DHCP is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. It reduces the workload of network administrators compared to manually assigning IP addresses. DHCP servers assign IP addresses from a predefined range to client devices and can reuse addresses through leases when devices no longer need them.
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DHCP is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. It reduces the workload of network administrators compared to manually assigning IP addresses. DHCP servers assign IP addresses from a predefined range to client devices and can reuse addresses through leases when devices no longer need them.
DHCP is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. It reduces the workload of network administrators compared to manually assigning IP addresses. DHCP servers assign IP addresses from a predefined range to client devices and can reuse addresses through leases when devices no longer need them.
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DHCP is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. It reduces the workload of network administrators compared to manually assigning IP addresses. DHCP servers assign IP addresses from a predefined range to client devices and can reuse addresses through leases when devices no longer need them.
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DHCP
DYNAMIC HOST CONFIGURATION PROTOCOL
DHCP Overview
Used to automatically deliver IP
addressing Reduces the amount of time you spend configuring computers on your network The ipconfig/all command will indicate whether the configuration came from a DHCP server computer History of DHCP DHCP was created by the Dynamic Host Configuration Working Group of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF; a volunteer organization which defines protocols for use on the Internet). As such, it's definition is recorded in an Internet RFC and the Internet Activities Board (IAB) is asserting its status as to Internet Standardization. As of this writing (June 1998), DHCP is an Internet Draft Standard Protocol and is Elective. BOOTP is an Internet Draft Standard Protocol and is Recommended. Introduction to DHCP DHCP is based in an architecture “client – server” where: - Client asks for information - Server answers with the information it has • DHCP works in port 67/UDP for the server side and 68/UDP for the client side. Introduction to DHCP (II) DHCP has different methods for IP addresses allocation: - dynamic_allocation : A network manager assigns a range of IP to DHCP. - Automatic_allocation : The DHCP server permanently assigns a free IP address to a requesting client from the range defined by the administrator. - manual_allocation : The DHCP server allocates an IP address based on table with MAC address DHCP reduces the complexity and amount of administrative work by using automatic TCP/IP configuration. Manual TCP/IP Automatic TCP/IP IP addresses are entered IP addresses are manually supplied automatically IP address could be Correct configuration entered incorrectly information is ensured Communication and Client configuration is network issues can result Frequent computer updated automatically moves increase A common source of administrative network problem is effort eliminated Advantages DHCP server generally reduce the time required to configured and reconfigured computer in the network. By assigning IP address automatically it allow you to avoid conflicting error resulting from entering IP address manually at every host. Where DHCP is useful? Sites that have many more TCP/IP clients than network administrators. By using DHCP, managers can more effectively manage a large community of client systems. Sites where laptops commonly move among networks within the site. By using DHCP, laptop users can plug into the network at any location, and use a local DHCP-assigned IP address to communicate with the local systems. FAQ’s What is DHCP? What is the purpose of DHCP? How it is different from RARP and BootP? What is MAC address? What is the Minimum lease time?
