Which protocol is utilized by Netinstall?

Netinstall primarily utilizes the BootP protocol for the process of installing RouterOS on MikroTik devices. BootP allows a client to request an IP address and download a boot image from a server, which is critical for network devices that may not yet have an operating system installed.

In the context of Netinstall, when a MikroTik router is in a specific mode, it listens for BootP requests to facilitate the installation of a system image. The server running Netinstall responds to these requests by sending the appropriate configuration and necessary files to the router. This process is essential for setting up the device initially or recovering from a corrupted operating system.

While ARP, DHCP, and RARP are all protocols related to network addressing and communication, they serve different purposes and are not specifically designed for the type of interaction that Netinstall requires for operating system deployment. Specifically:

• ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses but is not involved in the boot process.

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a more advanced protocol that can provide configuration options to clients, including an IP address, but it is not utilized in the context of Netinstall for image deployment.

• RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) is designed for