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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is enabled to automate the process of assigning IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices on a network. This simplifies network management by reducing the need for manual configuration, minimizes the risk of IP address conflicts, and allows for easier integration of new devices. Additionally, DHCP can provide updated network information dynamically, ensuring that devices always have the correct settings for optimal connectivity.
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What is a DHCP option in Linux?
DHCP should only be enabled if your network is set up for dynamic IP addressing.
Which OS can act as a DHCP server?
Windows Server Family, Linux are some examples. And also there are some routers that have the DHCP service enabled.
How do you enable the dhcp?
The method of enabling DHCP depends on the OS in use. On Windows, DHCP can be enabled by activating the 'Automatically choose IP address' setting in the connection properties dialogue box of the connection.
Networks using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) require that this active scan setting be enabled to properly track hosts?
To properly track hosts in a network using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the active scan setting known as "DHCP Snooping" should be enabled. This feature helps prevent unauthorized DHCP servers from providing IP addresses and ensures that only valid DHCP responses are processed. By maintaining a trusted database of IP addresses and corresponding MAC addresses, DHCP Snooping enhances network security and improves the accuracy of IP address tracking.
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.
Can static ip be used in smaller networks?
Yes, it is easier than setting up a DHCP server.Yes, it is easier than setting up a DHCP server.Yes, it is easier than setting up a DHCP server.Yes, it is easier than setting up a DHCP server.
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.
Can wireless LANS use dhcp?
Yes.
Can a LAN have two DHCP servers?
Yes, a LAN could have two DHCP servers, but it wouldn't make much sense. Typically each LAN has it's own DHCP server or uses a DHCP relay agent to get an address from another subnet.
Is active directory possible without DHCP?
yes
Is seamless ip host configuration a benefit of dhcp?
Yes
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.
