. Select the interfaces on ...

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