It would be great to be able to modify the next-server value in the DHCP server configuration to allow flexibility with PXE clients, effectively handing them off to a 3rd party TFTP server for OS install/boot/etc.

Is this something that is being considered ?

If this isnt possible, the implementation of a small tftp server on the router would be a suitable alternative to allow the initial bootstrap to take place from the router itself.

./kj

Isn't that DHCP option 66? aka the TFTP value in the DHCP settings? If so, that's already there on I think all the current models but only through telnet, the command is "srv dhcp tftp <server ip/hostname>"

Ah, Thanks for this.
Unfortunately it doesnt seem to support option 67 (Boot filename). Which is now the show stopper

Any workarounds welcome !

Draytek: If you are listening, this would be a great addition.

K

Were there any workarounds found?

Thanks.

None that i'm aware of unfortunately

Anyone know what this means in the 3.3.5.2 release notes here: http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/download/readme_v2820.txt

17. Improved: Add user defined DHCP option for telnet command.

Maybe a work around there ?

I am not running this firmware, and am hesitant to upgrade at the moment, but would really like to see if this addresses the issue.

I also noticed the telnet reference is out of date, so dont expect any info in there - Telnet Command Reference V.1.11 (Updated Feb 2009)

K