Static And DHCP IP Address:
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and Static IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are two methods used for assigning unique IP addresses to devices connected to a network. The main difference between DHCP and static IP is that DHCP assigns IP addresses dynamically while static IP addresses are manually configured and do not change.
What Is Static IP?
A static IP address is a fixed IP address manually assigned to a device on a network. Unlike dynamic IP addresses assigned by DHCP, static IP addresses remain constant and do not change over time, unless manually reconfigured.
Static IP addresses are typically used for devices that require a permanent, unchanging IP address, such as servers, printers, and network routers. They provide a consistent address for remote access and device management and can be necessary for specific network configurations and applications.
To configure a device with a static IP address, an administrator must manually assign an IP address within the network's subnet range, along with a subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address. This requires a basic understanding of IP addressing and network configuration and access to the device's network settings.
What IS DHCP IP?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) IP address is an IP address assigned to a device on a network by a DHCP server. DHCP servers are used to automatically assign unique IP addresses to devices connected to a network, eliminating the need for manual configuration. When a device connects to the network, it sends a request to the DHCP server to obtain an IP address. The server responds by assigning an available IP address from a pool of addresses configured on the server.
DHCP IP addresses are dynamic, which means they can change over time as the device connects and disconnects from the network. The DHCP server keeps track of the assigned IP addresses and ensures that each device on the network has a unique IP address. DHCP IP addresses have a lease time, which is the amount of time that the assigned IP address is valid for the device. After the lease time expires, the device must request a new IP address from the DHCP server.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Static and DHCP IP:
Both DHCP and Static IP addressing have advantages and disadvantages that depend on the specific network requirements and management preferences. The following are a few benefits and drawbacks of each technique:
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