DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses to clients requesting them from a centralized DHCP server. The server maintains and manages a pool of IP addresses within a defined scope to prevent conflicts and efficiently use addresses on the network. DHCP provides a secure and reliable means of network configuration through an authorization process that only allows authorized servers to operate and assign addresses.

1. DHCP

2. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol It gives IP Addresses Automatically to the Clients who is requesting For a Dynamic IP Address DHCP uses a client/server model where the DHCP Server will Maintains Centralized Management of IP Address that are used on the Network DHCP provides Safe, Reliable and simple TCP/IP network Configuration. DHCP prevents address Conflicts and helps conserve the use of client IP Address on the Network

3. SCOPE Its a Range of IP Address which is assigned to computers Requesting for a Dynamic IP Address AUTHORIZATION Its a Security Precaution that ensures that only Authorized DHCP Servers can run in the Network. To avoid computers running Illegal DHCP Servers in the network

4. How DHCP Works DHCP Processes DHCP Client DHCP Server DHCP DISCOVER DHCP OFFER DHCP REQUEST DHCP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT