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You cannot select which DHCP server is used because the server is found through broadcast. Also only one server is allowed per network segment, so only one should exist.
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Can a DHCP be standalone or member server?
DHCP Server can be a standalone server
What is the IP address of the DHCP server?
DHCP server must be assigned a static IP address...On a Windows computer you can find out the IP address of the DHCP server that assigned your current IP address by opening a command prompt and typing "ipconfig /all".
What does an ip address of 169.254.0.12 indicate?
Nothing. That is not a valid IP address as its stands however ip addresses with the first 2 octets of 169.254.xxx.xxx means that Automatic Private IP Addressing has been enabled because no DHCP server was found and no static address has been defined.
What type of type or server up IP addresses to computer on a network?
DHCP server gives the IP address
In a domain installations of DHCP require the authorization of the dhcp server before IP addresses can be allocated True or False?
yes DHCP require the authorization of the dhcp server before IP addresses can be allocated because until we authorize DHCP server the network does not know who is the dhcp server for the subnet. The DHCP server broadcasts the information to all.
Install DHCP server in windows server 2003?
How to install the DHCP in win 8 server
Which circumstances are APIPA addresses assigned?
According to Microsoft:How to use automatic TCP/IP addressing without a DHCP server"A Windows-based computer that is configured to use DHCP can automatically assign itself an Internet Protocol (IP) address if a DHCP server is not available. For example, this could occur on a network without a DHCP server, or on a network if a DHCP server is temporarily down for maintenance."For more information, see Related Links, below.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using DHCP?
DHCP s just a server that provides IP details to a computer. Since it can be set up to give statc IP address details to specific computers it has no disadvantage....unless of course the DHCP server crashes.
What port is DHCP used?
(DHCP) Dynamic host Configuration Protocol. The Default Port Number is: for DHCP client : 546 for DHCP server : 547
What address is assigned to computer that fails to locate a dhcp server?
Using NAT a computer fails to locate a DHCP server . NAT is method that provide mapping between private and universal addresses. Network address translation also supports VPN .
Can a computer using dhcp have the same ip address for months?
Yes. The client will renew the same address lease for as long as the DHCP server allows.
What program is required for a Linux computer to act as a DHCP server?
/etc/rc.d/init.d/dhcpd
