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What is the primary function of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?
What is the primary function of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?
Which of the following steps is part of the D-O-R-A process in DHCP?
Which of the following steps is part of the D-O-R-A process in DHCP?
What limitation of the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) prompted the development of DHCP?
What limitation of the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) prompted the development of DHCP?
What does the 'O' in the D-O-R-A steps represent?
What does the 'O' in the D-O-R-A steps represent?
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What happens during the 'R' step of the D-O-R-A process?
What happens during the 'R' step of the D-O-R-A process?
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Which network component is responsible for assigning IP configuration settings to a device?
Which network component is responsible for assigning IP configuration settings to a device?
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What type of configuration does DHCP require from the administrator?
What type of configuration does DHCP require from the administrator?
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When was the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) introduced?
When was the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) introduced?
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What process does a client workstation initiate to seek an IP address from a DHCP server?
What process does a client workstation initiate to seek an IP address from a DHCP server?
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What UDP port does a client use to send a broadcast during the 'Request' phase of the DHCP process?
What UDP port does a client use to send a broadcast during the 'Request' phase of the DHCP process?
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What is the function of a DHCP proxy in a network?
What is the function of a DHCP proxy in a network?
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What does DHCP reservation ensure for specific devices on a network?
What does DHCP reservation ensure for specific devices on a network?
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What is an APIPA address, and when is it assigned?
What is an APIPA address, and when is it assigned?
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The range of an APIPA address is between which sets of addresses?
The range of an APIPA address is between which sets of addresses?
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How does a device select a random APIPA address?
How does a device select a random APIPA address?
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What happens if a DHCP server acknowledges a request?
What happens if a DHCP server acknowledges a request?
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What action must a router perform to act as a DHCP relay?
What action must a router perform to act as a DHCP relay?
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What is an essential characteristic of the DORA process in DHCP?
What is an essential characteristic of the DORA process in DHCP?
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What must a device do before it can use a DHCP-assigned IP address?
What must a device do before it can use a DHCP-assigned IP address?
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Why is it recommended to use DHCP reservations instead of manual IP configuration?
Why is it recommended to use DHCP reservations instead of manual IP configuration?
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What does UDP stand for in the context of network communications?
What does UDP stand for in the context of network communications?
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Which device is NOT typically involved in the process of obtaining an IP address via DHCP?
Which device is NOT typically involved in the process of obtaining an IP address via DHCP?
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Study Notes
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and other network configuration settings to devices.
- This contrasts with manual IP configuration, which is impractical for large networks.
- DHCP originated in 1997 as an improvement over BOOTP.
DHCP Process (D-O-R-A)
- Discover: A device broadcasts a request for a DHCP server (UDP port 67) on the network. This is a broadcast that travels through the network to all devices.
- Offer: DHCP servers respond with offers of IP addresses (UDP port 68). The offer broadcast travels through the network to the requesting device.
- Request: The device selects an offer and formally requests that particular IP address from the offering server (UDP port 67).
- Acknowledge: The DHCP server confirms the request and provides all necessary configuration settings (UDP, port 68).
DHCP Server Placement and Redundancy
- Multiple DHCP servers can be utilized.
- Devices can communicate with a DHCP server located on a different subnet, through a DHCP proxy, relay agent, or IP helper.
APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing)
- APIPA provides a local IP address if no DHCP server is available.
- APIPA addresses are in the range of 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255.
- Devices with APIPA cannot communicate outside the local network.
- The assignment of an APIPA address is random, but the device checks if the address is already in use.
Reserved IP Addresses
- DHCP reservations allow specific devices (like printers or servers) to always receive the same IP address, even if there are DHCP server changes or other devices on the network.
- This helps maintain consistent device communication, especially in larger networks.
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Test your understanding of DHCP, including its process and benefits over manual IP configuration. Explore the critical steps in the DHCP process and the importance of server placement and redundancy in network configurations.
