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It is theoretically possible to develop software for client-machines that finds an unused address by picking them out of the blue and broadcasting a request of all...
8. What is an IP address? An IP address (also called an IP number) is a number (typically written as four numbers separated by periods, i.e. 107.4.1.3...
6. How is it different than VLANs? DHCP and VLANs, which are very different in concept, are sometimes cited as different solutions to the same problem. While...
5. How is it different than BOOTP or RARP? DHCP is based on BOOTP and maintains some backward compatibility. The main difference is that BOOTP was designed...
3. Can DHCP work with Appletalk or IPX? No, it is too tied to IP. Furthermore, they don’t need it since they have always had automated mechanisms...
1. What is DHCP? DHCP stands for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol”. 2. What is DHCP’s purpose? DHCP’s purpose is to enable individual computers on an IP network...
Questions General What is DHCP? What is DHCP’s purpose? Who Created It? How Was It Created? Can DHCP work with Appletalk or IPX? How is it different...