


Resolving DNS server MAC address using ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) See the details below for my capture.ģ) The virtual machine broadcasts a dhcp request packet, saying " Hey server, I accept what you have sent me".Ĥ) The dhcp server answers with a dhcp ack packet which lets the virtual machine know that the IP address is registered for it during period of leasing time. ALSO READ: Understanding TCP Seq & Ack Numbers Ģ) When the dhcp server receives the discover packet, it processes the request and responses back to the virtual machine with the offer packet, in short saying " Hey client, do you want this IP address with these options".
