Answer to Question #267435 in Computer Networks for sis

Question

List down the difference between configuring static address and dynamic address?

Answer 1

1.Static adress is provided by ISP(Internet Service Provider).While dynamic adress is provided by DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

2.Static address does not change any time, it means if a static address is provided then it can’t be changed or modified.While dynamic address change any time.

3.Static address is difficult to designate.While dynamic address is easy to designate.

4.The device designed by static address can be traced.while the device designed by dynamic address can’t be traced.

5.Static adress is used where computational data is less confidential.While dynamic adress is used where data is more confidential and needs more security.