Configuring Routers to Support DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of the most commonly used protocols in a TCP/IP network. The vast majority of hosts in a TCP/IP network are user devices, and the vast majority of user devices learn their IPv4 settings using DHCP.
Lesson 1: DHCP
Using DHCP has several advantages over using manually or statically configured IPv4 settings. The configuration of host IP settings sits in a DHCP server, with the client learning these settings using DHCP messages. As a result, the host IP configuration is controlled by the IT staff, which cuts down on user errors. DHCP allows both the permanent assignment ...
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