Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Question 1

The physical address of a device and identifies a device to other devices on the same local network. An example looks like 00:1B:44:11:3A:B7

Answer 1

Media Access Control Address (MAC)

Question 2

This type of address identifies devices globally. Network packets need this and MAC addresses to reach destinations. An example is 192.158.1.38

Answer 2

IP Address

Question 3

This assigns devices with IP addresses & also provides them a subnet mask, default gateway, & DNS server. This operates over ports 67 and 68 using UDP (user datagram protocol). This performs a Discover, Offer, Request, & Acknowledge process or DORA. This also uses UDP, afire and forget mode.

Answer 3

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Question 4

A list of valid IP addresses available for assignment or lease to a client computer or endpoint device on a given subnet

Answer 4

Scope

Question 5

This excludes some IP addresses from being handed out to devices unless they meet a certain condition. You can set this up for your printer so it gets the same IP address

Answer 5

DHCP Reservation

Question 6

Any host that forwards DHCP packets between clients & servers. This is used when the client device and the DHCP server are not located on the same subnet or network. This helps prevent a DHCP server in every subnet or mini network in every network.

Answer 6

DHCP Relay

Question 7

This forwards several different kinds of UDP broadcasts across the router and can be used in conjunction with the DHCP relay

Answer 7

IP Helper