Netgear XSM4324FS Software Setup Manual Software Version 12.x - Page 26

M4300 Intelligent Edge Series Fully Managed Stackable Switches TFTP IP address and configuration file name concepts A DHCP server might return the following TFTP configuration file and IP address information: • The name of the configuration file (bootfile or option 67) to be downloaded from the TFTP server. • The identification of the TFTP server from which to obtain the bootfile. See the following fields: - The host name of the TFTP server (option 66 or sname). Either the TFTP address or name is specified, not both, in most network configurations. If a TFTP host name is given, a DNS server is required to translate the name to an IP address. - The IP address of the TFTP server (option 150). - The address of the TFTP server (siaddr) to be used for Auto Install requests. You can also enter this information manually. No DHCP configuration is saved in the startup-config file. About conflicting TFTP server configurations The TFTP server IP address can be deduced from multiple sources. It is selected from one of the following fields, listed from the highest priority to the lowest: • The sname field of a DHCP reply • The TFTP server name (option 66) of a DHCP reply • The TFTP server address (option 150) field of a DHCP reply • The siaddr field of a DHCP reply About DNS server requirements A DNS server is required to resolve the IP address of the TFTP server only if the sname or option 66 value is used. Use the Auto Install Configuration 26 Software Setup Manual