Creating Option 78

To create Option 78 for a Centralized site:

  1. Go to Start > Administrative Tool > DHCP.
  2. Right-click the server node, and select Set predefined options.
  3. Select Add, and configure the following parameters:
    Name
    Provide a name for the option, for example SLP DA.
    Data Type
    Set the data type to Byte and select the Array check box.
    Code
    78
    Description
    Optional description. For example, Extreme Networks SLP Discovery.
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    Option Type
  4. Select OK.
  5. Select Edit Array and enter the IP address per octet.
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    DHCP Option 78 Array Decimal Values
  6. Select OK.