Which protocol is used by devices on a network to automatically find and assign IP addresses and other network configuration details from a centralized management server when connecting to a network?
DHCP is used by devices to automatically discover and assign IP network configurations. This simplifies network management as it removes the need for manually assigning IPs to every device on the network. DHCP operates based on a client-server model where a DHCP server dynamically distributes network configuration parameters, such as IP addresses, for interfaces and services.
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What are the advantages of using DHCP over static IP addresses?
What happens if a DHCP server is not available on the network?
How does DHCP actually assign an IP address to a device?