DHCP

Question 1

DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Answer 1

An application layer protocol that automates the configuration process of hosts on a network. Helps choose the IP address to assign to a node.

Question 2

Dynamic allocation

Answer 2

A range of IP addresses that are set aside for client devices. Temporary use. IP can be reused for other devices.

Question 3

Automatic allocation

Answer 3

A range of IP addresses set aside for devices. This will reuse the same IP address for the same node. It remembers it.

Question 4

Fixed allocation

Answer 4

A specific IP address is permanently assigned to a device. No one else can use it.

Question 5

Network time protocol
NTP

Answer 5

Used to keep all computers on a network synchronized in time.

Question 6

DHCP discovery

Answer 6

The process by which a client configured to use DHCP attempts to get network configuration information.

Question 7

DHCP STEPS:

Answer 7

1. Server discovery
2. DHCP offer
3. DHCP request
4. DHCP acknowledgment