How to assign a DHCP IP
DHCP is an abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is an application layer protocol used by hosts for obtaining network setup information. The DHCP is controlled by DHCP server that dynamically distributes network configuration parameters such as IP addresses, subnet mask and gateway address.
What is Dynamic host configuration protocol?
Dynamic – AutomaticallyHost – Any computer that is connected to the networkConfiguration – To configure a host means to provide network information(ip address,subnet mask,Gateway address) to a hostProtocol – Set of rules
Summing up, a DHCP server dynamically configures a host in a network.