Answer to Question #272275 in Computer Networks for may

Question

EXPLAIN the operation of DHCP with an appropriate example

Answer 1

DHCP works in a client/server mode and operates like any other client/server relationship. When a PC connects to a DHCP server, the server assigns or leases an IP address to that PC, which enables The PC, connects to the network with that leased IP address until the lease expires. In other words DHCP Server is a network server that automatically provides and assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to client devices. It relies on the standard protocol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP to respond to broadcast queries by clients.