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Source facts

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A DHCP relay forwards client broadcasts toward a DHCP server on another subnet, allowing that server to supply addresses and configuration. Microsoft’s prerequisites include a Windows Server computer in the remote subnet and a DHCP server with a scope for that subnet. The relay belongs to the Remote Access role. Installing the DHCP Server role does not install this relay feature. Microsoft documentation.

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Applicability

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Identify the client subnet, relay interfaces, destination DHCP servers, and scope configuration. Review any existing relay devices and the intended network path before adding another forwarding point.

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DSE recommendation

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Prepare a diagram linking one client subnet to its relay and intended DHCP scope. Have the routing and address-management owners approve the interface and destination choices. Record the role installation and Routing and Remote Access configuration separately so another administrator can reproduce the intended forwarding path.

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Verification

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Use a controlled client lease request on the remote subnet and inspect the resulting address and options. Correlate client, relay, and server observations for that request. Repeat for each configured subnet and preserve timeouts or an unexpected scope assignment as failures requiring investigation before broader use.

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Official references

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Microsoft Learn: Install DHCP relay agent for Windows Server. Source reviewed September 8, 2026.

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