Arrange the following steps of the DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) process in the correct - sequence.

A. DHC PACK

B. DHCP DISCOVER

C. DHCP OFFER

D. DHCP REQUEST

E. Client receives IP configuration

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to automate the process of configuring devices on IP networks.
  • The DHCP process consists of several steps to assign an IP address to a client.
  • The correct sequence of the DHCP process is as follows:
    1. DHCP DISCOVER: The client sends a broadcast message to discover a DHCP server.
    2. DHCP OFFER: The DHCP server responds with an offer message containing an IP address and configuration details.
    3. DHCP REQUEST: The client requests the offered IP address and configuration from the DHCP server.
    4. DHCP ACK: The DHCP server acknowledges the request and assigns the IP address to the client.
    5. Client receives IP configuration: The client receives the IP configuration and can now use the network.

Additional Information

• DHCP simplifies network management by automatically assigning IP addresses and reducing manual configuration efforts.
• DHCP can also provide other network configuration information such as default gateway, subnet mask, and DNS servers.
• DHCP leases IP addresses to clients for a specific duration, after which the client must renew the lease.
• DHCP can be used in both small and large networks, including home networks, enterprise networks, and service provider networks.