DHCPtietoja
DHCPtietoja refers to information and knowledge about the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), a network management protocol used on Internet Protocol (IP) networks. DHCP enables a server to automatically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and other operating parameters to client devices. The protocol operates over the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) on ports 67 (server) and 68 (client). Rather than requiring manual configuration of each device, DHCP reduces administrative overhead and minimizes address conflicts.
The basic DHCP transaction consists of four message types: Discover, Offer, Request, and Acknowledgement. When a
DHCP supports several classes of operation; the most common are the entire-address-pool lease, dynamic addressing, and
Typical practical uses of DHCP include home Wi‑Fi routers assigning addresses to phones, computers, and IoT