DHCP Explained | How Devices Get IP Addresses Automatically

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol used on IP networks. A DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameters to each device on a network so they can communicate with other IP networks. The DORA Process When a device (client) joins a network, it goes through a four-step process to get an IP address, often remembered…