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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: I never thought of this scenario
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:04:55 +0100
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On 13/04/2024 04:26, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Apr 2024 14:01:45 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> 
>> Broadcast
>>
>> If you route broadcasts then all things are possible
> 
> The broadcast used in DHCP is 255.255.255.255, which is by definition not
> routable.

It is routable.

It's an 'all stations'  broadcast.

You may choose not to route it, but that is not inherent in its qualities.




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