DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

It gives IP Addresses Automatically to the Clients who is requestingFor a Dynamic IP Address

DHCP uses a client/server model where the DHCP Server will Maintains Centralized Management of IP Address

that are used on the Network

DHCP provides Safe, Reliable and simple TCP/IP network Configuration. DHCP prevents address Conflicts and helps

conserve the use of client IP Address on the Network

SCOPE Its a Range of IP Address which is assigned to computersRequesting for a Dynamic IP Address

AUTHORIZATION Its a Security Precaution that ensures that only Authorized DHCP Servers can run in the Network.To avoid computers running Illegal DHCP Servers in the network

How DHCP Works

DHCP Processes

DHCP Client DHCP Server

DHCP DISCOVER

DHCP OFFER

DHCP REQUEST

DHCP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT