Stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Assigns IP Addresses, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS details to new devices
If DHCP is not configured then these properties need to assign manually
IP Address Leasing Process
New client connected to network has an Initial IP 0.0.0.0. It sends “DHCP Discover” Message as Broadcast on the network/ subnet
DHCP Server returns an “DHCP Offer” Message (IP Address and Lease Information) after looking through its table and finds an usable IP Address. It is sent as Broadcast Message
Client accepts the “DHCP Offer” by replying with a “DHCP Request” message
DHCP Server assigns client the IP Address and sends a “DHCP Ack” message finalizing the IP Address Lease
APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) to configuration the device
If no DHCP Server is found a windows client will use