Network+ Module 21 - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

This set of flashcards includes key terms and definitions related to the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) as discussed in the lecture notes.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

A network management protocol used to automate the IP address configuration of devices on a network.

Static IP

An IP address manually assigned to a computer or device, which does not change.

Dynamic IP

An IP address automatically assigned to a computer by a DHCP server.

DHCP Server

A server that assigns IP addresses to computers in a network, often hosted by a router.

Address Scope

The range of IP addresses that a DHCP server can allocate to devices.

Address Reservation

A DHCP server feature that ensures a specific device is always assigned the same IP address based on its MAC address.

Address Exclusion

A DHCP server feature where a range of IP addresses that are reserved for use as static IP addresses and not assigned dynamically.

Address Lease

The amount of time an IP address is assigned to a computer before needing renewal on a DHCP server.

Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

A feature that allows an OS to assign itself an IP address when the DHCP server is unreachable.

Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)

A method for configuring IPv6 devices with IP addresses using router advertisements when a DHCP server can’t be reached.

DHCP Relay / IP Helper

A service on a router that forwards DHCP broadcast messages between different subnets.