[Dnsmasq-discuss] DHCP ranges for 'supernetting'

[Jim Alles]

On Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 3:01 PM, Simon Kelley <simon at thekelleys.org.uk> wrote:

>
> I'd expect dnsmasq to start using the larger range, but observe that
> both DHCP clients and servers try very hard not change the address of
> any machines that already have an address, or ever had one in the
> past, so it's quite possible that you wouldn't see the new range used
> for machines which are brand-new to the network, as long as there is
> some space available in the old range.
>
> Is dnsmasq sending the correct (255.255.254.0) netmask to clients?

In the hypothetical case: I dunno.

On my network with my systems, yes; and having powered down a laptop,
reconfiguring the router, and powered up the laptop, it accepted an
offer for 192.168.3.132.

My original suspicion was there was some lingering affect from
Class-ful subnets. I thought supernetting Class Cs was not a good
idea. I forgot to mention I am on v2.62

You bring up a good point though, some patience to see results might
be required. I appreciate your insight.

Thanks for being there, and running a tight ship!

Jim A.