COMPUTER NETWORKING

Detailed explanation-1: -Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.

Detailed explanation-2: -DHCP is a way of dynamically and automatically assigning IP addresses to network devices on a physical network. It provides an automated way to distribute and update IP addresses and other configuration information over a network.

Detailed explanation-3: -With dynamic IP configurations, client devices lease an IP configuration from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. This server is configured with a pool of available IPs and other settings. Clients contact the server and temporarily borrow an IP address configuration.

Detailed explanation-4: -DHCP is a dynamic protocol because it does not assign permanent IP addresses to the clients. While this may be perfect for some devices, DHCP attaches a specific lease time to each IP address. Once this period is up, the client can no longer use the address and is removed from the network.