DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP messages are encapsulated in UDP datagrams.
DHCP overview:
- Host broadcasts “DHCP discover” msg [optional]
- DHCP server responds with “DHCP offer” msg [optional]
- Host requests IP address: “DHCP request” msg
- DHCP server sends address: “DHCP ack” msg
DHCP can return more than just allocated IP address:
- Address of first-hop router
- Name and IP address of DNS server
- Network mask
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