BOOTP

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BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) is an older network protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses and boot configuration to diskless or thin-client machines over a network.

Aliases (1)

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Internet protocol
network protocol
abbreviationOf Bootstrap Protocol
addressAllocation preconfigured on server
definedIn RFC 1048
RFC 951
dynamicAddressAllocation no
field chaddr
ciaddr
file
flags
giaddr
hlen
hops
htype
op
secs
siaddr
sname
vendor-specific area
xid
yiaddr
fullName Bootstrap Protocol
influenced DHCP options format
layer application layer
messageType BOOTREPLY
BOOTREQUEST
organization IETF
primaryFunction bootstrap network configuration for clients
relayAgentPort 67
role automatic IP address assignment
network boot configuration
status obsolete
successor DHCP
supports TFTP server address delivery
boot file name delivery
static IP address assignment from a central server
vendor-specific options
supportsRelayAgents yes
transportLayerPortClient 68
transportLayerPortServer 67
typicalUse diskless workstations
thin clients
usesBroadcast yes
usesClientServerModel yes
usesHardwareAddress for client identification
usesPort 67
68
usesTransportProtocol UDP
yearIntroduced 1985

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
RFC 2132 ("Bootstrap Protocol")
RFC 2132
relatedTo
BOOTP ("Bootstrap Protocol")
abbreviationOf
BOOTP ("Bootstrap Protocol")
fullName
Reverse ARP
replacedBy
DHCP
successorOf

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