Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the full form of DHCP in networking system?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
Key Points
- DHCP is the acronym of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
- A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a network server that automatically provides and assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to client devices.
- It will help to prevent duplication of addresses and also help the administrator keep good records.
- DHCP is designed to improve the efficiency of allocating IP addresses.
- DHCP services exist for networks running both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
- The IPv6 version of the DHCP protocol is commonly called DHCPv6.
Additional Information
- Other common network protocols examples:
- Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
- HyperText Transfer Protocol(HTTP)
- Post Office Protocol (POP3)
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
- Secure Shell Protocol (SSH)
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