5 Questions
What does DHCP stand for?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What are the two main ways to assign IP addresses to devices in a network?
Static IP and dynamic IP
What other network settings does the DHCP server assign besides the IP address?
Subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server
What is the purpose of DHCP reservation?
To ensure a specific device always receives the same IP address
Where can DHCP servers be found?
On servers like Microsoft or Linux, as well as many routers
Study Notes
- DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, essential for assigning IP addresses to devices in a network.
- Two ways to assign IP addresses: static IP (manually assigned) and dynamic IP (automatically assigned by DHCP server).
- DHCP server assigns not only IP addresses but also subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server.
- Dynamically assigned IP addresses make network management easier and more efficient.
- DHCP server distributes a range of IP addresses called a scope, which can be adjusted by the network administrator.
- IP addresses assigned by DHCP server are on lease, with a specific timeframe known as the lease duration.
- DHCP reservation ensures that a specific device always receives the same IP address based on its MAC address.
- DHCP is a service that runs on servers like Microsoft or Linux servers, as well as many routers in both business and home office settings.
Explore the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and its role in assigning IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS servers. Learn about static and dynamic IP address assignment, lease durations, scopes, reservations, and DHCP server configurations.
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