Definition of DHCP & Practical Explanations
What is DHCP? DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protol that automates the assignment of IP address to the devices that connect to a network and it also handles other network configuration parameters such as subnet mask, default gateway and DNS settings. Why do we need IP address anyway? Let’s take an example, You visit a coffee shop and connect to it’s Wi-Fi network. In doing so, you are essentially connecting to the shop’s router, which provides the internet connection. The router itself is connected to an internet service provider(ISP) via a modem or an antenna(in case of wireless broadband). ...