DHCP (EN)

Protocol

Protocol for automatic IP address assignment

Definition

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol that enables the automatic assignment of IP addresses and other network parameters to devices in a network. A DHCP server manages a pool of IP addresses and dynamically assigns them to clients that connect to the network. This eliminates the manual configuration effort for each network component and reduces the likelihood of address conflicts. DHCP is a standard protocol in modern networks and is treated in this module as an essential part of network management.

Data Flow

sequenceDiagram     participant Client     participant DHCP-Server          Client->>DHCP-Server: DHCP Discover (Broadcast)     DHCP-Server->>Client: DHCP Offer     Client->>DHCP-Server: DHCP Request     DHCP-Server->>Client: DHCP Ack

In Context

  • Typically used together with DNS, Router and Switches
  • Related to: BOOTP, IP addressing, Subnetting
  • Example use: Automatic configuration in corporate networks, WLAN hotspots

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