How does a DHCP server allocate IP addresses to devices in a network, and what is the role of DHCP relay in facilitating DHCP communication across different network segments?
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
by EITCA Academy
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a fundamental networking protocol used to assign IP addresses dynamically to devices within a network. A DHCP server plays a important role in this process by automating and simplifying the IP address assignment to client devices. When a client device connects to a network, it sends a DHCP discover
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CNF Computer Networking Fundamentals, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Introduction to DHCP, Examination review
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Cybersecurity, DHCP Relay Agent, DHCP Server, IP Address Allocation, Lease Mechanism, Network Segments