Objectives
In this chapter you will learn
The purpose and functions of DHCP
The functions of and the differences between MAC and IP addresses
Several of the many network configuration items that DHCP can serve
How to assign and manage static IP addresses for specific hosts based on the MAC address
Overview of DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a centralized and automated method for configuring hosts when they connect to the network. This reduces the need to configure each network host individually. It is useful for portable devices such as laptops which might connect as unknown guests. ...
