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DHCP Fundamentals

IP Services

DHCP Fundamentals

beginner

Learn how DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS to hosts.

9 steps 12 minBeginner

What you'll learn

  • Explain the purpose of DHCP in a network
  • Understand how devices automatically receive IPv4 addresses
  • Identify the four main steps of the DHCP process (DORA)
  • Recognize why DHCP simplifies network administration

Key Terms included

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