Sophos Firewall and DHCP relay

Appears to be an easy task at the first glance, enabling DHCP relay on a Sophos firewall can be a little bit “tricky”.

First thing, you can’t add multiple DHCP servers. That’s a big issue because if your only server become down, you lost DHCP for all vlan behind your firewall. You can try to create an object group with both servers, but you will not be able to add it ont the config page.

Another strange thing too, you must add both server interface and user interface. Yes Sophos is unable to bind by itself the interface the DHCP server belongs.

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Author: Kévin SAS

Hello, I'm Kévin SAS, an experienced Network and Security Engineer based in France. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, providing expert solutions in areas such as Wireless, LAN, Datacenter, and VoIP. I have hands-on experience with leading brands like Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Palo Alto, and many others. Having previously worked for a reputable service provider, I now find myself in a dynamic role as part of an integrator team, where I continuously expand my knowledge and skills. This blog serves as a repository of technical notes and insights that I am enthusiastic about sharing with fellow professionals and enthusiasts.

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