Bootstrap protocols are rules for network communication that allow devices to dynamically obtain IP addresses and configuration details. The Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) specifically facilitates this process during device startup by enabling network settings to be retrieved from a server. Additionally, these protocols can enforce security policies like MAC address filtering.

1. BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS
• BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS ARE A SET OF RULES FOR ESTABLISHING AND
MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION OVER A NETWORK. IN THIS PRESENTATION,
WE'LL EXPLORE THE USAGE, AND WORKING OF BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS.

2. OVERVIEW OF BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS
• DEFINITION
• THE BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOL (BOOTP) IS A NETWORK PROTOCOL USED TO
DYNAMICALLY ASSIGN IP ADDRESSES AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION TO
DEVICES.
• PURPOSE
BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS ALLOW A DEVICE OR COMPUTER TO OBTAIN ITS
IP ADDRESS AND OTHER NETWORK CONFIGURATION DETAILS.

3. USAGE OF BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS
• NETWORK CONFIGURATION
BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS ARE USED TO CONFIGURE A DEVICE'S NETWORK
SETTINGS, SUCH AS IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK.
• SECURITY
BOOTSTRAP PROTOCOLS CAN ALSO BE USED TO ENFORCE SECURITY
POLICIES, SUCH AS MAC ADDRESS FILTERING AND DHCP SNOOPING.

4. WORKING OF BOOTP
• BOOTP IS A NETWORK PROTOCOL USED BY DEVICES TO OBTAIN NETWORK
CONFIGURATION INFORMATION DURING THE BOOTING PROCESS. WHEN A
DEVICE STARTS UP, IT SENDS A BOOTP REQUEST TO A BOOTP SERVER ON THE
NETWORK. THE SERVER RESPONDS WITH A BOOTP REPLY, PROVIDING THE
DEVICE WITH AN IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, AND OTHER NECESSARY SETTINGS.
THE DEVICE CONFIGURES ITS NETWORK SETTINGS BASED ON THE RECEIVED
INFORMATION. ONCE CONFIGURED, THE DEVICE CAN COMMUNICATE ON THE
NETWORK.