The DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
What is DHCP?Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a defined range of numbers (i.e., a scope) configured for a given network.DHCP assigns an IP address when a system is started, for example:
Assigns addresses and configures clients for network access.
Just make sure you set the clients to "automatically receive IP Addresses".
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) service can be provided through a dedicated DHCP server that assigns IP addresses and network configuration settings to devices on a network automatically. This server can be software-based, running on a server operating system, or hardware-based, integrated into network routers or switches. Additionally, DHCP can be implemented in a failover setup for redundancy, ensuring continuous service availability. The server communicates with clients using broadcast messages to dynamically allocate IP addresses from a predefined range.
The mode of networking that uses a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is typically a client-server architecture within local area networks (LANs). In this setup, the DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices (clients) on the network, allowing them to communicate effectively without manual configuration. This simplifies network management and ensures that IP address conflicts are minimized.
Read the section of the manual concerning enabling the router to be a DHCP server. DHCP is the magic that assigns IP numbers.
Strictly speaking, Windows clients will use a DNS server to resolve host names to IP addresses. In a Windows environment, the DNS server is almost always a Domain Controller as well (Active Directory Integrated DNS). Windows also has another naming system called NETBIOS. Clients will use a WINS server to resolve NETBIOS names (do not confuse with host names) to IP addresses. Short answer: DNS
In North America, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is the organization that allocates IP Addresses for Internet Service Providers (ISP).
DHCPInform is a DHCP message used by DHCP clients to obtain DHCP options. While PPP remote access clients do not use DHCP to obtain IP addresses for the remote access connection, Windows 2000 and Windows 98 remote access clients use the DHCPInform message to obtain DNS server IP addresses, WINS server IP addresses, and a DNS domain name. The DHCPInform message is sent after the IPCP negotiation is concluded. The DHCPInform message received by the remote access server is then forwarded to a DHCP server. The remote access server forwards DHCPInform messages only if it has been configured with the DHCP Relay Agent..
Network redirector server
The components of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) include the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses and configuration settings; the DHCP client, which requests and receives these settings; and the DHCP relay agent, which facilitates communication between clients and servers on different subnets. Additionally, the protocol relies on a database to track assigned IP addresses and lease times, ensuring efficient management of IP address allocation.