N4N025: DHCP – Someone Get Me an Address!

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns an IP address to a host that joins a network, along with other information necessary for the host to communicate. DHCP also has more to it, so this week’s episode is meant to be a solid introduction to this essential network protocol. We first discuss what it is... Read more » (packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking…)