What is a BOOTP server?

A BOOTP server or BOOTPS is software that detects BOOTP requests and transfers the needed configuration information for a device. Its configuration file contains a list of hardware addresses and their associated needs. Often this is just an IP address, but it can also have a file and directory associated with it. The PLC-5/E processors require only an IP address. The 5820-EI module requires an IP address and a binary file,
SGMPCCC.BIN
. In the case of the 5820-EI module, the BOOTP server must also have TFTP capability, to be able to transfer the file.
To open the BootP server:
  1. Click
    Windows Start
    .
  2. Select
    Rockwell Software
     >
    BootP-DHCP Tool
     >
    BootP-DHCP Tool
    TIP:
    The BootP-DHCP tool is configured together with RSLinx Classic.
Under UNIX, you would run a BOOTP daemon, which would always be running. Under DOS, you would probably run BOOTP server software when needed.
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