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What is the main purpose of DHCP?
What is the main purpose of DHCP?
- To manually configure network devices individually
- To eliminate the need for routers and residential gateways
- To automatically assign IP addresses and communication parameters to devices (correct)
- To act in the data link layer for simple device configuration
Which network components are involved in DHCP?
Which network components are involved in DHCP?
- Data link layer and server platforms
- Residential gateways and routers
- Regional ISP networks and large campus networks
- Centrally installed network DHCP server and client instances of the protocol stack (correct)
What type of networks can DHCP be implemented on?
What type of networks can DHCP be implemented on?
- Only on regional ISP networks
- Only on large campus networks
- Residential networks to large campus networks and regional ISP networks (correct)
- Only on residential networks
Which version of the DHCP protocol is commonly called DHCPv6?
Which version of the DHCP protocol is commonly called DHCPv6?
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What was the purpose of the Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) defined in 1984?
What was the purpose of the Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) defined in 1984?
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Study Notes
DHCP Overview
- Main purpose of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices on a network, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual configuration errors.
- DHCP enables devices to communicate effectively on networks without requiring static IP address assignments.
Network Components Involved
- Key components involved in DHCP include:
- DHCP Server: Manages IP address distribution and sends configuration settings to clients.
- DHCP Client: The device requesting configuration settings from the DHCP server.
- DHCP Relay Agent: Acts as an intermediary, forwarding requests between clients and servers, especially useful in larger networks.
Network Types for DHCP Implementation
- DHCP can be implemented in various types of networks, including:
- Local Area Networks (LANs): Commonly used for home and office networks.
- Wide Area Networks (WANs): Can be utilized across multiple locations and larger scales.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): DHCP can provide configuration for devices in secure remote connections.
DHCP Versions
- DHCPv6 refers to the version of the DHCP protocol specifically designed for IPv6 networks, accommodating the expanded address space and additional functionalities required for modern Internet connectivity.
Purpose of RARP
- The Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP), defined in 1984, was created to enable devices to discover their IP addresses based on their MAC addresses, effectively allowing devices without a predefined IP to obtain one on a local network.
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